Pokemon Clay's Calamity I GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Clay's Calamity I is the first open-world Pokémon hack set in Kanto. It allows players to explore the region freely, with Gym Leaders as the toughest trainers, and all routes and towns redesigned for an unrestricted experience. Unlike traditional games, rival battles have been removed, and players can choose any starter Pokémon thanks to a provided Master Ball.
This patch was initially a private custom mod, later released publicly due to fan requests after the success of its sequel, Clay's Calamity II.
Story Overview
You play as Clay, a cocky and confident Pokémon Trainer with a singular mission: to challenge and defeat every Gym Leader in Kanto.
Starting with a Magikarp and a Master Ball, Clay aims to sweep through trainers, Gym Leaders, and criminal syndicates alike. The open-world design allows for non-linear progression, meaning the order of Gym battles and major encounters is up to the player.
Key Features
- Open World Kanto: Maps of all routes and towns have been redesigned to allow free exploration.
- Gym Leader Challenge: Gym Leaders are much stronger than standard FireRed, intended to be battled after defeating most trainers.
- No Rival Battles: All rival encounters from the original game have been removed.
- Flexible Progression: Islands and areas are optional, allowing players to skip or explore in any order.
- Starter Choice Freedom: No starter from Professor Oak; players receive a Master Ball to catch any Pokémon to begin their journey.
- Expanded Route Pokémon: All Gen 1–3 starters are available on early routes.
- Hidden Passages: Various secret paths are scattered throughout Kanto for exploration.
- Master Balls Post-Elite Four: Additional Master Balls are purchasable after defeating the Elite Four.
- No Special/Physical Split: Battles follow the classic mechanics of FireRed.
- Limited Pokémon Pool: Only Gen 1–3 Pokémon are available in this patch.
- No Post-Game: After defeating the Champion and/or Mewtwo, the game concludes.
Known Bugs & Issues
- No major issues reported; designed as a stable open-world experience.
- Some classic FireRed mechanics remain unchanged (no Special/Physical split).
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Developer Information
Developer / Team: frabulator
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: pokecommunity
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I play the sequel first?A: Yes. Games can be played in any order, though story progression is recommended.
Q: Can I choose my starter Pokémon?
A: Yes. You start with a Master Ball, allowing you to catch any Pokémon you want.
Q: Are all Pokémon available?
A: Only Gen 1–3 Pokémon are available in this version.
Q: Is there a post-game?
A: No. The game ends after defeating the Champion or Mewtwo.
Q: Are there hidden areas?
A: Yes. Various hidden passages are scattered throughout Kanto.
How to Play
Requirements
- A Game Boy Advance emulator
- A compatible ROM base
- Patch file (IPS / UPS / BPS)
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