Pokemon Eccentric Emerald GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Eccentric Emerald is a custom Pokémon Emerald ROM hack designed to make Hoenn more challenging, immersive, and feature-complete. With all 386 Pokémon available (minus a few Gen I fossils and Unown), new evolution methods, new abilities, and revamped trainers, this hack offers a fresh take on Emerald while keeping the core Hoenn experience intact.
This hack is perfect for fans of high-difficulty gameplay and those seeking new challenges in Pokémon Emerald.
Story Overview
Key Features
- Feature: Full Pokémon Roster – All 386 Pokémon are catchable, with some missing only fossils, Unown, and Gen I/II Legendaries.
- Feature: New Evolution Methods – Some Pokémon evolve through new items or conditions, adding strategic variety.
- Feature: New Ability Combinations – Pokémon may have unusual abilities (e.g., Treecko with Shed Skin or Overgrow).
- Feature: Physical/Special Split – Attacks are now classified as physical or special, providing more battle depth.
- Feature: Improved Moves and Movesets – Many Pokémon have updated movesets for better competitive and casual gameplay.
- Feature: Revamped Trainer Rosters – Magma and Aqua no longer rely solely on Zubat and Poochyena; trainers use stronger and more varied teams.
- Feature: Expanded Safari Zone – Access to all Safari Zone areas before the Pokémon League.
- Feature: Event Pokémon Integration – Event tickets now allow catching Mew, Ho-Oh, Lugia, Latias/Latios, and Deoxys.
- Feature: Special Cameos – Fan-inspired cameos from the Nuzlocke community and other Pokémon fan projects.
- Feature: Balanced Legendary Battles – Post-game challenges include regis, Mewtwo, and Kanto Legendary Pokémon with redesigned maps.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Some minor glitches in special post-game areas
- Unown and certain fossils are not currently available
- Some trainer AI may behave unpredictably due to remapped movesets
- Certain event Pokémon may require in-game triggers that are not fully documented
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Download Links
Developer Information
Developer / Team: Cruztown
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: https://www.pokecommunity.com/threads/eccentric-emerald.301368/
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this hack include all Pokémon?Yes – all 386 Pokémon are available, though some fossils, Unown, and certain legendaries are currently excluded.
Is the difficulty higher than Emerald?
Yes. Trainers have improved rosters, stronger movesets, and unpredictable strategies.
Are event Pokémon available?
Yes, including Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Latias, Latios, and Deoxys, accessible through event tickets included in the patch.
Is the Physical/Special Split implemented?
Yes – all moves now correctly classify as physical or special, providing a modern battle experience.
Will there be updates?
The developer plans to add maps for Mewtwo, Kanto fossils, legendary birds, and more, but this may take time.
How to Play
Requirements
- A Game Boy Advance emulator
- A compatible ROM base
- Patch file (IPS / UPS / BPS)
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