Pokemon Emerald Hoenn & National Dex Editions GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview
Game Information
Hack Name: Pokemon Emerald Hoenn & National Dex Editions
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokémon Emerald (GBA)
Hack Status: Completed
Language: English
Release Type: Fan-made ROM Hack
Content: Optional patches, Stone Clones add-on, Light National Dex Version
Table Of Contents
About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Emerald Hoenn Dex & National Dex Editions are completion-focused enhancement hacks designed to make Pokémon Emerald fully playable without external trading, events, or excessive mechanical changes.
Rather than adding new Pokémon, moves, or battle systems, these editions prioritize availability, polish, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements, staying faithful to Emerald’s original gameplay balance.
Two main versions are provided:
- Hoenn Dex Edition: All Hoenn Pokédex Pokémon obtainable.
- National Dex Edition: All 386 Pokémon obtainable, with a National Dex from the start.
Story Overview
The core Pokémon Emerald storyline remains unchanged.
Players experience the original Hoenn adventure, Gym Challenge, Team Aqua/Magma conflict, and Battle Frontier as intended—enhanced only by expanded Pokémon availability, improved presentation, and subtle refinements to rival battles and postgame content.
Players experience the original Hoenn adventure, Gym Challenge, Team Aqua/Magma conflict, and Battle Frontier as intended—enhanced only by expanded Pokémon availability, improved presentation, and subtle refinements to rival battles and postgame content.
Key Features
- Complete Pokédex Availability: All Hoenn Dex Pokémon (Hoenn Edition) or all 386 Pokémon (National Dex Edition) obtainable without trading.
- National Dex from Start: In National Dex Edition, the Pokédex is automatically upgraded upon receiving it.
- Faithful Gameplay Design: No Physical/Special split, no new moves, no new Pokémon, and no altered battle mechanics.
- Running Indoors: Players can run indoors once Running Shoes are obtained.
- Bug Fixes Included: HackMew’s RNG fix and Pomeg Berry glitch fix are applied.
- Restored Ruby & Sapphire Pokémon: Lunatone, Zangoose, Meditite, Surskit, and Roselia are restored to early-game locations.
- Starter Redistribution: Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip are placed in natural Hoenn locations for easier access.
- Feebas Convenience Change: Feebas can be fished on Route 114 with a Good Rod.
- Battle Frontier Improvements: Poké Mart sells all TMs, Evolution Stones, and every Berry.
- Legendary Accessibility: Ferry events function properly with tickets found naturally in Hoenn.
- Improved Rival Finale: The final rival battle uses a fully evolved starter.
- Text De-capitalization: Nearly all ALL-CAPS dialogue removed for improved readability.
- Visual Enhancements: Improved Pokémon sprites, animations, and corrected color palettes.
- Optional Patch Support: Includes Day/Night visibility tweaks, uncensored trainer sprites, and minor Ruby/Sapphire-style adjustments.
- Light National Dex Version: Optional version that adds Pokémon availability without modifying trainers.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Fossil Maniac postgame dialogue still references “FossilS”
- Lilycove City Poké Mart NPC behavior may appear inconsistent
- Occasional capitalization inconsistencies (e.g., PokéNav vs Pokenav)
- Deoxys Speed Forme backsprite displays minor visual issues
- National Dex Edition does not add new Legendary events (intentional)
Download Links
Emerald National Dex Edition: Mediafire
Emerald National Dex Light Edition: Mediafire
Emerald Hoenn Dex Edition: Mediafire
Developer Information
Developer / Team: Chronosplit
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=409968
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main goal of these hacks?A: To allow full Pokédex completion in Pokémon Emerald without trading, events, or major gameplay changes.
Q: Are there new Pokémon, moves, or abilities?
A: No. These hacks intentionally avoid adding modern mechanics.
Q: Is the Physical/Special split included?
A: No. The battle system remains identical to vanilla Emerald.
Q: What is the difference between Hoenn Dex and National Dex Editions?
A: Hoenn Dex includes only Hoenn Pokémon, while National Dex allows all 386 Pokémon to be obtained.
Q: Are trainers made harder?
A: Yes in the standard National Dex version. A Light version exists with minimal trainer changes.
Q: Are Legendary Pokémon event-based?
A: Ferry events function, but additional Legendary encounters are intentionally limited.
How to Play
Requirements
- A Game Boy Advance emulator
- A compatible ROM base
- Patch file (IPS / UPS / BPS)
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Pokemon Emerald Hoenn & National Dex Editions GBA ROM
Download
Emerald National Dex Edition: Mediafire
Emerald National Dex Light Edition: Mediafire
Emerald Hoenn Dex Edition: Mediafire
Hack Original: Pokemon Emerald
Status: Completed
Language: English
Story
Sort of like the Throwback or Ultra Violet to Pokemon Emerald. Instead of throwing in a difficult 500+ all Gen VII mechanic Pokefest, these adhere to fixing stuff and just making things available. Like it says on the tin: Hoenn Dex has all the Hoenn Dex, National Dex has all the National Dex. ND also has a "light" version that doesn't alter trainers, as the other basically just did replacements for the sake of making the added Pokemon look welcome. No damage split, no new moves, no new Pokemon. Just what you need to finish the game without hacking it yourself.
List of Features
- Running indoors is possible as long as you have Running Shoes, just like in later games.
- Hackmew’s RNG fix and Pomeg Berry fix.
- Pokemon originally in Ruby and Sapphire but not in Emerald (Lunatone, Zangoose, Meditite, Surskit, and Roselia) are restored but in a limited fashion: all of them are in the first area they appear in those games.
- Treecko is found in Petalburg Woods, Mudkip when surfing on Petalburg City’s water, and Torchic in Granite Cave where you give Steven the letter.
- Feebas can be fished out of Route 114 with a Good Rod. This was introduced for pure convenience.
- The trade-in Battle Frontier was altered to give you Jirachi. Meowth has been moved to the Safari Zone.
- The Battle Frontier’s PokeMart has been altered: the actual clerk now sells every TM in the game, and the girl beside him sells Evolutionary Stones and every Berry in the game.
- Every instance of ALL CAPITAL LETTERS has been removed except for a few scant exceptions.
- Ferry Events work now, tickets can be found around Hoenn in normal item pickups. I’m not saying where, but they’re pretty easy to find!
- The last Rival battle uses the fully evolved Starter because you never got to even see it otherwise.
- Some things in Pokemon Emerald that were changed to green for no reason have been converted to their original colors.
- Improved Pokemon sprites, animations, and all.
- A few optional patches: actually notice when it’s day and night, Uncensor trainer sprites, input a few newer game mechanics, or make Emerald a tiny bit more like Ruby and Sapphire! More information in the included FAQ.
- All 386 Pokemon are obtainable. A location list is included in the download.
- When you receive your Pokedex, it is automatically the National Dex. No separate upgrading events required at all!
- Every trainer has been altered in some way.
- Additional optional patches that enable the previous generations’ starters.
Developer: Chronosplit
Original Source: https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=409968
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