Pokémon League of Legends (GBA) – Build Your Champion Team in Valoran
Game Information
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokémon Emerald (GBA)
Hack Status: Complete, 12/09/2017
Language: English
Content Type: Crossover Pokémon/League of Legends Adventure
Table Of Contents
About This ROM Hack
Pokémon League of Legends merges the world of Pokémon with the universe of League of Legends. Players explore Valoran as a young Summoner, capturing and training Champions as Pokémon to challenge Gym Leaders, fight off Noxian invaders, and eventually compete in the World Championships.
The hack features animated Champion sprites, unique cries for each Champion, over 500 moves, and 75 new abilities (“passives”). Players can access all areas of Valoran, participate in an immersive story, and enjoy a fun post-game, including battles in the Fleshing Arena. Quality-of-life improvements include a physical/magic split, Fairy type, and item replacements for HM usage. Music from League of Legends has been adapted into the game, along with new tiles, battle backgrounds, and trainer classes.
This hack is ideal for Pokémon fans, League fans, or those who enjoy crossover projects combining strategic battling with familiar RPG elements.
Story Overview
You begin your journey in Valoran as a young Summoner, learning the history of the region and gathering a team of Champions. Your mission is to defeat Gym Leaders, combat Noxian forces, and ultimately challenge the elite Summoners at the World Championships.
As your journey unfolds, you will uncover a more sinister threat attempting to take control of Valoran. Along the way, you’ll meet and battle famous LoL players and teams, interact with diverse characters, and explore iconic locations such as Summoner’s Rift and the Shadow Isles. The story balances traditional Pokémon progression with League of Legends lore, creating a unique hybrid narrative.
Key Features
- All Champions Obtainable – Recruit all champions up to Camille, each with custom stats, moves, and abilities.
- Animated Champion Sprites – Every Champion has fully animated sprites, including battle animations and idle poses, not just static images.
- Unique Champion Cries – Champions’ cries are derived from actual voice lines from League of Legends, not just electronic sounds. Faint cries are also included for subtle immersion.
- 500+ Moves – Over 500 unique moves are available, including many newly implemented effects not in standard Pokémon Emerald.
- 75 New Abilities (Passives) – Introduces unique abilities to replicate LoL champion passives, with strategic effects during battles.
- Complete Valoran Exploration – Players can explore every corner of Valoran, including major cities, Summoner’s Rift, Howling Abyss, Kumungu Jungle, and more.
- Immersive Storyline – Rich narrative integrating Pokémon gameplay with League lore, including post-game content like Battle in Fleshing Arena, themed events, and secret bosses.
- Physical/Special Split – Implemented for both Pokémon and “magic” attacks for LoL-inspired moves.
- Fairy Type – Added to align with modern Pokémon mechanics.
- B2W2 Repel System – Inspired by Black2/White2 mechanics, making long jungle or cave traversals smoother.
- No HM Dependence – HMs are replaced by usable items or event-based mechanics to keep gameplay smooth.
- LoL-Themed Items – Collect and use items like Poro Snax, health or mana potions, and custom consumables.
- Decapitalisation Patch – Aligns with newer Pokémon games for cleaner text, except for images/acronyms.
- New Battle Backgrounds – Each battle reflects its environment, including iconic LoL locations.
- Custom Trainer Classes – Includes Summoners, Noxians, Freljordians, and other LoL-inspired trainers.
- Secret Base Champion Dolls – 35 collectible dolls to decorate your Secret Base, some with special effects.
- Champion Skins – Some Champions have multiple skins for aesthetic and strategic diversity.
- Meet Famous LoL Players – Encounter AI versions of professional LoL players in-game.
- Fast Default Text Speed – No need to adjust settings.
- No Overworld Poison Death – Makes traversal less punishing; e.g., Teemo is still annoying, but not lethal.
- Custom Music & LoL MIDIs – Includes remixed and original music for immersion.
- Dynamic Trainer Rematches – Trainers and Gym Leaders can be rematched for extra challenge.
- Post-Game Content – Challenge elite Summoners, discover hidden quests, and battle powerful Void Champions.
- Updated Items, Moves, and Abilities – Includes many from later generations (up to Gen 7) while balancing the Emerald base.
- Improved UI – New battle HUDs, custom item icons, and badge frames that unlock progressively.
Known Bugs & Issues
Red (Serious Gamebreaking Bugs):
- Sion/Karthus auto-attacking a target with Thornmail can softlock the game.
Orange (Unintended Interactions):
- None currently reported.
Green (Minor Issues):
- Some summoner names/texts haven’t been decapitalized; sprite mismatches in certain battle frontier areas.
- Big dolls show old images in shopping screens but are updated in secret bases.
- Pokedex cave locations are occasionally incorrect. Void Champions are misplaced in the Shadow Isles.
- Noxian crest incorrectly appears before Taric battle.
Screenshots
Download Links
Documentation
Champion List: Mediafire
Developer Information
Developer / Team: C me
Credits:
- Beta Testers: Sylvain, Kaleb, Robbie, SleepingCat
- Champion Sprites: Lolking
- Champion Data: LoL Wiki
- Scripting & Tutorials: diegoisawesome, Pia Carrot, Jambo51, ShinyQuagsire, MrDollStreak, and others
- Tiles & Graphics: WesleyFG, ChaoticCherryCake, shugar-tits, PeekyChew, Kyle-Dove, Zetavares852, Spriters Resource, and more
- Music: HollowRiku, QuadTails The Kitsune, Riot Games’ original midis, and various creators for edits
- Special Thanks: Danny0317, Sky High, FBI, KDS, and PokeCommunity contributors
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: pokecommunity
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is this hack/game for?
A: Fans of both Pokémon and League of Legends looking for a crossover experience with strategic battles, Champion collection, and a unique storyline.
Q: How many Champions can I catch?
A: All Champions up to Camille are obtainable and function as Pokémon.
Q: What kind of moves and abilities exist?
A: Over 500 moves and 75 new abilities (“passives”) have been implemented to match Champion abilities.
Q: How does the post-game work?
A: Players can challenge arenas such as the Fleshing Arena for additional battles and rewards.
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