Pokemon FireRed 800 (GBA)

Pokémon FireRed 800 – Massive 800+ Pokémon Expansion with Mega Evolutions and Modern Systems

Pokemon FireRed 800 Cover

Game Information

Hack Name: Pokemon FireRed 800
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokémon FireRed
Hack Status: Completed
Language: English
Content: Massive Pokédex expansion, modern mechanics integration, enhanced replayability

Table Of Contents



About This ROM Hack

Pokémon FireRed 800 is an ambitious GBA ROM hack that expands the classic FireRed experience to include over 800 Pokémon, including new Mega Evolutions, fully implemented stats, moves, and sprites. The hack blends modern gameplay features with the original FireRed maps and story, giving players an extensive and highly replayable Pokémon adventure.

Players can capture Pokémon from generations beyond Kanto, all fully integrated into the game with accurate evolutions, movesets, and sprites. Additional gameplay enhancements, such as the Day/Night/Season system and the BW Repel system, modernize the classic GBA experience.


Story Overview

The story remains largely faithful to Pokémon FireRed, taking place in Kanto with traditional Gym challenges, the Pokémon League, and encounters with Team Rocket.

  • Players begin in Pallet Town, choosing a starter Pokémon and journeying through Kanto.
  • Over 800 Pokémon are obtainable, including Mega Evolutions, adding massive variety to team composition.
  • The expanded roster creates a fresh challenge for capturing, battling, and strategizing, while retaining the familiar FireRed storyline.

Key Features

  • Mega Evolution Implementation: 48 new Mega Evolutions added, fully functional with Mega Bracelet and Mega Stones.
  • Expanded Pokédex: 802 Pokémon included, with complete front/back sprites, icons, stats, and evolutions.
  • Full Movesets: Level-up moves, TM/HM compatibility, and evolutionary moves updated for all 802 Pokémon.
  • Cries Implementation: 95% of Pokémon have correct cries integrated.
  • Experience System Update: Exp. system adjusted for catching Pokémon.
  • Day/Night/Season System: Dynamic time and seasonal changes integrated into gameplay.
  • BW Repel System: Modern Pokémon Black/White repel mechanics implemented.
  • Footprints: Each Pokémon has footprints for tracking in the Pokédex.
  • Move Tutors & Egg Moves: Maintained without modification to preserve gameplay balance.

Known Bugs & Issues

  • No major bugs reported; the game is stable.
  • Minor issues may occur with Pokémon cries due to 95% implementation.
  • Move Tutors, egg moves, and habitats were mostly unmodified, which may affect some gameplay strategies.


Screenshots

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Download Links

Download: Mediafire

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is this hack/game for?
A: This hack is ideal for players who want a massive Pokémon selection with modern mechanics while still playing a classic FireRed story.

Q: Does the story change from original FireRed?
A: No, the story remains faithful to the original Kanto journey, with no major narrative changes.

Q: How many Pokémon are available?
A: Over 800 Pokémon are fully implemented, including multiple generations and Mega Evolutions.

Q: Are Mega Evolutions available in the game?
A: Yes, there are 48 new Mega Evolutions, fully integrated with Mega Stones and mechanics.

Q: Is this a difficult ROM hack?
A: Difficulty is not heavily emphasized; the focus is more on variety and replayability than challenge.

Q: Does this feel like a different game or just FireRed?
A: It still feels like FireRed structurally, but the expanded Pokémon roster makes it feel significantly modernized and fresh.