Pokemon FireRed Advanced GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon FireRed Advanced is a dex-replacement hack of FireRed that introduces Pokémon from Generations I through VI, while keeping Kanto’s storyline largely intact. Unlike standard difficulty hacks, this ROM focuses on fun and creativity, making even traditionally weak Pokémon viable in battles through new typings, abilities, and gimmicks.
The hack also features reusable TMs and Move Tutors, updated HMs (including Flash), new moves such as Comet Shower, Current, and Swoop, and rematchable trainers to provide a fresh experience in a familiar region.
Story Overview
The story of FireRed Advanced largely follows the canonical Kanto adventure but with a more linear midgame progression. Players follow an intended order through key locations: SS Anne → Surge → Rock Tunnel → Pokémon Tower Rival → Erika → Game Corner → Pokémon Tower → Cycling Road → Routes 12–15 → Koga → Silph → Sabrina.
Sevii Islands were removed to streamline the game, while the overall goal remains to challenge the player with creative trainer battles, a fully expanded National Dex, and unique Pokémon abilities and movesets. The hack encourages players to experiment with all Pokémon, even unconventional choices like Unown, Furret, or Luvdisc.
Key Features
- "Expanded Dex": "Includes Pokémon from Generations I–VI, giving each Pokémon unique abilities, typings, and strategies."
- "Fun-focused Gameplay": "Prioritizes playability and creativity over extreme difficulty, making even weak Pokémon usable."
- "New Moves": "Introduces moves like Comet Shower, Current, and Swoop to diversify battle strategies."
- "Reusable TMs and Move Tutors": "Players can repeatedly teach moves without consuming resources."
- "Rematchable Trainers": "Most trainers can be rebattled after speaking to them again, with a few exceptions like Team Rocket and Gym trainers."
- "Linear Midgame Progression": "Certain events and areas are locked until previous milestones are completed, ensuring structured gameplay."
- "Enhanced HMs": "HMs like Flash are now more functional and less cumbersome."
- "Move Relearner Relocated": "Move Relearner now in Fuchsia, allowing fully-evolved Pokémon to access previously missed moves."
- "Creative Pokémon Balancing": "Even traditionally weak Pokémon are given unique abilities, typings, and strategies to make them competitive."
- "Partial Cries Implementation": "Cries for some Pokémon have been added, with more to come in future updates."
Known Bugs & Issues
- Flash may briefly freeze the menu; this is expected behavior.
- Pokémon with Gooey ability may behave unexpectedly.
- Hydration displays the healing message every turn in rain, regardless of status.
- Some text is not fully decapitalized.
- Certain Pokémon, like Espeon and Natu line, have Magic Guard instead of Magic Bounce due to ROM base limitations.
- Cries are partially implemented.
- “ies” in plural berry messages is still capitalized.
Screenshots
Download Links
Download: MediafireDeveloper Information
Developer / Team: Z-nogyroP
Credits:
- MrDollSteak, Chaos Rush, and Wiznatts for sprites
- MrDollSteak's Decap and Attack patch for most of the new battle features
- Doesnt for answering my hacking questions and helping me get a leg up when I was still a hakenoob
- KDS and FBI agent for some ASM
- Advance Map 1.92
- XSE
- A-Series
- G3HS
- G3T
- HxD
- BlueSpider
- Sappy
- Ability Resource Thread
- KurainoOni, Ploaj, and MrDollSteak for menu sprites
- Chaos Rush for cries
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=356974
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is this different from other dex-replacement hacks?A: Unlike other hacks that use only strong Pokémon, FireRed Advanced gives every fully-evolved Pokémon a unique gimmick or strategy, making even weak Pokémon viable.
Q: Does it include all new Pokémon abilities?
A: Some Pokémon received new abilities for balance or creativity, though a few abilities are adjusted due to ROM base limitations.
Q: Are TMs and Move Tutors reusable?
A: Yes, all TMs and Move Tutors can be reused multiple times.
Q: Can I rematch trainers?
A: Most trainers are rematchable by speaking to them again, except Team Rocket, gym trainers, SS Anne crew, and swimmers.
Q: Are new moves included?
A: Yes, new moves like Comet Shower (Rock), Current (Water), and Swoop (Flying) are added.
Q: Is there postgame content?
A: Currently, the hack only goes up to the Champion battle; no postgame is implemented.
Q: Are Sevii Islands included?
A: No, Sevii Islands were removed for streamlined gameplay.
Q: Are Pokémon cries implemented?
A: Partially; more will be added in future updates.
Q: Any compatibility issues with tools?
A: Yes, G3HS is compatible, but YAPE is not due to the ROM base used.
How to Play
Requirements
- A Game Boy Advance emulator
- A compatible ROM base
- Patch file (IPS / UPS / BPS)
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