Pokemon Paragon (GBA)

Fly April 25, 2021

Pokemon Paragon GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview

Pokemon Paragon GBA Cover

Game Information

Hack Name: Pokemon Paragon
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokémon Emerald (U) (TrashMan)
Hack Status: Beta v1.1
Language: English
Release Type: Fan-made ROM Hack

Table Of Contents


About This ROM Hack

Pokémon Paragon is a creative ROM hack that reimagines Pokémon Emerald in an alternate universe known as the Medley Region. Players can explore a region filled with Pokémon and characters from multiple generations, including appearances by familiar villainous teams like Team Rocket, Team Magma, and Team Aqua.

This hack integrates modern mechanics such as Mega Evolution, Fairy-type Pokémon, and Physical/Special/Status move splits, alongside new features that significantly expand the gameplay and story depth. Players can choose to join one of the villainous teams or oppose them, resulting in dynamic, choice-based gameplay.

 

Story Overview

The adventure is set in the Medley Region, a hub where people and Pokémon from different regions coexist. New characters appear alongside familiar faces, and the player can encounter schemes by Team Rocket, Team Magma, and Team Aqua. Players have the option to join a team or fight against them, influencing future events in the game. The story incorporates branching events, challenging battles, and an immersive narrative set in this unique Pokémon universe.

Key Features

  • New Moves and Abilities: Moves and abilities up to Generation 6 are included, with updated abilities for Gen 1-3 Pokémon.
  • Physical/Special/Status Split: All moves now follow the PSS system for more strategic battles.
  • Fairy Type: Fully implemented and integrated into battles and mechanics.
  • New Region: Explore the Medley Region with new towns, routes, and NPCs.
  • Nature-Colored Stats: Stat boosts and reductions are color-coded—red for increase, blue for decrease.
  • New Pokédex: Includes select Pokémon from Generations 4 and 5, with potential future expansions.
  • Mega Evolution: Mega Evolutions work as intended for compatible Pokémon.
  • Join Villainous Teams: Players can align with Team Rocket, Team Aqua, or Team Magma, affecting story outcomes.
  • Choice-Based Events: Decisions influence future events and battles, including potentially losing battles.
  • Minor Quality-of-Life Features: Running indoors, BW2-style Repel system, 100 TMs updated to ORAS list, decapitalization of text, wild double battles, new Pokéballs, and FR/LG-style fishing.


Known Bugs & Issues

  • Gen 4 starters do not appear in the Pokédex.
  • Berries in the overworld appear visually incorrect.
  • Pokémon may not evolve immediately upon reaching the evolution level.
  • Certain events may display the player sprite facing the wrong direction briefly.
  • Beta 1.0 contains replay event bugs and potential rival team issues; save states are recommended.
  • Losing against the first Gym Leader may prevent rebattling.

Screenshots

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Download Links

Download: Mediafire

Developer Information

Developer / Team:  -Tainted-

Key Contributors:

  • DizzyEgg – Battle engine upgrade, Pokémon expansion, item/TM/Tutor expansion
  • Tetrable – General assistance and feedback
  • ThatOneRaichu – Story support and feedback
  • Bladecraft – Feedback and testing
  • Z-nogyroP – Bug resolution
  • Spherical Ice – Tiles & sprites
  • Zeikku – Tiles
  • BrendanBass – Sprites
  • Hale-Bopp – Music

Tools Used: LU-HO (A-Map, Animation Editor), HackMew (XSE, Palette Editor), NSE, HxD, PGE, HTE

Source & References

Official Thread / Website:  https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=396990

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I play Pokémon Paragon like a normal Emerald ROM?
A: Yes, the core gameplay is similar to Pokémon Emerald, but with new regions, Pokémon, mechanics, and choice-based story events.

Q: Are Mega Evolutions and Fairy-type Pokémon functional?
A: Yes, Mega Evolutions work as intended, and the Fairy type has been fully implemented.

Q: Can I join the villainous teams?
A: Yes, you can join Team Rocket, Team Magma, or Team Aqua, which alters certain story events and battles.

Q: Are all Pokémon from Generations 4-6 included?
A: A select number of Pokémon from Generations 4-5 are added; moves and abilities up to Gen 6 are implemented.

Q: Is the Medley Region fully mapped?
A: Some maps are incomplete, particularly in Beta 1.0, so some areas may be inaccessible.

Q: Are there any major bugs to watch for?
A: Pokémon may not evolve immediately, berries may display incorrectly, and certain events may have minor visual glitches. Save states are recommended in Beta 1.0.

How to Play

Requirements

  • A Game Boy Advance emulator
  • A compatible ROM base
  • Patch file (IPS / UPS / BPS)


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