Pokemon Pekin's Ruby Hack (GBA)

Fly April 25, 2021

Pokemon Pekin's Ruby Hack GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview

Pokemon Pekin's Ruby Hack

Game Information

Hack Name: Pokemon Pekin's Ruby Hack
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokémon Ruby (U)(v1.0)
Hack Status: Completed (no further updates planned)
Language: English
Release Type: Fan-made ROM Hack

Table Of Contents


About This ROM Hack

Pekin’s Ruby Hack is a fan-made ROM hack of Pokémon Ruby that replaces the original Hoenn Pokémon with 197 original Fakemon, creating a completely new experience while keeping the base storyline and region mostly intact. While the hack retains the general Ruby story and Hoenn map, it also adds extra areas, new Pokémon types, and a variety of quality-of-life and gameplay improvements.

The hack focuses heavily on Fakemon variety, including unique stats, abilities, movesets, and evolutions, making this a creative and experimental twist on the original Pokémon Ruby game. This was the developer’s first ROM hacking project and, although rough in some areas, it remains a unique experience for fans interested in Fakemon-based adventures.

 

Story Overview

The story in Pekin’s Ruby Hack largely mirrors the original Pokémon Ruby narrative. Players take the role of a trainer in Hoenn, aiming to defeat Gym Leaders, thwart Team Magma, and become the Pokémon Champion.

While the core story is intact, the presence of Fakemon throughout the region significantly changes team-building, battles, and strategy. Additionally, new areas have been added to the Hoenn map to explore, providing a slightly expanded adventure beyond the original Ruby experience.


Key Features

  • Fakemon Replacement: All original Pokémon have been replaced with 197 new Fakemon, each with unique designs, stats, and abilities.
  • New Types: Three brand-new types have been added: Cosmic, Digital, and Fairy, each with type advantages and weaknesses that alter battle strategies.
  • Day/Night System: Time passes in-game, affecting encounters, NPCs, and certain events.
  • Running Indoors: Players can now run inside buildings, speeding up navigation and exploration.
  • Reusable TMs: TMs are no longer single-use, allowing for greater flexibility in team-building.
  • Expanded Moves & Evolution: New moves have been added, and existing moves, TMs, and HMs have been adjusted. New evolution stones are included to evolve specific Fakemon.
  • Extra Areas: Additional locations beyond the standard Hoenn map expand exploration possibilities.
  • Quality-of-Life Improvements: Features such as improved interface, movement, and gameplay tweaks enhance the player experience.
  • Challenge: Fakemon with balanced stats and diverse abilities require new strategies compared to the original Ruby Pokémon.


Known Bugs & Issues

  • Certain Fakemon may have incomplete movesets or stats due to the hack being a first project.
  • Minor graphical inconsistencies may appear in Fakemon sprites or tiles.
  • Some patches may not work if applied to incorrect Ruby ROM versions. The hack requires Ruby (U) v1.0 or the alternative “MUGS” version.
  • Older patches applied to an already modified ROM may cause glitches or crashes.

Screenshots

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Download Links

Download: Mediafire

Developer Information

Developer / Team: Pekin

Credits: 

  • Fakemon Design & Implementation: Pekin
  • Additional Resources & Support: N/A
  • ROM Hacking Tools: Standard GBA patching tools (e.g., IPS patching utilities)

Source & References

Official Thread / Website: https://ruby-hack.fandom.com/wiki/Pekin%27s_Ruby_Hack_Wiki

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I play this on any Ruby ROM?
No. The hack requires Ruby (U) v1.0 or the MUGS patched version. Using other ROMs may cause crashes.

Are all original Pokémon removed?
Almost all. The hack primarily features 197 Fakemon replacing standard Pokémon.

Does the storyline change?
The storyline remains mostly like Pokémon Ruby, but Fakemon encounters and new areas add variety.

What new types exist in the game?
The hack introduces Cosmic, Digital, and Fairy types, each with unique effectiveness in battles.

Are TMs reusable?
Yes. All TMs can now be used multiple times, unlike in the original Ruby.

Is there a day/night system?
Yes. The time of day affects certain encounters and events.

Can I evolve all Fakemon?
Evolution requires new evolution stones or leveling up, depending on the Fakemon.

Does this hack have new areas?
Yes. Some additional areas have been added to the Hoenn map for exploration.

Is this hack still updated?
No. This hack is as finished as it will be; no further updates are planned.

Can I encounter original Pokémon?
Only in a few rare cases. Most encounters feature Fakemon.

How to Play

  • Download the IPS patch from the official source.
  • Patch it onto a clean Pokémon Ruby (U) v1.0 ROM or the alternative “MUGS” Ruby ROM.
  • Load the patched ROM in any GBA emulator.
  • Explore Hoenn, catch Fakemon, and battle using the new types and moves.
  • Refer to in-game Fakemon lists and evolution guides to fully utilize new features.

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