Pokemon Pit of 100 Trials GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview
Game Information
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Pit of 100 Trials is a challenge-focused Pokémon FireRed ROM hack inspired directly by Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door’s famous Pit of 100 Trials. Instead of a traditional Pokémon journey, this hack strips the experience down to its core: strategy, preparation, and endurance.
You are given powerful tools from the start—easy EV training, full TM access, and a massive Pokémon selection—but once you enter the pit, there is no escape. Every decision matters, and a single loss means a complete game over.
Story Overview
The story is intentionally minimal but functional. You are tasked with conquering a sequence of 100 consecutive battles, each representing a stage in Pokémon FireRed’s original progression. Trainer archetypes evolve as you progress, beginning with simple early-game trainers and escalating into Gym Leaders, Rocket members, and elite-level threats.
The final ten trainers serve as unique, high-difficulty encounters, culminating in a super boss and a special reward for those who survive the entire gauntlet.
Key Features
- Two Playable Versions: Choose between a Normal battle version and a Double Battles version, each balanced separately.
- 100 Consecutive Level 100 Battles: Every trainer uses level 100 Pokémon, with difficulty scaling throughout the run.
- Generations 1–3 Pokémon Pool: Trainers use Pokémon from Generations 1 through 3, with balanced fully evolved species emphasized.
- Instant EV Training System: Max out a stat instantly by using only four vitamins of the same type.
- Near-Unlimited Move Tutor: The Move Tutor can teach almost every non-TM move, including Egg Moves and Tutor-exclusive moves.
- Limited Resources System: Money is finite—items must be purchased wisely before entering the pit.
- Permanent Consequences: Losing a single battle results in an immediate GAME OVER.
- Double Battle Adjustments: The Double version provides extra money to compensate for increased difficulty.
- Special Easter Egg: A hidden surprise is included, fitting the hack’s Easter-themed release window.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Free items can only be purchased one at a time
- Double battle mode may glitch if only one Pokémon remains alive
- Some moves are unavailable due to Move Tutor limitations
- Beta-era oddities may still exist
Screenshots
Download Links
Normal: MediafireDouble: Mediafire
Documentation
How the hacks works- You start by getting 50 Masterballs (check your PC), 1 copy of every TM in the game, and catch yourself a team of Pokemon that you want.
- You can only catch fully evolved Pokemon that are allowed in the Emerald Battle Frontier, others are not available.
- You can then use the Move Tutor and TMs (remember, only 1 copy of each TM) to make their movesets better.
- The Move Tutor can teach your Pokemon any move that they can learn in Fire Red, including egg moves and other Move Tutor moves (except for some useless moves + some Pokemon get elemental punches that they could only get in Emerald otherwise).
- The Dept. Store has access to free Master Balls, free Big Mushrooms (for the Move Tutor), free Vitamins (that can easily max out EVs), and many items that you will need in the pit.
- It is important to buy items wisely since money is limited, or you could not even have a chance of clearing "the pit".
- Once you enter "the pit", you cannot exit.
- Every regular trainer has 2 Pokemon. Trainers that were story important in Fire Red can have more than that.
- You can heal in between battles by using your items.
- If you lose a battle it's game over, and you either have to reload your save or start a new game with a different team and items.
- Anyone can beat this by saving and reloading between each battle, to have a good outcome. But can you beat it from start to finish without reloading? It is possible, however, it probably won't be easily doable on the first try. After about 4 test runs I could memorize what the team for most of the trainers is, so I could prepare accordingly for them and know which tactics work on specific Pokemon (on both single and double versions of the hack). But because I know how short the attention span is these days, you can check out this chart that shows all the Pokemon that the trainers have. Be warned that you still might have to learn which strategies work best on some Pokemon
- Speed and Attack/Special Attack are the most important stats
- Choice Band OP
- You can sell TMs that you won't use for some extra money.
- You can save TMs for the pit and teach them at the point when you actually need them
- Talk to the NPCs. They have some tips on their own
- Having multiple moves with the same STAB can be useful for having more PP for a move type
- Don't teach TMs to Pokémon before you check the Move Tutor. TMs are one-use only; Move Tutor is infinite
- Try to at least have a nature that raises a good stat for your Pokemon
- Having a good mix of Potions, Ethers/Elixirs, and Revives is crucial
- Even if Revives are expensive, they are probably the most important items. Don't be a cheapskate!
- Just because the item is more expensive than others, doesn't mean that you will have a better use for it!
- Return now has 102 base power at all times (Frustration is unchanged)
- Pickup is gone
- Payday gives no money
- Some useless moves cannot be learned by the Move Tutor (that's because the Tutor can only have 18 moves to learn at the same time. Pokémon with very big movesets were otherwise unable to learn some moves that they should have.
- Scyther, Onix, Pikachu, and Clamperl are catchable, along with all the other fully evolved Pokémon.
Developer Information
Developer / Team: Manekimoney
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=433038
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Pokémon Pit of 100 Trials?
It is a challenge-based FireRed hack centered around completing 100 consecutive battles without losing.
2. Is there exploration or a traditional region?
No. The focus is entirely on battle preparation and endurance.
3. What happens if I lose a battle?
The game immediately ends, and you must reload or start over.
4. Are all Pokémon fully evolved?
Most are, but a few notable non-fully evolved Pokémon like Scyther and Pikachu are included.
5. Can I EV train normally?
EV training is drastically simplified—four vitamins max out a stat.
6. Are TMs reusable?
No. You receive one copy of each TM, so planning is essential.
7. What’s the difference between Normal and Double versions?
The Double version features double battles and provides more money to offset increased difficulty.
8. Can I leave the pit once I enter?
No. Once you enter, you are committed until you win or lose.
9. Are legendary Pokémon allowed?
Only Pokémon permitted in the Emerald Battle Frontier are available.
10. Is this hack beginner-friendly?
No. This hack is designed for experienced players who enjoy high-stakes strategic challenges.
How to Play
- Obtain a clean Pokémon FireRed (GBA) ROM.
- Download either the Normal or Double Battle version of Pokémon Pit of 100 Trials.
- Patch the ROM using an IPS/UPS patching tool.
- Use an emulator or real GBA-compatible hardware to play.
- Build your team, prepare wisely, enter the pit—and survive all 100 battles.
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