Pokemon Ruby Renev (GBA)

Fly April 27, 2021

Pokemon Ruby Renev GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview

Pokemon Ruby Renev Boxart, GBA

Game Information

Hack Name: Pokemon Ruby Renev
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokémon Ruby
Hack Status: Version 1.4.3
Language: English
Release Type: Fan-made ROM Hack

Table Of Contents


About This ROM Hack

Pokémon Ruby Renev is a massive Hoenn remake hack that expands the adventure across Hoenn, Johto, and Kanto, allowing players to collect 700+ Pokémon including Gen 1–9, Fakemon, and Primal/Paradox forms. This hack introduces new mechanics, types, evolution methods, and phenomena, creating a deep and challenging gameplay experience.

 

Story Overview

Part 1 – Hoenn:
You move from Olivine Town in Johto to Hoenn, eager to start a new journey. Battle the eight Hoenn Gym Leaders, including your father, and stop Team Magma from using Groudon to expand the landmass. Climb the Hoenn League to become champion.

Part 2 – Johto:
After becoming Hoenn champion, your father gives you a ferry ticket to Johto. Challenge Johto Gym Leaders, collect eight more badges, and stop the resurgence of a new Team Rocket.

Part 3 – Kanto:
Roam Kanto with all 16 badges collected, exploring familiar regions with new twists. Complete the journey with 24 badges in total, facing trainers and uncovering hidden legendaries.


Key Features

  • Expanded Regions: Hoenn, Johto, and Kanto fully explorable.
  • Huge Pokédex: Over 700 Pokémon including Gen 1–9 and select Fakemon.
  • New Types: Fairy and Crystal types added.
  • Primal & Paradox Forms:
    • Giratina**, Mega Rayquaza*, Primal Groudon*, Primal Kyogre*, Black Kyurem***, White Kyurem***, Zygarde*
    • Evolutions require Primal Stone, Griesous Orb, or Evolutionary Stone.
  • Physical/Special Split Included
  • New Moves & Items:
    • 40 new moves added
    • Items: PIXIE STONE, FREEZE STONE, various fossils, LINK CABLE, WHIP CREAM
  • Day & Night System
  • Rideable Pokémon: Gogoat Riding System
  • Music Updates:
    • DPPT-style music for Hoenn
    • HGSS music for Johto
  • Extra Challenges:
    • Increased EXP curve for harder training
    • Hidden legendaries throughout Hoenn and Johto


Known Bugs & Issues

  • Pokedex screen may freeze the game occasionally.
  • Pokémon stats in PC boxes may display incorrectly; they show correctly in your party.
  • Always use FLASH 128k save type to prevent random freezes.

Screenshots

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Download Links

Download: Mediafire

Documentation

New Evolution Methods
  • Link Cable Evolutions: Haunter → Gengar, Rhydon → Rhyperior, Dusclops → Dusknoir
  • Stone Evolutions: Eevee (Thunder, Fire, Water, Moon, Sun, Freeze, Pixie, Leaf), Kirlia → Gallade with Sun Stone, Milcery → Alcremie using Whip Cream, Mimikyu → Miraikyu using Dusk Stone
  • Level Evolutions: Golbat → Crobat (42), Tangela → Tangrowth (37), Munchlax → Snorlax (28), Primeape → Annihilape using Dusk Stone
  • Paradox Pokémon Evolutions: Cyclizar → Miraidon or Koraidon; Donphan → Paradoxes using elemental stones
  • Jevelism Phenomena: Held jewels alter secondary types or Arceus’ ??? type for strategic advantages

TYPE CHANGES
  • (Other Than Standard Fairy Type One)
  • Arceus become ??? type
  • Staryu and Starmie become Water/Crystal types
  • Bellossom become Grass/Fairy
  • Porygon, Porygon 2 and Porygon Z became Normal/Crystal
  • Diancie became Crystal/Fairy
  • Skitty and Delcatty became Normal/Fairy
  • Spoink and Gurmpig became Psychic/Crystal
  • Regice became Ice/Crystal
  • All Regis have CRYSTAL as the second type.
  • Bergmite and Avalugg become Ice/Crystal

Developer Information

Developer / Team: AtecainCorp

Credits: 

  • Chaos Rush – Pokémon resources
  • anonyboy – Brendan/May ORAS-style sprites
  • Smogon University – Gen 7 sprite repository
  • GoGoJTech – HGSS patch implementation
  • ipatix – DPPT patch implementation
  • destinedjagold – Tutorials for new types/moves
  • PSS thread – PSS patch help
  • Alistar, falsefate, Tyranitar50, Leparagon, thedarkdragon11, SuperVerskerDark – sprites, tiles, text, and Hex editing

Tools Used:
GBAPGE, G3HS, G3T 2.9.1, A-Map 1.95, U-NLZ GBA, NTSE 2.1, SHINYZER, FSF, Pokedex Order Editor, Pokedex Entry Editor, Advanced Series Editor, XSE 1.11, PKSV 2.1, HxD hex editor, Paint XD

Source & References

Official Thread / Website: https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=341964

Frequently Asked Questions

How many regions can I explore?
Three: Hoenn, Johto, and Kanto.

Are all legendary Pokémon included?
Yes – including hidden legendaries and Paradox forms.

Does the hack include new types?
Yes – Fairy and Crystal types are added.

Are there new evolution methods?
Yes – link cable, stones, level-up, and Jevelism phenomena.

Does it have a day/night system?
Yes, for added immersion and gameplay mechanics.

Are contests included?
No – contests have been removed.

How to Play

Requirements

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


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