Pokémon Scorching Scarlet (GBA) – Adventure Through a Crossover Pokémon World
Game Information
Table Of Contents
About This ROM Hack
Pokemon Scorching Scarlet is a highly creative and unconventional Pokémon Ruby hack that blends the traditional Pokémon universe with characters inspired by TV shows and movies. It introduces a crossover storytelling experience where well-known fictional characters interact in a shared Pokémon world.
The hack reimagines cities, events, and gameplay mechanics, adding modernized Pokémon balance, alternative evolution methods, and numerous quality-of-life upgrades. Real-world-inspired towns, enhanced Pokémon centers, and post-game gym features make Scorching Scarlet a fresh and unique adventure for players seeking an out-of-the-ordinary Pokémon experience.
Story Overview
The adventure begins after you rescue Professor Sequoia, who has been kidnapped. This act sets off a series of events that pulls the protagonist into a universe where television and movie-inspired characters coexist with the Pokémon world.
As you explore cities based on real-world locations, you uncover mysteries, face looming threats, and meet a cast of crossover characters who drive the plot. Your goal is not only to save the Pokémon world from new dangers but also to discover your own place within this unusual universe.
Throughout your journey, you will travel through varied environments, interact with unusual allies and rivals, and encounter Legendary and Mythical Pokémon that influence major story arcs. The story encourages exploration and strategic gameplay, with mysteries and optional side objectives shaping the experience.
Key Features
- Expanded Pokédex: Pokémon from Generations 4 through 7 are added, significantly increasing team variety.
- Rebalanced Pokémon and Moves: Many Pokémon and moves receive base stat buffs to improve overall balance and viability.
- Custom Typings: Select Pokémon receive new secondary types, changing how they function in battle.
- Alternative Evolution Methods: Most trade evolutions are replaced with item- or level-based methods for solo play.
- Custom Shiny Palettes: Numerous Pokémon feature unique shiny color schemes instead of default palettes.
- Unique Starter Selection: The game offers a non-traditional set of starter Pokémon.
- Running Indoors: Movement is faster and smoother across all environments.
- Real-World Inspired Cities: Towns and cities are modeled after real-world locations, adding a distinctive theme.
- Crossover Storytelling: Television and movie-inspired characters actively drive the plot and major events.
- Enhanced Pokémon Centers: Every Pokémon Center includes a Move Tutor, Move Deleter, and Name Rater.
- Post-Game Gym Feature: After completing the story, players can become a Gym Leader themselves.
- Reusable TMs: Technical Machines can be used infinitely starting from version 1.2.
- Improved Repel System: Players can chain Repels and choose which type to use when one expires.
- New Evolution Stones: Ice Stone, Shiny Stone, and Dawn Stone enable additional evolutions.
- Improved Early-Game Flow: Early towns and routes are redesigned to better fit the game’s theme.
- Shuttle Travel System: A shuttle connects San Francisco and Los Angeles-inspired locations.
- Map Layout Improvements: Previously clustered towns are spread out for better pacing and exploration.
- Increased Shiny Rates: Static encounters and eggs have improved shiny odds.
- Legendary and Mythical Pokémon: Includes Pokémon such as Cresselia, Darkrai, Marshadow, and Zeraora.
- Updated Title Screen: A brand-new title screen enhances presentation.
Known Bugs & Issues
- No major game-breaking bugs officially reported
- Minor balance quirks may exist due to extensive stat and typing changes
Screenshots
Download Links
Documentation
v1.2 Detailed Walkthrough by Olivia R.
Evolution & Type Changes
Level-Up Evolutions
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Lv. 40: Porygon → Porygon2
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Lv. 50: Kadabra → Alakazam | Machoke → Machamp | Graveler → Golem | Haunter → Gengar | Onix → Steelix | Scyther → Scizor | Piloswine → Mamoswine | Feebas → Milotic
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Lv. 60: Porygon2 → Porygon-Z
Special
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Lv. 7: Wurmple → Silcoon (creates Cascoon)
- Fire Stone: Vulpix → Ninetales | Growlithe → Arcanine
- Water Stone: Poliwhirl → Poliwrath | Shellder → Cloyster | Seadra → Kingdra | Staryu → Starmie | Lombre → Ludicolo | Clamperl → Huntail
- Thunder Stone: Pikachu → Raichu | Magneton → Magnezone
- Leaf Stone: Gloom → Vileplume | Weepinbell → Victreebel | Exeggcute → Exeggutor | Nuzleaf → Shiftry
- Moon Stone: Nidorina → Nidoqueen | Nidorino → Nidoking | Clefairy → Clefable | Jigglypuff → Wigglytuff | Skitty → Delcatty
- Sun Stone: Gloom → Bellossom | Sunkern → Sunflora
- Shiny Stone: Poliwhirl → Politoed | Slowpoke → Slowking | Togetic → Togekiss | Clamperl → Gorebyss | Minccino → Cinccino
- Dawn Stone: Snorunt → Froslass | Kirlia → Gallade
- Eevee → Flareon (Fire Stone)
- Eevee → Jolteon (Thunder Stone)
- Eevee → Vaporeon (Water Stone)
- Eevee → Transition Eevee (Dawn Stone)
- Transition Eevee → Espeon (Sun Stone)
- Transition Eevee → Umbreon (Moon Stone)
- Transition Eevee → Leafeon (Leaf Stone)
- Transition Eevee → Glaceon (Ice Stone)
- Eevee / Transition Eevee → Sylveon (Shiny Stone)
- Rockruff → Lycanroc at Lv. 25 (form is random)
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Forms can be switched using stones:
- Rockruff → Midday (Sun) | Midnight (Moon) | Dusk (Dusk)
- Midday ↔ Midnight (Sun / Moon)
- Midday or Midnight → Dusk (Dusk Stone)
Butterfree (Bug/Psychic), Ninetales (Fire/Psychic), Persian (Normal/Dark), Psyduck & Golduck (Water/Psychic), Arcanine (Fire/Electric), Farfetch’d (Fighting/Flying), Seel (Water/Ice), Kangaskhan (Normal/Fighting), Seadra (Water/Poison), Electabuzz (Electric/Fighting), Meganium (Grass/Dragon), Typhlosion (Fire/Dragon), Feraligatr (Water/Dragon), Hoothoot & Noctowl (Psychic/Flying), Ampharos (Electric/Dragon), Bellossom (Grass/Fire), Marill & Azumarill (Normal/Water), Sudowoodo (Rock/Fighting), Aipom (Normal/Ghost), Sunkern (Grass/Bug), Sunflora (Grass/Fire), Yanma (Bug/Dragon), Ursaring (Normal/Dark), Stantler (Normal/Psychic), Sceptile (Grass/Dragon), Delcatty (Normal/Dark), Volbeat & Illumise (Bug/Electric), Torkoal (Fire/Water), Spinda (Normal/Ghost), Trapinch (Bug/Ground), Vibrava & Flygon (Bug/Dragon), Zangoose (Normal/Fighting), Seviper (Poison/Dark), Absol (Dark/Psychic), Glalie (Ice/Rock), Sylveon (Normal), Lycanroc-Midnight (Rock/Dark)
Pokémon Not Present (Gen 1–3):- Weedle, Kakuna, Beedrill, Paras, Parasect, Grimer, Muk, Koffing, Weezing, Pineco, Forretress, Qwilfish, Slugma, Magcargo, Cacnea, Cacturne, Luvdisc
Lickitung → Lickilicky | Rhydon → Rhyperior | Tangela → Tangrowth | Electabuzz → Electivire | Magmar → Magmortar | Aipom → Ambipom | Yanma → Yanmega | Murkrow → Honchkrow | Misdreavus → Mismagius | Gligar → Gliscor | Sneasel → Weavile | Nosepass → Probopass | Roselia → Roserade | Dusclops → Dusknoir | Rowlet → Dartrix/Decidueye | Litten → Torracat/Incineroar | Popplio → Brionne/Primarina
Note: No pre-evolved forms were added.Developer Information
Developer / Team: LatiosAzurill
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: https://latiosazurill.wixsite.com/pkmnscorchingscarlet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pokémon Scorching Scarlet a traditional Pokémon story?
No. The game heavily focuses on crossover storytelling involving TV and movie-inspired characters.
Does the game include Pokémon beyond Generation 3?
Yes. Pokémon from Generations 4 through 7 are included.
Are trade evolutions removed?
Yes. Most trade evolutions are replaced with alternative evolution methods.
Can I become a Gym Leader in this game?
Yes. A post-game Gym feature allows players to become a Gym Leader.
Does the game include Legendary and Mythical Pokémon?
Yes. Several Legendary and Mythical Pokémon are available, including Darkrai and Zeraora.
Is this hack beginner-friendly?
It is accessible, but the rebalanced stats and custom mechanics may feel challenging for new players.
Is the hack complete?
Yes. Version 1.2 is a complete and playable release with post-game content.












