Pokémon Sun Red (GBA) – FireRed Alola Overhaul ROM Hack with Gen VII Pokémon, Mega Evolution, Silvally System & 400+ New Moves
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Sun Red is a highly expanded FireRed ROM hack that reimagines Kanto with a strong focus on Alola-inspired content, Gen VII Pokémon integration, and massive gameplay system overhauls.
Unlike simple difficulty hacks or minor edits, Sun Red aims to fully modernize FireRed by introducing:
- Alolan forms
- Gen VII Pokémon and mechanics
- Over 400 custom moves
- Deep evolution system changes
- New type interactions and battle logic adjustments
At its core, the project is designed to give players a fresh but familiar Kanto experience, where classic FireRed exploration is combined with modern Pokémon mechanics and a heavily expanded roster.
A major design philosophy of the hack is variety and flexibility in team building, allowing Pokémon that were previously underused to gain new identity through custom moves and evolution adjustments.
Key Features
- Alola Starters in Kanto: Players choose Rowlet, Litten, or Popplio as their first partner Pokémon.
- Alolan Pokémon Integration: Hoenn Pokémon are replaced with Alolan species across the region.
- Form Switching System: Specific Pokémon can freely switch between Kanto and Alolan forms using a Form Changer item.
- Physical/Special Split: Modern move categorization system replaces Gen 3 mechanics.
- 400+ New Moves Added: Hundreds of custom and updated moves expand strategy and diversity.
- Fairy Type Implementation: Fairy type replaces the unused ??? type with new balance adjustments.
- Day and Night Cycle: Time-based system affects atmosphere and possibly encounters.
- Major Pokémon Stat & Moveset Reworks: Nearly every Pokémon receives balance adjustments or new signature-style moves.
- Custom Evolution Methods: Trade evolutions and special evolutions now use stones or alternate mechanics.
- Mega Evolution System: Select Pokémon evolve into custom Mega-style forms using special stones.
- Legendary Event Encounters: Mythical and Legendary Pokémon like Marshadow, Magearna, Celebi, Necrozma, and Mew are obtainable through events.
- Expanded In-Game Trades: Unique trades allow access to rare Pokémon such as Cosmog, Zeraora, and Type: Null.
- Silvally Multi-Type System: Silvally can cycle through multiple type forms using the Type:Plate item.
- Extensive Type Chart Changes: Several type interactions have been rebalanced, including Fairy and Steel adjustments.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Pokédex capture screen glitch for some Gen I Pokémon
- Text encoding issue when a newly added move is Disabled
- Minor evolution level irregularities on certain Pokémon (partially fixed)
- Some visual or interface inconsistencies due to expanded data
Screenshots
Download Links
v1.3: MediafireDocumentation
- Alola Starters: You now begin the game with the Alolan Starters to choose from. You can also receive the starters you did not choose as "In-Game Trades", using the Johto Pokemon that are gifted to you.
- Johto Starters: You will encounter several aides of Professor Oak that gift you with a Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile.
- Kanto Starters: You can trade for the Kanto starters at several of the "In-Game Trades" at the normal locations.
- Abra > Cosmog
- Raichu > Zeraora
- Horsea > Squirtle
- Ditto > Type: Null
- Cyndaquil > Litten
- Growlithe > Charmander
- Oddish > Bulbasaur
- Chikorita > Rowlet
- Totodile > Popplio
- Legendary Johto Trio: Can now be encountered at specific location on the map.
- Marshadow: Can be encountered in the Pokemon Tower after finishing the Mr. Fuji event.
- Magearna: Can be encountered in Diglett's Cave at any time but is LVL 50.
- Celebi: Can be encountered in Viridian Forest after receiving Surf.
- Necrozma: Can be encountered in the Sevii Island caves where Moltres is. Must have Rock Smash ability.
- Mew: Can be encountered after receiving the Mystic Ticket in the Sevii Islands after beating the Elite Four. The ticket can only be received on one of the Sevii Islands. After using the ticket in Vermillion City, you can find Mew.
- Dawn Stone - Location: Fuschia City
- -Use: Eevee > Espeon, Rockruff to Lycanday, Oricorio line to Pa'u Style (Oricoriu)
- Dusk Stone - Location: Lavender Town
- -Use: Evolve Misdreavus > Mismagius, Murkrow > Honchkrow, Gligar > Gliscor, Sneasel > Weavile, Eevee > Umbreon
- Shiny Stone - Location: Vermillion City
- -Use: Evolves Togetic to Togekiss, Dunsparce to Drampa
- Ice Stone - Location: Celadon City
- -Use: Evolve Alolan Vulpix into Alolan Ninetails, Alolan Sandshrew to Alolan Sandslash, Piloswine > Mamoswine
- Trade Stone - Location: Cinnabar Island
- -Use: Evolve Kadabra > Alakazam, Machoke > Machamp, Graveler > Golem, Haunter > Gengar, Poliwhirl > Politoed, Slowpoke > Slowking, Onix > Steelix, Scyther > Scizor, Seadra > Kingdra, Rhydon > Rhyperior
- Form Changer - Location: Celadon City
- -Use: Change Kanto Form to Alolan Form - Vulpix, Rattata, Sandslash, Exeggutor, Marowak, Grimer, Raichu, Geodude. (No Diglett because visually I think it didn't change much.) Also changes Mega Charizard Forms (Charagon > Charyvern)
- Mega Stone - Location: Pokemon League
- -Use: Evolve Venusaur > Venustar, Charizard > Charagon (Use Form Changer to change Charagon > Charyvern), Blastoise > Blastiking, Butterfree > Butterflow, Beedrill > Beedrillix, Pinsir > Panzer, Scizor > Swarmzor, Heracross > Heracrash, Gyarados > Gyaratros, Steelix > Ironix.
- UP-GRADE2.0 – Location: Trade, Sevii Island Hideout
- -Use: Evolve Porygon > Porygon2 and Porygon2 > PorygonZ
- Type:Plate – Location: Pewter City
- -Use: Change Sylvally type forms
- Use Water Stone on Pikachu to change into Surfing Pikachu (Alola Pikachu). Form Changer will change it back. Using a Thunder Stone on Surfing Pikachu will evolve it into Alolan Raichu.
- Electabuzz Magmar and Tangela evolve with Thunder, Fire, and Leaf Stones respectively now
- Eevee evolves with Dusk Stone for Umbreon and Dawn Stone for Espeon
- Magneton evolves with a Thunderstone
- Lickitung evolves into Lickilicky through happiness
- Dunsparce now evolves into Drampa w/ a Shiny Stone.
- Yanma evolves into Yanmega at Lvl 36
- Azurill has been replaced by the Bounsweet line, so don't breed Marills (Not sure what will happen)
- Type:Null evolves into Silvally through Happiness
- Silvally changes forms using the Type:Plate item or into Dragon type at LVL 45.
- Silvally has 17 forms, one for each type (no Fairy). Use the Type: Plate to access the new types.
- The Type:Plate item begins changing Silvally's forms starting with Fighting type and moving down a sequence of all other types. An example is normal Silvally will evolve with the Type:Plate into Silvally:F (Fighting type) Continually using a Type:Plate will change to the next type in the sequence.
- The sequence of types is Fighting, Flying, Poison, Ground, Rock, Bug, Ghost, Steel, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Dark. (no Fariy)
- A Shiny Stone will skip a typing in the sequence.
- Lastly, each Silvally type can also evolve with the stone of the type it is weak to.
Developer Information
Developer / Team: joedram0
Credits: FeraligatrMaster, Jambo51, HackMew, Chaos Rush, MrDollSteak, PGE contributors, and the FireRed ROM hacking community
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: Pokecommunity
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of ROM hack is Pokémon Sun Red?
A: It is a feature-heavy FireRed overhaul that focuses on Alolan Pokémon, Gen VII integration, and expanded mechanics.
Q: Who is this hack for?
A: It is best for players who enjoy classic FireRed gameplay but want deep Pokémon variety, Alola forms, and modern mechanics.
Q: Does the game change the FireRed story?
A: No, the main Kanto storyline remains mostly intact.
Q: Can you use Alolan Pokémon in this game?
A: Yes, Alolan forms replace Hoenn Pokémon and are a core part of the experience.
Q: How many new moves are included?
A: Over 400 new moves with custom effects and balance adjustments.
Q: Does the game include Fairy type?
A: Yes, Fairy type is fully implemented with adjusted type effectiveness.
Q: Can you switch Pokémon forms?
A: Yes, a form changer item allows switching between Kanto and Alolan forms.
Q: Are there new legendary Pokémon events?
A: Yes, multiple legendary encounters are added throughout Kanto and Sevii Islands.
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