Pokemon ToxicPurple GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon ToxicPurple is a Team Rocket-centric FireRed ROM hack where players take the role of a new Team Rocket recruit navigating the criminal organization’s missions. The hack emphasizes stealth, heists, and unconventional challenges over the traditional Gym progression. Players engage in stealing Pokémon, battling trainers, and participating in Team Rocket’s schemes across Kanto and Johto.
Story Overview
Players start as Corey, a Team Rocket trainee, graduating from boot camp and sent to Saffron City’s hidden Rocket base. Under the tutelage of Team Rocket leaders, you begin missions like venturing to Lavender Town and poaching Pokémon, culminating in high-stakes operations like taking over Silph Co. Over the course of the story, Team Rocket faces defeats and reorganization, requiring your intervention in their various incarnations.
Along the way, players encounter rivals, mini-rivals, and recurring heroes like Red, Kris, and Officer Jenny, while contending with legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo. The story blends crime, strategy, and a unique perspective on the Pokémon world, letting you experience it from the “villain” side.
Key Features
- Team Rocket Protagonist: Play as a Rocket Grunt, not a typical Pokémon Trainer.
- Custom Storyline: New narrative with missions, rival interactions, and high-stakes objectives.
- Kanto & Johto Access: Explore both regions with modified events and locations.
- Custom Sprites: Overworld, trainers, and event sprites redesigned.
- Stealing Pokémon: Capture opponents’ Pokémon under certain conditions.
- Key Item-Based HMs: No HM slaves; necessary abilities are granted via items.
- Mini-Rivals & Side Characters: Multiple rival interactions throughout Kanto and Johto.
- Epic Battles: Unique encounters, including legendary-themed events and story battles.
- Dynamic NPC Interactions: Homeowners, security guards, and trainers provide challenge.
- Mission-Based Progression: Advancement through promotions and assignments instead of Gyms.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Lavender Town Pokémon Center warp bug if fainting before visiting Saffron Base.
- Start screen and initial welcome sprites are not yet updated.
- Some trainer battles and homeowner interactions are incomplete.
- Temporary scripts (e.g., guard and fence scripts) used to block progression.
- Minor level and AI imbalances in early trainers, such as Route 8 Biker.
Screenshots
Download Links
Download: MediafireDeveloper Information
Developer / Team: ckret2
Credits:
- ckret2: Leader, scripter, mapper, OW/Trainer spriter, storyliner
- Disturbed: Mapper
- The Warden: Mapper
- Zanny77: Item spriter
- Surf: Level scripter
- TombolaMan: Part-time storyliner
- Ricchan: Part-time storyliner
- Vrai, flyin_hawaiian, Fail-Z: Support bar creators
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=167323
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main objective of the game?
A: Complete Team Rocket missions, steal Pokémon, battle rivals, and climb the ranks within the organization.
Q: Are traditional Gyms included?
A: No, the game replaces Gym progression with mission-based challenges.
Q: Can I use HMs like Surf and Cut?
A: HMs are available as key items; no HM slaves are required.
Q: Which regions can I explore?
A: Kanto and Johto are fully accessible. Hoenn and Sinnoh are not included.
Q: Is Pokémon stealing mandatory?
A: It is a core feature of your missions but must be managed with team size limits.
Q: Can I still battle classic rivals?
A: Yes, several rivals appear including Leone (official rival), Red, Kris, and Officer Jenny.
Q: Are all Kanto and Johto Pokémon available?
A: Yes, all Pokémon from these regions are obtainable, with custom starter options.
How to Play
- Obtain a clean Pokémon FireRed ROM.
- Download the ToxicPurple UPS patch from Mediafire.
- Apply the patch using a UPS patcher (e.g., Tsukuyomi UPS).
- Load the patched ROM in a GBA emulator like mGBA or VisualBoyAdvance.
- Play through the first alpha missions, starting with your first Rattata and early Team Rocket assignments.
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