Pokemon Renegade Platinum v1.3.0 Type Changes
Author: Drayano
General Changes
The Fairy type has been added to the game, replacing what was previously the ??? type.
All Pokémon that are Fairy-type from Generation VI onward are also Fairy-type in Renegade Platinum. This applies to both the Complete and Classic versions of the hack.
Rotom’s five alternate forms now use the same secondary typing they have from Generation V onward, instead of remaining Ghost-type as they were in original Platinum.
Any additional Pokémon type changes beyond those listed above are exclusive to the Complete version of the hack.
If you prefer the original typings, the Classic version patch should be used instead.
Pokémon Type Changes
(Complete Version Only)
Below are the Pokémon whose typings have been changed, along with their original types and the reasoning behind each change.
Charizard
Fire / Flying → Fire / Dragon
Inherited from its Mega form; reinforced by its draconic appearance.
Ninetales
Fire → Fire / Fairy
Inspired by its Alolan form; its mystical and elegant design fits the Fairy type.
Golduck
Water → Water / Psychic
Canonically uses Psychic-type moves and is often mistaken for a Psychic-type Pokémon.
Farfetch’d
Normal / Flying → Fighting / Flying
Uses its leek as a weapon, giving it a clearer combat identity and a niche over Normal/Flying Pokémon.
Meganium
Grass → Grass / Fairy
Strong floral aesthetic; heavily supported by community voting.
Feraligatr
Water → Water / Dark
Intimidating design and Pokédex descriptions emphasize its savage nature; community-voted change.
Noctowl
Normal / Flying → Psychic / Flying
Frequently associated with Psychic abilities and commonly believed to be Psychic-type.
Ampharos
Electric → Electric / Dragon
Inherited from its Mega form; its Japanese name translates to “Electric Dragon,” and it was originally planned as Dragon-type.
Misdreavus
Ghost → Ghost / Fairy
Inspired by mythological creatures; mischievous personality and a witch-like evolution.
Sceptile
Grass → Grass / Dragon
Inherited from its Mega form and frequently requested by players.
Masquerain
Bug / Flying → Bug / Water
Its pre-evolution is Water-type; Bug/Water is a rare combination and fits its visual design.
Volbeat
Bug → Bug / Electric
Uses Electric-type moves, emits light, and thematically fits an Electric typing.
Illumise
Bug → Bug / Fairy
Firefly-inspired glow matches Fairy-type visuals; designed as Volbeat’s counterpart.
Trapinch
Ground → Bug / Ground
Based on an insect and part of the Bug Egg Group; evolved forms retain strong Bug traits.
Vibrava
Ground / Dragon → Bug / Dragon
Insect-inspired, Bug Egg Group member, learns Bug-type moves, and gains a unique typing.
Flygon
Ground / Dragon → Bug / Dragon
Insect-based design, Bug Egg Group member, and learns Bug-type moves; maintains a distinctive type combination.
Swablu
Normal / Flying → Fairy / Flying
Inspired by Mega Altaria; fluffy, cloud-like appearance aligns with Fairy-type.
Altaria
Dragon / Flying → Dragon / Fairy
Inherited from its Mega form; popular community request.
Seviper
Poison → Poison / Dark
Aggressive and sinister design gives it a clearer niche; frequently requested.
Milotic
Water → Water / Fairy
Elegant design and mythological mermaid inspiration; heavily supported by community votes.
Glalie
Ice → Ice / Rock
Pokédex entries describe a rocky core covered in ice; results in a unique typing.
Luvdisc
Water → Water / Fairy
Heart-shaped design and love motif fit the Fairy type and improve its distinctiveness.
Luxray
Electric → Electric / Dark
Intimidating appearance and dark coloration justify the Dark subtype.
Lopunny
Normal → Normal / Fighting
Inherited from its Mega form; humanoid build and natural Fighting-type movepool.
Mismagius
Ghost → Ghost / Fairy
Inspired by witches and fairy-tale magic; gains a clearer thematic role.
Electivire
Electric → Electric / Fighting
Physically focused stats, fist-based attacks, and Pokédex descriptions emphasize Fighting traits.
Uxie
Psychic → Psychic / Fairy
Likely inspired by pixies or other small mythological beings.
Mesprit
Psychic → Psychic / Fairy
Inspired by sprites and emotional mythological entities.
Azelf
Psychic → Psychic / Fairy
Based on pixies or gnome-like mythological creatures.
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