Pokemon Dark Rising: Rebirth GBA Hack – Download Patched ROM
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About This ROM Hack
Dark Rising: Rebirth is a story-driven sequel/continuation within the Dark Rising universe, taking a much darker narrative direction. It blends modern battle mechanics, mission-based structure, and competitive-style difficulty into a campaign where Pokémon are no longer humanity’s partners — but its rulers.
This hack leans heavily into challenging battles, restricted resources, and plot progression through missions, rather than the classic badge-collecting structure.
Story Overview
Seven years after the events of Dark Rising 2 and Order Destroyed, the mythical Pokémon Hoopa has trapped Arceus in an eternal slumber, throwing the universe into chaos.
With divine order gone, Pokémon now dominate the world. Humans are treated as tools or food, forced to either serve Hoopa or rebel.
You play as a mysterious woman with no memory of her past, serving as a grunt under this oppressive system. As you rise through the ranks, lost memories begin to surface — memories that may hold the key to breaking Hoopa’s control and restoring balance.
The narrative explores themes of identity, morality, power, and corruption, making it one of the more mature storylines in GBA ROM hacking.
Key Features
- Competitive Battle Ruleset: No item usage in battle except held items, and no automatic free switch after defeating an opponent’s Pokémon (Shift/Set style adjustable).
- Mission & Rank System: Progression is tied to missions rather than gyms, with rank-ups unlocking better rewards and resources.
- Restricted Hub Access: Shops and healing are primarily available before and after missions, increasing difficulty and planning.
- Pokémon from Gen 1–8: A wide roster spanning multiple generations.
- Modern Battle Mechanics: Fairy type, updated moves, items, and mechanics aligned with Gen 8 standards.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Player sprite glitches after opening the shop menu (resolves after closing)
- EXP bar may display incorrect values during battle (status screen shows correct value)
- Some Pokémon names display spacing issues in battle (e.g., Sinistea)
- Surging Strikes hits once instead of multiple times (power adjusted as compensation)
- HP bar numbers may behave oddly when overhealing with draining moves
- Checking EVs/IVs from the PC instead of party may crash the game
Screenshots
Download Links
Download: Mediafire
Documentation
Wild Pokémon List
Limgrave Path / Limgrave Route — Lv1–3: Alolan Rattata 20%, Galarian Zigzagoon 20%, Rookiedee 20%, Spearow 20%, Fomantis 10%, Nickit 8%, Applin 2%.
Rod (Route only): Magikarp 70%, Feebas 30%.
Limgrave Grotto — Lv3–5: Pancham 30%, Stufful 30%, Snubbull 30%; Lv4–6: Komala 4%, Kangaskhan 4%, Riolu 2%.
Noveria Cave — Lv3–5: Alolan Vulpix 20%, Alolan Sandshrew 20%; Lv4–6: Snover, Bergmite, Cubchoo, Galarian Darumaka, Snom (all 10%); Lv6: Cryogonal 4%, Eiscue 4%; Lv5: Piplup 1%, Popplio 1%.
Satorl Path — Lv3–5: Nidoran♂ 20%, Nidoran♀ 20%, Pikipek 20%, Ledyba 10%, Cutiefly 10%, Bounsweet 10%, Rockruff 10%.
Rod: Finneon 70%, Staryu 30%.
Satorl Marsh — Lv3–5: Bellsprout 20%, Blipbug 20%, Venonat/Yanma/Foongus/Morelull (10% each), Croagunk 5%, Skorupi 5%, Mareanie 4%, Ferroseed 4%; Lv5: Bulbasaur 1%, Mudkip 1%.
Rod: Wimpod 70%, Pyukumuku 30%.
Satorl Grove — Lv5–7: Joltik 20%, Dewpider 20%; Lv6–8: Vullaby, Woobat, Scraggy, Zorua (10% each), G-Meowth 5%, G-Farfetch’d 5%, Phantump 4%, Pumpkaboo 4%; Lv8 Absol 2%.
Shinra Manor — Lv9–11: Gastly, Honedge, Sinistea (20% each), A-Cubone 10%, G-Corsola 10%, G-Yamask 10%; Lv12 Sableye 4%, Mimikyu 4%; Lv14 Spiritomb 2%.
Mainz Mt. Path — Lv10–12: Skiddo 20%, Wooloo 20%, Wingull/Swablu/Cramorant/G-Ponyta (10% each), Scyther 5%, Pinsir 5%; Lv14 Miltank 4%, Bouffalant 4%; Lv5 Chikorita 1%, Turtwig 1%.
Rod: Arrokuda 70%, Bruxish 30%.
Entm’t Path / Route — Lv12 Oricorio 40%; Lv10–12: Spritzee 20%, Yamper 20%, Shinx 5%, Abra 5%, Chatot 4%, Comfey 4%; Lv12 Smeargle 1%, Ditto 1%.
Entm’t Courtyard — Lv11–13: Skwovet 20%, Taillow 20%, Gossifleur/Whismur/Morpeko/Klefki (10% each), Hawlucha 5%, Heracross 5%; Lv15 Lickitung 4%, Drampa 4%; Lv5 Scorbunny 1%, Grookey 1%.
Grymforge Route / Path — Lv12–14: Growlithe 20%, Sizzlipede 20%, Fletchling/Rufflet/Gligar/Timburr/A-Diglett/G-Koffing (10% each), Minior 5%, Stonjourner 5%.
Rod: Route (Blue Shellos 70%, Chewtle 30%) / Path (Pink Shellos 70%, Chewtle 30%).
Grymforge Cave — Lv12–14: Rolycoly 20%, A-Geodude 20%; Lv14–16: Slugma, Houndour, Drillbur, Larvitar, Larvesta (10% each); Lv16 Torkoal 4%, Turtonator 4%; Lv5 Charmander 1%, Cyndaquil 1%.
Chapter 2 (changes only where different):Limgrave Path/Route Nickit is 9%.
Shinra Manor (Colress quest) — Same as Ch.1 Manor.
Entm’t Route Rod: Horsea 70%, Buizel 30%.
Grymforge Route/Path: Timburr replaced by Clobbopus (10%).
Grymforge Cave: Timburr added (10%), Larvitar & Larvesta now 5% each.
Later Areas:The Empty — Lv19–21: A-Raticate 20%, G-Linoone 20%; Lv18–20: Corvisquire/Trumbeak/Lurantis/Steenee (10% each), Thievul 5%, Ledian 5%; Lv20–22: Nidorino 4%, Nidorina 4%; Lv23 Absol 2%.
Arklay Lab — Lv20–22: Magnemite 20%, A-Grimer 20%; Lv21–23: Voltorb/Impidimp/Hatenna/Sneasel (10% each), Tynamo 5%; Lv25 Rotom 5%, Porygon 4%, Falinks 4%; Lv15 Beldum 2%.
Barbados Road — Lv23–25: Fearow 20%, Weepinbell 20%, Granbull 10%; Lv22–24: Crabrawler/Orbeetle/Ribombee/Eldegoss (10% each); Lv24–26 Goomy 8%; Lv5 Rowlet 1%, Sobble 1%.
Rod: Clauncher 70%, Skrelp 30%.
Grymforge Cave (2nd half) — Lv18–20: Carkol 20%, A-Graveler 20%; Lv24: Magcargo 20%, Houndoom 20%, Heatmor 10%; Lv25 Torkoal 4%, Turtonator 4%; Lv5 Chimchar 1%, Tepig 1%.
Sandstorm Barren — Lv21–23 Hippopotas♂/♀ 20% each, Silicobra 10%; Lv22–24 Trapinch 10%; Lv25 Lycanroc (all forms) 10% each; Phanpy 4%, Cufant 4%; G-Stunfisk 2%.
Tradia Desert/Canyon — Lv24–26 Hippopotas♂/♀ 20% each, Golett 10%; Lv28 Lycanroc forms + Shuckle 10% each; Mudbray 4%, Sandygast 4%; Lv30 Maractus 2%.
Misty Path — Lv28–30 Trevenant/Gourgeist/Galvantula/Araquanid/Drapion/Golisopod/Toxicroak (10–20% spread), Zoroark 8%; Lv32 Castform 2%.
Rod: Wishiwashi 70%, Pincurchin 30%.
??? Area — Lv35–37 Talonflame/Swellow/Greedent 20% each; Lv36–38 Bewear/Pangoro/Komala 10% each, Lucario 8%; Lv5 Treecko 1%, Snivy 1%.
Shinra Manor (Angela quest) — Lv37–39 Gengar/Doublade/Polteageist 20% each; A-Marowak/Cursola/Runerigus 10% each; Sableye 4%, Mimikyu 4%; Lv40 Spiritomb 2%.
Frozen Wilds / White Tail Mt — Lv34–36 A-Ninetales/A-Sandslash 20% each; Abomasnow/Avalugg/Beartic/Crabominable/Frosmoth (10% each), G-Darmanitan 5%; Cryogonal 4%, Eiscue 4%; Lv5 Squirtle 1%, Oshawott 1%.
Terraria Cavern — Lv37–39 Tyrunt/Amaura 20% each; Lv40 fossil fusions (Arctovish, Arctozolt, Dracovish, Dracozolt) 10% each; Cranidos/Shieldon 5%, Archen/Tirtouga 4%; Lv42 Aerodactyl 2%.
Developer Information
Developer / Team: DarkRisingGirl
Credits:
- Haven1433 - Hex Maniac Advance
- Skeli789/Ghoulslash/CoqeeinRH - Complete Fire Red Upgrade
- Prof. Leon Dias - Dynamic Pokemon Expansion
- MrDollSteak - DeCap and Attack RomBase
- Chaos Rush/Leparagon/KingOfThe-X-Roads/QDylm/thedarkdragon11/Kensuyjin33 - Pokemon Battle Sprites
- Mid117 - Protagonist Overworld, Trainer Sprites, Trainer Overwaorlds
- SageDeoxys/Lasse00/Princess-Phoenix/Larryturbo/Kidkatt/Zender1752/DarkusShadow/whtdragon/Mighty Jetters/LordIndi - Pokemon Overworld Sprites
- LibertyTwins/princess-phoenix/carchagui/aveontrainer/WesleyFG/kWharever/worldslayer608/knizz - Battle Backgrounds
- Wesley FG/Kyledove/KingTapir/Shiney570/EpicDay/Ultimo Spriter/PrinceLegendario/Boomxbig/Princess-Phoenix/Phyromatical/DonLawRide/Magiscarf/Hek - Tilesets
- BigBrainEnergy - Tile Inserter
- GoGoJJTech/Wobbu/Ruki Makino - HGSS Kanto Reloaded Music Patch
- Sierraffinity/Verloren 5 - Dppt B2W2 Font Patch
- LibertyTwins/CtrlFootPrint/mZake - EV/IV Screen
- Dionen/Neon Skylar - Resources
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: https://darkrisingfans.weebly.com/dark-rising-rebirth.html
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Dark Rising: Rebirth connected to earlier Dark Rising games?
A: Yes. It takes place after Dark Rising 2 and Order Destroyed, continuing the overarching storyline.
Q: Does this hack follow the traditional Gym Badge structure?
A: No. Progression is mission-based with a rank system instead of a standard gym journey.
Q: How difficult is the game?
A: It is designed around competitive-style rules and limited resources, making it significantly harder than standard Pokémon games.
Q: Can I use items during battle?
A: Only held items are allowed. Standard bag items used in battle is restricted.
Q: What generations of Pokémon are included?
A: Pokémon from Generation 1 through Generation 8 are available.
Q: Is the game complete?
A: No. Only Chapters 1 and 2 are currently available. The full game is planned for release in 2026.
Q: Who is this ROM hack for?
A: It’s best suited for players who enjoy story-heavy, dark narratives and challenging, competitive-style Pokémon battles.
How to Play
- Obtain a compatible Pokémon FireRed base ROM (exact revision not clearly specified).
- Apply the patch file using a standard ROM patcher.
- Play on a GBA emulator or supported hardware.
- Begin Chapter 1 and progress through missions to rank up and unlock more of the story.
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