Pokemon FireRed Eternity GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon FireRed Eternity is an updated version of the creator's previous FireRed v514 ROM hack. It is a full remake of Pokémon FireRed with minor story modifications. Unlike difficulty-focused hacks, FireRed Eternity is designed for casual players but includes a slight increase in difficulty for main battles compared to the original game.
The hack focuses on providing an enjoyable and balanced experience with features that allow the game to be played differently each time. It also emphasizes a large variety of Pokémon, including multiple starter options and full Pokédex accessibility.
Story Overview
The story of Pokémon FireRed Eternity follows the classic FireRed plot, taking place in the Kanto region and continuing into the Sevii Islands. While mostly faithful to the original FireRed, additional story events, rematches, and legendary encounters have been added, including the roaming legendary dogs and post-Elite Four events.
Key post-game activities include:
- Legendary Pokémon encounters: Heatran, Deoxys, Mew, Mewtwo, and the three legendary dogs roam Kanto.
- Sevii Islands story continuation involving Celio, Mt. Ember, Icefall Cave, Ruin Valley, Rocket Warehouse, and more.
- Gym Leaders rematches with 6 level 100 Pokémon north of Seven Island.
- Battle Brothers sell rare battle items.
- Manaphy egg gift in the Water Labyrinth based on Pokémon happiness.
Key Features
- Starters Definition: 9 selectable starters from Generations 1, 3, and 8, offering a wider variety of early-game options.
- Full Pokédex Definition: All 514 Pokémon from Generations 1 through 8 are obtainable, with updated learnsets, abilities, and typings.
- Physical/Special Split Definition: Moves are divided into physical and special categories according to their type, improving battle balance.
- Fairy Typing Definition: Fairy type has been introduced for relevant Pokémon, enhancing diversity and strategy.
- No Mega/Dynamax/Z-Moves Definition: These mechanics are excluded to maintain game balance.
- EV-Based Grass Definition: Pokémon in each area give fixed EV points. Reference Pokéarth documentation for details.
- DexNav Definition: Allows easier tracking of IVs, egg moves, and increases shiny encounter rates without unnecessary searching.
- Updated Learnsets Definition: Movesets have been updated to include Gen 7 and 8 moves.
- Reusable TMs Definition: 120 TMs can now be reused indefinitely.
- HM Usage Definition: All HMs can be used without teaching; any Pokémon in the team capable of using them is sufficient.
- Battle Items Definition: Pinch berries and other important items are available early.
- Move Reminder & Tutor Definition: Move Reminder located in Two Island teaches Move Tutor moves and Egg Moves.
- EV & IV Masters Definition: Masters located in Cape Brink allow checking and resetting EVs and maximizing IVs.
- Nature & Ability Masters Definition: Located in Three Island, enabling changes to Pokémon nature or ability.
- Evolution Master Definition: Located in Fuchsia City to evolve Pokémon without waiting.
- Berry Farming Workaround Definition: Garden Guru in Cerulean City simplifies EV and item farming.
- Gym Leader Teams Definition: Every Gym Leader has a full team of 6 Pokémon for balanced battles.
- Gen 6 Exp. System Definition: Includes Exp. Share, boosted Exp. from happiness, and Exp. gain from captures.
- Updated Level Curve Definition: Levels are balanced to match Gym Leaders when using Exp. Share.
- Elite Four Rematch Definition: Each E4 member has 3 possible teams chosen randomly for replayability.
- Battle Brothers Definition: Four NPCs on the Sevii Islands sell battle items, including rare items.
- Legendary Encounters Definition: Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Mew, Heatran, and Manaphy are obtainable in-game under specific conditions.
- Improved Battle AI Definition: AI has been enhanced to make battles more challenging and strategic.
- Gen 8 Breeding Mechanics Definition: Includes early access to the daycare, Destiny Knot, and Everstone.
- Higher Shiny Rate Definition: Increased odds of encountering shiny Pokémon.
- Trainer Tower Rewards Definition: Includes Star Piece, Rare Candy, Max Ether, and PP Up.
- Day/Night System Definition: In-game time affects certain Pokémon spawns and events.
- Weather Conditions Definition: Includes diverse weather effects and a desert area in Route 9.
- Puzzle Redesign Definition: Strength boulder puzzle redesigned in Diglett Cave.
- Shiny Sprites Improvement Definition: Selected Pokémon have visually enhanced shiny forms.
- Item Pickup Modification Definition: Increased chances of obtaining items after battle with an updated pickup table.
- Badge Obedience Definition: Pokémon obedience levels adjusted according to badge count.
- In-Game Mechanics Tutorial Definition: In-game explanations for IVs, EVs, Natures, terrain effects, and breeding.
- Removed Gym/Elite Four Healing Items Definition: Gym Leaders and Elite Four do not use healing items, increasing challenge.
Known Bugs & Issues
- No major bugs reported; the game has been tested on emulators.
- Physical hardware compatibility untested but expected to work.
- Some edge cases with post-game legendary spawns may require triggering specific story events.
Screenshots
Download Links
Download: Mediafire
Documentation
Typing changes:- Gothorita & Gothitelle: Psychic/Dark (see Biology description: sad and dark, plus it makes it unique)
- - Swablu & Altaria: Fairy/Dragon (looks Fairy and makes it unique)
- Shuppet & Banette: Ghost/Normal (what's more normal than a puppet and a doll ? Plus it makes it unique).
- Ninetales: Fire/Fairy (Has supernatural powers, inspired by a Kitsune, makes it unique).
Ability changes:
- Ampharos: Electric surge
- Arbok: Merciless
- Banette: Prankster
- Claydol: Psychic surge
- Dodrio: Stamina ("It has three sets of hearts and lungs [...] thus giving it increased endurance to run vast distances without rest").
- Florges: Misty surge & Chlorophyll
- Flygon: Compoundeyes (hidden ability)
- Klinklang: Levitate
- Muk: Regenerator
- Sandslash: Bulletproof and Tough Claws (v2)
- Swanna: Serene Grace
- Tropius: Ripen
- Walrein: Fur coat
- Zangoose: Tough Claws (v2)
Stats changes:
- Absol: Atk 130 → 120, Sp. Atk 75 → 65, Speed 75 → 95
- Arbok: Sp. Atk 65 → 45, Speed 80 → 110
- Banette: Speed 65 → 85
- Cacturne: HP 70 → 80, Atk 115 → 105, Def 60 → 75, Sp. Atk 115 → 95, Sp. Def 60 → 75
- Camerupt: HP 70 → 90
- Claydol: HP 60 → 80, Atk 70 → 60, Sp. Atk 70 → 75, Speed 75 → 70
- Dodrio: HP 60 → 70
- Flygon: Sp. Atk 80 → 90
- Gogoat: Def 62 → 67, Sp. Atk 97 → 92
- Klinklang: Sp. Atk 70 → 90
- Lumineon: HP 69 → 78, Atk 69 → 40, Sp. Atk 69 → 88, Speed 91 → 105
- Luxray: HP 80 → 75, Def 79 → 74, Sp. Def 79 → 74, Speed 70 → 85
- Magcargo: HP 60 → 70
- Mawile: HP 50 → 70, Sp. Def 55 → 75
- Sandlash: HP 75 → 80, Sp. Def 55 → 65, Sp Atk 45 → 40 (v2)
- Sceptile: Atk 85 → 100, Sp. Def 85 → 75
- Seaking: Def 65 → 70, Speed 68 → 75
- Seviper: HP 73 → 87, Atk 100 → 95, Def 60 → 84, Sp. Atk 100 → 83, Sp. Def 60 → 79, Speed 65 → 60
- Swalot: HP 100 → 110
- Tropius: HP 99 → 105, Atk 68 → 90, Sp Atk 72 → 78
Learnsets changes:
- Ampharos: Added Tail Glow and Flash Cannon.
- Boltund: Replaced Wild Charge with Thunder Fang.
- Claydol: Added Recover and Power Gem.
- Clefairy: Replaced Double Slap with Disarm Voice and removed Body Slam.
- Escavalier: Added Leech Life (he's a bug and already knows Giga Drain)
- Gogoat: Added Cut.
- Gyarados: Added Liquidation.
- Inteleon: Added Nasty Plot, Camouflage, Aqua Tail, Shadow Sneak, Calm Mind, Reflect Type, Quick Guard, Iron Tail, Aura Sphere, Slack Off, Close Combat, Laser Focus, Flash Cannon, Focus Blast, Zen Headbutt, Headbutt, Punishment, Parting Shot, and Signal Beam.
- Klinklang: Added Rapid Spin, Body Press, Body Slam, Extreme Speed, Ion Deluge, Metal Burst, Pursuit, Swords Dance, Thrash, U-turn, Wring Out, and Payback.
- Lumineon: Added Hurricane and Flash Cannon.
- Ninetales: Added Dazzling Gleam, Charm, Heal Bell, Wonder Room, and Moonblast.
- Ralts: Replaced Heal Pulse with Life Dew.
- Sandslash: Added Spiky Shield and Slack Off. (v2)
- Seviper: Removed X-Scissor (it doesn't have any scythes or claws).
- Swalot: Added Drain Punch.
- Tropius: Added Weather Ball.
Developer Information
Developer / Team: Elie1605
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: Pokecommunity
Community Link: https://discord.gg/mwpVPPdPW6
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does my Pokémon evolve?
A: Speak to the Evolution Master in Fuchsia City. If you want to know evolution methods beforehand, check the Evolution file in the Downloads section.
Q: How can I change my Pokémon’s Nature or Ability?
A: Visit the Nature Master or Ability Master in Three Island. These NPCs allow you to modify your Pokémon’s Nature or Ability at any time.
Q: Where can I find the EV checker/resetter and the IV checker/maximiser?
A: Both are located at Cape Brink, north of Two Island. The EV checker allows you to reset or view EVs, while the IV checker helps maximize stats.
Q: Where do I get the reward (Mystic Ticket) after winning the Gym Leader rematches?
A: Talk to the old man in the Pokécenter on Seven Island after defeating all rematched Gym Leaders.
Q: How can I teach Move Tutor moves?
A: All Move Tutor and Egg Moves can be taught using the Move Reminder system, located in Two Island.
Q: How do I use the DexNav?
A: Obtainable after leaving Pewter City post-Brock.
- Press Start → right arrow to navigate menus → open DexNav.
- Press R on a Pokémon to register it.
- Press R while in grass to search for that Pokémon for better IVs, egg moves, and increased shiny chances.
Q: Where do I find evolution items?
A: Most evolution items can be bought at the Celadon City Department Store. Some are also held by wild Pokémon. Check the Pokédex documentation for full details.
Q: Where do I find the Exp. Share?
A: The Exp. Share is given by the professor’s aide at the Pokécenter on Route 10.
Q: Where can I find the other fossil?
A: In Cinnabar Island Lab, the scientist next to the one who revives fossils will give you the other fossil.
Q: How many EVs do Power Items give?
A: Power Items grant 8 EV points per battle.
Q: What are the Shiny odds?
A:
- 1/512 without the Shiny Charm
- 1/170 with the Shiny Charm
Q: Where can I find battle held items?
A: Speak with any of the four Battle Brothers in the Sevii Islands. They sell rare battle items. Refer to the documentation for a full item list.
A:
- If you’ve caught more than 60 Pokémon, the three legendary dogs will start roaming Kanto.
- Continue the story in the Sevii Islands: Celio → Mt. Ember → Celio → Icefall Cave → Ruin Valley → Rocket Warehouse → Celio.
- After giving the Ruby and Sapphire to Celio, you’ll receive the Shiny Charm and Aurora Ticket, which allows access to Birth Island to catch Deoxys.
- This unlocks the Elite Four rematch, with each member having 3 possible teams chosen randomly each battle.
- Heatran is found in Mt. Ember.
- Explore Sevii Islands fully, collect TMs and berries, and buy hold items from Battle Brothers.
- A Manaphy egg is given in the Water Labyrinth.
- Encounter Mew in Altering Cave and Mewtwo in Cerulean Cave.
- Beat the Gym Leaders rematch north of Seven Island to obtain the Mystic Ticket for Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza battles.
A:
- Route 2: Give Abra → Receive Baltoy
- Cerulean City: Give Poliwhirl → Receive Jynx
- Route 5: Give Nidoran♂ → Receive Chinchou
- Vermilion City: Give Spearow → Receive Skarmory
- Route 11: Give Aron → Receive Toxel
- Route 15: Give Venonat → Receive Pancham
- Route 18: Give Quagsire → Receive Deino
- Cinnabar Island: Give Raichu → Receive Manectric
- Cinnabar Island: Give Ponyta → Receive Growlithe
How to Play
- Apply UPS patch to FireRed 1636 Squirrels ROM.
- Use a compatible emulator (mGBA recommended).
- Start the game and choose a starter from Gen 1, 3, or 8.
- Explore Kanto and the Sevii Islands, train Pokémon, and complete the story.
- Utilize DexNav, EV/IV/Nature/Ability Masters, and other quality-of-life features to optimize gameplay.
- Capture all Pokémon, complete rematches, and encounter legendaries for full completion.
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