Pokemon Lazarus v2.0 Documentation
Author: Nemo622
Source: https://ko-fi.com/nemo622
POKÉMON ENCOUNTERS
Finding Pokémon:
- Encounters are sorted by location in a dedicated spreadsheet
- Use CTRL+F (or CMD+F) to search for specific Pokémon
- Full encounter tables available in the PDF included with the game download on Ko-Fi
Day/Night System:
- Most outdoor locations have different encounter tables for Day and Night
- Day: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (in-game time)
- Night: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (in-game time)
- Remember to consider time of day while hunting!
DEXNAV
- Unlock: Complete the 2nd Gym, then talk to Professor Elia
- How to use: Hold A Button to "creep up" to Pokémon
- Functions similar to Pokémon Emerald Seaglass
- Useful for shiny hunting
DIFFICULTY MODES
Change difficulty in the Options menu (second page)
Normal Mode
- Soft Level Caps
- Standard Gym Leader teams
- Beatable with most Pokémon teams
- Some battles require extra planning
Hard Mode
- Hard Level Caps
- Modified, more difficult Gym Leaders
- Opponents gain extra levels as game progresses (up to +5 level bonus)
- Gym Leaders have stronger moves and better coverage
- Planning before battles is essential
BERRY SYSTEM
Works like Pokémon X/Y with Mulch and Berry Mutations
Getting Started:
- Visit the Jusmail Town Berry Club
- Purchase: Wailmer Pail, Nature Mints, Berries, and Mulch
Berry Planting Rewards
| Trees Planted | Reward |
|---|---|
| 20 | 1 Chilan, Haban, and Roseli Berry |
| 50 | Level 20 Woobat with unique moves (Chatter, Draining Kiss, Stuff Cheeks, Esper Wing) |
| 100 | 10 Amaze Mulch + Shiny Charm |
| 200 | Potted Berry Decoration + Gold Star on Trainer Card |
Berry Mutations Guide
Native Berries (Found Naturally): Aspear, Cheri, Chesto, Leppa, Lum, Oran, Pecha, Persim, Rawst, Sitrus
Mutation Recipes:
Type-Reducing Berries (Fire/Water/Electric/Grass):
- Cheri + Rawst = Occa (halves Fire damage)
- Chesto + Aspear = Passho (halves Water damage)
- Oran + Cheri = Wacan (halves Electric damage)
- Chesto + Rawst = Rindo (halves Grass damage)
Type-Reducing Berries (Ice/Fighting/Poison/Ground):
- Aspear + Persim = Yache (halves Ice damage)
- Sitrus + Leppa = Chople (halves Fighting damage)
- Pecha + Oran = Kebia (halves Poison damage)
- Sitrus + Pecha = Shuca (halves Ground damage)
Type-Reducing Berries (Flying/Psychic/Bug/Rock):
- Lum + Rawst = Coba (halves Flying damage)
- Persim + Pecha = Payapa (halves Psychic damage)
- Leppa + Cheri = Tanga (halves Bug damage)
- Sitrus + Oran = Charti (halves Rock damage)
Type-Reducing Berries (Ghost/Dark/Steel):
- Lum + Pecha = Kasib (halves Ghost damage)
- Aspear + Lum = Colbur (halves Dark damage)
- Cheri + Sitrus = Babiri (halves Steel damage)
Note: Chilan, Haban, and Roseli berries (Normal/Dragon/Fairy) are NOT available through mutations—get them at 20 trees planted.
IMPORTANT GAME TIPS
Essential NPCs
Name Rater
- Location: Old Man in Pythios Town home
Move Relearner
- Location: South of Pythios Town
- Unlock: Show him 20 caught Pokémon
- Bonus: Can teach tutor-exclusive moves!
Fishing
- Minigame similar to Stardew Valley (moving bar + chance for Treasure)
- Different rods = bigger bar size + unique encounter pools
Abilities that Help Fishing:
- Piscivore (Vaporeon): Drastically increases fishing speed
- Sticky Hold / Suction Cups: Slows fished Pokémon movements
- Illuminate: Increases Treasure spawn odds
- Sturdy / Solid Rock / Rock Head: Reduces bobber bounce
Farming Held Items
- Valuable items (Shards, Heart Scales, Leftovers) are held by wild Pokémon
- All Meowth forms and Murkrow learn Thief around level 20
- Complete the quest in Sofos City for the Glimmering Charm (increases held item odds)
Mega Evolution
- Unlock: Complete Niko's quest around Sofos City (Gym 4)
- Mega Stone Shop: Opens at Acrisia University
- Selection grows as you progress
- Check back after each Gym!
University Students
- Found in most wild Pokémon areas
- Help them by completing local Pokédex entries
- Receive rewards for each completed area (see full list below)
GYM LEADERS
Gym 1: Polymnia — Muse of Hymns and Agriculture
Types: Grass • Bug
Polymnia is a fun-loving gardener, using her Gym as a refuge for people and Pokémon alike. Her singing is always carrying through her Gym. She wears a simple bellflower robe with a small orange dress, perfect for conducting her work tending her plants.
Gym 2: Ourani — Muse of Stone and Sky
Types: Rock • Steel
Ourani sure is a hard-working woman! She runs a factory in Kalami City, doubling as her Pokémon Gym. Always inspecting parts or helping around the factory, Ourani walks with a cane to keep herself strong through her long shifts. Her workers say that when she's home, she studies the movement of stars.
Gym 3: Kleio — Muse of the Ancient Past
Types: Ghost • Psychic
Kleio harbors the unique power to see into the past and future. Her visions are blurred and mixed, but highly regarded among the people of Ilios. To better understand her visions, she immerses herself in history books and ancient scrolls. She is the oldest Gym Leader, but remains as strong as ever.
Gym 4: Terpsikore — Muse of Dance
Types: Fighting • Psychic
Terpsikore is obsessed with all things in harmony. In her spare time, she leads synchronized dance teams which are said to be the best in the region. Naturally, this extends to her Gym, being divided into physical and mental training sections. Only Trainers capable of handling both sides are considered worthy to challenge her.
Gym 5: Euterpe — Muse of Entertainment
Types: Poison • Water
Location: Myrrini Island
Euterpe brings joy into any room she enters, but that doesn't mean she's a pushover! The only thing she likes more than partying is winning Pokémon battles, which she does through the cunning use of Poison and Water-type Pokémon. She's well-known and well-loved across Myrrini Island.
Gym 6: Thalia & Melpomene — Twin Muses of Comedy and Tragedy
Types: Electric (Thalia) • Ground (Melpomene)
These Muses, despite being twins, couldn't be more different. Although they share a love of theatre, Thalia enjoys comedic shows, while Melpomene only watches tragedies. Unfortunately, this means they can hardly tolerate each other, battling each other as much as Gym challengers. On the rare occasion they can coordinate, they fight challengers together.
Gym 7: Rhadine — Muse of Love and Poetry
Types: Fire • Flying
Location: Kaptara Island
Rhadine is extremely outgoing, often partying with Euterpe around the Ilios Region. She is said to inspire those around her to fall in love, whether that be with people, hobbies, or simply the world around them. She explores the thick forests of Kaptara Island with her powerful Fire and Flying-type Pokémon.
Gym 8: Kalliope — Muse of Beauty
Status: MISSING (captured by Team Chimera)
Location: Areios Town (now controlled by Team Chimera)
Kalliope was once the 8th Gym Leader of the Ilios Region. Her hometown, Areios Town, was recently taken over by Team Chimera, leading to her tragic disappearance. She is remembered as harsh and blunt, being extremely capable in battle. It is believed by many that Team Chimera captured Kalliope, managing to overwhelm her in a shocking show of force. Now, the 8th Gym stands empty, surrounded by the evil team.
ACRISIA UNIVERSITY REWARDS
Professor Elia (Pokémon Caught)
| Pokémon | Reward |
|---|---|
| 10 | 1 Nugget |
| 25 | 1 Loaded Dice |
| 50 | TM27 Return |
| 100 | Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio |
| 135 | Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie |
| 170 | Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly |
| 200 | Oval Charm |
| 250 | 3 Leftovers |
| 300 | Shiny Charm |
| 430 | Trainer Card Gold Star (good job completionists!) |
Niko (Gym Badges)
| Badge | Reward |
|---|---|
| Badge 1 | 3 Nest Balls |
| Badge 2 | 3 Timer Balls |
| Badge 3 | Ampharosite Mega Stone |
| Complete Quest "Chimera's Mega Plan" | Purchase Mega Stones from Niko (selection grows as story progresses!) |
Rania (Gym Badges)
| Badge | Reward |
|---|---|
| Badge 2 | 2 Wishing Stars |
| Badge 3 | Rocky Helmet |
| Badge 5 | See Wild Pokémon Natures (following Sidequest in Péntepetal City) |
| Badge 6 | TM Steel Wing |
UNIVERSITY STUDENT REWARDS
Help University Students by completing local Pokédex entries to earn rewards:
| Location | Reward |
|---|---|
| Acrisia City | 15 Nest Balls |
| Bronze Fields | 1 Bright Powder |
| Jusmail Town | Casual Coral Outfit |
| Acrisia Mountains | 15 Moon Balls |
| Riverwalk Trail | 1 Eviolite |
| Kalami City | TM Whirlpool + East Blue Ilios Outfit |
| Wanderer's Woods | TM Deepwater Curse |
| Pythios Town | Traditional Outfit |
| Erinys Path | 2 Focus Sash |
| Asfal Hills | 15 Quick Balls |
| Sofos City | 1 Amulet Coin + Old Sofos Toga Outfit |
| Kipos Town | Pokémon Box Link (Portable PC) |
| Sea of Asteri | 2 Life Orb |
| Marmaro Island | 20 Dive Balls |
| Myrrini Island | TM Poison Jab |
| Péntepetal City | Big Lapras Doll (Cabin Decoration) |
| Sea of Vulcai | 1 Assault Vest |
| The Fresco Isles | 1 Safety Goggles |
| Palati City | TM Roost |
| Kaptara Island | TM Earthquake |
| Lastlight Road | 20 Timer Balls |
| Tower of Dioxippus | Gyarados Doll |
| Corrin Crossing | TM Dazzling Gleam |
| Port Pello | Ancient War Armor Outfit |
| Pollen Road | 3 EXP Candy XL |
| Davosi Strait | 1 Sacred Ash |
⚠️ Note: No University Students in Nyx Trails or Areios Hideout due to Team Chimera!
CHEAT CODES
General Cheats
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| 9RARECANDY | 999 Rare Candies |
| JUSTCATCH! | 100% catch rate for all Poké Balls |
| GIMMENUGS! | 99 Nuggets (big money!) |
| WISHINGSTR | 99 Wishing Stars |
Quality of Life
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| WILDNATURE | Show wild Pokémon natures |
| PORTABLEPC | Pokémon Box Link item |
| JUSTSHOWME | DexNav shows all route Pokémon |
| DRESS UP | All 15 outfits + Outfit Box |
| HYLIAN FIT | Link & Zelda TOTK outfits |
Starter Pokémon
| Code | Pokémon |
|---|---|
| ILOVEALOLA | 3 Alolan starters |
| ILOVEKALOS | 3 Kalos starters |
| ILOVPALDEA | 3 Paldean starters |
| IMISSJOHTO | 3 Johto starters |
| IWANTMONKE | 3 Unovan elemental monkeys |
Special Pokémon
| Code | Pokémon |
|---|---|
| WORLDCHAMP | Lv. 5 competitive Litten (Safety Goggles, Adamant, Intimidate, perfect EVs/IVs, Knock Off, Fire Fang, Parting Shot, Fake Out) |
| MASKEDOGRE | Lv. 5 Ogerpon + masks |
| LEGENDS ZA | Lv. 5 Eternal Flower Floette |
| HOUSESTARK | Lv. 5 Shiny Rockruff with Mountain Gale |
| MOSEY | Lv. 10 Alolan Meowth (inspired by creator's kitten) |
| WATCHPHAUN | Random Stage 1 "Girlypop" Pokémon |
| NEMOS FAVE | Random Pokémon from creator's favorites (mostly first stage) |
Monotype Run Codes
Each gives one random first-stage Pokémon of that type
| Code | Type | Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONO BUG | Bug | MONO DARK | Dark |
| MONO DRAGN | Dragon | MONO ELECT | Electric |
| MONO FAIRY | Fairy | MONO FIGHT | Fighting |
| MONO FIRE | Fire | MONO FLYIN | Flying |
| MONO GHOST | Ghost | MONO GRASS | Grass |
| MONO GROUN | Ground | MONO ICE | Ice |
| MONO NORML | Normal | MONO POISN | Poison |
| MONO PSYCH | Psychic | MONO ROCK | Rock |
| MONO STEEL | Steel | MONO WATER | Water |
FULL POKÉDEX
The numbers below each Pokémon correspond to the artist listed in the credits below! :)
CREDITS
Many, many talented developers and artists are responsible for making this project possible. The credits have been split into various sections below to make them easier to navigate—please support them however you can!! :)
Feature Branches
- Day/Night System: merrp, Greenphx9
- DexNav: ghoulslash
- Name Box: Tustin2121
- Wild Encounter Tables: Bivurnum
- Outfit System, Shop UI, Battle BG: mudskip
- Continue/Party Menu UI: Archie
- Overworld Encounters: HashtagMarky
- Sliding Puzzles: Spherical Ice
- Mining Minigame: Vol
- Fishing Minigame: Bivurnum
- Color Variation: Jaizu
- Quest System: PokémonSanFran
- EV/IV Editor: Team Aqua's Hideout
- Follower Settings: Kasen
- Swap Poké Ball: LOuroboros
- Universal Soundgroup: aichiya
Graphics
Tilesets
- Most basic overworld sprites: Anima_nel, Zaebucca, Arex (itch.io)
- Pokémon Center, Mart, Gym Buildings: TrainerDX
- GBC-style default houses: TrainerDX
- Broken pillar tiles: Hek-el-Grande (DeviantArt)
- Coral tiles: Ekat99 (DeviantArt)
Pokémon Sprites
Numbers below match sprites on the official Pokémon Lazarus Ilios Pokédex Image:
- Sprite created/edited by Nemo622 (edits based on pokeemerald-expansion or official Pokémon GBC sprites)
- By Matdemo159
- By Supahsanti, from Substitube public resource
- By MonsterHam
- From Whack-a-Hack XY Dex
- By SirWhibbles
- By COMBOY
- Official Pokémon GBC Sprite
- By Nuukiie
- By Egg3ggEgg (Public works & Commissions!)
- By Enderific
- By Rojimenez
- By SageDeoxys
- From 8BIT Pokédex by sktndo, from Substitube public resource
- By Substitube
- From GBC Sprite compilation by ESY
- By Pia Carrot
- Created and/or edited by kesterhenrickpixels
- By EeVeeEe1999
- By wittycrow
- By Coffee in the Pokémon Emerald Seaglass Discord Server (thank you!)
- By lakeofdance, from Substitube public resource
- By Koolboyman, from Substitube public resource
- By N-Kin, from Substitube public resource
- By SuicidalSushi, recolored
- By Zaebucca
- By HexTheSpriter
"XX, 1" = Parts of sprite by Artist "XX" (from above list), edited by Nemo622
Trainer Sprites
- Amali and Harper: Nemo622 (based on TrainerDX GBC Trainer templates)
- Johto (Ethan/Lyra) outfits: Solo993
- Kalos (Calem/Serena) outfits: com3tiin, Poketto, Solo993 (DeviantArt)
- Alolan (Elio/Selene), Paldean (Nemona/Arven), Hylian (Link/Zelda) outfits: TortleDove (commissioned, Twitter)
- Gym Leaders: Nemo622 (based on TrainerDX templates, parts of Substitube and Solo993 sprites)
- Sapphire-based GBC sprite devamps: leesongjae620 (DeviantArt)
- GBC style Trainer sprites: Pokémon Crystal
- Scientist F, Punk Rocker, Hiker, and others: Solo993's Unova sprite devamps
- Professor, Performer F, Worker, Scuba Diver: Substitube
- Aroma Lady, Battle Girl, Beauty, Bug Maniac, Pokémon Ranger, Swimming Triathlete: Justin8964 (DeviantArt)
Overworld Sprites
- Many NPC sprites: Pokémon Crystal
- Some NPC sprites: Anima_nel (itch.io)
- Some NPC sprites: kesterhenrickpixels (DeviantArt)
- Amali and Harper (default Player): Nemo622
- Johto (Ethan/Lyra) outfits: Solo993
- Kalos (Calem/Serena) outfits: com3tiin, Poketto, Solo993 (DeviantArt)
- Alolan (Elio/Selene), Paldean (Nemona/Arven), Hylian (Link/Zelda) outfits: TortleDove (commissioned, Twitter)
Overworld Pokémon Sprites
- Many Gen 1-2 overworld sprites: Anima_nel (itch.io)
- Eeveeee: Spoink, Kleavor
- SageDeoxys: Wyrdeer
- .kedoshim: Ursaluna
- Mudskip: Applin
- Jaquelion: Dipplin, Hydrapple
- Many Generations 3-4: Mano_Emet on Discord (Created by Megaman-Omega)
- Many Generation 5-9 overworlds: Based on icon sprites by EeVeeEe1999 and LuigiTKO, modified by Nemo622
User Interface
- Title Screen: Pixel art by Nemo622 over original image
- Continue menu UI and Shop UI: mudskip (Continue menu code by Archie)
- Pokémon Party Icons: Based on following sprites (credited above), others by Chamber, Solo0993, Blue Emerald, Lake, Neslug, Pikachu25 (Most Gen 1-2 icons)
- EeVeeEe1999: Created many small sprites, especially for Gen 3, 5, 6, and 7 Pokémon
- Gen 6 icon sprites: dragonball253 (some Kalos starter icons)
- Later-gen icon sprites: LuigiTKO
- Battle Backgrounds:
- Majority: Nemo622 (based on assets from Pokémon Crystal and colors/decorative assets by Zaebucca)
- Sand and Arena backgrounds: AveonTrainer (edited by Nemo622)
- Water background: kWharever (DeviantArt, edited by Nemo622)
- Ilios Region Map: Zezitra
- Item Bag icons: glados11388
Music
- Tom Sanborn: Title Screen, Acrisia City, Bronze Pass, Jusmail Town, Pythios Town, Sofos City, Kipos Town, Pokémon Center, Poké Mart, Battle Music (VS Wild, VS Chimera, VS Gym Leader, etc.)
VGMusic Contributors:
- Katsumi No: Surf, Vermillion City, Tower of Dioxippus (Burned Tower), Port Pello (Buena's Password)
- Baka94: Myrrini Island (Brine Cave, Mystery Dungeon), Areios Hideout (Emerald Mist, Castlevania)
- EJNorris: Cave, Rival & Legendary Battles (GSC Suicune Battle Theme)
- Joe Cortez: Underwater (Ballad of the Windfish)
- Jordan Bortner: Wakewater Isle (Coffee Shop, AC Wild World)
- Ingolme: Kalami City (K.K. Gumbo, AC Wild World)
- Dogman15: Fresco Isles (K.K. Western, AC Wild World)
- Hastex: Ruins of Ahiyawa (A Fond Farewell, Mystery Dungeon)
- Robert Roff: Marmaro Island (K.K. Condor)
- GreatGabite: Sea of Asteri (Route 43 / Lake of Rage)
- Takkuri: Sailing On The Delphis (Swamp Cruise, Majora's Mask)
- Black_Wing: Pollen Road / Davosi Straits (Tower, Final Fantasy Legends)
- Zagro: Péntepetal City (Saffron Carribean Remix)
- Brian Hayden: VS Trainer (DPPT Vs Trainer)
- Nehochupechatat (Pawkkie's Shared Asset Repo), Composed by Joo "Johnnyz" Buaes: Generic Route music (PkmGS - NewBark, 10, 12, 30, Forest), Kipos Zoo / Corrin Crossing (National Park), Palati City (GS Goldenrod), Pythios Town (Mt. Moon), Gym
- Spoopy Spary Speletons (OnlineSequencer): Pythios Cemetery
Please support all these talented creators however you can!