Pokémon Dual-Type Emerald GBA Hack – Every Pokémon Gets a Second Type
Game Information
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokémon Emerald (GBA)
Hack Status: Completed, 10 Mar 2025 (No planned updates unless major bugs appear)
Language: English
Content Type: Gameplay Overhaul / Typing Rework
Table Of Contents
About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Dual-Type Emerald is a creative gameplay overhaul of Pokémon Emerald where the core idea is simple but game-changing: every Pokémon now has two types. If a Pokémon originally had only one type, it has been given a brand-new secondary typing. In some cases, even existing dual-type Pokémon have had their typings adjusted to better reflect their design, evolution line, or for pure gameplay fun.
Many of these typing decisions are intentionally imaginative. Some feel obvious, while others lean into creativity and experimentation. Due to these sweeping type changes, the rest of the game has also been reworked — trainer battles, boss fights, and encounters have been adjusted to match the new type landscape. The result is a fresh take on Hoenn that encourages new team compositions and unexpected strategies.
The project is considered finished by the creator, with no planned future updates unless a game-breaking issue is discovered.
Story Overview
Key Features
- Universal Dual Typing: Every Pokémon that originally had only one type now has a second type, dramatically changing matchups, resistances, and team building.
- Selective Type Changes: Some Pokémon have had their original typings adjusted to better reflect their evolution lines, designs, or for more interesting gameplay variety.
- Physical/Special Split: The game includes the Physical/Special split, modernizing battle mechanics compared to vanilla Emerald.
- Fairy Type Added: The Fairy type is implemented, further expanding type interactions and balance possibilities.
- Catch-Em-All Pokédex: Every Pokémon up to Gen 3, including all legendaries, is obtainable in the game.
- Legendary Placement Changes: Some legendary Pokémon are only available after the Champion battle or are hidden among strong late-game trainers.
- Updated Trainer & Gym Teams: Trainer rosters, including Gym Leaders, are redesigned to account for the new typings, offering fresh and more complex battles.
- Evolution Accessibility Changes: Evolution methods are adjusted so all Pokémon are able to evolve within the game.
- Typing-Driven Battle Variety: The new type combinations create entirely new strategic possibilities, encouraging unusual and creative team builds.
Known Bugs & Issues
- No known bugs are currently reported by the creator. However, players are encouraged to report any issues they encounter. Since the project is considered complete, fixes are only likely if a major or game-breaking bug is found.
Screenshots
Download Links
Download: Mediafire
Documentation
Legendary Pokémon Locations:
- Suicune: Route111
- Entei: Route111
- Raikou: Route111
- Moltres: Route 133 Wild
- Articuno: Route 125 Wild
- Zapdos: Route 108 Wild
- Deoxys: Meteor Falls Old Steven Room
- Jirachi: Meteor Falls Old Steven Room
- Groudon: Cave of Legends
- Kyogre: Cave of Legends
- Latias: Cave of Legends
- Latios: Cave of Legends
- Mew: Artistry Cave
- Mewtwo: Artistry Cave
- Ho-oh: Artistry Cave
- Lugia: Artistry Cave
- Celebi: Artistry Cave
Egg Gift Locations:
These locations give mystery eggs (Pokémon not specified):- Verdanturf Town — ???
- Lavaridge Town — ???
- Lilycove City — ???
In-Game Trades:
- Rustboro City — Dunsparce → Tauros (Adamant, holds Heart Scale)
- Fortree City — Jumpluff → Onix (Docile, holds Heart Scale)
- Pacifidlog Town — Flaaffy → Bagon (Naive, holds Heart Scale)
- Ever Grande City — Bellossom → Eevee (Calm, holds Master Ball)
Developer Information
Developer / Team: tommyeatsdonuts
Credits: HexManiacAdvance and its developers for the hacking tools used in the project.
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: Pokecommunity
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Pokémon Dual-Type Emerald?
A: It’s a Pokémon Emerald ROM hack where every Pokémon is given a second type, along with battle, trainer, and encounter changes to support the new type system.
Q: Who is this hack for?
A: This hack is ideal for players who know Emerald well and want a fresh strategic experience, especially those who enjoy theory-crafting teams and exploring unusual type combinations.
Q: Does the story change from normal Emerald?
A: No. The main story remains the same, but battles feel different due to the massive typing overhaul.
Q: Are all Pokémon available?
A: Yes. Every Pokémon up to Gen 3, including legendaries, can be obtained, though some are locked behind late-game progress.