Pokémon Emerald Relax (GBA) – Ultimate “Chill” Hoenn
Game Information
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Emerald Relax is designed for players who want a stress-free, overpowered, or fully casual Hoenn experience. It drastically reduces difficulty, maximizes access to rare Pokémon, items, and money, and streamlines gameplay to allow instant access to almost everything.
The hack’s primary goal is to offer a “relaxing” alternative to traditional Emerald playthroughs while maintaining the original maps and storyline.
Key Features
- Overpowered Starting Pokémon: Five Pokémon available in your bedroom:
- Rayquaza (Lv. 70)
- Wobbuffet (Lv. 40)
- Shedinja (Lv. 40)
- Mewtwo (Lv. 70)
- Shuckle (Lv. 100)
- Infinite catches: all five can be obtained repeatedly.
- Deoxys Event in Bedroom: Dark/Psychic Deoxys can be caught immediately.
- Starter Pokémon: All starters start at level 15 with Macho Brace equipped.
Bag & PC Boosts:
- The bag contains Master Ball, Full Restore, flutes, vitamins, and more.
- PC has 99 Master Balls.
- Infinite Money: Start with 999,999 Pokédollars.
- Unlimited TMs & X Items:
- Talk to NPC outside the lab for all TMs (infinite use).
- Talk to NPC in Oldale Town for all X Items.
- Wild EV Training: Level 1 Ditto is available next to the lab for easy EV grinding. Original form grants 2 EVs in Attack, Defense, and Special Defense.
- No HMs / No Music / Instant Text: Streamlined gameplay for convenience.
- Optional Playstyles:
- Full Overpowered Mode: Take all starting Pokémon and all items in the room.
- Relaxed Mode: Only take the starter Pokémon for a less unbalanced experience.
- Patch Modularity: Additional optional patches allow you to include only specific features (Deoxys Event, TMs, X Items, etc.) without applying the full modifications.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Bike Bug: Using both Mach Bike and Acro Bike may freeze the game. The developer is working on a fix.
Download Links
Developer Information
Developer / Team: ambaradam
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/9043/
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I replay the overpowered Pokémon multiple times?
A: Yes, the five starting Pokémon in the room can be caught infinitely.
Q: Is this hack difficult?
A: No, it is intentionally designed to be extremely relaxed or overpowered.
Q: Are TMs infinite?
A: Yes, after talking to the designated NPC outside the lab.
Q: Can I still choose a normal playthrough?
A: Yes, by only taking the starter Pokémon and ignoring other items in the room.
Q: Is there EV training available?
A: Yes, a level 1 Ditto near the lab gives 2 EVs each in Attack, Defense, and Special Defense.