Pokémon Bill's Secret Garden DX – FireRed Vanilla+ Hack Featuring Spaceworld Beta Pokémon
Game Information
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokémon FireRed
Hack Status: v2.0
Language: English
Content Type: Vanilla+, Expanded Pokédex, Beta Pokémon, Quality of Life, Gameplay Enhancement
Table Of Contents
About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Bill's Secret Garden DX is a Vanilla+ Pokémon FireRed ROM hack that expands the original Kanto adventure while remaining faithful to its core gameplay. The hack's signature addition is Bill's Secret Garden, a brand-new area accessed through a teleporter inside Bill's house. This hidden location allows players to discover and catch numerous Pokémon from the Pokémon Gold & Silver Spaceworld '97 beta, bringing many long-lost prototype creatures into a fully playable FireRed experience.
Version 2.0 is built upon the Complete FireRed Upgrade Expansion (CFRU Expansion), bringing a wealth of modern Pokémon mechanics into FireRed. Players gain access to features such as the Fairy-type, DexNav, updated battle mechanics, modern abilities and items, and even Pokémon from Generation 9, creating a much more feature-rich experience while preserving the classic Kanto storyline.
Beyond the Secret Garden itself, the game significantly expands FireRed's available Pokémon roster with beta Pokémon, regional forms, paradox Pokémon, convergent species, modern evolutions, and several other surprises. Nearly every Pokémon can be obtained before facing the Elite Four, making it an ideal playthrough for players who enjoy completing the Pokédex without excessive trading or post-game restrictions.
Story Overview
There are no major story changes in Pokémon Bill's Secret Garden DX. The hack follows the original Pokémon FireRed storyline while introducing Bill's Secret Garden, a hidden area connected to Bill's house where players can encounter numerous Pokémon inspired by the Gold & Silver Spaceworld '97 beta.
The primary focus is expanding Pokémon availability and modernizing gameplay rather than altering the original Kanto narrative.
Key Features
- Bill's Secret Garden: Discover a brand-new hidden area accessible through a teleporter inside Bill's house, featuring numerous Spaceworld beta Pokémon.
- Spaceworld Beta Pokémon: Catch 44 prototype Pokémon, primarily originating from the Pokémon Gold & Silver Spaceworld '97 demo, along with additional beta species from other generations.
- Complete FireRed Upgrade Expansion: Built using the CFRU Expansion engine, bringing numerous modern gameplay systems into FireRed.
- Generation 9 Support: Includes Pokémon, abilities, items, and mechanics extending through Generation 9.
- Fairy-Type: Modern Pokémon typings have been fully integrated into the game.
- DexNav: Search for specific wild encounters using the DexNav feature.
- Expanded Pokédex: The base FireRed roster has been expanded with regional forms, paradox Pokémon, convergent species, alternate forms, and additional evolutions.
- Standard Mega Evolutions Reworked: Mega Sableye, Mega Mawile, and Mega Chimecho have been redesigned as permanent standard evolutions.
- Special Forms: Includes unique forms such as Partner Eevee and Cosplay Pikachu.
- Nearly Complete Pre-Elite Four Pokédex: Encounter tables have been redesigned so almost every available Pokémon can be obtained before challenging the Elite Four.
- Updated Trainer Teams: Trainers use the expanded Pokémon roster, creating more varied battles than the original FireRed without turning the hack into a dedicated difficulty modification.
- Modern Training Tools: Easily optimize teams using Move Tutors, IV Maximizers, Nature Mints, EV-reducing berries, and other competitive training features.
- Modern Battle Mechanics: Incorporates numerous battle improvements inherited from the CFRU Expansion engine.
- Numerous Additional Improvements: Version 2.0 includes many smaller gameplay, balance, and quality-of-life enhancements compared to the original release.
Known Bugs & Issues
- No known bugs or technical issues are listed in the available information.
- The developer provides additional documentation covering new Pokémon, encounter locations, important item locations, and other gameplay information through the included guide and README.
Screenshots
Download Links
v2.0: Mediafire
Documentation
Developer Information
Developer / Team: TibJib
Credits:
Major development resources and inspirations include:
Engine & Development Tools
- Complete FireRed Upgrade (CFRU) by Skeli789, ghoulslash, and contributors.
- Dynamic Pokémon Expansion.
- CFRU-Expansion and DPE Gen 9 by Shiny-Miner.
- Hex Maniac Advance by haven1433.
Sprite Contributors
The project incorporates and edits sprite work from numerous artists and community projects, including contributors from:
- Pokémon GS '97: Reforged
- MultiDiegoDani
- Aethestode
- peeboy
- Kanto Expansion Pak
- Keiitan
- JabariWilliams
- Abeshoken
- NanaelJustice
- Drafex14
- Pokemon-Future
- Warupua
- Mos-Quitoxe
- LouLilie
- FlorianDX
- tamamushi_erika
- PokeCommunity Sprite Repository
Special Thanks
The developer credits numerous ROM hacks as inspirations, including Pokémon Radical Red, Pokémon Unbound, Pokémon GS Chronicles, Kanto Expansion Pak, Pokémon Gold & Silver '97 Reforged, and the Legacy series. Additional thanks are given to the Hex Maniac Discord community for development support.
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: Pokecommunity
Community Link: https://www.hackdex.app/hack/bills-secret-garden-dx
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is this hack for?
A: Pokémon Bill's Secret Garden DX is ideal for players who enjoy classic FireRed gameplay but want an expanded Pokédex, modern mechanics, and the opportunity to catch many of the famous Spaceworld beta Pokémon.
Q: What is Bill's Secret Garden?
A: Bill's Secret Garden is a brand-new area accessed through a teleporter inside Bill's house, where players can encounter numerous Pokémon based on the Pokémon Gold & Silver Spaceworld '97 prototype.
Q: Does the hack change FireRed's story?
A: No. The main Kanto storyline remains largely unchanged, with the focus being on expanded Pokémon availability and gameplay enhancements.
Q: Which modern Pokémon features are included?
A: The hack includes the Fairy-type, DexNav, modern battle mechanics, Generation 9 Pokémon, updated abilities and items, Nature Mints, IV training tools, and many other quality-of-life improvements.
Q: Is this a difficulty hack?
A: No. While trainer teams have been updated to use the expanded roster, the hack is intended as a Vanilla+ experience rather than a dedicated difficulty enhancement.
Q: Does Pokemon Bill's Secret Garden DX support competitive-style training?
A: Yes. Players have access to Move Tutors, IV Maximizers, Nature Mints, EV-reducing berries, and other modern training features that make building powerful teams much easier.