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Pokemon Emerald: Complete National Dex Edition

Original game : Pokémon: Emerald Version

Platform : GBA

Author : Chronosplit

Release date : 08 June 2017

Category : Improvement

Patch version : Complete

Modifications : G, L, T, P

Downloads : 108599

ROM Information

Name: Pokémon Emerald (U)
Country: USA
CRC32: 1F1C08FB
MD5: 605B89B67018ABCEA91E693A4DD25BE3
SHA1: F3AE088181BF583E55DAF962A92BB46F4F1D07B7
SHA256: A9DEC84DFE7F62AB2220BAFAEF7479DA0929D066ECE16A6885F6226DB19085AF
SHA384: 0A26DFC1B28F389C4021741819402399FFFCD010C658DB4FC421D91810E1C9D97F6DF389C50B8B92FEEFE788581727A3
SHA512: DF06013EC9B09400BF233E110EE55B328FE8E39D28DBE9A671910397C99766E192ED38BFBD3D82FD7D9306B4F848F4265A86AF1C073AF0BB80B7F32BC0EFAE8E

Hack description

This is a further modified version of Pokemon Emerald: Complete Hoenn Dex Edition (please note that this is a standalone patch. Use a clean ROM for this hack) intended to enable the entire Pokemon roster of Emerald's generation. The priority is given to expansion over difficulty, resulting in a curve that is the same as Emerald in most parts, perhaps a little more difficult in some parts due to shifting trainers' Pokemon and movesets around.

A list of further improvements:
-All 386 Pokemon are obtainable. A location list is included in the download.
-When you receive your Pokedex, it is automatically the National Dex. No separate upgrading events required at all!
-Every trainer has been altered in some way.
-Additional optional patches that enable the previous generations' starters.

Two versions are included: a "light" edition which has the same trainer battles as vanilla Emerald (except for your rival's starter for the sake of consistency), and the full patch which contains all modifications.

Of course, if you'd rather have the edited evolutions be done by new evolution stones, check out Stone Clones.

Screenshots

Contributions

ContributorType of contributionDescription
ChronosplitHacking
ShadowOne333HackingTrainer Sprite De-Green, Sprite Uncensoring, and Black Jynx
SCDGraphicsSprites used in the Black Jynx patch.

Reviews

Almost perfectZdzisława2023-07-30Version Complete

Great mod and optional patches...though I'm only using the Light version.

The only issues I've had so far were the Night/Day mode being too dark for me in the actual battles (felt like a blue filter) and Larvitar not spawning on Route 111 or the Mirage Tower like the location list says.

I didn't have any issues training a Ralts like another review mentioned, though.

Replaced Battle Sprites should be Optionaltreefroggy2022-06-09Version Complete

This would be my ideal patch for the game. But with how exhaustive the features list is, and with the thoughtful optional patches, it's a major oversight having all Pokemon battle sprites replaced as a mandatory inclusion. Replacing battle sprites should always be optional, yet most Emerald hacks do this. It's not an objective improvement, it's a matter of taste, and many people would prefer to have sprites of the generation they're playing. Gen III Hacks Have Trouble Holding Back. Every other feature makes this my ideal version for playing on original hardware. With the replaced sprites though, I simply can't play this. I spent 800 hours on Soul Silver Version, it is weird seeing these sprites in Emerald.

I will have to stick with either Vanilla Sapphire version or Vanilla Emerald, though I'm considering using the "greenless" patch as well. It's just not worth all the benefits if the centerpiece of the game- the Pokemon themselves- is missing the classic poses I come to gen III to see.

Never FailsAlteisen.Riese2017-06-02Version Final+++

Though there are a few cons, the pros are outstanding! This is my first review. (even tho I'm a little bit late on doing this) I'm a fan of Chronosplit's patches and even tho I dont have the evidence to prove it, the patches I've downloaded over the months have little to no problems. This patch is by far the best one yet. Recommended to all Pokémon enthusiasts who want to add a little spice on their game.

A very good hack.JamesSullivan32016-06-01Version Final+

This is a very good hack for Pokemon Emerald. I enjoyed being able to catch a lot more Pokemon than I normally could in the vanilla game. I would definitely recommend it!

Good but full of bugsdarkerratum2015-05-11Version 3.0d

Pros:

  • Ease of access for a lot of Pokemon
  • Gameplay is very enjoyable
  • Day and Night cycle option is perfect
  • Fun starters

Cons:

  • Hacker played with movesets too much. Lots of broken moves that create bad jumps, freezes and hangs.
  • Ralts line, Rayquaza and Bagon are not usable because of freeze bugs that cause restart. Rayquaza cannot be leveled up because it leads to game freeze.
  • One Team Aqua trainer causes game loop because of pre-battle text glitch
  • Balancing issues with some gym leaders having 1 OP Pokemon

Best Emerald mod ever!opayq2015-05-10Version 3.0d

  • I love this mod. If you want to complete your pokédex, get it!
  • This mod looks a little like the first pokémon games, especially without the sprite animation.
  • The optional patches add a little more to the game, wich I think it's great!

The Emu Edition of this amazing game!ShadowOne3332015-01-06Version Final+3

Incredible hack and even more the hacks you give in optional patches!

I have finished the game after the Elite Four and gotta say it is amazing. And playing it with the day-night patch gives it new life!

I would only want to know where you can get the Ferry tickets for the event Pokemon like Deoxys, Lati@s, etc?

One slight complain though...

Could the vanilla patch have the original 3rd gen starters instead of Bulbasaur, Cyndaquil and Treecko?

The vanilla patch should add only all the wild/event pokemon to make them catchable in Emerald without changing any gameplay mechanics or, in this case, battle mechanics from any trainer.

If could do so I think it would be far greatly appreciated than what it already is!