Pokemon Repurpled Edition ROM

Pokemon Repurpled Edition is a Game Boy ROM Hack by melthelesbian based on Pokemon Red. It was last updated on November 07, 2026.

Description

Features

Mechanical Features

• Choose between CUTE (Leaf) and COOL (Red) styles at character creation.
• Hold B to go fast.
• CUT and SURF on the overworld, no menus necessary.
• Increased BAG and PC capacity.
• Sort all the items in your bag automatically by pressing START while the bag is open.
• The TOWN MAP is integrated into the start menu, rather than taking up space in your bag.
• In-battle caught icon & exp bar
• More detailed move information display during battle.
• Move detail popup while learning a new move.
• View learnsets, types, evolution methods and base stats in the Pokédex.
• Prompt to use additional REPEL when the used one wears off.
• Individualized per-pokémon palettes in SGB mode.
• Modest improvement to the effectiveness of the EXP ALL

Content Changes

• Completely overhauled base stat spreads, exp yields, catch rates, typings, learnsets, and wild encounters. Every pokémon has been changed at least a little bit, hopefully you’ll agree for the better.
• Added DARK, STEEL, and FAIRY types, and seeded them across the existing 151 Pokémon.
• Created several new areas, including a new pseudo-gym in Vermillion City, the BUG SANCTUARY.
• Non-Linear progression: the map opens up once you reach Cerulean City, making many side areas optional, feel free to explore locations early if you think you’re strong enough.
• You get the equivalent of the Super Rod early in the game at the house of a new Fishing Guru. Take it and fish, young one!
• Many items have been combined or removed, taking up fewer bag slots, which means less work for you.
• Removed EVASION raising and ACCURACY lowering moves, alongside general buffs across the board to speed up combat and make it hit harder.
• HM moves have been changed and any should be good additions to the right Pokémon.
• Curated selection of front & back sprites combining some of the best sprites from RG, RBY, GSC, Spaceworld ’97, and some other talented artists (see CREDITS)
• Most Pokémon lines can be acquired before reaching Fuchsia City. Keep an eye out for new in-game trades, and remember to explore for hidden and optional areas if you want to find your favorite.
• New Item: De-Evolution Spray (DEVO_SPRAY for short) does just what it says, whether you’re trying to fill in a spot in your Pokédex, learn a move early, or just regret evolving one of your ‘mons, you have options now.

Battle Engine Changes

• Fixed a bug that caused misreporting of Super Effective and Not Very Effective attacks on dual-type Pokémon. With the changes made to move and pokémon types, it would have been too confusing to leave this glitch in.
• Fixed the bug causing Focus Energy not to work, this is important to help certain crit-focused Pokémon remain viable without speed buffs.
• Fixed the bug causing permanent invulnerability if a digging or flying Pokémon was interrupted by paralysis or confusion before concluding their attack, this isn’t deliberately exploitable in a fun way and could cause serious gameplay issues.
• Altered the sleep mechanics to allow attacking on the turn which you wake up. It was impossible to balance the sleep moves without this change, especially in light of the removal of accuracy-lowering moves, sleep is still powerful, but not entirely game-breaking.

Type Chart Changes

The type chart is identical to the Gen 6+ type chart with the following exceptions (all restorations of original Gen I type chart behavior)

• BUG is SUPER EFFECTIVE against POISON
• POISON is SUPER EFFECTIVE against BUG
• FIRE no longer resists ICE

Changelog

V1.0.1

Useful Links

Pokecommunity

Type Chart

Github