Pokemon Emerald RTO6 ROM

Features

General Mechanics

• Upon selecting a starter Pokémon, the player will receive six random Pokémon, at Level 5, with default movesets.
• Poké Balls and all variations cannot be used in Wild Pokémon battles.
• Since players cannot use Poké Balls, the Safari Zone game is no longer accessible. However, players can still free roam within the Safari Zone area itself to battle Pokémon and collect the items there (like how Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire implemented it).
• Eggs are no longer given to the player from the daycare.
• Gift Pokémon like Castform, Beldum, and the Wynaut egg are no longer given to the player.
• Fossils can no longer be obtained by players.
• The Link Multi Battle Challenge counter in the Battle Tower has been removed to prevent players from using the bug that allows for Pokémon and items to be duplicated.
• Shedinja is no longer obtained when evolving Ninjask.

Quality of Life

• Many strings of text and events, particularly at the start of the game, have been shortened in length or removed entirely to get players through the game faster.
• Running shoes are enabled at the start of the game and players can run indoors.
• The Cut, Rock Smash, Strength, Surf, Dive, and Waterfall field moves can all be used outside of battle without the moves being known by a Pokémon. As long as the player owns the HM and has met badge requirements, they can be used directly in the field upon interaction with the relevant obstacle. These field moves can still be used by Pokémon from the party menu as well.
• New Hikers added to Granite Cave and Victory Road will use Flash for you to light the cave up. Flash can still be used from the party menu as well.
• If the player has met the requirements to use Fly, it can be used without being known by a Pokémon by holding R and selecting “POKéMON” from the start menu. It can also still be used by Pokémon from the party menu as well.
• HM moves can be freely overwritten without using the Move Deleter.
• The second floor of all Pokémon Centers have been replaced with a service area. In this area, an attendant can help players evolve trade evolution Pokémon by allowing the player to trade an exact copy of their Pokémon to themselves.
• In the Pokémon Center service area, players can purchase items to evolve Pokémon instead of seeking them out elsewhere in the game. The items available to the player vary depending on the player’s progress.
  • Immediately: King’s Rock
  • After Gym 3: Moon Stone, Sun Stone
  • After Gym 4: Fire Stone, Water Stone, Thunderstone, Leaf Stone
  • After Gym 5: TM28 Dig, Up-Grade, Steel Coat
  • After Gym 6: Dragon Scale
  • After returning the Scanner: DeepSeaTooth, DeepSeaScale
  • After becoming Champion: Rare Candy
• The Regi trio can be visited without having a Wailord and Relicanth in the party. The puzzles in each chamber are also automatically solved due to HM dependency.
• Rydel gives the player both bikes. Swapping bikes is no longer available.
• All berry spawns will now give 100 of the berry picked and grow in 4 hours.
• Options on the PC and berries have been rearranged.
• New Game save files start with fast text speed and stereo sound by default.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What Pokémon can be obtained from the starter bag?
  • Any Pokémon from Bulbasaur to Deoxys, including all letters of Unown.
• If I find a cool, legendary, or shiny Pokémon, can I catch it?
  • No.
• Can one or more of the randomized team of six be shiny?
  • Yes.
• Is it possible to get stuck or softlocked at all?
  • There could be a chance due to the randomized nature of the teams, but it’s pretty unlikely you’ll get stuck unless you deliberately try.
• Can you trade Pokémon?
  • You can trade Pokémon with yourself on the second floor of any Pokémon Center. Standard in-game trades are still accessible as these trades are 1:1 meaning that players will still have a team of six after the transaction.
• Are any evolution methods changed?
  • No. All evolution methods are the same as the original game.
• How do I evolve trade evolutions?
  • There is an attendant on the second floor of any Pokémon Center that will allow you to trade with yourself. They will trade you an exact duplicate of any Pokémon traded to them. You can use this to your advantage to evolve your Pokémon. If it evolves via trading with a held item, the held item will still be required.
• Where can I get evolution items?
  • Evolution items can be obtained in the same places as they were in the original game, if applicable. Additional items can be purchased from a clerk on the second floor of any Pokémon Center. Availability of these items depends on how far the player is into the game.
• How can I report a bug?
  • Scream it from the top of a building and hope I hear it someday.

Known Bugs

• Whatever starter you picked from Birch’s bag is registered in the Pokédex, regardless of whether or not it was part of your given randomized team.

Useful Links

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