Pokémon Modern Emerald

Pokémon Modern Emerald FAQ

What is Pokémon Modern Emerald?

Pokémon Modern Emerald is a ROM hack of the original Pokémon Emerald game that modernizes the gameplay by adding new features, improved mechanics, and quality of life updates. It’s designed to be an updated version of the original game without drastically changing its core experience.

Can I use cheats in Pokémon Modern Emerald?

Yes, the game includes a debug menu that allows for cheats. To access it, hold SELECT and press START in the options menu. Be careful, as using certain cheats can potentially corrupt your save file.

Is this a difficulty hack?

No, Pokémon Modern Emerald is not focused on increasing difficulty. However, it offers customizable difficulty settings, allowing players to choose how challenging they want the game to be.

What emulators are recommended?

The game works best on mGBA and real hardware. Other emulators like VBA or MyBoy may cause crashes.

Pokémon Modern Emerald Gens

Pokémon Modern Emerald introduces mechanics from multiple generations:

• Gen IV Physical/Special Split: Optional, can be enabled or disabled.
• Fairy Type: Introduced for compatibility with Pokémon that gained the Fairy typing in later generations.
• Modern Movepool: Adds new moves and updates old ones to align with later generations.

Pokémon Modern Emerald Wiki

Pokémon Modern Emerald HMs

HMs are no longer as restrictive as they were in the original game:

• No Need to Teach HMs: If a Pokémon in your party can use an HM, and you have the required badge, you can perform the HM action without teaching it to your Pokémon.
• HMs Deletable: HMs can now be deleted from your Pokémon’s moveset without needing a Move Deleter.

Pokémon Modern Emerald TMs

The TM system in Pokémon Modern Emerald has been revamped with new options:

• Reusable TMs: You can choose to make TMs reusable or stick to the classic one-time-use mechanic.
• Purchasing TMs: All TMs are available for purchase at the Battle Frontier PokéMart if you opt for the one-time-use setting.

Pokémon Modern Emerald Cheats

To activate cheats, enable the debug menu as mentioned earlier. Some of the cheats include:

• Infinite Rare Candies and Repels: Obtain these items early in the game from a new NPC in Oldale Town.
• Run Anywhere: Toggle the ability to run everywhere from the options menu.
• Instant Battle Wins: Skip battles or instantly defeat enemies using debug options.

Pokémon Modern Emerald Walktrough

While the core story of Pokémon Modern Emerald remains true to the original, there are some new elements to keep in mind:

1. Gym Rematches: After defeating a gym leader, rematches can be triggered more easily by winning 10 wild battles or 5 trainer battles.
2. Elite Four Rematches: Once you’ve defeated Steven, you can challenge the Elite Four again in double battles.
3. New Legendary Events: Discover new Regis and other legendaries through slightly altered in-game events.

Pokémon Modern Emerald Map

While the map of Hoenn remains mostly the same, there are a few new areas and changes:

• New Legendary Locations: Discover hidden areas where new Regis and other legendaries reside.
• Altering Cave: Now home to Unown, making it a more worthwhile destination.

Pokémon Modern Emerald Gyms & Gym Leaders

The gym leaders have been slightly modified to provide a fresh challenge:

• Gym Rematches: Each leader can be rematched, with stronger teams scaling to your progress.
• Battle Frontier Influences: Some gym leaders have teams inspired by the tougher trainers in the Battle Frontier.

Pokémon Modern Emerald Pokedex

Pokémon Modern Emerald features 423 Pokémon, including species from Generations 4, 8, and 9. Here’s a glimpse of some notable additions:

• Gen 9 Pokémon: Annihilape, Dudunsparce, Farigiraf
• Type Changes: Arbok is now Poison/Dark, Meganium is Grass/Fairy
• Stat Buffs: Several Pokémon have received stat adjustments to make them more viable in battle.