Pokemon Emerald DX

Mechanical Changes

• Introduction of the Fairy type and new moves to support it.
• Implementation of the Physical/Special split for moves.
• Removal of badge boosts.
• EXP share is now a Key Item that affects the entire party and can be turned on/off.
• EXP is now granted when capturing Pokemon.
• Pokemon that received stat boosts in Gen 6 & 7 had their stats upgraded.
• Pokemon that evolve via trade can now be evolved with items.
• TMs are now infinite, leading to adjustments in shop inventory and Pickup rewards.
• Various smaller adjustments and bug fixes were made.

New Content

• The PokeDex has been expanded to include 400 Pokemon, primarily Eeveelutions and some cross-gen evolutions.
• All 400 Pokemon can be obtained in a single playthrough without trading.
• The National Dex is available from the start.
• Following Pokemon is now possible.
• A Day/Night cycle has been added, affecting encounter rates.
• POKEMON LEAGUE SERVICES replaces the Wireless Club and includes a Move Deleter and specialty shops.
• Mints are introduced to control Pokemon nature.
• Vitamins now increase IVs directly, and Supplements decrease IVs.
• All Mystery Gift event content is accessible in-game via new sequences in the postgame.
• A DOJO has been added in Slateport City for EV training.
• Daily events from NPCs provide items or gifts.
• Red, Blue, and Leaf make minor appearances and are available for post-game battles.
• The first STRAND TYPE Pokemon game is introduced, where players deliver parcels for the Petalburg Post to earn extra cash.
• Ferry trainers are available for rematches on every trip as an alternative way to grind EXP postgame.

Aesthetic Changes

• GEN 4 style sprites: I’ve always found the gen 3 sprites unappealing, and I find that the gen 4 style sprites match well with the aesthetic of Gen 3 tilesets without feeling too large.
• Battle Backgrounds: Full art backgrounds replace the floating tiles.
• Following Pokemon: Some of the larger Pokemon may look odd following you, and some people may not be fans, so followers can be toggled on/off in your options!

Update Log – Beta v.0.5

(4/5): Big update. See releases for notes! Recommended to update, saves *should* remain compatible.

(4/3, yet again): Corrected an issue with New Mauville buttons that prevented progress! This one’s critical; highly recommend updating, and your saves should remain compatible!

(4/3, again): Corrected an issue with Lilycove city, and fixed town encounter tables.

(4/3): Corrected an issue with Lanette.