Pokemon Flare GBA ROM Hack – Detailed Game Overview
Game Information
Hack Name: Pokemon Flare
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokémon FireRed (GBA)
Hack Status: Final Version 1.02 (Completed)
Language: English
Release Type: Fan-made ROM Hack
Content: Reverse Kanto exploration hacks, postgame expansions, physical/special split hacks
Table Of Contents
About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Flare is a creative hack of FireRed where players experience Kanto in a reversed or unusual order, facing Team Rocket as they attempt to capture the legendary birds. The hack includes modern mechanics such as the Physical/Special split, Fairy-type Pokémon, and moves from Gen IV–VI, while keeping the adventure grounded in classic Kanto exploration.
Players can challenge the Elite Four in any order, rematch gym leaders, explore unique minigames, and catch nearly all Pokémon from Gens I–III, including legendaries. The hack emphasizes freedom of exploration and replayability with toggleable mechanics and extensive postgame content.
Story Overview
Team Rocket is up to their old tricks, targeting the three legendary birds. Players must travel Kanto, stop their plans, and uncover hidden secrets along the way. With a unique twist on Kanto’s geography, each route and gym feels new, from urban redesigns to swamps and rainforests, creating a fresh experience while maintaining the classic Pokémon story.
Key Features
- Travel through Kanto backwards — explore towns, routes, and gyms in unconventional order.
- Physical/Special Split — modern battle mechanics implemented for strategic depth.
- Fairy-type Pokémon added to the roster.
- Gen IV–VI moves are available for many Pokémon.
- TMs reusable — TMs can now be used multiple times.
- Legendaries included — catch the three birds, Mewtwo, and other key legends.
- All starters available from Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn.
- Toggleable Exp. All — can overlevel your team or keep an authentic challenge.
- Elite Four in any order — flexibility in post-gym progression.
- Gym Leader Rematches after beating the Elite Four.
- Fun minigames — spend $5000 to win prizes ranging from Magikarp to Rayquaza.
- Wild Pokémon placement updated — nearly all Gen I–III Pokémon included, except select legendaries.
- Postgame content — optional challenges and legendary encounters.
- Unique area redesigns — rainforests, swamps, mountains, urban zones, and reworked Mt. Moon.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Status conditions may not display properly in the first rival battle.
- Exp. Share gives full experience to the holder instead of splitting (possibly intentional).
- Some dialogue may not be decapitalized or formatted consistently.
- Certain rare postgame areas may behave unexpectedly.
- Minor black bug and one red bug (game-breaking) reported.
- Ensure you do not fight Mewtwo before talking to White in Cerulean Cave to prevent progression issues.
Screenshots
Download Links
Download: Mediafire
Documentation
Developer Information
Developer / Team: mlem
Credits:
- Gamefreak/Nintendo – original Pokémon FireRed assets
- Foullump – Pokescript tutorials
- Diegoisawesome – XSE tutorials
- Mr. Dollsteak – ROM base
- Spherical Ice – Pokemart badges script
- HackMew – tools and ASM routines
- Lunos, Daman, Wobb, BreadCrumbs, FBI, Touched, ASD, 5qwerty, Petuuuhhh – XSE and ASM support
- ROM Hacking Discord community – support and feedback
- All beta testers, especially Red, for Pokémon location documentation
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: pokecommunity
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I return to the three islands once I leave?A: Yes, plot-related events unlock access once you have six badges.
Q: Where do I find a specific Pokémon?**
A: Refer to the Pokémon Locations document included with the patch.
Q: How do I evolve trade-evolved Pokémon?**
A: Kanto trade evolutions evolve at Level 45; Johto trade evolutions evolve at Level 60.
Q: How does Slowpoke evolve?**
A:
- Slowbro: Defense > Attack at Level 40
- Slowking: Attack > Defense at Level 40
- HM01 Cut: Icefall Cave (former HM07 location in FireRed)
- HM02 Fly: Indigo Plateau
- HM03 Surf: Cinnabar Island
- HM04 Strength: Fuchsia City
- HM05 Flash: Route 2
- HM06 Rock Smash: Safari Zone
- HM07 Waterfall: S.S. Anne
Q: Which Pokémon are obtainable?**
A: Most from Gens I–III (Bulbasaur to Deoxys); no new Pokémon added.
Q: What postgame content is available?**
A:
- Visit dad in Pallet Town for plot completion.
- Explore previously locked buildings (Viridian, Saffron).
- Encounter static legendaries: three birds, Mewtwo, three beasts, Celebi, Lugia, Ho-oh.
- Play the lottery on Two Island for additional legendaries.
- Trainer Tower and Tanoby Ruins open.
- Gym Leader Rematches (except Giovanni).
- Final dialogue with dad concludes the story.
How to Play
Requirements
- GBA emulator (e.g., mGBA, VisualBoyAdvance)
- Pokémon FireRed ROM base 1.0
- Patch file (UPS / IPS / BPS)
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