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Pokémon Dark Knight
Category: RPGXP
Author: Pharaoh_Xigo
Date: 2026-02-05
Description
It is a complete, story-driven fan game that reimagines the Pokémon world within the gritty, crime-ridden city of Gotham. In a timeline where the Joker has taken over and installed other villains as Gym Leaders, you play as an orphan on a mission to bring light back to the city. This game features a custom Pokédex of 277 hand-selected Pokémon with unique alternative evolutions (like Banette evolving into Darkrai), a classic battle system with no modern gimmicks, and a challenging narrative where faction leaders are Gym Leaders. With 8 gyms, two entirely different Elite Fours, and a massive post-game that culminates in a Level 90 Champion, this is a must-play for fans of Pokémon and the Batman universe.
Features
- Gotham City Setting & Batman Lore: The game's core feature. Explores a dark, crime-ridden Gotham where Batman lost, and iconic villains (like Joker) are the Gym Leaders and crime lords.
- Custom Pokédex (277 Pokémon): Features a carefully hand-selected roster of 277 Pokémon, all of which are obtainable and none are considered Legendary or Mythical, making them all catchable.
- Unique Alternate Evolutions: A major feature where a large selection of Pokémon have new, unexpected evolution methods and forms (e.g., Banette evolving into Darkrai).
- Two Elite Fours & Champions: After completing the main 8-gym challenge, a second, entirely different Elite Four and Champion (with Level 90 Pokémon) await in the post-game.
- Classic Battle System (No Gimmicks): A pure, strategic experience with no Mega Evolution, Z-Moves, Dynamax/Gigantamax, or Terastallization.
- Evolving Routes & Unique Encounters: Routes will change and evolve after certain story points, leading to far stronger wild encounters as the game progresses. Every route has unique Pokémon for replayability.
- Modern Quality of Life (QoL) Suite: Includes game speed upgraded (in and out of battle), IV/EV screen in the summary page, item menu shows Pokémon for TM/held item navigation, egg step counters, instantaneous Nurse Joy healing (1-2 clicks), and color-coded item balls.
- HM Skills System: Your Pokémon don't need to know HM moves to use them in the overworld, freeing up moveslots for combat.
- Black Market Hub: A central room with all merchants in the game, made to make shopping easier in Gotham.
- Daycare with EV Trainers: The Daycare room includes special trainers that help with EV training.
- Challenges Mode: Built-in options for Nuzlocke rules, a randomizer, and monotype challenges.
- Breedable Legendaries: All Pokémon (including those considered legendary in official games) are breedable, with Arceus acting as a Ditto for breeding purposes.
- Custom Graphics & Sprites: Most sprites (including Pokémon, characters, and custom tall grass) are fully custom, with original designs and expressive mugshots.
- Modern Moves & Abilities: The game includes updated moves and abilities to enhance the classic battle system.
- Single Rod System: Only one fishing rod is needed, simplifying fishing mechanics.
- No Hidden Items: Items are visible on the map (or indicated by a Poké Ball icon) unless hidden by an impassable tree or building.
- Child-Friendly Language: The game has limited swearing, aiming for a generally child-friendly atmosphere.
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It is a complete, story-driven fan game that reimagines the Pokémon world within the gritty, crime-ridden city of Gotham. In a timeline where the Joker has taken over and installed other villains as Gym Leaders, you play as an orphan on a mission to bring light back to the city. This game features a custom Pokédex of 277 hand-selected Pokémon with unique alternative evolutions (like Banette evolving into Darkrai), a classic battle system with no modern gimmicks, and a challenging narrative where faction leaders are Gym Leaders. With 8 gyms, two entirely different Elite Fours, and a massive post-game that culminates in a Level 90 Champion, this is a must-play for fans of Pokémon and the Batman universe.
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Project Version 1.0 (Completed) - 04/02/2026 - This is a complete game. The full main story in the Gotham region, including 8 Gyms and the first Elite Four, and the extensive post-game with a second Elite Four and Champion, are all finished and playable from start to finish.
Key Features
Gotham City Setting & Batman LoreThe game's core feature. Explores a dark, crime-ridden Gotham where Batman lost, and iconic villains (like Joker) are the Gym Leaders and crime lords.
Custom Pokédex (277 Pokémon)Features a carefully hand-selected roster of 277 Pokémon, all of which are obtainable and none are considered Legendary or Mythical, making them all catchable.
Unique Alternate EvolutionsA major feature where a large selection of Pokémon have new, unexpected evolution methods and forms (e.g., Banette evolving into Darkrai).
Two Elite Fours & ChampionsAfter completing the main 8-gym challenge, a second, entirely different Elite Four and Champion (with Level 90 Pokémon) await in the post-game.
Classic Battle System (No Gimmicks)A pure, strategic experience with no Mega Evolution, Z-Moves, Dynamax/Gigantamax, or Terastallization.
Evolving Routes & Unique EncountersRoutes will change and evolve after certain story points, leading to far stronger wild encounters as the game progresses. Every route has unique Pokémon for replayability.
Modern Quality of Life (QoL) SuiteIncludes game speed upgraded (in and out of battle), IV/EV screen in the summary page, item menu shows Pokémon for TM/held item navigation, egg step counters, instantaneous Nurse Joy healing (1-2 clicks), and color-coded item balls.
HM Skills SystemYour Pokémon don't need to know HM moves to use them in the overworld, freeing up moveslots for combat.
Black Market HubA central room with all merchants in the game, made to make shopping easier in Gotham.
Daycare with EV TrainersThe Daycare room includes special trainers that help with EV training.
Challenges ModeBuilt-in options for Nuzlocke rules, a randomizer, and monotype challenges.
Breedable LegendariesAll Pokémon (including those considered legendary in official games) are breedable, with Arceus acting as a Ditto for breeding purposes.
Custom Graphics & SpritesMost sprites (including Pokémon, characters, and custom tall grass) are fully custom, with original designs and expressive mugshots.
Modern Moves & AbilitiesThe game includes updated moves and abilities to enhance the classic battle system.
Single Rod SystemOnly one fishing rod is needed, simplifying fishing mechanics.
No Hidden ItemsItems are visible on the map (or indicated by a Poké Ball icon) unless hidden by an impassable tree or building.
Child-Friendly LanguageThe game has limited swearing, aiming for a generally child-friendly atmosphere.
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