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Pokémon Erudition
Category: RPGXP
Author: pkmnacademia
Date: 2026-06-25
Description
Set in the Cyniir region following a mysterious mass extinction, you play as a top student from Paldea sent to assist Professor Ginkgo. As you help develop a research lab in Bismuth Village, you must investigate why Pokémon went extinct, manage the arrival of extradimensional species, and navigate the tensions between various factions and an ancient cult.
Features
- 950+ Pokémon available : All through Gen 8 (plus some Hisui, Gen 9, and Fakémon) are included, starting with a National Dex. Includes Mega Evolutions, alternate forms, and no missable Pokémon, with a plot-related reason for their presence (~818 implemented in v0.6.0).
- New region with 8 Gyms and 8 Dojos : Features challenging custom movesets and a tough Elite 4, plus rematches for them and most trainers (8 Gyms + 8 Dojos implemented + rematches for Gym 1-5 + Dojo 1-5 in v0.6.0).
- Reputation system and 6 factions : Your choices affect the plot and rewards as you work with or against Team Autonomy, Team Unity, Team Fortune, the Pokémon Rangers, the Fellowship of the Ascendants, and a secret faction.
- Recruit system : Build out a gargantuan hub and home base for shops and services inspired by Suikoden and Legion Saga. Upgrade and populate deeper basement floors of your Research Lab with 50+ recruits (42 available in v0.6.0).
- Crafting system : Over 100 unlockable recipes (86 available in v0.6.0) with many wild Pokémon holding and dropping crafting items.
- Player XP system : Gain character perks by learning and experiencing the world through 16 studies, including Hacking, Negotiation, Botany, Finances, and more.
- Built-in quest log : Keep track of hundreds of quests and side quests (263 currently completable). Many quests feature multiple solutions to encourage creative problem-solving.
- Combat updates : Features Z-Moves, new Mega Evolutions, Strong and Agile Styles, Hisui statuses, and over 70 new moves and Abilities.
- Pokégear apps : Discover useful applications to show type matchups, access Move Tutors, track wild encounters, connect with NPCs, and access a portable PC with customizable themes.
- Interactive NPCs and items : Every NPC offers advice, quests, items, recipes, or recruits instead of one-liners. Interacting with household items like books, TVs, and fridges also provides actual benefits.
- Impactful choices : Decisions affect the plot, your faction reputation, battle difficulty, rewards, and how the world changes.
- Customizable moves and abilities : 100 TMs, 100 TRs, 100 SMs (signature moves), and 100 ARs (ability records) let you customize your Pokémon further with revised eligibility.
- Reworked HM system : Obstacles require either a Move Device or consumable Move Charges, removing the need for HM slaves. New HMs include Harvest, Ice Smash, Reveal, and Warp.
- 7 new types : Sound, Cosmic, Food, Mystic, Slime, Chaos, and Dream types are added, introducing new moves, evolutions, and typing changes for over 250 Pokémon.
- Pokémon changes and rebalances : Stat boosts for weaker Pokémon, expanded movesets, additional Hidden Abilities, and type rebalances (buffing Bug, Ice, Psychic; nerfing Water, Fairy, Steel).
- Weather system : Seven location-based biomes keep battles interesting by ensuring certain areas only experience specific types of weather.
- Social bonds : Connect with 25 NPCs to earn XP, catch rate, and shiny rate bonuses for each of the 25 types.
- No day/night system : Catch and evolve Pokémon whenever you want without real-time limitations.
- New Shiny mechanics : Find temporary or permanent Shiny-boosting items, complete quests to raise shiny rates, or find randomly colored Color Variant Pokémon.
- Abundant collectibles : Collect charms, Mega Stones, Z-Crystals, plushies, Diancie Jewels, birthsign beads, and Triple Triad cards for rewards.
- Quality of life upgrades : Features quicksave, multisave, autosave, visible egg groups, new evolution stones, name randomizer, IV/EV indicators, turbo speed, and in-battle stat change details.
- Special features : Includes Legendary breeding, new Natures, a BerryDex, Charm Case, Triple Triad card game, and other unique mechanics.
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Set in the Cyniir region following a mysterious mass extinction, you play as a top student from Paldea sent to assist Professor Ginkgo. As you help develop a research lab in Bismuth Village, you must investigate why Pokémon went extinct, manage the arrival of extradimensional species, and navigate the tensions between various factions and an ancient cult.
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Demo Version 0.6.0 (21/06/2026) - This project is a playable demo featuring 8 Gyms, 8 Dojos, and over 260 quests, offering approximately 30-50 hours of gameplay content.
Key Features
950+ Pokémon availableAll through Gen 8 (plus some Hisui, Gen 9, and Fakémon) are included, starting with a National Dex. Includes Mega Evolutions, alternate forms, and no missable Pokémon, with a plot-related reason for their presence (~818 implemented in v0.6.0).
New region with 8 Gyms and 8 DojosFeatures challenging custom movesets and a tough Elite 4, plus rematches for them and most trainers (8 Gyms + 8 Dojos implemented + rematches for Gym 1-5 + Dojo 1-5 in v0.6.0).
Reputation system and 6 factionsYour choices affect the plot and rewards as you work with or against Team Autonomy, Team Unity, Team Fortune, the Pokémon Rangers, the Fellowship of the Ascendants, and a secret faction.
Recruit systemBuild out a gargantuan hub and home base for shops and services inspired by Suikoden and Legion Saga. Upgrade and populate deeper basement floors of your Research Lab with 50+ recruits (42 available in v0.6.0).
Crafting systemOver 100 unlockable recipes (86 available in v0.6.0) with many wild Pokémon holding and dropping crafting items.
Player XP systemGain character perks by learning and experiencing the world through 16 studies, including Hacking, Negotiation, Botany, Finances, and more.
Built-in quest logKeep track of hundreds of quests and side quests (263 currently completable). Many quests feature multiple solutions to encourage creative problem-solving.
Combat updatesFeatures Z-Moves, new Mega Evolutions, Strong and Agile Styles, Hisui statuses, and over 70 new moves and Abilities.
Pokégear appsDiscover useful applications to show type matchups, access Move Tutors, track wild encounters, connect with NPCs, and access a portable PC with customizable themes.
Interactive NPCs and itemsEvery NPC offers advice, quests, items, recipes, or recruits instead of one-liners. Interacting with household items like books, TVs, and fridges also provides actual benefits.
Impactful choicesDecisions affect the plot, your faction reputation, battle difficulty, rewards, and how the world changes.
Customizable moves and abilities100 TMs, 100 TRs, 100 SMs (signature moves), and 100 ARs (ability records) let you customize your Pokémon further with revised eligibility.
Reworked HM systemObstacles require either a Move Device or consumable Move Charges, removing the need for HM slaves. New HMs include Harvest, Ice Smash, Reveal, and Warp.
7 new typesSound, Cosmic, Food, Mystic, Slime, Chaos, and Dream types are added, introducing new moves, evolutions, and typing changes for over 250 Pokémon.
Pokémon changes and rebalancesStat boosts for weaker Pokémon, expanded movesets, additional Hidden Abilities, and type rebalances (buffing Bug, Ice, Psychic; nerfing Water, Fairy, Steel).
Weather systemSeven location-based biomes keep battles interesting by ensuring certain areas only experience specific types of weather.
Social bondsConnect with 25 NPCs to earn XP, catch rate, and shiny rate bonuses for each of the 25 types.
No day/night systemCatch and evolve Pokémon whenever you want without real-time limitations.
New Shiny mechanicsFind temporary or permanent Shiny-boosting items, complete quests to raise shiny rates, or find randomly colored Color Variant Pokémon.
Abundant collectiblesCollect charms, Mega Stones, Z-Crystals, plushies, Diancie Jewels, birthsign beads, and Triple Triad cards for rewards.
Quality of life upgradesFeatures quicksave, multisave, autosave, visible egg groups, new evolution stones, name randomizer, IV/EV indicators, turbo speed, and in-battle stat change details.
Special featuresIncludes Legendary breeding, new Natures, a BerryDex, Charm Case, Triple Triad card game, and other unique mechanics.
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