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Pokémon Fakemon Firered V2.0

Category: GBA

Author: Pekin

Date: 2026-01-19

Description

It is a complete and ambitious ROM hack that completely replaces the entire official Pokédex with 386 original, fan-made Pokémon (Fakemon). While the story largely follows the classic FireRed adventure, the Kanto region has been expanded with new areas to explore and secrets to find. The gameplay is modernized with the Physical/Special split, the Fairy type, and two brand new custom types: Cosmic and Digital. The game is packed with 25 custom Mega Evolutions, a full suite of quality-of-life features, and a new post-game area in the Sevii Canyons where you can rematch Gym Leaders. This is the ultimate Fakemon experience on the GBA.

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Pokémon Fakemon Firered V2.0

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PlatformGBA
AuthorPekin
PostedJanuary 19, 2026
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Game Description

It is a complete and ambitious ROM hack that completely replaces the entire official Pokédex with 386 original, fan-made Pokémon (Fakemon). While the story largely follows the classic FireRed adventure, the Kanto region has been expanded with new areas to explore and secrets to find. The gameplay is modernized with the Physical/Special split, the Fairy type, and two brand new custom types: Cosmic and Digital. The game is packed with 25 custom Mega Evolutions, a full suite of quality-of-life features, and a new post-game area in the Sevii Canyons where you can rematch Gym Leaders. This is the ultimate Fakemon experience on the GBA.

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Project Version 2.0 (Completed) - 16/01/2026 - This is a complete game. The full FireRed story, featuring a complete National Dex of 386 original Fakemon and a post-game gym leader rematch area, is finished and playable from start to finish.

Key Features

A Full National Dex of 386 FakemonThe game's core feature. Every official Pokémon has been removed and replaced with 386 original, fan-made Pokémon, each with custom sprites, stats, and original cries.
Three New Pokémon TypesThe game introduces the official Fairy type, plus two brand new, completely original types
25 Custom Mega EvolutionsDiscover and unleash the power of 25 brand new, original Mega Evolutions for the new Fakemon roster.
Modern Battle Engine & MechanicsThe game is updated with modern gameplay features, including the Physical/Special split, moves, items, and abilities from later generations.
Expanded Kanto RegionThe classic Kanto map has been expanded with new areas to explore, including a larger Pewter City and Molet Tunnel, a revamped Route 1, and the new Fuchsia Park.
Sevii Canyons Post-GameThe Trainer Tower has been replaced with a new post-game area, the Sevii Canyons, where you can rematch all of the game's Gym Leaders.
IV & EV Viewer/EditorA letter-grade IV system is built into the summary screen, an NPC in Pewter City can tell you exact values, and a post-game area at the Indigo Plateau allows you to fully edit IVs and reset EVs.
Extensive Quality of Life (QoL) SuiteIncludes reusable TMs, running indoors from the start, the modern BW2 repel system, Move Reminders/Deleters in every Pokémon Center, no poison damage in the overworld, and eggs that hatch at Level 1.
Day/Night SystemA full day and night cycle is implemented, adding a visual filter to the game at different times of day.
New Evolution MethodsIncludes modern evolution methods such as gender-dependent, map-specific, and level-up while holding an item.
Original Cries for All FakemonEvery single one of the 386 Fakemon has its own unique, original cry.
New Custom Moves & ItemsThe game includes completely new moves and items, mostly to support the new Cosmic and Digital types, complete with original move animations.
Synchronize Works 100% of the TimeFakemon with the Synchronize ability have a 100% chance to find a wild Pokémon with the same Nature.
Flame Body & Magma Armor Halve Egg HatchingThe abilities have their modern effect of speeding up the egg hatching process.
A Complete GameThe full FireRed story, including the Elite Four and post-game rematches, is fully playable from start to finish.
Official Wiki for DocumentationThe game is supported by its own dedicated wiki, providing a complete source of information for all 386 Fakemon and other features.

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