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PUBLISHED ON June 30, 2026

Pokémon Project Pi

By misledangel

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PlatformGBA

Authormisledangel

PostedJune 30, 2026

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A balanced FireRed overhaul featuring an entirely new 175-Pokémon regional Pokédex, modern quality-of-life enhancements, graphical upgrades, and a built-in Nuzlocke mode.

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Completed 1.2 (29/06/26). Playable through the Elite Four with an additional post-game event, featuring balanced progression and badge-based level caps.

Key Features

New HM SystemHMs no longer need to be taught—any Pokémon capable of learning an HM can use it in the field once the HM has been obtained and the required Badge has been earned.

Shuckle Sprite ChangeShuckle's sprite changes when holding the BlackGlasses item.

New Trainer Card Star RequirementDefeat the Pokémon League with a Shuckle holding BlackGlasses in your party.

Running ShoesStart out with running shoes with indoor running and auto-run via Button L.

Repel SystemBlack and white repel system.

Bag SortingPress Button Start in bag for sorting options.

Last Pokéball UseUse last used Pokéball via Button L after a failed capture in wild Pokemon battles.

Pokédex Summary ScreenShows Base stats, Ability, and Evolution requirement.

Nature Stat ColorsBoosted stats are highlighted in green, and reduced stats are highlighted in red.

No External Pokémon ReferencesNo references to Pokémon not in the hack.

OverworldsFairly accurate Overworlds.

UI EnhancementsA consistent new UI.

Recolored ShiniesAlmost all shinies have been recolored (except the iconic ones e.g Gyarados, Metagross).

Day and Night SystemProper Day and Night system with light up windows.

Pokémon SpritesHandpicked sprites for almost all Pokémon.

Overworld PalettesNew Overworld Palettes.

Battle PlatformsMore unique battle platforms (e.g. for Seafoam islands, Pokemon Mansion, Bridges).

Text FormattingNew text formatting with highlighting and decapitalization.

NPC SpritesMore unique NPC Sprites.

Completion DiplomaA brand new Pokédex completion Diploma.

Mugshot IntrosMugshot Intro for Important trainers.

Level CapsBadge based level caps.

Item RestraintsBag is disabled in trainer battles (AI also doesn't use items).

No Effort-ValuesEffort-Values have been removed.

Physical/Special SplitImplemented Physical/Special Split.

Pokémon RebalancingAll Pokémon have been rebalanced via Learnsets, Base stats, and Ability to improve viability across the board and signify identity.

Curated LearnsetsLearnsets are curated in such a way that the moves must fit the Pokémon identity, meaning less coverage even with TM usage.

Move ChangesA few move changes (e.g. Moves like Fissure and Sheer Cold now work like elemental Hyper Beams).

Type ChangesMany Type changes with sprite edits to match the new typing.

Single AbilityAll Pokémon now only have a single Ability.

Disabled Evolution CancelingEvolution canceling has been disabled since it served no purpose.

Encounter SystemA new encounter system makes encountering all Pokemon in an area much less frustrating.

Shiny ProbabilityShiny Pokémon encounter probability is much higher (~1% in Normal mode, ~0.1% in Nuzlocke mode).

Old Rod FishermanMoved to a house in Pewter City.

Good RodVermilion fisherman NPC now gives Good Rod instead of an Old Rod.

Super RodObtained from the fisherman NPC in Fuchsia City.

Move ReminderMoved to Lavender Town (The Name Rater's house).

Name RaterMoved upstairs at Route 12 bridge gate.

Surf UsageSurf usage outside of battle now requires Saffron Gym's Badge.

Cerulean Cave AccessRocket NPC blocking Cerulean Cave moves away after obtaining the Viridian Gym's Badge.

Silph Co. AccessRocket NPC blocking access to Silph Co. moves after obtaining the Fuchsia Gym's Badge.

Zapdos Ground ImmunityZapdos retains Ground immunity through a custom species-specific mechanic.

Exp. ShareGen 6 Exp. Share obtainable at Viridian Forest's entrance gate via Prof. Oak's aide.

Boosted ExpAll Pokémon now give 3x their Base Exp.

Rare CandiesPurchasable in Celadon City Department Store.

Cleanse TagWorks like a held Repel (Obtainable at Pokémon Tower).

GB PlayerStart out with GB Player allowing you to switch background music to its 8-bit version.

Item AvailabilityA lot more item availability courtesy of CFRU.

Reusable TMsTMs are reusable.

Forgettable HMsHMs are forgettable.

Three HMsOnly three HMs available and required for progression (Cut, Fly, Surf).

Persistent Cut TreesTrees cut down now remain cut.

Evolution ChangesAll Pokémon evolve via level up except Eevee (which evolves using stones). Only Female Salandits can evolve.

Built-In Nuzlocke ModeFeatures an optional, built-in Nuzlocke mode with custom rules (first encounter only, dupes clause, shinies always catchable, fainted cannot revive, and whiteouts disable the mode) activated via the game console in your room before getting the Pokédex.

Trainer Card Star RequirementsDefeat the Pokémon League, complete the Pokédex, and defeat the Pokémon League with a Shuckle holding Black Glasses in your party.