Pokémon Rainbow

By Nintendo Midi Music.

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PlatformGBA

AuthorNintendo Midi Music.

PostedMay 9, 2026

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A decompilation project of Pokémon FireRed, massively expanded and modified to include content from multiple regions while maintaining compatibility with official Gen 3 titles and GameCube games.

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https://github.com/lequietriot/pokerainbow/wiki

Project Version 69 In-Progress (31/03/2026) - A massive FireRed decompilation project expanding the world to Kanto, Johto, Guyana, and beyond with a heavy focus on lore and music.

Key Features

Massive Regional ExpansionExplore Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, the Sevii Islands, a region based on Guyana in South America, and early implementations of Sinnoh and Unova.

Legacy CompatibilityMaintains compatibility with Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Colosseum, and XD

Expanded LoreFeatures an expanded story that treats the Pokémon world as an alternate version of our real world.

Real-Time Clock SystemIncludes a custom game clock with hours, minutes, seconds, and days of the week visible in the save menu.

Advanced Region MapA redesigned town map system that loads only the current region to prevent glitches while allowing manual switching between all available regions.

Expanded Pokémon RosterIncludes Pokémon species from Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn, as well as Sinnoh species up to Arceus, select Unova species, and Alola forms.

Extensive Music OverhaulFeatures hundreds of remixed and remastered tracks, plus a functional Music Player item based on the GB Sounds.

Increased Technical LimitsRaised map icon limits for dungeons and flying from 25 to 100, and expanded map section limits from 252 to 65,533.

Updated Evolution MethodsAllows Eevee to evolve into Espeon or Umbreon using Sun or Moon stones, and removed incense requirements for breeding.

Enhanced Move ReminderIncludes a new Move Reminder on Route 26 that allows you to teach moves without charging mushrooms or money.

Postgame League RematchesChallenge a revamped Elite Four and Champion Lance with improved teams after the initial victory.

Unique Scripted EventsFeatures the Legendary Beasts event in Burned Tower, bounty hunter tasks in Cherrygrove Bay, and revised story triggers for the Tri-Pass and Sevii Islands.

Pokedex Shiny ToggleA new Pokédex feature that allows you to toggle between shiny and regular Pokémon sprites using the Select button.

Quality of Life ImprovementsIncludes map preview graphics, polished NPC scripts, unique shop items, and a revamped trainer card that displays both Kanto and Johto badges.