Pokémon Turquoise
Category: GBA
Author: Tropical
Date: 2026-01-29
Description
It is a vastly expanded and modified FireRed hack that transports the player to the brand new Florem region, an original world with an original story that begins with the return of Giovanni and a new Team Rocket Leader, Mario. This hack features a massive Pokédex expansion of over 200 Pokémon (mostly Fakemon), a new post-game battle system, and an event quest to awaken the legendary Arceus. The game is known for its ambitious scope, massive map additions (including an expanded Florem Pokédex and a new post-game battle room), and numerous quality-of-life and bug fixes implemented over several years to create a completed, stable adventure.
Features
- Original Florem Region & Story: The game's core feature. Explores a brand new region with a new story involving Giovanni returning to take back control from the new Team Rocket Leader, Mario.
- Expanded Fakemon Pokédex (200+ Pokémon): The Florem Pokédex has been expanded to include over 200 species, many of which are original Fakemon.
- Arceus Legendary Quest: An extensive post-game quest to awaken Arceus, which is linked to the new Battle Room in Omega City (only accessible after beating the Elite Four).
- Post-Game Battle Room: A new location in Omega City where you can battle rematches against Gym Leaders and rivals after becoming Champion.
- Underwater Exploration: The classic underwater mechanic is implemented, allowing for additional exploration and hidden areas.
- New Rival & Expanded Story Events: New rival characters like Ryan have expanded events, and the story includes additional events like a final Team Rocket Boss battle.
- Trade Evolution Replacements: Evolutions that previously required trading now occur via alternative methods, such as using evolution stones.
- Early Quality of Life (QoL): Includes early access to Exp. Share (given by the rival's sister) and Lucky Egg to reduce grinding.
- Goliastone & Exegglent Fakemon: The game adds new alternative evolutions for official Pokémon, such as Goliastone (evolves from Graveler) and Exegglent (evolves from Exeggutor), using evolution stones.
- Visual Overhaul: The game includes new player/rival/professor sprites, a custom titlescreen, and custom sprites/OWs for Gym Leaders and the Elite Four.
- Bug Fixes and Stability: The hack has received numerous bug fixes and patches over several years to ensure a stable, completed experience.
- Gym Leader Use Items: NPCs, such as the Water-type Gym Leader, may randomly use items like a Revive during battle.
- Expanded Map: The game utilizes many previously unused maps, expanding the world greatly.
- Suicune is Catchable: The Legendary beast Suicune is now catchable in the game.


Pokémon Turquoise
Game Description
It is a vastly expanded and modified FireRed hack that transports the player to the brand new Florem region, an original world with an original story that begins with the return of Giovanni and a new Team Rocket Leader, Mario. This hack features a massive Pokédex expansion of over 200 Pokémon (mostly Fakemon), a new post-game battle system, and an event quest to awaken the legendary Arceus. The game is known for its ambitious scope, massive map additions (including an expanded Florem Pokédex and a new post-game battle room), and numerous quality-of-life and bug fixes implemented over several years to create a completed, stable adventure.
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https://www.pokecommunity.com/threads/hotm-april-pok%C3%A9mon-turquoise-beta-1-released.165214/
Project Version: Fixed BETA 1.2 (Completed) - 28/01/2026 - This is a completed and stable version of the hack. The main story in the original Florem region, the Elite Four, and the post-game Arceus quest are all finished and playable from start to finish.
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