Pokemon The New Kanto is a Completed GBA Rom Hack made by Rider PV. Explore a never-seen kanto region with various new events and major story changes.
Pokemon The New Kanto Completed GBA Rom Hack
- Author: Rider PV
- Hack Off: Emerald
- Language: English
- Updated on: July 15, 2025
- Status: Completed
Description
Welcome back to Kanto—but this isn’t the region you once knew. The towns feel familiar, yet the roads have twisted into something unrecognizable. Landmarks you once trusted are now shadows of themselves. Something deep within this world is broken, and the balance has shifted. Secrets lie buried in plain sight, and the fate of Kanto rests in your hands. It’s up to you to uncover the truth and set things right—before it’s too late.
Major Changes & Key Features
Shadows at the Start (Early Game)
- Starter: Riolu instead of standard Kanto Pokémon.
- Route 1–2: Odd wild Pokémon; shortcut to Pewter via scientist with Flash (HM05).
- Pewter Gym: Brock missing; found in Viridian Forest.
- Route 3–4: Aerodactyl ambush; Dynamax Band obtained (needs Flash).
- Mt. Moon: Ambush and battle lead to DexNav reward.
The First Fracture (Cerulean & Rock Tunnel)
- Cerulean: Ambushed by Brendan; Phoebe replaces Misty.
- Nugget Bridge resets if left.
- Route 5 blocked → progress through Rock Tunnel:
- Encounter Flash Pikachu, Sandaconda Den, Odd Keystone (Spiritomb hint).
World Without Order (Mid-Game Events)
- Lavender Gym: Now led by Roxanne → grants Mega Ring.
- Roxanne defeat opens Celadon Underground.
- Saffron: Giratina appears; Arceus is sealed.
- Vermilion: Path forward; Wattson replaces Surge.
- Win to unlock Rider Town.
Echoes of Power (World Expands)
- Roaming legendaries: Rayquaza, Groudon, etc.
- Dynamax Dens across Kanto.
- Mega Evolutions: Found in Dark Rifts.
- Genesect in Fuchsia after Koga.
- New Starters: Fuecoco (early), Sprigatito (after Flash), Quaxly (after Brock).
- New Variant: Toddit – Ditto that transforms permanently in battle.
The Broken Truth (Major Twists)
- Route 23: Dark Brendan = MissingNo
- Cinnabar: Dive to find aged real Brendan → receive Reveal Glass, Prison Bottle.
- Human MissingNo roam Kanto – uncatchable, respawning battles.
- Mt. Ember: Use Light, Dark, Magma Stones to summon Reshiram/Zekrom.
- Four Island: DNA Splicers lore.
- SS Anne Healing Room: Use Silver/Rainbow Wing for shiny Lugia or Ho-Oh.
The Final Rift (Fracture Point)
- Mega Leash unlocks PokéPhone.
- Route 2 NPC gives Gen 1 Pokémon (all at once if delayed until Route 4).
- World scales dynamically after Eternatus fight.
- Reawakened world → Dark Rift begins final arc.
- Timeline can be restored or shattered.
Rider Town & Side Content
- Apricorns respawn daily.
- Dyna Cave: Optional events and battles.
- Professor Birch: Found here; gives Eon Ticket after intro event.
- Captain Briney: Unlocks Southern Island, reappears later in Pallet.
Hidden Features
- Daily Rare Candies & Revives in Pewter, Route 10, Lavender by Support NPCs.
- Sacred Ash daily on Cinnabar Extension Island.
- SS Anne Dive Spot → triggers Eternatus event.
- Wishing Wells offer time-based secrets and rare encounters.
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