“Pokemon Bug Red” is a Completed GBA Rom Hack made by Notag. Explore a bug-infested Kanto using every Bug-type from Gen 1–8 in this unique FireRed challenge hack.
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Pokemon Bug Red Completed GBA Rom Hack
- Creator: Notag
- Base ROM: Fire Red
- Language: English
- Released on: November 02, 2025
- Latest Version: v1.4
- Last Updated: November 09, 2025
- Status: Completed
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Description
Step into a creepy-crawly version of Kanto in Pokemon Bug Red, a ROM hack where the entire region has been overrun with Bug-type Pokemon. Build your dream team from all Bug Pokemon from Generations 1 through 8 and take on the Gym Challenge in a reimagined adventure full of buzzing excitement. Whether you’re a lover of underdogs, a strategist looking for a new kind of challenge, or just want to see how far Bug-types can go, Pokemon Bug Red offers a fresh and fun take on the classic FireRed journey.
Features
- Bug-Infested Kanto: Every encounter and challenge revolves around Bug-type Pokemon.
- Full Gen 1–8 Bug Roster: Catch, train, and battle using Bug Pokemon from across all eight generations.
- Based on Leon’s DPE + CFRU: Includes modern mechanics, Gen 8 moves, and extensive quality-of-life improvements.
- Updated Enemy Teams: Opponents now use Gen 8 typings, movesets, and strategies for a modernized challenge.
- Type Variations: Select non-Bug Pokemon have been retyped to Bug for extra team variety.
- $1 Rare Candies: Buy cheap Rare Candies in every Poké Mart to skip grinding if you prefer.
- Reusable TMs: Teach moves freely without worrying about losing TMs.
- Balanced Difficulty: Designed as a normal difficulty experience — the main challenge is mastering a full Bug-type lineup.
Changelog
Version 1.4
- Fixed starter names in the pokemon lab
- reopened the celadon game store prize building
- added the eeveelution Insecteon
- swapped the gift eevee with Insecteon
- Insecteon stats and learnset
- Pursuit, 0
- Pursuit, 1
- Helping Hand, 1
- Tackle, 1
- Tail Wind, 1
- Venom Drench, 5
- Bug Bite, 9
- Quick Attack, 13
- Sticky Web, 25
- Pin Missile, 26
- U-turn, 28
- DualWingbeat, 29
- Fell Stinger, 33
- Poison Tail, 37
- Leech Fang, 41
- Fake Out, 45
- HP 95
- ATK 130
- DEF 65
- SPD 110
- SPA 60
- SPDEF 65
Version 1.3
- fixed shedinja evolution bug
- fixed route 15 encounter table
- fixed Mt. Ember encounter table
- Added the new bug/ground line Larvitar, Pupitar, and Tyranitar
- added larvitar and trapinch to mount moon 2, and rock tunnel
- added pupitar and vibrava to mt. Ember
- added Tyranitar to victory road
- fixed rock smash encounter tables
Version 1.2
- Removed npc that gives the player every item in the game
Version 1.1
- Fixed SS Anne Dock, Fuchsia City, and Route 11 encounter tables
- Added new Water/Bug-type Pokémon to surfing and fishing encounters
- Increased Yanma’s catch rate to 160
- Removed the trade NPC in the lab
- Removed the two Electrode in the Power Plant
- Chinchou, Lanturn, and Phione are now Bug/Water-type
- Skrelp, Dragalge, Mareanie, Toxapex, and Pyukumuku are now Water/Bug-type
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