“Pokemon Hearth” is a GBA Rom Hack made by Doodle. Explore the ancient Japan-inspired Toku region in a cosy, vanilla-style adventure to stop a mysterious decay spreading across nature.
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Pokemon Hearth GBA Rom Hack
- Creator: Doodle
- Base ROM: Emerald
- Language: English
- Released on: November 02, 2025
- Latest Version: v0.1.21
- Status: Goes upto the Third Gym Battle!
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What is Pokemon Hearth?
Pokemon Hearth is a cosy vanilla-ish adventure with an ancient-Japan-inspired setting. You explore the Toku region and save it from a mysterious spreading decay, traveling through forests, oceans, mountains and volcanos!
Features
- New region, new story, custom graphics
- (Freely) inspired by pre-modern Japan and China
- Cosy, fun & lighthearted
- Classic formula with vanilla-ish difficulty
- Based on the pokeemerald-expansion decomps
Recommended Emulators
- Primary Recommendation:
- mGBA (desktop)
- RetroArch with the mGBA core
- Other Emulators:
- Android: PizzaBoy, Lemuroid, FullRoid, or RetroArch (mGBA core)
- iOS: RetroArch (mGBA core)
- Not Recommended:
- Delta, MyBoy, VBA, VBA-M (old or inaccurate emulators may cause issues)
Game Related Stuff
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FAQ
How complete is the game?
- The current demo lets you play up to the third gym.
- Pokemon Hearth is actively in development.
Does this hack have documentation?
- Not at the moment.
Is there a release date for the full version?
- No official release date yet.
- Updates will be posted in the official Discord server.
Are there any cool new features I need to know?
- Absolutely! You can check full list of features in the Features section on this Page.
Where do I get the EXP Share?
- Found in Silveridge, as part of the main quest.
- It’s called the Wise Mirror, and you cannot miss it.
Does this hack use Gen 6+ EXP Share?
No.
- It uses Gen 3 EXP Share.
- The game has a “catch-up EXP” feature that helps weaker Pokémon level up faster.
Will cheats for vanilla Emerald work?
No.
- Cheats can corrupt your save file. Use them at your own risk and do not report bugs caused by cheats.
How does the Pokédex work?
- As you explore, you’ll discover information about Pokémon.
- Talk to people and explore everywhere to fill out your Pokédex.
What are the silly names for Pokémon? What is a Little Spark?
- Until you learn the real name of a Pokémon, it will appear with a temporary “silly” name.
- Catch it or hear/read its name to discover it officially.
Why do some Pokémon have different colors? Are they shiny?
- Each Pokémon has a unique hue, different from standard shinies.
- Shiny Pokémon still exist separately.
What is catch-up EXP and how does it work?
- Pokémon lower than the highest-level party member gain more EXP.
- This helps weaker Pokémon level up faster.
Does the game have level caps?
No. There are no hard or soft level caps.
