Pokémon Dark Horizon

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Author: NikDie.

PROGRESS: Project Version (Completed) - 18/02/2026 - This is a fully playable release. The story in the new Aurelia region is currently playable from start to finish, including the Main Story and extensive Post-Game content. The game is still in active development, with more updates to come.

It is a challenging, story-driven fan game that thrusts you into the harsh, unforgiving Aurelia Region, a land where the law of the strongest prevails and only Colosseum victors make a name for themselves. Set between Pokémon Colosseum and XD, you play as an experienced trainer navigating a world where the mysterious Cipher organization is secretly resurfacing. The game features Shadow Pokémon (with a boosted 1:100 shiny rate), double battles only, and a curated roster of Gen 1-4 Pokémon. With a deep quest system, a powerful Trainer Skill Tree, and extensive post-game content including a Rematchable Colosseum and New Game+, this is a must-play for fans seeking a difficult, atmospheric, and highly replayable Orre-like experience.

🛑Features:

➡️Double Battles Only: The game's core battle mechanic. Every single battle in the game is a mandatory Double Battle.

➡️New Aurelia Region (Orre-Inspired): Explore a brand new, harsh, and unforgiving original region near Orre, with a focus on Pokémon Colosseums.

➡️Shadow Pokémon System: The game features Shadow Pokémon, central to the story, with a unique capture and purification mechanic.

➡️Trainer Skill Tree: A unique progression system where you gain Trainer Exp by snagging Shadow Pokémon, allowing you to increase your trainer abilities.

➡️Massively Increased Shiny Shadow Pokémon Rate (1:100): Shadow Pokémon have a significantly boosted shiny encounter rate.

➡️Challenging Difficulty & Level Caps: Designed to be a tough adventure with specific level caps for story progression.

➡️Extensive Post-Game Content: The adventure continues after the main story with a well-rounded end to open plot lines, new challenges, and places to visit.

➡️New Game+ Mode: Replay the game with a New Game+ mode for added challenges and replayability.

➡️Rematchable Colosseum: Challenge the Colosseums again for grinding possibilities and experience (they give more EXP than normal battles).

➡️Curated Pokédex (Gen 1-4): The game includes all Pokémon from the first four generations, with adjusted movepools and stat values for enhanced viability.

➡️Custom EBDX Move Animations: Features custom battle animations from Elite Battle DX.

➡️Quest System: A robust quest system with a detailed quest log to track active missions.

➡️EV Reallocator: Reallocate your Pokémon's Effort Values (EVs) at any time.

➡️Multiple Player Outfits: Customize your character's appearance with multiple player outfits.

➡️Poké Spots: Unique locations in the overworld (similar to side areas in official games).

➡️Randomizer Mode: A built-in Randomizer mode for varied playthroughs.

➡️Nuzlocke Mode: A built-in Nuzlocke mode with its own set of rules and features.

➡️SIM Trainer Battles: A system for engaging in simulated trainer battles, likely for grinding or testing teams.

➡️Custom Poké Balls: The game includes unique, custom Poké Balls.

➡️Built-in Speed Up: The game includes a built-in speed-up button.

➡️Auto Save: An automatic save feature.

➡️Trophies System: A system for tracking and displaying in-game trophies.

➡️No Mega Evolution, Custom Pokémon, or Digimon: The game intentionally does not include these elements, focusing on a Gen 4 experience.

➡️No Exp. All/Exp. Share: The game does not include the modern party-wide Exp. All/Exp. Share.

➡️Trade Evolutions via Stones: Trade evolutions and a few other evolutions are now covered by the use of evolution stones.

➡️All Starter Pokémon Obtainable Later: You can trade for all starter Pokémon later in the game.

➡️Pokemon Location Guide: A "Shadow Monitor.pdf" provides locations for every catchable Shadow Pokémon.

➡️Missed Shadow Pokémon Catchable Later: If you defeat a Shadow Pokémon without catching it, you can later catch it from Miror B. in Colosseum rematches.

➡️Trainer Abilities Increase Shiny Chance: Trainer abilities can further increase the 1:100 base shiny odds for Shadow Pokémon.

➡️Unlockable Colosseum Cups: More cups in the Pokémon Colosseum are unlocked automatically by progressing in the story.

➡️JoiPlay/Android Compatibility: The game is playable on JoiPlay for Android, though with potential performance/graphic issues.

➡️No Difficulty Change Mid-Game: Once a difficulty level is set, it cannot be changed during the playthrough.

➡️Wiki Documentation: Extensive wiki documentation for items, evolutions, and other game information.

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