Pokémon The Hodgepodge Platoon

Gohan's Tips
Aug 9
2 min read

Author: Chairry.

PROGRESS: Completed v2.0 (08/08/2026) - ROM hack built on pokeemerald-expansion (Decomp) featuring two original abandoned regions, a complete 200+ Fakemon roster, lore Pokédex, and a rental Battle Factory gauntlet.

A ROM hack featuring 200+ Fakemon created by dozens of artists from the Pebbler Platoon! Find and collect them all across two original abandoned regions, or throw yourself into random battles in a Battle Factory-inspired gauntlet.

🛑Features:

➡️Battle Factory Gauntlet: A refined version of Pokémon Emerald's rental-and-swap ruleset with static universal sets for equal testing of player skill.

➡️Massive Fakemon Roster: Features 170+ usable Fakemon designed by over 30 different artists, plus 70+ additional Fakemon exclusively unlocked in the Pokédex.

➡️Two Original Regions: Explore two brand-new abandoned regions to catch and collect every Fakemon.

➡️Expanded Battle Options: Includes a profusion of moves, abilities, items, and mechanics from every generation alongside newly custom-crafted ones.

➡️Improved Battle AI: A revamped Battle AI that reacts smarter and more appropriately to the player's strategies and efforts.

➡️In-Game Documentation: Extended descriptions for moves, abilities, items, and Pokémon stats accessible directly in battle and menus to minimize reliance on external guides.

➡️Detailed Pokédex Lore: Extended text limits allow for rich, in-depth lore for every Pokémon in the game.

➡️Narrative Storyline: Follow the main protagonist, Tawila, as they complete their Pokédex and build a camaraderie with facility owner Lanette.

➡️Reworked Types & Mechanics: Features altered type matchups, custom mechanics like Palpitations, and updated status effects such as Frostbite, revised Sleep, and Freeze.

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