Welcome and see our compilation of Pokemon GBA ROM hacks. Though hundreds of Pokemon ROM Hack games exist online, we add only those games we think are worth being shared in the community.
GBA ROM hacks are the choice of most gamers, but it doesn’t mean you should ignore the other Pokemon ROM Hacks.
Before we created this post, we already had our listing of GBC ROM Hacks, DS ROM Hacks, and Fan made Pokemon Games. If you’re a fan of mega evolution, we have also collected the best Pokemon rom hacks with Mega Evolution.
We believe you should also check them, or else you will miss the chance to play unique and much more advanced Pokemon GBA games.
GBA ROM Hacks are playable on any Game Boy Advance supported emulators. As time moves fast and the improvement of technology, an immense demand for classic Pokemon games has soared.
The best thing is that people can now play these GBA ROM Hacks on both computer and mobile devices.
Pokemon Game Boy Advance ROM Hacks List
A curated list of Pokemon GBA ROM hacks we have covered. Filter by base ROM or development status, or search by name.
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What are the best Pokemon GBA ROM Hacks
There are plenty of them, actually. Though hundreds of these games exist online and count each day, the listing above is what we recommend the most. But where should I start? If you'd ask.
We recommend starting with Pokemon Glazed, Ash Gray, and Pokemon Ultra Shiny Gold Sigma for new players. It's also worth reading our list of the best Pokemon ROM hacks of the year.
Common Pokemon GBA ROM Hacking Problems and Fixing Information
Games Don't Play
You might find playing the game too difficult for newbies who don't have prior experience playing these games. Though it may sound so, actually, it's not. Technical skills may require, but it's not complicated as you thought.
When you can't play the game, there are several reasons;
- Your emulator doesn't support the game or can't read the file format.
- Error while in the patching process.
- The game requires a different version of base rom.
GBA emulators can read .GBA files, while some can also read both .GBA and .zip files. Pokemon GBA ROM Hacks with these extensions can surely play with any compatible GBA emulator.
The problem is, most of these games are shared as a patch file; it could be in a .ips or .ups file formats. The solution for this is patching the file to its required base rom.
Note: Some GBA rom hacks require a v1.0 rom version, be sure to check its required version first before patching.
Moreover, some rom hack requires special software for patching, so again, check your game if it requires a different patching app for successful patching.
Share your thoughts and Suggestions
A new generation of Pokemon gaming has emerged on the scene. These are not just the regular Pokemon Game Boy Advance games, but Pokemon GBA ROM hacks that can be played on any emulator supporting Game Boy Advance emulation, including PC emulators and mobile devices running Android or iOS.
The best way to play the classic Pokemon games on your PC or mobile devices is by Pokemon GBA ROM hacks. They're simple, easy, and they work. GBA ROM hacks are fun and addictive, but not all of them are equally good.
If you believe there's a good Pokemon GBA rom hack we missed in this collection, share them in the comment section. Don't forget to include the information on why it should be added to the list. Please share your thoughts about this list, and let's discuss pokemon gaming.
I am using the Ad boy emulator on my iPad and playing the ultra violet Pokemom ROM. However the cheat codes I find all over internet don’t work. I read somewhere that the cheats work only on the v1.0, is it true? Could someone provide a link for the v1.0?
Make sure the rom hack is properly patched to its recommended base rom, which can be either v1.0 or v1.1. Cheats work best for v1.0 core series Pokemon games. Sorry, but we don’t share rom files here.
Hi, I am using GBA nostalgia as an emulator and downloaded Pokémon Ruby ROM. MOST of the cheats are working ie. Infinite money, rate candies, master balls. But I can’t seem to get any of the wild pokoemom modifiers to work. Can someone help?
There is this game called Pokémon Opalo and I was wondering if I can play it on my 3ds using TWlLT+menu?
Hi, is there a gba rom for the pokemon black version. having a hard time getting one. its always for NDS emulator
umm just wondering can you tell me a rom here that has like sun and moon or like ultra beasts or something like that
umm hello, I was wondering can you add a thing where you can get infinite rare candy/masterballs because I can’t use game hacks on the thing I use I play with a website that lets me play not a downloaded gba with Gameshark or whatever it called OR can you just give me a website that has no download where I can use hacks?
Hey there, I’m afraid I can’t help you with that. Pokemoncoders is more on GBA rom hacks played on an emulator. It’s with an emulator where you can only apply cheats. Hope this information helps.
Any good rom hacks with increased shiny rate that are worth trying out?
What are the shiny odds in pokemon lets go pikachu gba. Rom hack? Cause I encountered TWO SHINIES and both weren’t watchable, now I’m sad
Can you recommend me a rom as good as Adventure Chapter Red?
Radical Red and Unbound are quite popular today. Give em’ a try.
Inclement Emerald
Hello PokemonCoders can you recommend me some fresh completed Rom hacks? Thank You :)
Well, unbound and radical red are so popular right now, you could try that game.
Yep, I already finished Unbound when the time it got released 😅 and I heard about Radical Red it’s a Hardcore game and I don’t wanna stress myself so I didn’t even try to play it😂
Radical is a good game, it’s fun. Though a bit challenging but I promise it’s worth to play.
Hey Pokemon Coders! I just found you guys, and you guys are so great! Keep up the great work, by the way, I only wanted to suggest a new name:N-Coders
Hope you think about it :)
Also, can you please give the for Fire Red Rom Hack?
Hi ItzYugHere, thanks for coming here and I appreciate your comment, but why N-Coders? Just curious 😀
I’m having issues gettng them to play on my boy! Is there a better app maybe? It keeps saying its unrecognized or something
You need to patch these games to their base rom. Sorry but you can’t find pre-patched rom here. Here is a guide we created to help you Patch IPS and UPS Files to Play a ROM Hack
can you give me the cheats of pokemon greninja z
Do you have mega ruby
Where is fire red rom located? Cant seem to find it?
Sorry but we don’t share rom files here pal.
The list won’t come up it says some ajax error stuff
Hi Jacob, thanks for being here. It is now resolved, kindly refresh the page and clearing your browser’s cache might needed.
Nice