15 Best Pokemon ROM Hacks With Fairy Type

The Fairy-type was introduced from Generation VI and onwards. Basically, it is effective against Fighting, Dark, and Dragon-types. It is however weak to Poison and Steel. When the Fairy-type came out, people were making jokes about how Dragon-types and how the strongest types in past games suddenly became weak. Then again, in the world of Pokemon, balance and strengths and weaknesses come into play.

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While a lot of old Pokemon got updated, types such as Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Chansey, and more are becoming Fairy-types. Unfortunately, the older games did not get this update. Only with the newer games did the ones have the Fairy-type.

That doesn’t stop ROM hacks, though because the programmers can just add the Fairy-type to make these games in the style of Gameboy, GBA, and NDS have some nice changes. This is a list of the 15 Best ROM hacks with Fairy Types that you may want to try out.

List Of The 15 Best ROM Hacks With Fairy Type

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15) Pokemon Altered Emerald

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To start off, our list of the ten best ROM hacks with Fairy Type is Altered Emerald. The name itself gives you the idea that it is a hack of Emerald. The story is the same as Emerald. If you’ve played it before, you know what you’re going to do. The big change in this hack is that the Pokemon have some altered abilities and moves.

You may know the story, but you need to figure out what moves and abilities the Pokemon you would want to have. Don’t forget the inclusion of Fairy-type, and the roster goes beyond 400, and some go up to Gen 7. This is a perfect game to play when you want to experience Emerald in a different kind of way.

Notable Features

  • Physical and Special split
  • Can potentially catch and get all Pokemon in the game
  • Updated Types, Moves, and Abilities

14) Pokemon Blazing Emerald

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Another hack of Emerald that makes its way on this list is Pokemon Blazing Emerald. In terms of story, it is the same as Emerald, so you probably know what to do. It does have better enemy AI and is somewhat more difficult than regular Emerald. That’s good if you want to have a little challenge.

Plus, the content in the game is updated in terms of the Pokemon types, moves, and abilities. In fact, you start off by having Pikachu, Eevee, or Clefairy, so that’s a bit different than most starters. The enemy Trainers and Gym Leaders as well have altered Pokemon just to give you a challenge.

Notable Features

  • Check EV and IV through the scanner
  • Reusable TMs
  • Pokemon roster goes up to Gen 7

13) Pokemon Cloud White

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This one is a hack of FireRed, and it utilizes the story of the game. While the story is the same, the game has a lot of added content into the mix. While the original FireRed ends with the Sevii Islands, this one further allows the player to explore more Regions. There are additions to the Johto, Mangan, and Azur Regions.

The additional Regions also add their own storyline, so that’s more things for you to uncover after you’ve played through the FireRed story. There are over 500 Pokemon that you can catch, which runs until Gen 6, which includes the Fairy-type of course. Finally, the Pokemon World Tournament is also available in the game.

Notable Features

  • Mega Evolution
  • Physical and Special Split
  • Weather system

12) Pokemon Clover

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Clover is an interesting ROM hack because it utilizes Fakemon instead of the official Pokemon. The Fakemon do have Fairy-type which makes it more interesting and fun. You also get to experience an original story when you travel to the Fochun Region. The dialogue in the game is also somewhat comical and a bit mature in some aspects.

The hack also has a ton of content and features that will keep you going. There are also a bunch of secrets and side quests that you can do in the game, but you have to find them. Don’t forget about the aesthetics of the game when some characters get their own portraits.

Notable Features

  • GSC Berry Trees
  • Reusable TMs
  • Delete HMs Learned

11) Pokemon Dark Rising: Worlds Collide

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To summarize the story, there has been a dimensional breakout in the Ferrum Region. You are a part of Team Dark Rising. Your objective is to defeat the 7 Great Demon Lords and Darugis, the Satan Pokemon. That all sounds serious, but it is still your friendly Pokemon game with Digimon.

That’s right; you read that right, this game has Digimon that you can catch and use. Basically, the Digimons are the ones that broke out of the dimensional phenomenon. Digimons and Pokemon are around 190 plus each they can have different types, including the Fairy-type.

Notable Features

  • Pokemon roster goes up to Gen 6
  • Physical and Special split
  • Mega Evolutions included

10) Pokemon Ultra Shiny Gold Sigma

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This is a great addition to our 15 best ROM hacks with Fairy Type list. Pokemon Crystal never really got a remake like Gold and Silver. This is where Ultra Shiny Gold Sigma comes in because it is a ROM hack utilizing a lot of things from Pokemon Crystal. This means it is the same story and has some added Pokemon.

The roster goes up to Gen 7 with over 800 Pokemon. Alolan Forms are also included, which also means Fairy-type is available. This hack also offers more Regions to explore, such as Hoenn and the Orange Islands. Mega Evolutions are also included to spice things up.

Notable Features

  • Trade Evolutions removed
  • EVs and IVs are visible
  • Day and Night cycle

09) Gaia

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Pokemon Gaia is one of the most popular ROM hacks around. It is so good that the game has been featured in several speed-running events alongside official Pokemon games. It is indeed a good ROM even if you remove the Fairy-type into it. That’s probably also one of the things that make it good because the programmers managed to make a good game utilizing the base ROM of FireRed.

It has an interesting story, and the balance of the game is good. You won’t be short of content because you can explore the main Region of Orbtus a well as several after you finish the main game. The Roster of Pokemon goes up to Gen 6 for you to catch.

Notable Features

  • Mega Evolution in battle
  • Physical and Special split
  • EXP Capture system

08) Pokemon Rocket Edition

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If you loved FireRed and LeafGreen, then Pokemon Rocket Edition will give you an alternate take on these games. That’s because instead of playing the heroes of these games, you’re a Team Rocket Grunt. You’re one of the villains, but the hack makes it a bit more fun than usual. You’ll even encounter Red, who will always beat you since that’s how the story goes.

The interesting part of the hack is that you’re not making haste to battle Gym Leaders. Being a Team Rocket Grunt, you have to focus on their own goal, which is to steal Pokemon. This is an interesting feature in the game where you have the choice to steal an enemy Trainer’s Pokemon once you beat them or just capture Wild Pokemon if you want.

Notable Features

  • All Gen 1 Pokemon can be caught in the game
  • Use Fly HM at the start of the game
  • Steal enemy Trainer’s Pokemon

07) Pokemon Kanlara Ultimate

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This list is about the ROM hacks with the Fairy-type which Kanlara Ultimate has. This game features a new and unique type to this ROM hack which is the Demon-type. If Fairy-types are affiliated for good, then a Demon-type is pretty much evil. Then again, Pokemon has Dark-type, so it is pretty much typing situation and not so much affects the story.

The game also has an original story that takes place in the Kanlara Region. It is your typical Pokemon game where you start your journey to become the best Pokemon trainer around and more. The Pokemon roster goes up to Gen 7 and a list of new and customized TMs that you can use.

Notable Features

  • Demon-type added to the game
  • Pokemon available from Gen 1 to 7
  • Physical and Special Split

06) Pokemon Nameless Version

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The story of Nameless rushes you from the start. Your character’s name is Chronya and at the start of the game, you get separated from your mother, and the world is in chaos. You grow up sort of like an Amazon, and you’re now off to look for your mother and topple the Valo Empire while you’re at it.

The game is story-driven and instead of battling Gym Leaders, you battle in Arenas. It is still a Pokemon game so catching and battling Pokemon is still the main premise. Skills take the form of HMs so you can travel the Region and do what you have to do.

Notable Features

  • Explore around 5 Regions
  • Pokemon Roster goes up to Gen 8
  • Black and White Repel System

05) Pokemon Nameless FireRed Project

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The name itself gives you an idea that this is a ROM hack of FireRed. It has the same story and everything, but it also has a lot of content. For starters, the enemy AI has been improved, although not to a rate where the game is hard. The stats, types, moves, and items have also been updated to keep things a bit more interesting.

Hidden Abilities are also included as well as Field Effects not available in FireRed. If you’re also a Shiny Hunter, then Nameless FireRed gives you a nice chance to capture some Shiny Pokemon considering this game has an increased rate of encounter. A fitting addition to our 15 best ROM hacks with Fairy Type list when you want to play this game.

04) Pokemon Mega Power

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The story in Mega Power is a bit overdramatic but in a good way. Your character is a Pokemon professor who wants to make the strongest Pokemon around. A mysterious benefactor, Kasper decides to sponsor your Pokemon experiments. You suddenly grow a conscience and find out that he’s up to no good, so that’s where the game rolls out.

It still has the essential Pokemon elements where you catch and fight Pokemon, Trainers, and everything involved. Explore three Regions and utilize the Mega Evolution, which is why the game is Mega Power because of this feature and a lot more.

Notable Features

  • Explore Ivara, Lande, and the Sevii Islands
  • Mega Evolution available
  • Pokemon roster goes up to Gen 7

03) Pokemon Adventure Red Chapter

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This ROM hack follows the story of the manga Pokemon Adventures Red. That’s right, and if you’ve read the manga, then you’ll know what will happen next for the most part. The game does take some liberties because not everything from the manga can be adapted into this hack, but the main points are down.

You also get to play as any of the characters such as Red, Blue, Green, and even Yellow. Even though Fairy-type wasn’t in the manga at the time of its release, the hack pretty much updates all the Pokemon and moves that should be Fairy-type.

Notable Features

  • Mega Evolution
  • Level Cap raised to 255
  • EV and IV Checker

02) Pokemon Prism

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Suppose you didn’t notice, Pokemon Prism is a ROM hack for Gameboy Color because it looks like those games. Then again, some GBA emulators can run these ROMs either way, so you’re good. You get a Larvitar at the start of the game, and it will be your partner throughout the game alongside the Pokemon that you can catch.

The game is an unofficial sequel to Pokemon Crystal, with your character being the child of the Pokemon Champion Lance. The story is interesting on its own, but you also have a ton of content to work with. The customization feature is very wide, allowing you to pick your look and color for the character that you want to use.

Notable Features

  • Around 250 plus Pokemon to catch
  • Fairy-type included along with new ones such as Sound and Gas
  • Crafting Skills available

01) Pokemon Radical Red

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The number one game for our 15 best ROM hacks with Fairy Type list is Pokemon Radical Red. This game is a straightforward hack of FireRed. It has the same story but with updated things such as the stats, abilities, moves, and types, which is where the Fairy-type comes in.

The game also has a Randomizer feature at the start. Once you choose to use it, you can’t change it, but it adds a lot of fun and challenge. That’s what you’ll get, which is a challenging game because this one is a bit harder than regular FireRed.


In Closing

These are just the 15 best ROM hacks with Fairy Type that you can play. The Fairy-type did get some hype since it was new at the time. The other thing is that it did demolish Dragon-types. However, over time and with the newer games, the Fairy-type just became a regular type which is good.

Playing a lot of these hacks with the Fairy-type is good. However, some have very few additions to it. Considering that there isn’t a lot of Pokemon that have Fairy-type, then it is still just up in the air whether you want to use them or not.



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