Pokemon Red & Blue Celebrations

Download Pre-Patched Pokemon Red & Blue Celebrations GBC ROM Hacks

• Creator: DarthBR & CreamELDudJafar
• Version: 2.9
• Hack of: Red & Blue
• Updated: November 17, 2024
• Language: English
• Status: Completed

Pokemon Red & Blue Celebrations are GBC ROM Hacks by DarthBR & CreamELDudJafar based on Pokemon Red & Blue in English. And it is now available to download. It was last updated on November 17, 2024.

*Previously known as Pokemon Perfect Red & Blue

Description

Want to relive the old days with some improvements? Pokemon Red & Blue Celebrations is a nostalgic remake and revamp of Pokemon Perfect Red & Blue, designed for those who love the original games but want to experience them with quality-of-life updates and enhancements. This version adds new features while preserving the magic of the classic adventure, making it 100% playable from start to finish.

Pokemon Red & Blue Celebrations is the perfect blend of classic nostalgia and modern enhancements, offering a fresh yet faithful experience for both returning fans and newcomers alike. Dive back into the Kanto region, where the adventure that started it all gets even better!

Features

• Play as a Female Character: For the first time, experience Gen 1 as a girl trainer!
• Complete Pokédex without Trading: All 151 Pokémon can be caught or evolved within the game, no need for trading.
• Mew Under the Truck Event Restored: The infamous Mew under the truck rumor is now a reality—find Mew where the legends say!
• Tradeback NPC in Celadon Mart: A new NPC on Celadon Mart 1F helps evolve trade-only Pokémon, making them accessible without trading.
• Both Fossils in Mt. Moon: Now you can take both the Dome and Helix Fossils from Mt. Moon.
• Balanced Trainer Teams: Trainer teams are now more varied, with fewer repetitive Pokémon (no more teams of five Pidgeys).
• Higher Level Fossils and Gifts: Revived Aerodactyl, Omanyte, and Kabuto start at level 44, the Gift Lapras in Saffron is now level 34, and the Eevee from Celadon Roof is level 30.
• Gust Now a Flying Type: Gust is properly classified as a Flying-type move instead of Normal.
• Expanded Early-Game Pokémon: Pokémon like Magmar, Electabuzz, and Staryu are now available on earlier routes (consult documentation for details).
• Reusable TMs: All TMs are now infinite-use, just like in newer generations.
• Buffed Trainers: Gym Leaders, Rivals, Team Rocket, and other trainers have stronger teams, moves, and levels—some even reflect their anime and Let’s Go Pikachu counterparts.
• Move Relearner in Fuchsia: Relearn forgotten moves with the Move Relearner in Fuchsia City.
• Move Deleter in Vermilion: The Move Deleter is now available in Vermilion City, making it possible to remove unwanted HMs.
• Updated Overworld Pokémon Icons: No more generic icons—all overworld Pokémon now have accurate sprites.
• Updated Party Mini Sprites: Party sprites have been refreshed for a more modern look.
• Caught Pokémon Icon in Battle HUD: See if you’ve already caught a Pokémon directly in the battle HUD.
• Updated Learnsets: Pokémon now have updated learnsets based on Pokémon Yellow (e.g., Nidoran learns Double Kick earlier).
• Charizard Can Learn Fly: Charizard can now learn Fly via HM, as it should!
• Surfing Pikachu and Raichu: Just like in Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu and Raichu can learn Surf via HM.
• Engine Bugfixes: Various gameplay bug fixes, including:
  • Attack after waking up from Sleep works correctly.
  • Sleep mechanics now function like in Gen 2, with a maximum of 6 turns.
  • Removed the 25% failure chance for enemy stat-lowering moves.
  • Swift no longer hits through Fly or Dig.
  • Ghost-type moves are now super effective against Psychic-type Pokémon.

Classic Features Added

Note: These features are available in both Classic & Modern versions.

• Professor Oak Gives You 5 Pokéballs: Receive 5 Pokéballs when you first get your Pokédex.
• TM Names in Bag and Mart: TMs now show their corresponding moves (e.g., TM24 shows as “TM24 THNDRBLT”).
• New Gym Leader Overworld Sprites: Credits to Vortiene for the new mini sprites.
• Expanded Bag Space: Now carry up to 50 items.
• Auto HM Use: HMs are used automatically when needed (e.g., just touch the water and select “Yes” to Surf).
• Deletable HMs: You can now delete HMs without needing the Move Deleter.
• Item Sorting in Bag: Organize your bag more efficiently.
• Post-Game Oak Battle: Face Professor Oak in an epic post-game battle.
• Full PC Notification: Get a message when your PC is full.
• Check IVs and DVs: Hold Start and press Stats to check IVs, or hold Select and press Stats to check DVs.

Modern Features Added

Note: These features are only available in the Modern versions.

• Portable PC: Access the PC anywhere, making team management easier.
• Hard Mode with Level Caps: Adds extra challenge with level caps and tougher opponents.
• Running Shoes: Move faster with running shoes enabled right from the start!

Changelog

• v2.9 – Restored Green Version Features and EXP Bar Fix, Up and Down on Stat Screen, Teleport inside buildings or caves now
• v2.8 – Gym Leader Rematches
• v2.7 – New Cosmetic Updates/Bug Fixes
• v2.6 – New Cosmetic Updates/Bug Fixes
• v2.6 – Bug Fixes in the stat screen
• v2.5 – Fixed PORT PC for good. Also Fixed a Bug in Pokemon Center with withdrawing certain items
• v2.4 – Bug fixes in MODERN one related to PC PORT (ERROR: 8) and others, also DOUBLE POKEBALL GLITCH USAGE in both versions
• v2.3 – small fix: Mew learnset fixed/added names for gym leaders in the trainer card
• v2.2- Fixed PORTABLE PC, Trainers parties, Weird learnsets, EV IV, Status Problems, and PC message when PC is full.

Useful Stuff

Downloads

Mirrors (Mega)

Credits

DarthBR & CreamELDudJafar