Pokemon The Pit – Roguelite Style Hack

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Pokemon The Pit - Roguelite Style Hack

Download Pre-Patched Pokemon The Pit GBA ROM Hack

  • Creator: Team Aqua Leader Archie
  • Version: v2.3.2
  • Hack of: Emerald
  • Updated: March 01, 2025
  • Language: English
  • Status: Completed

Pokemon The Pit is a GBA ROM Hack by Team Aqua Leader Archie based on Pokemon Emerald in English. It was last updated on March 01, 2025, and is now available to download.

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Description

Inspired by Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, this hack brings the Pit of 100 Trials concept to Pokémon translating it into a challenging gauntlet of 100 floors.

You begin with 3 random Pokémon and face trainers with random teams, scaling in level from 1 to 100 as you ascend. There are both Singles and Doubles modes, and in Extra Random mode, moves, abilities, and learnsets are also randomized.

As you progress, the number of trainers per floor increases, with up to four trainers by the final floors. Every 5th floor features a Heal/Shop where you can restock items, and every 10th floor includes a Move Tutor. On every 25th floor, you get the chance to add a new random Pokémon to your team. After clearing a floor, you’ll receive one to three random item drops before advancing to the next challenge.

If you do end up beating the trainer on floor 100, you can continue to push your limits and see how far you can go. Future balance updates and new features may be added based on community feedback. Be sure to join the Discord to discuss the hack and share your experiences!

Version Differences

There are 3 versions of the hack:

  • Up to Gen 3 Pokémon
  • Up to Gen 5 Pokémon
  • All Gen Pokémon

DO NOT USE VBA or MyBoy. For the best experience, use mGBA if you are on PC or PizzaBoy, Lemuroid, or RetroArch + mGBA Core on mobile devices.

Changelog – What’s New in v2.3.0!

New Features

  • Boss rework
  • updated ace sets (incl. some Pokemon replacements)
  • made Archie, Maxie and Giovanni final bosses only
  • added three additional regular bosses
  • made the final boss only have mons with BST 525+
  • added new final boss map
  • in mixed mode bosses now have 50% mixed teams
  • added a Quit/Forfeit option to battles
  • added type icons in battle
  • added return navugation from Custom Mode screen with B
  • added new “single trainer per floor” mode
  • updated gimmicks handling
  • cycling through available gimmick options now possible
  • different gimmicks on different battlers now allowed
  • Z moves can be used by moving the cursor on to them
  • added info text about useless Z-Moves (newer gen status moves)
  • updated Tera recharge logic
  • now only recharges after clearing a floor
  • added item Tera Shot for additional recharges
  • added move deleter to tutor NPC
  • activated stellar forms
  • replaced False Swipe TM with Dragon Ascent TM and removed it from Rayquaza’s level-up move pool
  • updated gimmick pricing
  • added Dynamax battle strings
  • reduced egg moves price to 8k
  • added signature BOOSTER_ENERGY to signature items
  • removed some Eeveelution methods to fit them on the Dex page
  • added missing form change items to merchant
  • removed unremarkable teacup and cracked pot from merchant
  • added Galarian Yamask’s evo method
  • added Ursaluna Bloodmoon overworld sprite

Bug Fixes

  • rework of moveset calculation
  • fixed Rainbow Pearl to keep nature when changing gender
  • fixed Max Soup and have it running a species check for Gigantamax
  • fixed double gimmick situations
  • fixed thieving from partner
  • fixed Pancham evolution
  • numerous other fixes

Screenshots

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Useful Stuff

Discord

Downloads

Gen 3
Gen 5
Gen 9

Mirrors

Gen 3
Gen 5
Gen 9

Credits

I, Archie from Team Aqua’s Hideout, created this ROM hack.

  • All battle mechanics, late-game features, and more are thanks to Edu and the Expansion Team at RHH for their amazing work.
  • The decomps were made by contributors at pret.
  • Nico developed the Battle UI.
  • RavePossum implemented the Gen 5 Summary Screen and battle backgrounds.
  • Ghoulslash crafted the Item Description Code and the UI shell code used in my UIs.
  • Mudskip and I collaborated on the Main, Start Menu, and Poké Ball Case UIs (Mudskip handled the graphics).
  • Jaizu designed the graphics for the Stat Editor (coded by me).
  • Hyo/Poffin created the FRLG-style sprites.
  • Nicolavs provided the cave tiles.
  • Bsbob worked on the map pop-up branch.
  • Lunos developed the instant text branch.
  • Edu added the extra bag pockets branch.
  • MGriffin assisted with my autosave code.
  • Wiz collaborated on updates, new features, tutor improvements, balance changes, and the new Mode Menu (a joint effort with Mudskip, me, and TheXaman).
  • TheXaman contributed to the randomizer and Party Menu code (graphics by me).
  • Devolov, Rioluwott, EliteRedux, Graion, and PCG provided various QoL additions, primarily battle-related.

Special thanks to everyone in our Team Aqua Discord. There are countless individuals to thank, as this hack is built on community resources. If you notice your work is missing from this list, please reach out, and I’ll make sure to include you. This hack wouldn’t exist without all of you—thank you! <3

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