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: v2.4.1
  • Hack of: Emerald
  • Updated: April 26, 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 April 26, 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 v2.4.0!

  • Added RACE mode preset (press SELECT in Custom)
  • Added IRONMON mode preset (press SELECT in Custom)
  • Added typing info to Birch case

Custom Mode Additions:

  • Added battle debug option
  • Added BST limit selection
  • Added “no bag in battle” option
  • Added 2 item drops option and made RANDOM truly random again
  • Added a 75 floor option
  • Added Tutor moves for Gen 9 mode (only mons that had them in their last appearance)
  • Added gems shop back in (4k each)
  • Added merchant and tutor NPCs to final boss floor
  • Added missing pre-evo moves randomizer

Gameplay Changes:

  • Abra can only be used before clearing the floor

AI Updates:

  • Improved AI healing item usage (bosses only)
  • Improved AI switch behavior
  • Fixed the hazards usage when no switch-in left

Pokedex Updates:

  • Added pre-evo moves and updated data for randomizers
  • Removed search mode SHIFT
  • Removed TM data when playing a move randomizer
  • Move randomizer: TM lists are now alphabetically sorted and duplicates removed

Quality of Life Changes:

  • Stat changer: added “hold a key” function to change stats faster
  • Removed the SHIFT battle style
  • Updated trainer card (item drops, BST, party size)
  • Progressive trainers: 1st boss can’t mega
  • Added testers to the back room map
  • Removed overworld poison damage from Gen 3 version

Bug Fixes:

  • Learnsets bugs
  • Species duplicates
  • Tutor move duplicates in randomizer runs
  • NPC soft locks
  • Pokedex freeze situation
  • Data mismatch in Pokedex
  • Pickpocket not triggering
  • Bosses stay defeated after reloading a save into the boss map

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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