Pokemon RiverTeal

By pokemon_riverteal

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Pokemon RiverTeal Version title screen above the Press Start prompt

THE ESSENTIALS

At a glance

Creator: pokemon_riverteal
Base game: Pokemon Emerald
Platform: Game Boy Advance
Language: English
Release date: 27 Oct 2026 (original first release)
Latest version: v2026-10-27

Game description

Pokemon RiverTeal sets an Emerald-based adventure in Floha, a region of mountains, rivers and new places to discover. Original Gen 3 tiles blend with custom tiles to keep the familiar visual style.

Instead of battling through traditional Gyms, you catch Pokemon to earn badges at Collector’s Vaults. Expanding the collection opens access to certain Legendary areas. All 386 Pokemon from the original generations are obtainable, and NPC clues help you work out where to find them.

Battles stay close to Emerald's difficulty; the longer challenge is finding and catching the full collection. The Physical/Special split, reusable TMs and 1/256 shiny odds make that journey more flexible while retaining the Gen 3 feel.

Storyline

Floha has a structured path through its locations, with trainers and residents offering clues to the next discoveries. There is no traditional villain plot; collecting Pokemon drives badge progression and the search for new areas.

Features

Pokemon & Progression

All 386 original Pokemon are obtainable, with adjusted evolution methods.
Earn badges by collecting Pokemon at Collector’s Vaults instead of traditional Gyms; collection unlocks access to some Legendary areas.
Legendary Pokemon have slightly increased catch rates, and Elite Four Pokemon award more experience.
Shiny encounters have 1/256 odds. Overworld encounters can be fled and retried using the run away method.
Eggs take fewer steps to hatch; some Pokemon and shiny palettes are recolored.