Pokemon Quetzal (formerly Pokemon Emerald Multiplayer) is a multiplayer ROM hack built on the Pokemon Emerald decompilation by TenmaRH. The latest release is v0.8.4 (February 2026). Quetzal does not rely on external cheat codes: it has a built-in Cheats mode that you choose when you start a new save. This guide explains how to turn it on, what the Cheats menu can do, and why GameShark or CodeBreaker lists are not a reliable alternative.
Looking for the game itself? See the Pokemon Quetzal download and guide.
How to Turn On Cheats in Pokemon Quetzal
- Start a new game.
- When the game asks you to pick a mode (Normal, Random or Cheats), select Cheats.
- Once you are playing, open the Start menu, go to Misc and choose Cheats.
Community guides consistently report that Cheats mode can only be chosen when a save is created, not switched on later in an existing playthrough. If you want cheats, start a separate save and keep your normal one backed up.
What the Cheats Menu Can Do
The Cheats menu is split into four categories: Utilities, Flags, Variables and Give X. The screenshots below were taken in an earlier build, so labels may differ slightly in v0.8.4.
Utilities
Heal Party restores your team anywhere. Fly to map, Warp to map warp and Warp to random map move you around Hoenn without walking.
Flags and Variables
These options change the game’s internal progress flags and values, for example badges or Pokedex completion. Because they edit story progress directly, change them carefully and keep a backup save.
Give X
- Give item – add any item by choosing it from a list.
- Pkm (lvl) – add a Pokemon at a chosen level.
- Pkm (l,s,n,a,IV,mov) – add a Pokemon with a chosen level, shininess, nature, ability, IVs and moves.
- Max Money – set your money to the maximum.
- Fill Pc, Fill Eggs and Fill Bag – fill your PC boxes with Pokemon, give Eggs, or fill your bag with items.
Limitations
- Cheats mode is tied to the save you create with it; community guides report it cannot be added to an existing save.
- According to the game’s changelog (v0.8.0), permanent Mega Evolutions are illegal in League and online battles unless cheats are enabled, so a cheat save plays by different rules.
- Menu options can change between releases. The official site, pokemonquetzal.app, is the place to check the current version.
Do GameShark or CodeBreaker Codes Work in Quetzal?
Not reliably. Quetzal is built on the Emerald decompilation, so standard Pokemon Emerald codes do not apply, and community code lists have been reported to stop working between updates, including on v0.8.4. Pokemerald does not list external codes for Quetzal because none are verified for the current version. The built-in Cheats mode is the supported way to use cheats.
