Download Pre-Patched Pokemon Scorched Silver GBA ROM Hack
- Creator: Sloo
- Version: 1.3
- Hack of: Emerald
- Updated: August 17, 2024
- Language: English
- Status: Completed
✅ Last verified: August 2024 — Download tested and working on mGBA 0.10 (PC/Mac) and Pizzaboy GBA (Android). Note: Some emulators may crash; mGBA is strongly recommended.
Pokemon Scorched Silver is a completed GBA ROM hack by creator Sloo, built on the Pokeemerald Expansion and based on Pokemon Emerald. Set 20 years after the events of Gold and Silver, it takes you back to Johto with a brand new story, a new antagonist group called Team Phoenix, over 750 Pokemon from Gen 1 through 8, and post-game Mega Evolutions. It starts you in Cherrygrove City instead of New Bark Town, and it is one of the most complete and polished Johto-based fan hacks available right now.
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⚠️ Pokemon Scorched Silver is a free fan-made ROM hack created and distributed by Sloo. We do not host ROM files — only patch files publicly shared by the creator. This is not an official Nintendo or Game Freak product.
Description
Travel back to the majestic lands of Johto through the perspective of a boy or girl from Cherrygrove City on their way to becoming a great Pokemon Master! Set 20 years after the events of Gold and Silver, you will meet many new and old characters along your journey, as well as uncover more of the region’s secrets. Discover a wide variety of Pokemon and an all-new storyline as your path intertwines with a mysterious group calling themselves Team Phoenix, who seem determined to capture Celebi for some nefarious scheme.
Features
- Built from the Pokeemerald Expansion (includes PSS, fairy type, new pokemon and moves up to Gen 8)
- Run indoors
- Use HM moves outside of battle without the pokemon knowing the move (just has to be able to learn it)
- Black/White repel system
- Poison survival outside of battle with 1 HP
- Some TM moves have been changed to newer moves
- Mega evolution (post-game)
- New, original story set in Johto 20 years after Gold and Silver
- 750+ Pokemon from Gen 1 through Gen 8 including Hisuian and Galarian forms
- Physical/Special split
- Fairy type fully implemented
Gym Leader Level Guide
Pokemon Scorched Silver has a moderate difficulty curve. Gym leaders use setup moves and hold items, so knowing the level caps will help you pace your team correctly:
| Gym | Leader | Recommended Level Cap |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Gym | Falkner | ~14 |
| 2nd Gym | Bugsy | ~20 |
| 3rd Gym | Whitney | ~28 |
| 4th Gym | Morty | ~36 |
| 5th Gym | Chuck | ~42 |
| 6th Gym | Jasmine | ~47 |
| 7th Gym | Pryce | ~52 |
| 8th Gym | Clair | ~62 |
| Elite Four | — | 68–71 |
| Champion | — | ~72 |
Tip: Wild Pokemon levels were raised in v1.2 to make grinding between gyms easier. If the 2nd gym feels rough, try training on the routes east of Azalea Town.
Legendary Pokemon Locations
Here is where to find every Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Scorched Silver:
| Legendary | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mew | Faraway Island | Available after 2nd E4 win — speak to the bald man on Apricotta Beach |
| Mewtwo | Cerulean Cave | Bring Celebi to the shrine on Faraway Island to unlock |
| Articuno / Zapdos / Moltres | Whirl Islands | All found up waterfalls in their respective areas |
| Lugia | Whirl Islands | Up the waterfall found earlier in the area |
| Ho-oh | Mt. Mortar | New area inside Mt. Mortar |
| Celebi | Ilex Forest / Kizu Forest | After being freed from Team Phoenix — appears at the shrine |
| Raikou | Roaming | Begins roaming after your 2nd encounter |
| Entei | Egg | Hatches from egg given by Silver |
| Suicune | Egg | Hatches from egg given by Gold |
| Rayquaza | Mt. Silver peak | — |
| Groudon | Terra Cave (Route 32) | Appears after catching or defeating Rayquaza |
| Kyogre | Marine Cave (Goldenvine Sea) | Appears underwater after catching or defeating Rayquaza |
| Jirachi | Mt. Tempest peak | After being freed from Team Phoenix |
| Deoxys | Birth Island | Available after 1st E4 win — speak to the bald man on Apricotta Beach |
| Dialga / Palkia / Giratina | Ruins of Alph | Bring Ho-oh (Dialga), Raikou (Palkia), Entei (Giratina) to the braille puzzles |
| Arceus | Ruins of Alph | Bring Suicune to the 3rd braille puzzle |
Best Emulators for Pokemon Scorched Silver
Not all emulators handle Scorched Silver well due to the Pokeemerald Expansion features used. Here is what works:
- PC / Mac: mGBA 0.10 — the most stable option, handles all features correctly
- Android: Pizzaboy GBA — recommended by the creator Sloo for Android devices
- Avoid: VisualBoyAdvance (VBA) and older emulators — these can crash due to expanded engine features
Changelog v1.3
- Bug fixes and stability improvements over v1.2
- Released: August 17, 2024
Changelog v1.2
- Raises wild pokemon levels for easier grinding and team building
- Nerfed 2nd gym leader
- Added Macho Brace
- Fixed bike shop glitch when not having enough money
- Makes first Lazulan cutscene unskippable
- More tile fixes
Known Bugs
- Galarian Weezing can cause minor sprite glitches in double battles — not game breaking
- Galarian Yamask cannot currently evolve to Runerigus — NPC workaround planned for a future patch
- Mega evolution symbol may stay on screen after the mega Pokemon faints — clears after battle or when viewing other Pokemon
- In multi double battles, switching may be blocked if all teammate Pokemon faint
Downloads
FAQ
Credits
Creator: Sloo
Resources and Tutorials:
- pokeemerald – DizzyEgg
- pokeemerald expansion – rh-hideout
- HGSS music – CyanSMP64
- Use HMs without knowing – devolov
- Black/White repel system – ExpoSeed
- Poison survival outside battle – Lunos
- Scrolling Multichoice boxes – DizzyEgg
- Hidden power type shown – Jirachii
- Rotom form change in overworld – Buffel Saft
- Items sent to PC when bag is full – devolov
- Youtube tutorial series – Team Aqua’s Hideout
- Original Emerald game – Nintendo, Game Freak
Looking for more great Johto-style hacks? Check out our list of the best Pokemon Emerald ROM hacks for more fan-made adventures.
