Pokemon Flora Sky

Introduction: Pokémon Flora Sky is a complete ROM hack of Pokémon Emerald for the Game Boy Advance. It introduces the new Sky Region, a land threatened by the legendary Pokémon Giratina after it escapes from the Distortion World. The visual style uses the standard Generation III engine but features new maps, character sprites, and a day/night cycle.

Gameplay & Mechanics: The game retains the core mechanics of Emerald, meaning it does not include the Physical/Special split from Generation IV or the Fairy type. You choose a starter from Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip. The difficulty is moderate, with a higher-level curve than the original game, making it more challenging but not specifically designed as a Nuzlocke hack. Key mechanical changes include the implementation of a day/night cycle and the addition of Pokémon from Generations I through IV into the regional Pokédex.

Key Features:

• Expanded Pokédex: The game features over 380 Pokémon from the first four generations, including many that were not natively in Hoenn, such as Gible and Riolu.
• New Story and Legendary Encounters: The plot centers on Giratina and Shaymin, with the latter's Land and Sky Formes being a major focus. You can encounter and catch numerous other legendaries like Darkrai and Arceus in post-game events.
• Quality-of-Life Improvements: The hack includes reusable TMs, the ability to use Running Shoes indoors, and an updated movepool for many Pokémon to better reflect their later-generation capabilities.

While generally stable, some versions of the hack have minor graphical glitches and the English translation can feel awkward in places. This hack is a solid choice for players seeking a traditional Pokémon adventure with a much wider selection of creatures and a new story.