Pokemon Royal Sapphire

Pokemon Royal Sapphire
  • Creator: ShckglyGongas
  • Type: GBA (Pokémon Sapphire Hack)
  • Language: English
  • Latest Version/Status: v1.6.0.5 (Complete)
  • Updated: Aug 24, 2025
  • Gameplay Time: 20+ Hours

Story

In a nutshell, the Storyline of Sapphire is changed, while keeping the same nostalgic feel of it by keeping the same Gen 3 Mechanics and General Dex, as well as the Story beats remaining in a similar path, but expanded upon to make you feel as if it was your first time going through Hoenn once again. All maps, encounters, trainers, learnsets, and the general story are changed.


Gameplay Overview

  • New Starters: Choose from unique starter Pokémon (Hint: There typings are Fighting/Dark/Psychic).
  • Expanded Hoenn: Discover new towns, routes, and hidden areas previously unseen in the original game.
  • Enhanced Graphics: Enjoy improved visuals with updated sprites and animations.
  • Custom Moves: Experience new moves and abilities exclusive to this hack.
  • Increased Difficulty: Face tougher trainers and wild Pokémon, offering a more challenging experience.
  • Improved AI: Battle against smarter opponents with enhanced strategies.
  • New Story Elements: Engage in side quests and events that expand the lore of the Hoenn region.

Screenshots

Pokemon Royal Sapphire gym Pokemon Royal Sapphire Team Aqua Pokemon Royal Sapphire game shop Pokemon Royal Sapphire Battle Pokemon Royal Sapphire game graphics Pokemon Royal Sapphire game screenshot

Download Pokémon Royal Sapphire

English v1.6.0.5


FAQs

  • Q: Are There Fairy Types??
    Nope, full generation 3 mechanics and tools, and this includes No fairy type.
  • Q: Are There Stat Changes?
    Only the Royal Sapphire Starters & their evolution line had their stats changed.
  • Q: Is the game hard?
    Yes, the game offers a more challenging experience with tougher trainers and wild Pokémon.

Change Logs

Version 1.6

  • Fixed shoal cave nevermeltice puzzle
  • Fixed MULTIPLE tile movement wrong permissions
  • Wally’s dad gives SLUDGE BOMB instead of a duplicate surf
  • You can no longer ignore Archie storyline in aqua hideout till the end of Tate & Liza split
  • Visual bug where you had 7 badges before Tate & Liza fixed
  • Sealed chamber now also requires dig like intended
  • Slowking/Slowbro learn Sludge Bomb through TM
  • Raichu now learns Psychic
  • Added move relearner in Lavaridge
  • Added move deleter to Fallarbor
  • Added move deleter to Petalburg
  • ALL move descriptions should be in
  • Oldale sponsor spot NPC also mentions deleters now
  • Sandslash, Sandshrew, Alolan Exeggutor, Slowpoke TMs list fixed
  • NATIONAL DEX obtainable through talking to Route 101 "VERSION" NPC
  • Added Azumarill blocking the 108 rock before Brawly to avoid confusion
  • Renamed: Route 102 → 102 Path, Route 105 → 105 Sea, Route 116 → 116 Trail, Route 119 → 119 Wilds, Route 109 → 109 Beach
  • Cut tree in Petalburg Woods disappears post Brawly (QoL)
  • Fixed minor tile error on 105
  • Sealeo’s learnset fixed (no longer gets Draco Meteor)
  • Postgame NPC in main game now has dialogue
  • Fixed rival 119 sprite turning into odd PID event sprite
  • Rock Smash rock in Rusturf Tunnel destroyed post-Wattson
  • Added dive spot on 124
  • Sneasel now learns Rock Smash with choice to replace move
  • Dual Wingbeat now makes contact
  • Fixed Route 104’s north fences visual bug
  • Added PCs to more houses & Prof Birch’s lab
  • League Champ Royal Sapphire 1.6 text after Hall of Fame
  • Changed HoF text to "ROYAL SAPPHIRE HALL OF FAME!"
  • Added "Magma Hideout" background to Flannery’s gym
  • Fixed infinite Entei/Regirock glitch
  • Changed Solarbeam to 5PP
  • Wally now correctly says "Kirlia" instead of "Ralts"

Version 1.6.0.1 – Minor Fixes

  • Fixed Pokédex entries for Overqwil, Sneasler, and certain mythicals
  • Fixed Shadow Ball dex entry (SPDEF → DEF)
  • Fixed weight/height of all new Pokémon

Version 1.6.0.2 – Super Minor Fix

  • PCs actually added to Birch’s lab
  • Fixed 2–3 lava tiles being walkable

Version 1.6.0.3

  • Fixed major issue: abandoned ship accessible before Brawly

Version 1.6.0.4

  • Made Version NPC more obvious
  • Fixed Azumarill Rock Smash issue on 108
  • Prevented softlock in Prof Birch’s lab

Version 1.6.0.5

  • Fixed bug where shiny Voltorb/Electrode were missing
  • Changed Electrode’s box sprite
  • Added Everstones to Rustboro’s mart
  • Added Escape Rope to Rustboro’s mart

Credits

Developer: ShckglyGongas
Source : @Discord

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