Pokemon Tourmaline

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Pokémon Tourmaline is a GBA ROM Hack by tdilos based on Pokémon Emerald. It’s a loose sequel set in an alternate Hoenn timeline where old and new mechanics blend together. Featuring a completely original region, revamped battle system, regional forms, and new types, this game offers a fresh take on Pokémon while staying true to classic Emerald-style gameplay.


  • Creator: tdilos
  • Type: GBA
  • Language: English
  • Status: Complete
  • Latest Version: v1.0.4
  • Release Date: November 4, 2025

Story

Several years have passed since Groudon and Kyogre’s legendary battle shook Hoenn. As humanity’s understanding of Pokémon deepens, a new wave of discoveries emerges from the Issho region. You begin your journey after receiving a Pokémon from Professor May, now a Pokémon researcher. Strange reports of new Pokémon species, mysterious phenomena, and powerful criminal organizations begin surfacing throughout Issho — and it’s up to you to uncover the truth behind them.



Gameplay Overview

  • New Region: Explore the all-new Issho region
  • Pokédex: Custom regional Dex with 386 Pokémon
  • Regional Forms: Pokémon from Gens 5–8 return with new regional variants
  • New Type: Echo Type — designed to counter Fairy and Ghost types
  • New Features: 4 new status conditions & 2 new weather types
  • Battle System: Gen 8 standard updates, with certain classic mechanics reimagined
  • Content: 60+ new moves, 20+ new abilities, and 100+ custom TMs & HMs
  • Extras: Day/Night cycle, headbutt trees, daily events
  • QoL Enhancements: Faster text speed, Repel prompts, bigger bag, and looping menus

Screenshots

Pokemon Tourmaline School Pokemon Tourmaline Region Map Pokemon Tourmaline Regional Variant Pokemon Tourmaline Drive Under water Pokemon Tourmaline Rock Puzzle Pokemon Tourmaline Berries

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FAQs

  • Q: What are the differences between difficulty options?
    Yes : Normal, Hardcore (no bag use, 10% less money, decreased level caps), Insane (50% less money, decreased level caps, small fee at PokeCenters & PCs )
  • Q: Can the difficulty be changed?
    The difficulty is selected during the new game intro sequence and CANNOT be changed thereafter
  • Q: Do enemy trainers use different teams/levels/movesets/EV spreads on different difficulties?
    No, all enemy trainers are the same regardless of the difficulty chosen.
  • Q: Is there a guide to new Pokemon/moves/abilities?
    Yes, Click Here!

Credits

Developer: tdilos

Source: @Discord

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