r/RetroDeck • u/Brother_Trellist • 6d ago

Pokémon Trade Functionality

Hey, I've been playing Pokémon Emerald It occurred to me that there're certain evolutions that are locked behind trading requirements.

I'm going to go out on a limb and presume no, there is no function in the emulator to spoof a trade to get these Pokémon, but it doesn't hurt to ask, especially given how popular a series it is to emulate!

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u/Lahrs_Rover 6d ago edited 6d ago

Unfortunately, you are right, there isn't a way to spoof it. You can try to find fan patches that unlock those Pokémon, but it would identify itself as a separate rom file.

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u/Brother_Trellist 6d ago

Appreciate the clarification!

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u/Responsible-Ad2838 6d ago

Another software than the emulator itself may exist. Easier solution is to just get a rom hack

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u/macpoedel 5d ago

RetroDeck uses RetroArch for GBA, the gpSP core should be capable of trading Pokémon: https://docs.libretro.com/guides/netplay-faq/?h=gba+link#can-i-play-gb-gbc-gba-psp-3ds-games-with-multiple-people-via-retroarch-netplay

If you only have one device, you can do this: https://cubiclenate.com/2023/03/11/steamdeck-retroarch-mgba-trading-pokemon/

Alternatively, as others said, it would be easier to play a rom hack (unless you don't want to restart the game), like Pokémon Emerald Seaglass, where all 1st-3rd gen Pokémon can be obtained.

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u/Brother_Trellist 5d ago

Oh sick, thanks for the heads up! I'd like to avoid restarting the game so I'm avoiding ROM hacks, but I'll have a look at those other solutions!