Roms [updated] | Pokemon Ntevo

: Distributing pre-patched ROMs is illegal under copyright law. While emulators are legal, users are encouraged to create their own "backups" from physical cartridges they own. DIY Method

Instead of trading, these Pokémon now evolve via: Pokemon Ntevo Roms

Complete Your Poké-Dex: The Power of NTEVO ROMs Playing classic Pokémon on an emulator is great until you realize you're stuck with a Haunter forever because you can't trade. That's where NTEVO (No-Trade Evolution) : Distributing pre-patched ROMs is illegal under copyright

Pokémon that originally evolved purely via trading now evolve when reaching a specific level. Example: Kadabra evolves into Alakazam at Level 36 or 40. Example: Machoke evolves into Machamp at Level 36 or 40. Example: Haunter evolves into Gengar at Level 36 or 40. Example: Graveler evolves into Golem at Level 36 or 40. 2. Held Item + Leveling (Day/Night) Example: Haunter evolves into Gengar at Level 36 or 40

If you load up Pokémon Ntevo expecting to fight Brock in Viridian Forest, you are in for a shock. The game starts normally: Professor Oak offers a starter (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle). But within five minutes, the world decays.

For hardcore ROM hack collectors and fans of lost media, Pokemon Ntevo is a fascinating relic. For the average player looking for a polished experience, it is better to admire from afar.

Gen 1 & 2 Pokémon games with no trade evolution (NTEVO ROMs)