Downloads
- PokeRandoZX-v4_5_0.zip
- Source code (zip)
- Source code (tar.gz)
Asset Information
Download the randomizer above by clicking on PokeRandoZX-v4_5_0.zip. After downloading, extract the contents of the zip file to a folder on your computer. You can then run the randomizer by double clicking the appropriate launcher script:
- Windows: Use
launcher_WINDOWS.bat - Mac: Use
launcher_MAC.command - Other Unix-based systems: Use
launcher_UNIX.sh
Changelog
General
- CHANGED: ROM Validity Checking
- Changed the text that is displayed when an unofficial ROM is loaded into the randomizer to be more clear.
- CHANGED: Bad Item Lists
- Updated Generation 3/4 bad item lists to be consistent with bad item lists in Generation 5-7.
- Added more useless items (e.g., Shards and Shoal Salt/Shell in games where they have no use other than being sold cheaply) to the bad item lists.
- For more information, see the Bad Items page on the wiki.
- FIX: CLI Randomizer
- Fixed an issue where the Generation 7 games required an update file to be supplied to use the CLI randomizer.
Pokemon Traits
Pokemon Base Statistics
- FIX: Shuffle/Random
- FR/LG and Emerald: Fixed an issue where Deoxys’ stats would not be changed when either of these options were selected.
Pokemon Abilities
- NEW SETTING: Ensure Two Abilities
- This setting forces all Pokemon to have two abilities (not counting hidden abilities), instead of some Pokemon having only one.
- Thanks to @TricksterGuy for this addition!
- This setting forces all Pokemon to have two abilities (not counting hidden abilities), instead of some Pokemon having only one.
Starters, Statics & Trades
Starter Pokemon
- CHANGED: Custom
- This setting now has a “Random” option at the top of the list that can be used if you don’t want to specify all of the starters.
- Thanks to @Zach-Meadows for this change!
- This setting now has a “Random” option at the top of the list that can be used if you don’t want to specify all of the starters.
Static Pokemon
- ADDED SUPPORT: Randomized Static Pokemon
- X/Y: The Pokemon hiding in trash cans in the Lost Hotel and in Pokemon Village are now randomized.
Moves & Movesets
Pokemon Movesets
- CHANGED: Random (preferring same type)/Random (completely)
- These settings now also randomize a Pokemon’s egg moves.
- FIX: Evolution Moves for All Pokemon
- Fixed an issue where this setting could be activated in games that do not support it.
Foe Pokemon
Trainer Pokemon
- NEW SETTING: Type Themed (Elite Four/Gyms Only)
- This setting makes it so that the Elite Four and Gym Trainers will stick to a particular type, similar to the existing Type Themed setting, but all other trainers will not have an assigned type and are free to use whatever Pokemon they want.
- To make room for this setting, the radio buttons that control trainer randomization have been replaced with a single combo box.
- This setting makes it so that the Elite Four and Gym Trainers will stick to a particular type, similar to the existing Type Themed setting, but all other trainers will not have an assigned type and are free to use whatever Pokemon they want.
- NEW SETTING: Better Movesets
- This setting attempts to give Trainer Pokemon better movesets by selecting moves that synergize with their ability, typing, stats, other moves, etc. These moves are selected from all possible moves a Pokemon can learn, including TM moves, tutor moves, egg moves, and pre-evolution moves.
- When this setting is enabled, each Trainer Pokemon’s moveset will be shown in the log.
- This setting is available in Generations 3-7.
- NEW SETTING: Pokemon League Has Unique Pokemon
- This setting gives the Elite Four and Champion (including B/W N and Ghetsis) unique Pokemon that cannot appear on any other Trainer.
- The number of unique Pokemon per Trainer can be controlled by the spinner next to the setting (the maximum value is 2).
- The highest-level Pokemon are the ones that will be unique.
- This setting does not apply to postgame rematch battles.
- This setting is available in Generations 3-7.
- This setting gives the Elite Four and Champion (including B/W N and Ghetsis) unique Pokemon that cannot appear on any other Trainer.
- CHANGED: Randomize Trainer Names/Randomize Trainer Class Names
- B2/W2: The trainer names and classes for the Driftveil Tournament are now randomized by these settings.
- FIX: Add Held Items to…
- B2/W2: Fixed an issue where, under extremely rare circumstances, enabling this setting could cause a crash in the Driftveil Tournament.
- FIX: Force Fully Evolved
- Fixed an issue where, when this setting was enabled at the same type as Type Themed Trainers, Pokemon could be selected for Trainers in such a way that they would be forcibly evolved into the incorrect type.
- FIX: Type Themed
- HG/SS: Fixed an issue where two trainers in the Ecruteak Gym would not follow the gym’s type theme.
Misc Tweaks
- NEW SETTING: Fast Distortion World
- Platinum: This setting makes it so the portal on Spear Pillar’s summit warps you directly to the Cyrus fight at the end of the Distortion World.
- FIX: Give National Dex at Start
- B2/W2: Fixed an issue where turning on this setting would allow you to run away from Bianca before obtaining your starter.
- Thanks to @SilverstarStream for this fix!
- B2/W2: Fixed an issue where turning on this setting would allow you to run away from Bianca before obtaining your starter.
- FIX: Lower Case Pokemon Names
- Fixed an issue where “FARFETCH’D” would be changed to “Farfetch’D”. It is now correctly set to “Farfetch’d”.
For previous or older Universal Pokemon Randomizer versions and changelogs, check the releases page.