Pokémon Dark Rising

Pokémon Dark Rising is one of the most infamous Pokémon ROM hacks ever created. It is known for its dark, dramatic story, massive scope, and extreme difficulty designed for veteran players.

💀 Infamously difficult
📖 Dark original story
🌍 Custom regions
⚔️ Competitive-style bosses
👹 Legendary-focused plot

About Pokémon Dark Rising

Pokémon Dark Rising is a FireRed-based ROM hack developed by DarkRisingGirl and contributors. It is the first entry in the Dark Rising saga, a series famous for its ambitious story, custom regions, and brutal difficulty.

The story follows a world threatened by ancient demons, corrupted legendary Pokémon, and powerful factions seeking to reshape reality. Unlike traditional Pokémon games, Dark Rising leans heavily into dark fantasy themes, dramatic character arcs, and high-stakes conflict.

Gameplay is where Dark Rising earned its reputation. Trainers frequently use competitive teams, boss fights are designed to overwhelm unprepared players, and progression demands constant team optimisation, grinding, and strategic planning.

The campaign spans a long multi-chapter adventure with large regions, custom dungeons, legendary story arcs, and major battles that continue well beyond a standard Elite Four ending.

Main Features

One of the hardest Pokémon ROM hacks ever made
Dark, anime-style original storyline
Multiple custom regions and long campaign
Competitive-level boss battles
Heavy legendary and demon-themed plotlines
Expanded Pokémon availability
Custom dungeons, events, and areas
Built for hardcore and veteran players
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