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Programming with Pokémon Fire Red
Programming with Pokémon Fire Red
learning to code by reverse-engineering Pokémon Fire Red
learning to code by reverse-engineering Pokémon Fire Red
Legal Disclaimer
Legal Disclaimer
Programming with Pokémon Fire Red is an educational, fan‑made learning project focused on reverse‑engineering techniques, coding fundamentals, and ROM structure analysis. This project is not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company, and all Pokémon trademarks and assets belong to their respective owners. This material is provided strictly for educational purposes, and you should only work with ROMs that you legally own.
What You'll Learn
What You'll Learn
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Set Up Your Development Environment
Set Up Your Development Environment
Learn how to set up Visual Studio Code for decompiling and editing Pokémon Fire Red, with step-by-step instructions.
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Master Core Programming Concepts
Master Core Programming Concepts
Understand variables, functions, and pointers by locating them in the game's actual code and seeing how they work in practice.
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Edit Real Game Data
Edit Real Game Data
Find and modify Pokémon stats, item effects, trainer teams, and more to create your own personalized version.
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Navigate Large Codebases
Navigate Large Codebases
Learn how to navigate a large, real-world codebase and understand its structure—skills that transfer to any programming project.
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Compile Your Changes
Compile Your Changes
Compile your modifications and play your own personalized version of Pokémon Fire Red with your custom changes.
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Build Real Programming Skills
Build Real Programming Skills
Apply core C principles and programming fundamentals that you can use in any future coding project or career.
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What is Pokemon❓
What is Pokémon?
What is Pokémon?
Pokémon is a global media franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri, spanning video games, anime, trading cards, and more. It takes place in a world where humans live alongside creatures called Pokémon, each with unique abilities. The franchise began in 1996 and has grown into one of the most recognizable brands worldwideBritannica.
What is a ROM?
What is a ROM?
A ROM (Read‑Only Memory) is a digital copy of a video game’s data, originally stored on a cartridge or disc. ROM files allow classic games to be played on modern devices through emulators. They contain the full game data exactly as it existed on the original hardware.
What is a hacked ROM?
What is a hacked ROM?
A hacked ROM is a modified version of an original game, created by editing the ROM file to change graphics, maps, dialogue, mechanics, or entire storylines. These modifications are made by fans using specialized tools and editors.
What is a Pokémon hacked ROM?
What is a Pokémon hacked ROM?
A Pokémon hacked ROM is a fan‑made modification of an official Pokémon game, built by altering the original ROM to add new regions, stories, Pokémon, mechanics, or difficulty changes. These projects use the original game engine but transform it into a new experience.
Pokemon basics
Catch Pokémon: Explore the region, encounter wild Pokémon, weaken them in battle, and throw a Poké Ball to add them to your team.
Gym Battles Each region has Gym Leaders who specialize in a specific type. Defeating them earns you badges and unlocks new areas or abilities.
The Elite Four After collecting all Gym Badges, you challenge the Elite Four—four powerful trainers with specialized
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What are PATCHES❓
The Ultimate Guide to ROM Patching
The Ultimate Guide to ROM Patching
Learn how to easily apply and create IPS patches for classic games with Lunar IPS, the essential tool for every ROM hacker
This video breaks down Lunar IPS (LIPS), the essential tool for applying and creating IPS patches in the ROM hacking community. Whether you're looking to play fan translations, try out new ROM hacks, or fix bugs in classic games, this guide is for you
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