| Version | Difficulty | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Similar to Pokémon Platinum or USUM . Gyms have 4-6 mons; enemy levels scale higher. | First-time hack players. | | Insanity | Extremely brutal. Bosses have perfect IVs, optimized EV spreads, and competitive items (Choice Scarf, Life Orb). Requires full team planning. | Veterans seeking a nuzlocke or hardcore challenge. | | Rebalanced | Same difficulty as Standard, but Pokémon stats/moves are tweaked (e.g., Mega Audino, buffed Beedrill). | Players who want fresh gameplay. |
Ramos relies heavily on status conditions like Sleep Powder and Leech Seed, backed by Weather effects.
: If you are playing a Nuzlocke, players on the Nuzlocke Forums recommend strict self-imposed rules, such as prohibiting saving inside a gym until the leader is defeated .
Uses Sun-boosted teams. Bring a Tyranitar or Pelipper to change the weather instantly.
Ground-type Pokémon are immune to his primary stabs. Diggersby or Hippowdon work perfectly. Gym 6: Valerie (Fairy Type) Ace: Sylveon
Adds custom stat, type, and ability changes to make weaker Pokémon viable.
: Uses Rebalanced changes but features the most difficult trainer AI and competitive teams.
: All Mega Stones except Mewtwonite are available before the Elite Four, often sold in Pokémarts after five badges. Updated TMs
Heavily armored. Bring powerful Ground and Fire-type special attackers to bypass his high physical defense.
All 721 Pokémon available up to Generation 6 can be caught in a single playthrough.
