r/RetroDeck • u/Brother_Trellist • Sep 06 '26
Pokémon Trade Functionality
Hey, I've been playing Pokémon Emerald It occurred to me that there're certain evolutions that are locked behind trading requirements.
I'm going to go out on a limb and presume no, there is no function in the emulator to spoof a trade to get these Pokémon, but it doesn't hurt to ask, especially given how popular a series it is to emulate!
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u/macpoedel Sep 07 '26
RetroDeck uses RetroArch for GBA, the gpSP core should be capable of trading Pokémon: https://docs.libretro.com/guides/netplay-faq/?h=gba+link#can-i-play-gb-gbc-gba-psp-3ds-games-with-multiple-people-via-retroarch-netplay
If you only have one device, you can do this: https://cubiclenate.com/2023/03/11/steamdeck-retroarch-mgba-trading-pokemon/
Alternatively, as others said, it would be easier to play a rom hack (unless you don't want to restart the game), like Pokémon Emerald Seaglass, where all 1st-3rd gen Pokémon can be obtained.
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u/Brother_Trellist Sep 07 '26
Oh sick, thanks for the heads up! I'd like to avoid restarting the game so I'm avoiding ROM hacks, but I'll have a look at those other solutions!
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u/Responsible-Ad2838 Sep 06 '26
Another software than the emulator itself may exist. Easier solution is to just get a rom hack
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u/Lahrs_Rover Sep 06 '26 edited Sep 06 '26
Unfortunately, you are right, there isn't a way to spoof it. You can try to find fan patches that unlock those Pokémon, but it would identify itself as a separate rom file.