Pokemon Too Many Types

Chaos Meets Creativity: Unleashing the Madness of Pokémon Too Many Types

Pokémon Too Many Types is not your usual ROM hack at all. Built based on Pokémon Emerald, this creative and anarchic reinterpretation turns the venerable Hoenn trek into an erratic adventure full of humour, strange mechanics, and shockingly unexpected events. With 62 unconventional Pokémon types, this hack breaks the rules—and then rewrites them.

A New Era of Typing: From Magic to Meme

Forget everything you know about Pokémon types. In this version, traditional types like Fire, Electric, and Grass still exist, but they now share space with outrageous additions such as Gamer, Furry, Smash, and Magic. Each of these new types comes with its strengths, weaknesses, and move pools, forcing players to rethink their entire approach to battles and team composition.

This bold approach to typing introduces hilarious matchups and truly one-of-a-kind strategies. Imagine a Meme-type battling a Furry-type—nothing is off the table, and that's exactly what makes the game so entertaining.

Emerald Gets a Wild Makeover

Though it uses the classic Pokémon Emerald map and structure, Pokémon Too Many Types reshapes the familiar journey with custom move sets, rebalanced battles, and unexpected twists at every turn. Trainers, gym leaders, and wild encounters have been modified to fit the game’s new types, ensuring that every step feels fresh, even to veteran players.

The storyline gets a dose of humor and unpredictability, turning once-serious moments into comical or bizarre encounters. Dialogue often pokes fun at common gaming tropes and Pokémon clichés, making it a must-play for fans who enjoy a satirical edge.

Design with a Purpose: Old-School Graphics, New-School Flavor

Visually, the hack retains the nostalgic pixel-art aesthetic of the original GBA title, but introduces unique sprites that reflect the newly added types. Every creative decision—from the sprites to the move animations—supports the game’s chaotic yet cohesive tone. The visual tweaks aren’t overwhelming but serve as a playful reminder that this isn’t your typical Pokémon game.

Rising Stars in the ROM Hack Universe

Part of a larger wave of experimental ROM hacks stretching the bounds of what Pokémon may be is Pokémon Too Many Types. Another standout in this genre is Pokémon Gamma Emerald, which also builds on Emerald’s base to deliver a fresh narrative and enhanced mechanics, albeit with a more serious tone.

Both hacks showcase the depth and creativity of the Pokémon fan community, proving that with enough imagination, even a decades-old game can feel brand new again.