NEW ROMHACK RELEASED - DO NOT USE SACRED SWORD/KING'S SHIELD

BETA RELEASE V. 1, By Kobazco & Phives, with help from Drayano
Works for both Sword & Shield
NO POST GAME
YES, YOU NEED A MODDED SWITCH
Follow here for updates (Twitter)
THIS ROMHACK IS CURRENTLY BEING ENTIRELY REWORKED. AS SUCH, THIS CURRENT VERSION/ROMHACK IS NOT SUPPORTED PAST SWORD/SHIELD 1.0, AND NO UPDATES WILL MADE. I AM USING THIS THREAD TO SHOWCASE UPDATES ON THE REWORK, WHICH WILL BE A MUCH MUCH MORE INDEPTH EXPERIENCE. PLEASE BE PATIENT UNTIL THE REWORK COMES OUT.

NOTICE: I likely will not be updating this mod to work with new patches until all of (or maybe just one of) the DLC is out. When the DLC releases, we will have a LOT more Pokemon to work for in terms of team building and editing wild Pokemon. With that in mind, I hope everyone looks forward to the DLC. Until then if you want to use this mod, please make sure you are on the base version of the game.
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Context time! I made popular (But not too indepth) romhacks for SM & USUM, most notably Rising Sun & Waxing Moon. However, this time, things are different! This time I bring to you all a fully featured difficulty hack. Hundreds of Pokemon have had their Hidden Abilities made easily obtainable, stats buffed, abilities buffed, and enhanced movesets! For all of these changes & more, see the gdrive folder with the download and all documentation.

Changes:

• All important trainers have 6 Pokemon and and are much more difficult. (Hop begins to have 6 after the 1st gym)
• Important trainers also have manually changed movesets, abilities, natures, and even IVs and EVs assigned. They also have the smartest AI assigned to them.
• Level curve expected to naturally provide you with high level Pokemon. Trainers will have Pokemon around and usually slightly higher leveled than that of your own. (GROSSLY SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE RELAY TO ME WHAT THE LEVEL CURVE IS LIKE IN YOUR EXPERIENCE. THIS SHOULD NOT REQUIRE AN INSANE AMOUNT OF GRINDING)
• Hundreds of Pokemon have had their stats buffed, hidden abilities made available, and enhanced movesets. Some even have type changes, or completely new abilities available.
• Evolution methods changed for trade Pokemon. See documentation.

Spoiler: Screenshots

Videos:

Disclaimer & Important Information

• The post game is currently unedited.
• The wild Pokemon are currently unedited in terms of level and where they appear.
• This has been made in mind with the exp share enabled and usage of Max Raid battles to gain exp candies. If you are falling behind in levels, go to the wild area and grind on raids. The no EXP share patch is completely optional and this hack was not made with it in mind.
• This is a first beta release, please give any and all feedback, especially on the existing level curve.
• I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY BANNED CONSOLES. OBVIOUSLY DO NOT PLAY ONLINE WHILE USING THIS ROMHACK.

Instructions:

• Download the Pokemon Sacred Sword & Kings Shield.rar in the gdrive folder.
• Rename the folder in the .zip file to the proper titleid if needed. Sword: 0100abf008968000 Shield: 01008db008c2c000
• Place this titleid folder in atmosphere\titles or sxos\titles depending on what cfw you use.
• Launch the game with CFW active!
• If you want only the trainer edits, go into the romfs folder and delete the folder titled "pml"

Credits:

• Kurt & SciresM for creating & updating pkNX
• Phives for doing the majority of the work on the implemented Pokemon changes.
• Drayano for allowing us to use this Renegade Platinum changes and provide guidance when asked.

Download & Documentation​

 

[JonnyDros]

I noticed no moves have their damage/effects changed, because PkNX doesn't allow it yet. Do you know if that's going to be possible in the future like Pk3DS?

 

[HarveyDent]

I'm more likely than not going to wait until a bit after the first major DLC to do a big update, I'm sorry. If people are having issues with the game working you might want to try playing on the original version, but then again I saw that some people can play just fine so who knows.

Kobazaco,

Thanks for making this awesome MOD!

I have been tinkering with PKNEX myself, but nowhere near this level. It sounds like you have an extensive knowledge of how the program works. I have been toying with Randomization, modifying static encounters, and changing Pokemon that show up in raids. I have few questions that I hope you might be able to answer.

1) Do you know how to force static encounters to be shiny?
2) Do you know how to force gift Pokemon to be shiny?

3) When modifying a raid den, I am selecting a different species, and I am also telling it to have 6 flawless IVs. When I actually catch the Pokemon it never has 6 flawless IVs, rarely even 1-2 flawless IVs. Do you know what I am doing wrong, and how I can fix this?
4) Do you know how I can force raid Pokemon to be shiny?

 

[Karones]

How do you uninstall the mod? The folder 0100abf008968000 does not seem to be in atmosphere/titles anymore, yet the mod works.

 

[Antivash]

How do you uninstall the mod? The folder 0100abf008968000 does not seem to be in atmosphere/titles anymore, yet the mod works.

Depending on your atmosphere version, its more than likely been moved to atmosphere/contents automatically, as atmo doesnt use the titles folder any more.

 

[DavrosTheta]

Do you have a patreon? I'd love to fuel this mod's development.

 

[Kobazco]

Do you have a patreon? I'd love to fuel this mod's development.

Hi, thanks for the offer but I do not have a patreon. If you'd wish to support any of my modding endeavors, you can find out how to in my twitter bio. My twitter is linked in the main post.

While I am here once more, allow me to thank everyone that has taken the time to play the semi rushed project that Phives and I put out. We really hope to bring an even better and more polished experience after both of the DLC has released. Probably going to get a name change as well (seeing as using move names wasn't the best idea as much as I love it)

Important thing to note, when we do make our new version with the DLC, you will NOT need the DLC in order to use the romhack or the new mons added. This is because gamefreak themselves have already stated that the Pokemon themselves will be added for everyone to use even if they do not use the DLC. Of course, if you want to experience the edited DLC areas you'll need the DLC.

 

[playsaves3]

Depending on your atmosphere version, its more than likely been moved to atmosphere/contents automatically, as atmo doesnt use the titles folder any more.

I cant get the mod to work I put the renamed title id folder in the contents folder of atmosphere but it doesnt work

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Hi, thanks for the offer but I do not have a patreon. If you'd wish to support any of my modding endeavors, you can find out how to in my twitter bio. My twitter is linked in the main post.

While I am here once more, allow me to thank everyone that has taken the time to play the semi rushed project that Phives and I put out. We really hope to bring an even better and more polished experience after both of the DLC has released. Probably going to get a name change as well (seeing as using move names wasn't the best idea as much as I love it)

Important thing to note, when we do make our new version with the DLC, you will NOT need the DLC in order to use the romhack or the new mons added. This is because gamefreak themselves have already stated that the Pokemon themselves will be added for everyone to use even if they do not use the DLC. Of course, if you want to experience the edited DLC areas you'll need the DLC.

Hi, thanks for the offer but I do not have a patreon. If you'd wish to support any of my modding endeavors, you can find out how to in my twitter bio. My twitter is linked in the main post.

While I am here once more, allow me to thank everyone that has taken the time to play the semi rushed project that Phives and I put out. We really hope to bring an even better and more polished experience after both of the DLC has released. Probably going to get a name change as well (seeing as using move names wasn't the best idea as much as I love it)

Important thing to note, when we do make our new version with the DLC, you will NOT need the DLC in order to use the romhack or the new mons added. This is because gamefreak themselves have already stated that the Pokemon themselves will be added for everyone to use even if they do not use the DLC. Of course, if you want to experience the edited DLC areas you'll need the DLC.

cant get the mod to work even when putting it inside the content folder of atmosphere

 

[playsaves3]

where do we get the alola starters?

 

[playsaves3]

Hm. My trainers arent edited. The game says "sacred sword" in the switch home menu before launching it but according to the google doc the trainers levels/pokemon should be different. They are all standard though. (3 trainers so far on Route 2)

EDIT: Ok, so Hop has 4 Pokes @ the 2nd battle @ Route 2. Wooloo Lvl 10, Dottler Lvl 11 are his first two.

I have the sacred sword title screen but the trainers arent edited help

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Everything has changed except for trainer changes , any ideas how to fix this?

same

 

[DavrosTheta]

Got an issue where my copy of Shield crashes in the Team Yell fight for the Surfing Bike if the mod is enabled.

 

[DavrosTheta]

All of Route 9 crashes. Even the Fighting type octopus crashes the game.

 

[playsaves3]

All of Route 9 crashes. Even the Fighting type octopus crashes the game.

can we get the alola starters?

 

[metalpsi]

@Kobazco please update the mod, i LOVE this mod and am just very sad that i cant play with it anymore.. it literally gave the whole game a second or even third replay value..

 

[HaloEffect17]

Sorry to bump, but this should work on 1.1.0 right? And is there a 1.1.0 IPS patch to disable exp share? The one I found was 1.0.0 and didn't work.

 

[playsaves3]

View attachment 188110

BETA RELEASE V. 1, By Kobazco & Phives, with help from Drayano
Works for both Sword & Shield
NO POST GAME CURRENTLY (Expect within a few days)
YES, YOU NEED A MODDED SWITCH
Follow here for updates (Twitter)
​

Context time! I made popular (But not too indepth) romhacks for SM & USUM, most notably Rising Sun & Waxing Moon. However, this time, things are different! This time I bring to you all a fully featured difficulty hack. Hundreds of Pokemon have had their Hidden Abilities made easily obtainable, stats buffed, abilities buffed, and enhanced movesets! For all of these changes & more, see the gdrive folder with the download and all documentation.

Changes:

• All important trainers have 6 Pokemon and and are much more difficult. (Hop begins to have 6 after the 1st gym)
• Important trainers also have manually changed movesets, abilities, natures, and even IVs and EVs assigned. They also have the smartest AI assigned to them.
• Level curve expected to naturally provide you with high level Pokemon. Trainers will have Pokemon around and usually slightly higher leveled than that of your own. (GROSSLY SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE RELAY TO ME WHAT THE LEVEL CURVE IS LIKE IN YOUR EXPERIENCE. THIS SHOULD NOT REQUIRE AN INSANE AMOUNT OF GRINDING)
• Hundreds of Pokemon have had their stats buffed, hidden abilities made available, and enhanced movesets. Some even have type changes, or completely new abilities available.
• Evolution methods changed for trade Pokemon. See documentation.

Spoiler: Screenshots

Videos:

Disclaimer & Important Information

• The post game is currently unedited.
• The wild Pokemon are currently unedited in terms of level and where they appear.
• This has been made in mind with the exp share enabled and usage of Max Raid battles to gain exp candies. If you are falling behind in levels, go to the wild area and grind on raids. The no EXP share patch is completely optional and this hack was not made with it in mind.
• This is a first beta release, please give any and all feedback, especially on the existing level curve.
• I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY BANNED CONSOLES. OBVIOUSLY DO NOT PLAY ONLINE WHILE USING THIS ROMHACK.

Planned Changes as pkNX & discoveries allow:

• Add version exclusives and the unused 35 Pokemon to the wild.
• Add back in removed moves.
• Change Pokemarts to include exclusive items (such as Johto balls, etc)
• Make wild Pokemon hold mints and other BP items.
• Post game.
• WAY DOWN THE LINE, LIKELY A YEAR FROM NOW, ADD IN EVERY MISSING POKEMON AS THE NATDEX RESTORATION GROUP EFFORT CONTINUES.

Instructions:

• Download the Pokemon Sacred Sword & Kings Shield.rar in the gdrive folder.
• Rename the folder in the .zip file to the proper titleid if needed. Sword: 0100abf008968000 Shield: 01008db008c2c000
• Place this titleid folder in atmosphere\titles or sxos\titles depending on what cfw you use.
• Launch the game with CFW active!
• If you want only the trainer edits, go into the romfs folder and delete the folder titled "pml"

Credits:

• Kurt & SciresM for creating & updating pkNX
• Phives for doing the majority of the work on the implemented Pokemon changes.
• Drayano for allowing us to use this Renegade Platinum changes and provide guidance when asked.

Download & Documentation​

View attachment 188110

BETA RELEASE V. 1, By Kobazco & Phives, with help from Drayano
Works for both Sword & Shield
NO POST GAME CURRENTLY (Expect within a few days)
YES, YOU NEED A MODDED SWITCH
Follow here for updates (Twitter)
​

Context time! I made popular (But not too indepth) romhacks for SM & USUM, most notably Rising Sun & Waxing Moon. However, this time, things are different! This time I bring to you all a fully featured difficulty hack. Hundreds of Pokemon have had their Hidden Abilities made easily obtainable, stats buffed, abilities buffed, and enhanced movesets! For all of these changes & more, see the gdrive folder with the download and all documentation.

Changes:

• All important trainers have 6 Pokemon and and are much more difficult. (Hop begins to have 6 after the 1st gym)
• Important trainers also have manually changed movesets, abilities, natures, and even IVs and EVs assigned. They also have the smartest AI assigned to them.
• Level curve expected to naturally provide you with high level Pokemon. Trainers will have Pokemon around and usually slightly higher leveled than that of your own. (GROSSLY SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE RELAY TO ME WHAT THE LEVEL CURVE IS LIKE IN YOUR EXPERIENCE. THIS SHOULD NOT REQUIRE AN INSANE AMOUNT OF GRINDING)
• Hundreds of Pokemon have had their stats buffed, hidden abilities made available, and enhanced movesets. Some even have type changes, or completely new abilities available.
• Evolution methods changed for trade Pokemon. See documentation.

Spoiler: Screenshots

Videos:

Disclaimer & Important Information

• The post game is currently unedited.
• The wild Pokemon are currently unedited in terms of level and where they appear.
• This has been made in mind with the exp share enabled and usage of Max Raid battles to gain exp candies. If you are falling behind in levels, go to the wild area and grind on raids. The no EXP share patch is completely optional and this hack was not made with it in mind.
• This is a first beta release, please give any and all feedback, especially on the existing level curve.
• I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY BANNED CONSOLES. OBVIOUSLY DO NOT PLAY ONLINE WHILE USING THIS ROMHACK.

Planned Changes as pkNX & discoveries allow:

• Add version exclusives and the unused 35 Pokemon to the wild.
• Add back in removed moves.
• Change Pokemarts to include exclusive items (such as Johto balls, etc)
• Make wild Pokemon hold mints and other BP items.
• Post game.
• WAY DOWN THE LINE, LIKELY A YEAR FROM NOW, ADD IN EVERY MISSING POKEMON AS THE NATDEX RESTORATION GROUP EFFORT CONTINUES.

Instructions:

• Download the Pokemon Sacred Sword & Kings Shield.rar in the gdrive folder.
• Rename the folder in the .zip file to the proper titleid if needed. Sword: 0100abf008968000 Shield: 01008db008c2c000
• Place this titleid folder in atmosphere\titles or sxos\titles depending on what cfw you use.
• Launch the game with CFW active!
• If you want only the trainer edits, go into the romfs folder and delete the folder titled "pml"

Credits:

• Kurt & SciresM for creating & updating pkNX
• Phives for doing the majority of the work on the implemented Pokemon changes.
• Drayano for allowing us to use this Renegade Platinum changes and provide guidance when asked.

Download & Documentation​

Marnie didnt gigantamax her grimssmarl

 

[gabrieldantasv]

It is crashing for me in second battle with Bede. I think it’s bugged, maybe cause of others mod that I Have, but she have Machoke and Wartortle lvl 100, my team is around lvl 35 yet.

And the battle never finishes, just crash.
Can someone help me ?

 

[Kobazco]

Remember everyone, this mod will only work fully well on the base version of Sword and Shield and I do not plan to come back to it until the DLC are out so I can restart and make a much better finished product. I'll add a disclaimer to the main post right now.


The notice I just posted to the main page:

NOTICE: I likely will not be updating this mod to work with new patches until all of (or maybe just one of) the DLC is out. When the DLC releases, we will have a LOT more Pokemon to work for in terms of team building and editing wild Pokemon. With that in mind, I hope everyone looks forward to the DLC. Until then if you want to use this mod, please make sure you are on the base version of the game.

 

[playsaves3]

Remember everyone, this mod will only work fully well on the base version of Sword and Shield and I do not plan to come back to it until the DLC are out so I can restart and make a much better finished product. I'll add a disclaimer to the main post right now.


The notice I just posted to the main page:

NOTICE: I likely will not be updating this mod to work with new patches until all of (or maybe just one of) the DLC is out. When the DLC releases, we will have a LOT more Pokemon to work for in terms of team building and editing wild Pokemon. With that in mind, I hope everyone looks forward to the DLC. Until then if you want to use this mod, please make sure you are on the base version of the game.

so you didnt add a way to get the alola starters?

 

[Mauridea_Tanzer]

Hi @Kobazco

Seriously loving the rom hack you've made!

I'm playing through the game using a Galarian Zigzagoon. However, it passed Level 20 and isn't evolving, and it's not holding the Everstone either. Has its evolution requirement changed and you might've forgotten to add it in the documentation? Or is this a glitch?

Thank you!

 

[blaesword]

hey is this available for yuzu?
it just gives me infinite launch screen on yuzu