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Created page with "= Giftlocke Patch = '''Latest update: 25th December 2024, v1.0''' == Gym Leader Giftlocke Mode == === Core Features === * The three Starter Pokémon are randomized. * After picking your starter from Professor Elm, the '''only''' way to obtain Pokémon is by defeating Gym Leaders. * Every Gym Leader will give you a random Pokémon with its level set to the same as their ace Pokémon. * The RNG for Gift Pokémon '''cannot be re-rolled'''. Your next Pokémon is locked in..."
 
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= Giftlocke Patch =
= Giftlocke Patch =


'''Latest update: 25th December 2024, v1.0'''
'''Latest update: 21st Arpil 2025, v1.1'''


== Gym Leader Giftlocke Mode ==
== Gym Leader Giftlocke Mode ==
== Download ==
[https://www.trainersquidgy.com/Patches/GamePatches/Crystal/GiftlockePatch.ips Click here to download the Giftlocke Patch]
== Changelog ==
=== v1.1 ===
* All trade evolutions either evolve via the '''Evo Stone''' obtained in Goldenrod Department Store, or their relevant trade held item.
* '''Escape Rope''' is now a KEY ITEM located at the top of Sprout Tower.
* Bugfix to prevent softlock in Olivine Gym if your party was full.
* Two new NPCs in '''2F of every Pokémon Center''' - one will change the date and time, the other will tell you the HIDDEN POWER type of your lead Pokémon.


=== Core Features ===
=== Core Features ===
* The three Starter Pokémon are randomized.
* The three Starter Pokémon are randomized by default.
* After picking your starter from Professor Elm, the '''only''' way to obtain Pokémon is by defeating Gym Leaders.
* After picking your starter from Professor Elm, the '''only''' way to obtain Pokémon is by defeating Gym Leaders.
* Every Gym Leader will give you a random Pokémon with its level set to the same as their ace Pokémon.
* Every Gym Leader will give you a random Pokémon with its level set to the same as their ace Pokémon.
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* Option to hide the starter preview for a full surprise at the beginning of your run.
* Option to hide the starter preview for a full surprise at the beginning of your run.


== Download ==
[https://www.trainersquidgy.com/Patches/BackportPatches/Giftlocke/Giftlocke.ips Click here to download the Giftlocke Patch]


== Credit ==
== Credit ==
If you use this patch in any videos or streams, please credit me in the description.
If you use this patch in any videos or streams, please credit me in the description.

Latest revision as of 05:22, 10 May 2025

Giftlocke Patch

Latest update: 21st Arpil 2025, v1.1

Gym Leader Giftlocke Mode

Download

Click here to download the Giftlocke Patch

Changelog

v1.1

  • All trade evolutions either evolve via the Evo Stone obtained in Goldenrod Department Store, or their relevant trade held item.
  • Escape Rope is now a KEY ITEM located at the top of Sprout Tower.
  • Bugfix to prevent softlock in Olivine Gym if your party was full.
  • Two new NPCs in 2F of every Pokémon Center - one will change the date and time, the other will tell you the HIDDEN POWER type of your lead Pokémon.


Core Features

  • The three Starter Pokémon are randomized by default.
  • After picking your starter from Professor Elm, the only way to obtain Pokémon is by defeating Gym Leaders.
  • Every Gym Leader will give you a random Pokémon with its level set to the same as their ace Pokémon.
  • The RNG for Gift Pokémon cannot be re-rolled. Your next Pokémon is locked in as soon as you've received the last one.
  • All Pokémon are available — including duplicates of ones you've already received.
  • You will receive 17 Pokémon during your run: 1 starter + 16 from Gyms.
  • The Gift Pokémon is not tied to specific Gym Leaders. No matter which leader you battle, your next gift will be the same.

Gameplay Changes

  • All other ways of obtaining Pokémon are disabled — this includes: Wild Encounters, Static and Gift Pokémon, Eggs
  • All HMs and field moves have been replaced with Key Items to allow full progression.
  • A stone vendor has been added to the Goldenrod Department Store, including all evolution stones and trade evo equivalents.
  • Prize vendor in Goldenrod Game Corner gives Rental Abra to help with early Teleport access.
  • Optional Level Cap mode for added challenge.
  • Optional Candy Box (infinite Rare Candies) for grinding-free gameplay.
  • Option to hide the starter preview for a full surprise at the beginning of your run.


Credit

If you use this patch in any videos or streams, please credit me in the description.