Latest news

Stay ahead of v1.1 changes

Fresh patch info, mythic quest unlocks, and download health so you always play the most stable build.

Patch

v1.1 Ilios Dawn

New day-night balance, overworld polish, and stability fixes for long runs.

Released Nov 14 — recommended for Nuzlocke players.

Story

New Mythic Encounters

Track down Titan Zapdos and Aegis Lugia in the Temple of Athena questline.

Adds 3 side quests, 2 mythic cutscenes, and badge buffs.

Download

Creator tips on Ko-fi

Official download mirrors, checksum guidance, and controller settings.

Verified by community feedback.

GBC Retro Graphics

Pixel-perfect retro art that keeps the handheld feel of Ilios ruins and coasts.

Greek Mythology Theme

A mythic storyline grounded in Greek legends, temples, and hero trials.

Custom Mega Evolutions

Ilios-tuned Mega forms with bespoke balance and abilities.

Legendary Quest

Titan birds, Aegis Lugia, and multi-phase legendary questlines.

Data hub

Pokédex & tools preview

Quick-look entries, custom mythic forms, and the utilities the community uses to beat Ilios in style.

Gryphon Arcanine

Fire/Flying | Pressure — excels as a late-game sweeper.

Route: Sky Pillars | Weather boost ready

Medusa Milotic

Water/Fairy | Gaze — punishes switch-ins with charm venom.

Hidden in Ilios Coast at dusk

Ares Scizor

Bug/Steel | Forge — gains burn immunity and +10 Atk.

Arena challenge: Temple of Hephaestus

Chimera Hydreigon

Dark/Dragon | Chimera — mixed attacker with mythic coverage.

Elite hunt after Badge 6

Pokémon Showcase

Swipe through Ilios favorites and unlock mythic forms without spoilers.

Starter

Litten

Mythic ready

Starter

Chespin

Mythic ready

Starter

Sprigatito

Mythic ready

Starter

Rowlet

Mythic ready

Starter

Froakie

Mythic ready

Starter

Fuecoco

Mythic ready

Guides & cheats

How to play and stay crash-free

Download instructions, tested cheat codes, and safety notes to keep your run stable across PC and mobile.

How to Patch & Start

  • Grab a clean Pokémon Emerald ROM and back it up.
  • Apply the Lazarus v1.1 UPS patch with Floating IPS or Rom Patcher JS.
  • Use mGBA, RetroArch, or Delta — set save type to Flash 128K.
  • Copy the save to cloud for mobile/desktop play between devices.

Cheats & Codes (stability-checked)

  • Rare Candy: BFF956FA 2F9EC50D (toggle after use).
  • Master Ball: 128898B6 EDA43037 (keep under 20 to avoid flags).
  • Walk Through Walls: 7881A409 E2026E0C / 8E883EFF 92E9660D.
  • Money Max: 29C78059 96542194 — disable before Gym battles.

FAQ

Common questions

Spoiler safe

Loading indicator

Patch prep monitor

We track the steps you complete so nothing breaks mid-run.

Downloading patch & checksum tips
Emulator profile loaded (mGBA / Delta)
Cheats set to safe-mode

Game info

What you are downloading

Quick facts for Pokémon Lazarus v1.1 so new visitors know the build, platform, and status.

Game NamePokémon Lazarus
CreatorNemo622
Base GamePokémon Emerald
GenreRPG
RegionUSA
PlatformGame Boy Advance
LanguageEnglish
Release DateNovember 14, 2025
Versionv1.1 (Full Release)
StatusCompleted
PriceCompletely Free

At a glance

v1.1 full release

Fan-made ROM hack set in the Ilios region with Greek myth themes, built on Pokémon Emerald and tuned for GBA emulators across PC and mobile.

Download

Install Pokémon Lazarus in minutes

Platform-specific steps and the official mirror so you can start safely on any device.

Windows / macOS / Linux

  • Install mGBA or RetroArch; set saves to Flash 128K.
  • Patch a clean Pokémon Emerald ROM with the Lazarus v1.1 UPS before loading.
  • Disable rewind; keep fast-forward modest to avoid desync.
  • Back up .sav to cloud (OneDrive/iCloud/Drive) every badge.

Android

  • Use mGBA/RetroArch or a trusted GBA emulator from Play Store.
  • Patch on device with Rom Patcher JS; rename the output to Pokémon Lazarus.
  • Load the patched ROM, set autosave interval short, and keep cheats off by default.
  • Sync saves to cloud so you can continue on desktop if needed.

iOS (Delta)

  • Import a clean Emerald ROM into Delta, then patch with Rom Patcher (web) and re-import.
  • Enable 128K save type; map shoulder buttons for menu/navigation.
  • Use iCloud sync to keep phone/tablet saves aligned.
  • Toggle off fast-forward when entering cutscenes to avoid event skips.

Safety

Clean patch, clean saves

Borrowed from the official fan site so you stay crash-free and legal.

v1.1 ready

Always patch from a legal, clean Pokémon Emerald ROM and keep a backup.

Download only from the official mirror; avoid pre-patched ROMs from random sites.

Verify UPS checksum before loading existing saves to prevent soft-locks.

Stick to one emulator version per save to reduce event desync.

Cheats

Safe-mode codes from the community

Verified codes mirrored from the official fan site with stability warnings baked in.

Codes

Use and toggle safely

Rare Candy

BFF956FA 2F9EC50D

Toggle off after use to keep flags clean.

Master Ball

128898B6 EDA43037

Keep under 20 in bag to avoid odd triggers.

Walk Through Walls

7881A409 E2026E0C / 8E883EFF 92E9660D

Turn off before cutscenes or gym scripts.

Money Max

29C78059 96542194

Disable before Gym/Elite fights to avoid rule breaks.

Rules

Stay in-bounds

• Only use one master cheat at a time; disable before story beats.

• Keep fast-forward off during scripted events to avoid soft-locks.

• Sync saves after each badge and keep a clean backup untouched.

• Report emulator issues with version + platform to support@pokemon-lazarus.net.

Community

See what trainers are doing

Forum previews keep you in the loop — challenge seeds, spoilers, and meta talk in one glance.

Guide • 12:43 best by Bloomy

Speedrun route: 4-badge Ilios split

Optimized starter picks, XP thresholds, and movement tech.

Join discussion

Story • Safe tagging enforced

Mythic quest spoilers (hidden legendary path)

Full route to Titan Zapdos with optional dusk-only alt path.

Join discussion

Strategy • Updated for v1.1

Arena loadouts for Mega Trials

Team comps for Mega Scizor, Tyranitar, and Garchomp with cheap items.

Join discussion

Download support

Live help

Share emulator screenshots and get fixes fast.

Creator updates

Devlog pings

Ko-fi posts and PokemonLazarusGame.com links, verified.

Engagement

Stay longer

Quizzes, spoiler-safe lore, and showcase reels keep playtime exciting.

Tools

Utility deck for Ilios

Plan teams, log encounters, and verify patches with lightweight utilities built for Pokémon Lazarus.

Encounter tracker

Log first encounters, shiny odds, and time-of-day spawns with spoiler-safe notes.

  • • Dupe clause toggle per route
  • • Mythic-only spawn window reminders
  • • Export to shareable JSON

Team builder

Coverage heatmaps, synergy pairing, and EV presets for Hardcore or casual runs.

Mythic form readyAbility filtersImport/export

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