Download mirrors

Verified links & safety

Use these mirrors to fetch the patch/ZIP. Patch your own clean Emerald ROM; avoid pre-patched ROMs.

v1.1

v1.1 (Full Release)

Stable

v1.0

Previous stable

Demo 1.2

Legacy demo

Demo 1.1

Legacy demo

Demo (older)

Early build

Safety tips

  • • Patch your own clean Pokémon Emerald ROM; do not use pre-patched ROMs.
  • • Verify checksums if provided and back up saves before swapping versions.
  • • Keep cheats off during story beats; stay on one emulator version per save.

Install

Platform steps

Follow the path for your device, then load the patched ROM to start your Ilios journey.

Cross-platform

Windows / macOS / Linux

  • Install mGBA or RetroArch; set save type to Flash 128K.
  • Patch a clean Pokémon Emerald ROM with the Lazarus v1.1 UPS before loading.
  • Disable rewind and 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, keep cheats off by default, and autosave frequently.
  • Sync saves to cloud so you can continue on desktop later.

iOS (Delta)

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

Safety

Keep saves stable

Quick reminders adapted from the fan community so your runs avoid soft-locks and bad dumps.

Must-read

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

Avoid pre-patched ROMs from random sites; use trusted mirrors only.

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

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