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Project Status
Completed
Project Version
2.10.37
ETA Next Version
Dec 15, 2025
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Pokémon Hydro Bliss is an open world game with two regions and over 900 new maps.
Your previous poke-knowledge will only carry you so far! There are 300 new moves to learn, a major mechanics overhaul to understand and a rebalancing of species to comprehend.
The game was created on RPG Maker XP and Pokémon Essentials and has been in development since 2017.

STORY:
The game is battle-focused. Your goal is to obtain all 18 badges from either region and enter the Regional Championships Tournament.
Exploring the world and advancing the main story lines are optional and can be done whenever you feel like it.
In addition to the usual suspects, you'll encounter three new suspicious gangs each with their own agenda...

SCREENSHOTS:
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FEATURES:
-All species from gens 1-9 excluding some legendaries and paradox forms
-3 Difficulty modes
-Level Cap option
-Adjusted stats and movesets for most species
-Route design that makes wild battles optional
-Multiple save files
-Transfer Pokémon between save files
-Dozens of original songs
-Pacifist Battle format (no direct damage allowed!)

QUALITY OF LIFE:
-EV Target System (set your desired EV spread beforehand for each Pokémon)
-Active Modifiers Screen (view stat stages, field effects etc. in battle)
-Advanced PokéDex (see learn sets, evolution mechanics and more in PokéDex)
-Compatibility based HMs (e.g. all Pidgeot can Fly)
-Catch rates depend on level difference

NOTABLE MECHANIC CHANGES:
-Elevation as an inherent trait (e.g. Flygon is airborne without Levitate, Dodrio is grounded despite its Flying-typing)
-Balanced Type Sheet option (a reworked type sheet that slightly buffs weaker types and nerfs Fairy)

LINKS:
GAME DOWNLOAD Google Drive || MEGA
Discord
Change Log

INSTALLATION:
-Windows: Download the game zip, extract it and run "Game.exe"
-Android: JoiPlay Installation Guide

HOW TO UPDATE:
-You can always update by redownloading the entire game.
-Alternatively, you can get only the files that have been added/altered. Copy-paste the contents of Patch to the game's root folder and you're good to go!
PATCH

DOCUMENTATION:
-Pokémon Data and Locations are available internally in the Documentation subfolder
-Other miscellaneous things: Documentation

CREDITS:
SCRIPTING

Modular Title Screen
Luka S.J.
YoshiCLONE, Mario Gamer

Scripting Utilities
Luka S.J.

Multiple Save Files
mej71

Infinite Save Backups
DemICE, http404error

Unlimited Self switches
game_guy

VS Seeker
mej71

Encounter Modifier
JV

Following Pokémon
Help-14, zingzags
Rayd12smitty, Venom12
mej71

Random Battle Generator
Rei, PDM20

Pokémon Selection
FL

Trade Expert
Luka S.J.

Lavafall
LilaTraube, DormDude

Egg groups on summary screen
Memo

Medal Case
FL

Badge Case
ChampChar110

Unown Tablet
Richard PT

Advanced Pokédex
FL

Compatibility Based HMs
Lexor

Poké File
TastyRedTomato

Fly Animation
KleinStudio, Ulithium Dragon

Warp Tiles
Ulithium Dragon

Location Signposts
LostSoulsDev, carmaniac
PurpleZaffre, Golisopod User

Mid-battle Dialogue
Golisopod User, Luka S.J.

Modern Quest System
ThatWelshOne_, mej71
derFischae, Marin

Encounter List UI
raZ, Nuri Yuri
Vendily, Savordez
Marin, PurpleZaffre
ThatWelshOne_

Hidden Abilities in the Wild
Rot8er_ConeX

Footprints
Marin

Shiny Scent
chrono9665

Water Puddle Bubbles
boonzeet

Item Maniac
eattwo

Spin Tiles
Vendily
thepsynergist, Barrel's O'Fun

Enhanced UI
Lucidious89
Poq, BlueEye007

Gen 8 Scripts
Vendily, TheToxic
HM100, Golisopod User
Aioross, WolfPP
MFilice, lolface
KyureJL, DarrylBD99
Turn20Negate, TheKandinavian
ErwanBeurier

Legends Arceus Expansion
StCooler, PorousMist
curryofthepast, AztecCroc
KingOfThe-X-Roads, Morningdew
LuigiTKO, Ezerart

Controls Screen
FL



MAPPING

Boulder Puzzle Layouts
Pokémon Gaia



GRAPHICS

Gen 8 Project
Luka SJ, MissingLukey
help-14, Kymoyonian
cSc-A7X, 2and2makes5
Pokegirl4ever, Fernandojl
Silver-Skies, TyranitarDark
Getsuei-H, Kid1513
Milomilotic11, Kyt666
kdiamo11, Chocosrawlooid
Syledude, Gallanty
Gizamimi-Pichu, 2and2makes5
Zyon17, LarryTurbo
spritesstealer, princess-phoenix
LunarDusk, Wolfang62
TintjeMadelintje101, piphybuilder88
Larry Turbo, SageDeoxys
Alaguesia, Marin
MapleBranchWing, Leparagon
Rhyden, Zeak6464
Zerokid, TheToxic
Golisopod User, HM100
ErwanBeurier, Vendily
Aioross, WolfPP
MFilice, lolface
KyureJL, DarrylBD99
Turn20Negate, TheKandinavian

Gen 9 Project
Caruban, PorousMist
DJChaos, The-King-Of-Roads-X
Mak, leParagon
Azria, Mashirosakura
Katten, jinxed
OldSoulja, Abnayami
Skyflyer, Divaruta 666
Sopita_Yorita, Clara
JordanosArt, AshnixsLaw
ezerart, DarkusShadow
Lightblade Absol, HeroLinik
lichenprincess, StCooler
AztecCroc, 3DJackArt
Morningdew, WolfPP
LuigiTKO, Boonzeet
princess-phoenix, Ezeart

Pokémon Reborn Move Animations
Amethyst, Jan
Inuki, Smeargletail
Mde, Koyo
Vulpes, Draconis
andracass
--Sound:
Amethyst, Pokemon Mystery Universe
--Graphic Rip:
Neslug

Gen 8 Move Animations Project
StCooler, DarryBD99
WolfPP, ardicoozer
riddlemeree, BellBlitzKing

Battler Sprites
conyjams

Trainer Sprites
aveontrainer, pinkscales
Teraneck, redblueyellow
UlithiumDragon, PurpleZaffre
RBRNNova, Spherical Ice
Kalarie, Delta2318
Mvit, MrDollSteak
Wesely, KalerioDion
LuminousWarrior, Xencleamas
mid117, ginzhio
KingdomXathers, Rubire4
Delta32, Starsparkless
Bunnl89, Lolw3e932
Droid 779, Lostelle
Mimi Matters, The_Fluteman
Young-Dante, Mr. Gela
Teraneck, ImNotHoro
DiegoWT, Miused
JAOV, KyogreMaster
Furs The Fox, tonitur20
PKMNTrainerRick, Wergan

Tiles
Ekat99, aveontrainer
Emeiry, princess-phoenix
PkmnAlexandrite, Heartless Dragoon
carthagui, Vurtax
WilsonScarloxy, Gigatom
SailorVicious, Morlockhater
Nemu, Ross Hawkins
Princelegendario, Slimshady
Thedeadheroalistar, The-Red-Ex
Redblueyellow, Neffertity
Carmenmcs, Monteso
Hojichas, Bildresultat
Dsurion, SDV
derlo, Shardi
Mi, Logiedent
Phyromatical, Sharm
AnonAlpaca, Magiscarf
TheDeadHeroAlistair, Idilio
Zeo, Aldo
Anonaplacca, 125scratch
aj nitro, AJ Nitro
Akiazurka, Aleclom
Alistar, Anonalpacca
Bacon, Cuddlesthefatcat
Dasani, Dawnbronze
french orange, spherical ice
J-Treecko252, Labs
Lennybitao, Matheus123
Mr. C, oceanside
Pugsoy, Random Talking Bush
Remy, ploaj
robbydude, RocketSeviperShadow
Seiyouh, Shyinn
snuffles504, The Red-Ex
taka Digi, Joe Schmoe
The Purple Stuff, TheWildDeadHero
Tonberry2k, XDinky
leilou, Kane89
Foxowl, OuterPaja
KioRaka, FM
Erma96, Fabnt
slawter666, avalypuff
ElixUranium, Farore
Zein
Pokémon Dawn Team
Pokémon Reborn Team
Pokémon Rejuvenation Team

Battle Backgrounds
aveontrainer, carhagui
KyleDove, WesleyFG
44Tim44, Tacoma29
adrix89, unknown
GeoPower, kwherever
Nicorice, Disney
noobies, sathergoes
onilink, Magiscarf
Cuddlefish, Odicia
OhMyStars, cyppressdahlia
clipart, NeoriceisGood
Cyangmou, Saint11
ThanatosIXII, KingdomHearts
Zeo254, Desgrades
Thundaga, Karthi

The Gen 4-Style Backsprite Resource
Dreadwing93, Prodigal96
MM980, 44tim44
Gnomowladny, MetalFlygon
Zygoat, WolfPP
lichenprincess, BiggusWeeabus
ChromusSama, briochee
Mak, KRLW890
Loafus022, Sopita_Yorita
lennybitao, Scept
Travis, MrEoncito
IDesbas/Angy, ImBadAtStuff
SkidMarc25, Mesayas
PorousMist326

Gen 1-7 Overworld Sprites
Amethyst, Jan
Zumi, Bazaro
Koyo, Smeargletail
Alex, Noscium
Leparagon, N-kin
fishbowlsoul90, princess-phoenix
DatLopunnyTho, Conyjams
kaji atsu, The cynical poet
LuigiPlayer, Falgaia
Pikafan2000, Lord-Myre

Gen 8 Overworld Sprites
SageDeoxys

Gen 9 Overworld Sprites
DarkusShadow

Item Icons
Shadowgate31

Summary Screens
Akizakura16

Fakemons
princess-phoenix



AUDIO

ENLS's Pre-Looped Music Library
ENLS, Thundaga
YTKrakerwat, Sulucnal
FrivolousAqua

RGSS Linker && FmodEx
FIRELIGHT TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD.
Enterbrain
Nuri Yuri
GiraPrimal

Regi Theme Remix
GlitchxCity

Soundfonts
MezmerKaiser, BuskinCothurn
CynthiaCelestic, Bregalad

Gen 1-6 Pokémon Cries
Rhyden

Gen 7 Pokémon Cries
Marin, Rhyden

Gen 8 Pokémon Cries
Zeak6464



PBS FILES
Zerokid, TheToxic
Golisopod User, HM100
KyureJL, ErwanBeurier



"Pokémon Essentials" was created by:
Flameguru
Poccil (Peter O.)
Maruno

With contributions from:
AvatarMonkeyKirby, Marin
Boushy, MiDas Mike
Brother1440, Near Fantastica
FL., PinkMan
Genzai Kawakami, Popper
help-14, Rataime
IceGod64, SoundSpawn
Jacob O. Wobbrock, the__end
KitsuneKouta, Venom12
Lisa Anthony, Wachunga
Luka S.J.,
and everyone else who helped out



"RPG Maker XP" by:
Enterbrain

Pokémon is owned by:
The Pokémon Company
Nintendo
Affiliated with Game Freak

This is a non-profit fan-made game.
No copyright infringements intended.
Please support the official games!
 
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Thank you so much for the quick response and the amazing work so far. I am still in awe about the fact I can now actually use Ariados to sweep.

And to keep you busy, here are three fun bugs:
  • Dewott automatically evolves to Hisuan Samurott at level 36, even without a King's Rock, making normal Samurott unobtainable
  • In batle, if you use a healing item (potion, cocoa) on a fainted Pokemon it brings it back to life. I assume this is not a feature
  • The Kriketune in the double battle at Shotogu Woods show up as nothing in battle. They appear normally in the Pokedex so don't know if this is an issue with the gendered forms.
 
super amazing game so far. the amount of content is astonishing. i've completed only one of the two regions for now... and many mysteries yet to be solved concerning some of the legendaries featured there, it must take more of a nerd than myself to get them. but i'm having a blast.

man that 2-block puzzle in Kõritsiêmé Palace is pretty darn hard... haven't figured it out yet. and the riddles in Tenebrio are just as brain-racking. i just know there's a mythical over there. oh and also can't find the card key for Sodaina City no matter how much I look. must have missed something. well at least you're giving us quite the challenge here :')
 
I assume you meant Route 209? 219 doesn't have a waterfall nor any grass. The issue on 209 has been solved some time ago. The regular grass was using the wrong tile.



Headbutt Low and High trees are visually the same. They just have different spawn pools. If you're searching for something specific, you have to use the dexnav to deduce which tree type you got, then move onto the next tree until you get the type you wanted. Each tree is low or high at random based on map coordinates and trainer id. I believe in official games high and low referred to encounter rates, but in PHB you always get an encounter with Headbutt.

Currently, ships Ictis and Comet only work with fast travel. I set them to take you to Hydro as a placeholder until I had actually created the other ships, then never got around to doing that... I'll get it done soon.
Then another question, I've been leveling some dartrix but I can't get its normal evolution, even without king's rock my dartrix keep evolved to hisuian form. Any explanation on this? And I want to ask how to get hisuian thyplosion and samurott, love changes to wrumple evolution depends on day/night since it remove it's randomization, another question is, can you explain how valiant horn works? I've been blow it to level 5 and I can't see any difference on wild encounter happen, anything appear on wild encounter especially on normal grass still on level 5 to 15...
 
Thank you so much for the quick response and the amazing work so far. I am still in awe about the fact I can now actually use Ariados to sweep.

And to keep you busy, here are three fun bugs:
  • Dewott automatically evolves to Hisuan Samurott at level 36, even without a King's Rock, making normal Samurott unobtainable
  • In batle, if you use a healing item (potion, cocoa) on a fainted Pokemon it brings it back to life. I assume this is not a feature
  • The Kriketune in the double battle at Shotogu Woods show up as nothing in battle. They appear normally in the Pokedex so don't know if this is an issue with the gendered forms.
2.10.35 just uploaded. Dewott and other similar mons can now evolve regularly again. Cocoa and whatnot should not work on fainted battlers anymore. I deprioritized the Kricketune/Pumpkaboo visual bug for now. Thanks for keeping me busy! Life without bugs is so dull.

super amazing game so far. the amount of content is astonishing. i've completed only one of the two regions for now... and many mysteries yet to be solved concerning some of the legendaries featured there, it must take more of a nerd than myself to get them. but i'm having a blast.

man that 2-block puzzle in Kõritsiêmé Palace is pretty darn hard... haven't figured it out yet. and the riddles in Tenebrio are just as brain-racking. i just know there's a mythical over there. oh and also can't find the card key for Sodaina City no matter how much I look. must have missed something. well at least you're giving us quite the challenge here :')
Thank you for playing and the feedback! The ice palace is the meanest place in the game, I hear. The double ice block puzzle is in my opinion by far the most difficult part of PHB. Tenebrio riddles aren't easy either! As for Sodaina, I'm not sure what you mean with the card key... The code to disable the detectors in Blue HQ? For that, you need a 6-digit code. The NPCs in the building give all the hints you'll need!

Then another question, I've been leveling some dartrix but I can't get its normal evolution, even without king's rock my dartrix keep evolved to hisuian form. Any explanation on this? And I want to ask how to get hisuian thyplosion and samurott, love changes to wrumple evolution depends on day/night since it remove it's randomization, another question is, can you explain how valiant horn works? I've been blow it to level 5 and I can't see any difference on wild encounter happen, anything appear on wild encounter especially on normal grass still on level 5 to 15...
The issue with Dartrix is the same as above with Dewott. Download the new patch and it'll work again. If you already evolved into the wrong form, I'll probably make a form changing item of some kind soon... Valiant Horn raises levels based on the intensity. With intensity 5, you'll get +5 levels on wild encounters. Regular encounters are between 2-10 so this isn't very significant there, but if you find areas that require HMs, you can turn 40 to 45 and later 71 to 80. The more badges you have, the higher the maximum intensity you can use.
 
Another question then since I still play on 2.10.32, is it intended that rhyperior is evolved from Rhyhorn? And move throat chop can't disable dragon voice and hyper voice?
 
2.10.35 just uploaded. Dewott and other similar mons can now evolve regularly again. Cocoa and whatnot should not work on fainted battlers anymore. I deprioritized the Kricketune/Pumpkaboo visual bug for now. Thanks for keeping me busy! Life without bugs is so dull.


Thank you for playing and the feedback! The ice palace is the meanest place in the game, I hear. The double ice block puzzle is in my opinion by far the most difficult part of PHB. Tenebrio riddles aren't easy either! As for Sodaina, I'm not sure what you mean with the card key... The code to disable the detectors in Blue HQ? For that, you need a 6-digit code. The NPCs in the building give all the hints you'll need!


The issue with Dartrix is the same as above with Dewott. Download the new patch and it'll work again. If you already evolved into the wrong form, I'll probably make a form changing item of some kind soon... Valiant Horn raises levels based on the intensity. With intensity 5, you'll get +5 levels on wild encounters. Regular encounters are between 2-10 so this isn't very significant there, but if you find areas that require HMs, you can turn 40 to 45 and later 71 to 80. The more badges you have, the higher the maximum intensity you can use.
downloaded the new version (2.10.35) capture new dartrix, level it up to 36, on evolution visual it evolved to normal decidueye but, in its summary still hisuian form..., and it learns triple arrow on evolution btw..., sorry probably not working as intended...
 
downloaded the new version (2.10.35) capture new dartrix, level it up to 36, on evolution visual it evolved to normal decidueye but, in its summary still hisuian form..., and it learns triple arrow on evolution btw..., sorry probably not working as intended...
1) I dislike Rhyperior's design, so I made both Rhydon and Rhyperior "fully evolved". Rhydon's stats were buffed accordingly. For Rhyperior fans, this change doesn't really change anything. Eviolite doesn't exist so being classified as fully evolved isn't a hinderance.

2) Throat Chop had 0% chance to proc the secondary effect. So that was a bug, thx for finding it! A clever idea to use that against Dimitris!

3) I did some further adjustments, and Quilava/Dartrix/Dewott should finally be able to evolve into both forms with the intended methods... I'll upload 2.10.36 on Monday.
 
then more question....
about triple triad challenges jack of aces, is there any requirements to meet him in tenebrio tavern? seems still can't meet him even in his scheduled time every day (noon to 8 pm) and tenebrio riddles

1 nine steps north from the three tombs
2 a tiny pond with pallid water
3 the fifth riddle lies behind secret rooms
4 Shelves Move for a keen eyed spotter
5 a martial artist can dive to catacombs
6 unveiling the passage to the gloomdwellers cover

is there any meaning for line 1 and 2 or it is just a poetic phrases?, if there a meaning especially on the line 1 where should i start walking (for taking steps)? and for line 5, dive means just to explore or using move dive? if using move dive, where?, sorry for asking a hint, but i scared there is change of tenebrio city map since version 2.10.27

and duraludon egg group is pixie and plant, is it a changes or official pokemon data?
 
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The three Triple Triad masters are random encounters, meaning that they won't always spawn even during the correct time window. The majority of people seem to dislike this kind of time-based event. I might reconsider this design choice at some point.

I will not share solutions to secrets and riddles here. You can ask on the Discord-server or figure them out on your own!

Egg groups may be wrong on some UI - I'm not sure. Duraludon is part of Mineral and Dragon. I haven't made egg group related changes to any species.
 
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