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Pokemon Brown
v6.1.2· Updated: December 2024

Pokemon Brown

by Koolboyman

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About Pokemon Brown

Pokemon Brown is one of the oldest and most historically significant ROM hacks in existence, originally created in 2004 by Koolboyman. Set in the Rijon Region — located south of Johto — it was one of the first hacks to feature a completely custom region with original maps, a new Pokédex layout, and five new Elemental Types not found in the official games.

Frequently Asked Questions — Pokemon Brown

Is Pokemon Brown related to Pokemon Prism?

Yes — both are set in the Rijon universe created by Koolboyman. Brown takes place in Rijon while Prism is set in the adjacent Naljo region.

What are the new Elemental Types in Pokemon Brown?

Pokemon Brown introduces five new types not found in the official games, adding strategic depth to battles and team building.

How old is Pokemon Brown?

Pokemon Brown was originally created in 2004, making it one of the oldest surviving GBC ROM hacks. Version 6.1.2 is the 20th Anniversary Edition released in December 2024.

Information

Platform
GBC
Base ROM
Pokemon Gold
Creator
Koolboyman
Version
6.1.2
Size
2MB
Updated
December 2024

How to Play Pokemon Brown

  1. 1.Download the .gba ROM file above
  2. 2.Install an emulator for your device (see below)
  3. 3.Open the ROM in your emulator and start your adventure!

Recommended Emulators

Android: My OldBoy! or RetroArch (Gambatte core)
iPhone / iPad: Delta Emulator (free on App Store)
PC / Mac: mGBA or BGB (Windows)
Difficulty:Normal