Welcome to the Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus GBA Wiki
A FireRed ROM hack by Pclg, Jeanstars, and translated by Phantonomy. Wiki image by Alex20041509.
Use this Wiki to find information about the ROM hack! This Wiki is still a work in progress, so there are Pokemon that appear in the Pokemon tab which aren't in the game. See the "About" section below for information about which Pokemon are in the game.
Please use the search function to find any Pokemon, item, or route you are interested in learning more about. Use the sections below for more general information.
For further assistance, join the discord!
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About The Game
Features
- Generation 1-8 Pokemon plus Hydrapple line, Archeludon, and Hisui Starters.
- Full Gym Challenge.
- Full Sword and Shield Story.
- Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra post-game.
- Auto-run by pressing L.
- Dexnav in the menu.
- Dynamax by pressing Start on a move in battle when Dynamax is possible.
- Gigantimax
- Mega evolution
- Z-moves
- Ultra beasts
- New Music
- New Side Quests
- Post-game Legendary Hunt
A Brief History of the SWSH Demake
There have been 6 versions of this hack released by 4 developers.
- Swsh GBA (Portuguese) - PCLG (2020)
- SwSh GBA (English) - AStartGaming (2022)
- SwSh Ultimate GBA (Portuguese) - Jeanstars (2023)
- SwSh Ultimate GBA (English) - Phantonomy (2024)
- SwSh Ultimate Plus GBA (Portuguese) - Pclg (2024)
- SwSh Ultimate Plus GBA (English) - Phantonomy (2024)
This hack was originally created and released by Pclg in 2020. Jeanstars remade it, adding CFRU, dubbing it SwSh Ultimate which was released in 2023. I translated this version to English. Pclg released an overhaul of SwSh Ultimate, and dubbed it, SwSh Ultimate Plus. I then translated that version to English as well.
The current version of the game is SwSh Ultimate Plus v1.1.7.
Maps
Galar Region
Wild Area
Isle of Armor
Crown Tundra
Generally Useful Information
FAQ
Where can I download the the game?
I provide patch (.bps) files, that you can apply to your own legally obtained copy of FireRed. You can download the latest patch on my Pokecommunity post or on my discord server.
How does patching a ROM work?
Patching a ROM is sort of like adding a mod to a base game. You can use ROM Patcher JS to patch your ROM on any device. If you need a comprehensive tutorial, there is one availible on my discord server.
What can I play this game on?
This GBA game will run on any emulator (besides web based emulators like Eclipse). This includes Linux based handheld emulation devices like the RG35XX models. It also works on openFPGA and on real hardware using EZ Flash/Everdrive or any other flashable cartridge (cartridge permitting). It also works on 3DS (Making a .cia file tutorial). I've even got this running on my PS Vita. R4 carts and gbarunner on dsi seem to have issues though.
Are there nature mints/ability capsules in this game?
No to mints and... sort of. Once you catch a mon, you cannot alter its nature or ability. However, you can use the ability pill item to force your next encountered mon to have its hidden ability. You can also hunt for abilities with the DexNav.
How do I use the Wyndon gift codes?
There is a gift object in the Wyndon Pokecenter. Interact with it to enter the codes. Codes can be found in the "Mystery Gifts" tab.
What are shiny odds? Is there a shiny charm? How can I shiny hunt?
Base odds are 1/8192, shiny charm should drop it to 1/4096. The best way to shiny hunt is to use the DexNav. It gives the best odds when paired with the shiny charm.
How do I use the DexNav and how does it work?
Press the start menu, and hit right on the Dpad to access the Dexnav. It works following this guide.
What generations of Pokemon are in the game
Generation 1-8 are included in the game, as well as Hisuian Typhlosion, Hisuian Samurott, Hisuian Decidueye, Dipplin, Hydrapple, and Archeludon. If you notice any mons that may not have a spawn, please let me know and I can find a place to add them.
Can I get a hidden ability starter?
Yes, if you use the Casual Patch, you will get an ability pill before you get your starter. Be sure to use it before you choose your starter and you should get a hidden ability starter. If you'd like to do this without the casual patch, you can also soft reset before talking to your mom, eventually she will give you the ability pills.
Do Shiny Charms stack?
No.
How do trade evolutions work?
There is a Link Cable item that can be used like an evolution stone to evolve pokemon that normally evolve via trade.
Where can I get evolution items?
Most evolution items can be bought from an NPC who is standing in sight as you enter Wild Area 3 South. If you need help finding Wild Area 3, consult the Wild Area map!
I'm stuck, where do I go?
The story is very faithful to the SwSh switch game, if you ever find yourself stuck. Most times a walk through of the switch game will help you find where you need to go.
How do I use dynamax, mega evo, Z moves?
Press Start or R in battle on the move you would like to use. Dynamax can only be used in certain battles. You will need the Mega-Ring to mega evolve and the Z-Ring to use Z moves which can be received from side quests.
The scientist took my galar fossil, but didn't revive it.. what gives?
The scientist will collect the fossils and give you all four galar fossil mons after she has recieved the 4th fossil.
How do I update to the newest version of the game from an older version?
Updating ROM hacks is a bit different than something like a switch game. I can't just push an update to your device. What actually happens when you "update" is downloading the latest patch, patching to a clean copy of FireRed, then bringing your in game save file over to the new ROM. For patching a new version, just follow the patching tutorial.
Transferring your save varies greatly by device/emulator. First thing you need to do is ensure that you put down an in game save. Most times, you will have a save file with the same exact name as the version of the ROM you have been playing. If the game was called "SWSH Ultimate 3.1.5.gba", you would have a save file called "SWSH Ultimate 3.1.5.sav". That .sav file is your in game save. If you copy that file and rename the save copy to the name of the version you are updating to, let's say "SWSH Ultimate Plus 1.1.4.gba", you would name the file "SWSH Ultimate Plus 1.1.4.sav".
Can this game be randomized?
Sort of! There is now a Pseudo-Randomization option. Access it by interacting with the notice at the top of the stairs in your bedroom!
Are there any known bugs?
Yes.
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Running Up and Down in the pokecenter (front to back) will cause a memory issue, which makes it so talking to Nurse Joy or the PC freezes the game. If you do this, please exit the pokecenter and all will be ok!
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The Fly Map doesn't work/is messed up in certain areas.
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On some emulators, some text boxes may be invisible or missing (Marnie after beating piers, just mash A).
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After beating Opal, the event in Hammerlocke may cause a crash, please put down an in game save after beating Opal. I think i have resolved this in the latest update, but better safe than sorry.
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Changing the Button Mode in game option to anything but "help" will cause the menu to be slow. Please leave it set to "help".
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The 6th Gym badge may disappear from your trainer card during the Isle of Armor. Don't worry as this is just cosmetic.
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The DexNav is buggy in the Wild Area.
Wyndon Gift Codes
In the city of Wyndon, in the pokecenter, there is a gift item that you can interact with. Putting in these codes will give you some cool Pokemon!
Codes
- "3211" - Zacian (shiny)
- "4092" - Zamazenta (shiny)
- "4284" - Eternatus (shiny)
- "4418" - Eevee lvl 5 (shiny)
- "4493" - Machamp (shiny)
- "5377" - Corviknight (shiny)
- "5563" - Alcremie (shiny)
- "7060" - Victini
- "7268" - Meloetta
- "7877" - Diancie
- "7909" - Hoopa (with "prisonbottle" item)
- "7950" - Marshadow
- "8033" - Zarude
- "8992" - Melmetal (shiny)
- "2023" - Charizard (shiny)
- "oizber" - 2 x Calyrex Rider (shiny)
- "ufhgdz" - Ash Pikachu (shiny)
- "jsvmru" - Rayquaza (shiny)
- "uhqyek" - Deoxys (shiny)
- "bluestars4" - Mewtwo (shiny)
All are lvl 60 (except for Eevee) and most are shinies.
Useful NPCs
These NPCs/Interactions will help you along your journey through 2D Galar!
Mega-Ring NPC
Battle Bianca in this house in Motostoke 1 on 1. Defeat her Mega-Altaria to get the Mega-Ring.
Z-Ring NPC
Old man located in Wild Area 1 Northwest. Return his lost Mudsdale from Wild Area 1 Northeast to him for a Z-ring.
Friendship Checker
Talk to this NPC in Motostoke to check the Friendship of the first Pokemon in your party.
Exp Share Toggle
Interact with this NPC in Sonia's lab to toggle the Exp Share.
Randomizer Toggle
Interact with the notice at the top of the stairs of your room to toggle the randomizer.
Cutter
Rescue the Morpeko from the cliff and return to the old woman to receive the Cutter item which allows you to cut small trees.
You will need to navigate through Wild Area 5, 6 and Rixy Chamber.
Dive Goggles
Interact with Penny in the Crystal Hotel in Circhester to obtain the Dive Goggles to Dive.
Dragon Ascent Tutor
Talk with this NPC to teach your Rayquaza Dragon Ascent. This can only be done once.
Mum
Interact with Mum to recieve one of 15 useful items, once per day.
Useful Venders
These Venders sell items that will help you along your journey!
Name Rater/Move Relearner/TM Shop
Chat with this NPC in the back of nearly every Pokecenter.
Berry Vender
Vender sells berries in Wild Area 1 Southwest.
PokeBall Vender
Vender sells PokeBalls in Wild Area 2.
Evolution Item Vender
Vender sells evolution items in Wild Area 3 South.
Mega Stone Vender
Vender sells Mega Stones Wild Area 4 West.
Z-Crystal Vender
Vender sells Z-Crystals in Wild Area 6 West.
Vitamin Vender
Vender sells vitamins and some held items In Wild Area 5 (Desert)
Battle Item Vender 1
Vender sells some useful battle items in Wild Area 8 (Spooky).
Battle Item Vender 2
Vender sells other useful battle items in Wild Area 9 (Dragon).
EV Item Vender
Vender sells other useful battle items in Wild Area 7 (Snow).
Arceus Plates and Silvally Memories
The machines behind the table where you obtained Type: Null can be interacted with and sell Memories.
Plates for Arceus can be won in Raid Dens in the Dynamax Adventure Area.
Gym/Quest Puzzle Guides
These guides should help you to navigate through the trickier Gym challenges.
Circhester Gym - Warning - Spoilers!
Follow the red line to breeze through this Gym challenge.
Isle of Armor Lost Cave Gym - Warning - Spoilers!
Go Right, Up, Down, Up.
Isle of Armor Desert Gym - Warning - Spoilers!
Follow the red line to breeze through this gym!
Isle of Armor Slowpoke Mission - Spoilers!
Check out the image of Isle of Armor 4. Look to the left of the Dojo for the 3 Slowpokes you will need to defeat.
Isle of Armor Max Mushroom Mission - Spoilers!
Check out the image of Warm Up Tunne (Isle Of Armor). There you will see the Max Mushrooms you need to complete this mission.
Isle of Armor Kubfu Lookout Spots - Warning - Spoilers!
Interact with the NPC in the circled locations. From left to right:
Isle of Armor 1, Isle of Armor 5, Isle of Armor 8.
In Game Trades
Search for the Pokemon in the search bar to find the specific location of the trade.
In Game Trades for All Starters
- Trade Eldegoss For Chikorita
- Trade Carkoal for Cyndaquil
- Trade Drednaw for Totodile
- Trade Girafarig for Treecko
- Trade Kanto-Diglett for Torchic
- Trade Thievul for Mudkip
- Trade Dubwool for Turtwig
- Trade Flareon for Chimchar
- Trade Eevee for Piplup
- Trade Yamper for Shinx
- Trade Galar-Meowth for Snivy
- Trade Eevee for Tepig
- Trade Houndour for Oshawott
- Trade Drakloak for Chespin
- Trade Greedent for Fennekin
- Trade Corvisquire for Froakie
- Trade Leafeon for Rowlett
- Trade Galar-Zigzagoon for Litten
- Trade Galar-Yamask for Popplio
Legendary Quests
Generation 1 Legendaries
Legendary Birds - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to raid dens. Win the battle and capture the Pokemon.
Mewtwo - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to an event where you battle this Pokemon.
Mew - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to an event where you battle this Pokemon.
Generation 2 Legendaries
Legendary Dogs - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to raid dens. Win the battle and capture the Pokemon.
Ho-oh - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to an event where you battle this Pokemon.
Lugia - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to an event where you battle this Pokemon.
Celebi - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to an event where you battle this Pokemon.
Generation 3 Legendaries
Latias and Latios - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to raid dens. Win the battle and capture the Pokemon.
Regis - Spoilers!
Bring a Nevermeltice, Everstone, and Metal Coat to the corresponding chamber doors.
Kyogre and Groudon - Spoilers!
Bring a Relicanth in your party to the underwater dive braille left side and a Wailord to the right side. When prompted, select Relicanth and Wailord. Kyogre will now appear in the water in the Wild Area 7(Ice) and Groudon will appear in Wild area 3 Volcano.
Rayquaza - Spoilers!
Defeat 8 trainers and Leon in the Rose Tower challenge to face Rayquaza.
Deoxys - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to an event where you battle this Pokemon.
Jirachi - Spoilers!
Surf to the isle to the northwest of the Isle of Armor, interact with the strange star to battle Jirachi.
Generation 4 Legendaries
Lake Trio - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to an event where you battle these Pokemon.
Creation Trio - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to an event where you battle these Pokemon.
Arceus - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to an event where you battle this Pokemon.
Heatran - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to an event where you battle this Pokemon.
Regigigas - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to an event where you battle this Pokemon.
Darkrai and Cressilia - Spoilers!
After defeating Garbodor in the old hermit's house on Route 8, lay down in the bed.
You will teleport to New Moon Island to battle Darkrai.
After seeing Darkrai, return to New Moon Island and Cressilia will be in Darkrai's place.
Manaphy and Phione - Spoilers!
Enter the submarine and grab the odd eggs.
Shyamin - Spoilers!
Trade for all Unova starters, Shaymin will appear in Wild Area 2.
Generation 5 Legendaries
Swords of Justice - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to raid dens. Win the battle and capture the Pokemon.
Weather Trio - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to raid dens. Win the battle and capture the Pokemon.
Tao Trio - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to an event where you battle these Pokemon.
Meloetta - Spoilers!
Talk to the musician in Wyndon and have her play a song. Return to Circhester to Bob's Your Uncle restaurant and battle this Pokemon.
Genesect - Spoilers!
Find 4 fossils of Galar and have them restored.
Genesect will be waiting in Brawlers Cave on the Isle of Armor.
Victini - Spoilers!
Return to your room after beating the game.
Victini will be there waiting for you.
Generation 6 Legendaries
Xerneas - Spoilers!
After registering 90 Pokemon and talking to Sonia, Xerneas will appear in the south of the Glimwood Tangle behind some cut trees.
Yveltal - Spoilers!
After registering 90 Pokemon and talking to Sonia, a cave will appear on Route 5 leading to Yveltal.
Zygarde - Spoilers!
After collecting all of the Zygarde cells, go to the right up the stairs in the Galar mine 2, 100% zygarde will battle you. Go back to Turffield and talk to the man with an item that he is confused about to get the Zygarde Cube.
Hoopa - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to an event where you battle this Pokemon.
Diancie - Spoilers!
Interact with the large red crystal in Courageous Cavern to initiate a battle with Diance.
The Diancite for Mega-Diancie is right next to the Crystal.
Volcanion - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to an event where you battle this Pokemon.
Magearna - Spoilers!
Obtain the Cutter by rescuing Morpeko in the Wild Area and cut the trees to the East of Motostoke. Magearna should be there in a Poke Ball for you to grab.
Generation 7 Legendaries
Tapu's - Spoilers!
Buy a Poke Flute from the NPC on the west side of the Isle of Armor and play it for the little girl. The Tapus will all spawn around the Isle of Armor after this.
Ultra Beasts - Spoilers!
Battle the ultrawormholes in the Crown Tundra.
Solgaleo, Lunala, and Necrozma - Spoilers!
In the Crown Tundra DLC, one of the passages in the Dynamax Adventure leads to an event where you battle Necrozma. Return to the same portal to battle Solgaleo and Lunala.
Marshadow - Spoilers!
Look for a subtly different tree on the right side of Wild Area 8 (Spooky). Interact with it to battle Marshadow.
Type: Null - Spoilers!
Interact with the chalkboard to open the secret base. Battle your way through to receive a Type: Null. The memories can be bought from the machines behind where you obtain Type: Null.
Zeraora - Spoilers!
Bring a Drifloon to the little girl blocking the stairs in the apartment building in Hammerlocke. On the roof awaits Zeraora.
Meltan - Spoilers!
After beating Leon in the Pokemon Tournament and becoming the champion, Meltan will spawn in Ballonlea.
Generation 8 Legendaries
Zacian and Zamazenta - Spoilers!
Return to the Slumbering Weald after defeating Leon and beating the game to catch both Zacian and Zamazenta.
Eternatus - Spoilers!
Complete the main story of Sword and Shield and you will receive Eternatus as a part of it.
Galar Birds - Spoilers!
Interact with the tree at the far south of the Crown Tundra. Articuno will be waiting on the east side of the Crown Tundra. Zapdos will be waiting in Wild Area 4 West. Moltres will be waiting on the beach east of the dojo on the Isle of Armor.
Kubfu - Spoilers!
Complete the Isle of Armor DLC story to receive Kubfu.
Urshifu - Spoilers!
Complete the Isle of Armor DLC story to receive Urshifu. You will receive both forms.
Regieleki and Regidrago - Spoilers!
After bringing all 3 Regis to the chamber door, you will enter the chamber and catch these Pokemon.
Glastrier - Spoilers!
Complete the Crown Tundra story to battle this Pokemon, if you did not select this steed first, you will have a chance to encounter it where the final battle of the DLC took place.
Spectrier - Spoilers!
Complete the Crown Tundra story to battle this Pokemon, if you did not select this steed first, you will have a chance to encounter it where the final battle of the DLC took place.
Calyrex - Spoilers!
Complete the Crown Tundra story to battle this Pokemon.
Zarude - Spoilers!
Beat the Battle Tower in the Wild Area and select "Battle Zarude" as a prize.