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What Pokémon Omega Ruby Origins changes

How the game plays differently from Pokémon Ruby, then every stat, type and ability it alters next to what the official games do.

How the game plays

Omega Ruby Origins is a Ruby ROM hack that keeps Hoenn's map and its eight Gym Leaders and changes almost everything inside them. Its Pokédex is its own: 411 entries running from Bulbasaur to Giratina in an order that belongs to this game and nobody else, mixing species from every generation, with 40 Mega forms numbered among them as ordinary entries. The Fairy type is in, attacks are physical or special by the move rather than by the type, and the wild tables across 96 areas are stocked from that whole list rather than from Hoenn's. The difficulty is the reason people play it: the eight leaders finish at level 76, the Champion's team is level 100, and most of the map's wild Pokémon top out in the thirties. This guide is a partial one. It carries everything the creator published — every species with its stats, abilities and level-up list, the whole move table, the wild tables with their level ranges, and all thirteen boss teams down to the held items — and it says so plainly where the documentation stops: no TM numbers or locations, no ordinary trainers, and no rates on the wild tables.

A regional dex that is not Hoenn's

The 411 entries run in an order this game invented: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander and then, at number ten, Turtwig. Species from every generation are folded into one list, and the wild tables draw on all of it, so a Hoenn route here can hold something that was never in Hoenn.

The creator's own listing says 412 species. The published dex has 411 entries, so one is either missing from the documentation or counted differently there; this guide shows the 411 that exist.

Megas are evolutions here, and one item does all of them

40 of the dex's entries are Mega forms, each with its own number, typing, base stats and ability. They are reached the way any other stone evolution is reached: 26 species evolve into their Mega with an item the game calls the Evo. Gem, and Charizard evolves with the Evo. Gem X into a second Fire and Dragon form as well.

Where the Evo. Gem is found is not published anywhere in the creator's documentation, so this guide does not say.

The physical/special split, and the Fairy type

Ruby decided whether a move was physical or special from its type. Here each of the 356 moves carries its own category, so Crunch is a physical Dark move and Dark Pulse is a special one. The Fairy type is in as well, on 26 of the 411 entries.

The difficulty setting

The creator's own listing names a Kaizo difficulty option and double battles. Neither is described in the documentation this guide is built from, and no second set of boss teams was published, so the thirteen teams in this guide are the ones the creator listed and it does not claim to know which setting they belong to.

Counted off the creator's own published data, except the last block, which is what the creator's listing says.

The main changes

  • 411 dex entries in this game's own order, drawn from every generation, with 40 Mega forms sitting in that numbering as entries of their own
  • Mega Evolution through one item: 26 species evolve into their Mega with the Evo. Gem, and Charizard has a second one through the Evo. Gem X
  • The Fairy type is in — 26 of the 411 entries carry it
  • The physical/special split: every move carries its own category, so Crunch is physical and Dark Pulse is special
  • Hoenn's eight leaders in the usual order, finishing at level 76, then an Elite Four from level 84 and a Champion whose team is level 100
  • Boss teams are built like competitive ones: held items, abilities and four chosen moves on every Pokémon
  • The creator's own listing also names a Kaizo difficulty option and double battles

How the Pokémon change

Measured from the guide's own data, so it can't drift from the pages it links to.

Compared against present-day official data. The Fairy type and hidden abilities arrived after Pokémon Ruby, so a difference here can belong to the series rather than to this hack.

Evolution methods for all 205 species →

Base stat changes (41)

PokémonWhat changedTotal
RaichuRaichuAttack 90→85, Defense 55→50, Sp. Atk 90→95, Sp. Def 80→85485→485
NinetalesNinetalesAttack 76→67, Speed 100→109505→505
MeowthMeowthAttack 45→35, Sp. Atk 40→50290→290
PersianPersianAttack 70→60, Defense 60→85, Sp. Atk 65→75440→465
VaroomVaroomSp. Def 45→47300→302
MarshadowMarshadowAttack 125→140, Sp. Atk 90→60, Speed 125→140600→600
GrowlitheGrowlitheAttack 70→75, Speed 60→55350→350
ArcanineArcanineHP 90→95, Attack 110→115, Sp. Atk 100→95, Speed 95→90555→555
SlowbroSlowbroAttack 75→100, Defense 110→95, Sp. Def 80→70490→490
Farfetch’dFarfetch’dAttack 90→95, Speed 60→55377→377
DecidueyeDecidueyeHP 78→88, Attack 107→112, Defense 75→80, Sp. Atk 100→95, Sp. Def 100→95, Speed 70→60530→530
ExeggutorExeggutorAttack 95→105, Speed 55→45530→530
YamaskYamaskAttack 30→55, Sp. Atk 55→30303→303
HoopaHoopaAttack 110→160, Sp. Atk 150→170, Speed 70→80600→680
SliggooSliggooHP 68→58, Defense 53→83, Speed 60→40452→452
GoodraGoodraHP 90→80, Defense 70→100, Speed 80→60600→600
CrocalorCrocalorHP 81→65, Attack 55→95, Defense 78→57, Sp. Atk 90→100, Sp. Def 58→85, Speed 49→93411→495
TaurosTaurosAttack 100→110, Defense 95→105, Sp. Atk 40→30, Speed 110→100490→490
Porygon-ZPorygon-ZSp. Atk 135→149535→549
ChimcharChimcharHP 44→45309→310
TyphlosionTyphlosionHP 78→73, Sp. Atk 109→119, Speed 100→95534→534
LilligantLilligantAttack 60→105, Sp. Atk 110→50, Speed 90→105480→480
ZamazentaZamazentaDefense 115→140, Sp. Def 115→140, Speed 138→128660→700
ExcadrillExcadrillDefense 60→80508→528
SamurottSamurottHP 95→90, Attack 100→108, Defense 85→80, Sp. Atk 108→100, Sp. Def 70→65, Speed 70→85528→528
ZacianZacianAttack 120→150, Speed 138→148660→700
VaporeonVaporeonDefense 60→80525→545
KleavorKleavorAttack 135→130, Sp. Def 70→75500→500
ZygardeZygardeHP 108→210, Sp. Atk 81→91, Speed 95→85600→702
LandorusLandorusAttack 125→145, Sp. Atk 115→105, Speed 101→91600→600
ThundurusThundurusAttack 115→105, Sp. Atk 125→145, Speed 111→101580→580
TornadusTornadusAttack 115→100, Defense 70→80, Sp. Atk 125→110, Sp. Def 80→90, Speed 111→121580→580
LycanrocLycanrocAttack 115→117, Speed 112→110487→487
AmbipomAmbipomAttack 100→115, Speed 115→118482→500
CarracostaCarracostaAttack 108→104495→491
ZoruaZoruaHP 40→35, Attack 65→60, Sp. Atk 80→85, Speed 65→70330→330
KyogreKyogreAttack 100→150, Sp. Atk 150→180, Sp. Def 140→160670→770
GroudonGroudonAttack 150→180, Defense 140→160, Sp. Atk 100→150670→770
RayquazaRayquazaAttack 150→180, Defense 90→100, Sp. Atk 150→180, Sp. Def 90→100, Speed 95→115680→780
LatiasLatiasAttack 80→100, Defense 90→120, Sp. Atk 110→140, Sp. Def 130→150600→700
LatiosLatiosAttack 90→130, Defense 80→100, Sp. Atk 130→160, Sp. Def 110→120600→700

Type changes (34)

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RaichuRaichuElectricElectricPsychic
VulpixVulpixFireIce
NinetalesNinetalesFireIceFairy
MeowthMeowthNormalDark
PersianPersianNormalDark
GrowlitheGrowlitheFireFireRock
ArcanineArcanineFireFireRock
SlowpokeSlowpokeWater / PsychicPsychic
SlowbroSlowbroWater / PsychicPoisonPsychic
Farfetch’dFarfetch’dNormal / FlyingFighting
DecidueyeDecidueyeGrass / GhostGrassFighting
ExeggutorExeggutorGrass / PsychicGrassDragon
MarowakMarowakGroundFireGhost
PheromosaPheromosaBug / FightingFighting
WeezingWeezingPoisonPoisonFairy
YamaskYamaskGhostGroundGhost
HoopaHoopaPsychic / GhostPsychicDark
SliggooSliggooDragonSteelDragon
GoodraGoodraDragonSteelDragon
TaurosTaurosNormalFightingFire
DarumakaDarumakaFireIce
DarmanitanDarmanitanFireIce
TyphlosionTyphlosionFireFireGhost
FletchlingFletchlingNormal / FlyingFlyingNormal
LilligantLilligantGrassGrassFighting
ZamazentaZamazentaFightingFightingSteel
SamurottSamurottWaterWaterDark
ZacianZacianFairyFairySteel
ZigzagoonZigzagoonNormalDarkNormal
LinooneLinooneNormalDarkNormal
WooperWooperWater / GroundPoisonGround
ZoruaZoruaDarkNormalGhost
ZoroarkZoroarkDarkNormalGhost
GroudonGroudonGroundGroundFire

Ability changes (301)

PokémonGainsLoses
CharmanderCharmander—Solar Power
CharmeleonCharmeleon—Solar Power
CharizardCharizard—Solar Power
BeedrillBeedrill—Sniper
WattrelWattrel—Wind Power, Competitive
KilowattrelKilowattrel—Wind Power, Competitive
RoseradeRoserade—Technician
TogekissTogekiss—Hustle, Super Luck
SalanditSalanditFlame BodyCorrosion
SalazzleSalazzle—Corrosion
RaichuRaichuLevitateStatic, Lightning Rod
PhantumpPhantump—Frisk, Harvest
TrevenantTrevenant—Frisk, Harvest
PopplioPopplioWater AbsorbLiquid Voice
BrionneBrionneWater AbsorbLiquid Voice
PrimarinaPrimarinaWater AbsorbLiquid Voice
ClefairyClefairy—Magic Guard, Friend Guard
ClefableClefable—Magic Guard, Unaware
VulpixVulpixSerene Grace, Cute CharmFlash Fire, Drought
NinetalesNinetalesCute CharmFlash Fire, Drought
GoomyGoomyRain DishSap Sipper, Hydration, Gooey
FeraligatrFeraligatr—Sheer Force
NoibatNoibatInsomniaFrisk, Infiltrator, Telepathy
NoivernNoivernInsomniaFrisk, Infiltrator, Telepathy
ChespinChespinBattle ArmorBulletproof
QuilladinQuilladinBattle ArmorBulletproof
ChesnaughtChesnaughtBattle ArmorBulletproof
GalladeGalladeInner FocusSteadfast, Sharpness, Justified
RowletRowlet—Long Reach
DartrixDartrix—Long Reach
MeowthMeowth—Technician, Unnerve
PersianPersianIntimidateLimber, Technician, Unnerve
VaroomVaroomClear BodyOvercoat, Slow Start
RevavroomRevavroomClear Body, Speed BoostOvercoat, Filter
MagearnaMagearnaClear BodySoul-Heart
MarshadowMarshadowShadow TagTechnician
GrowlitheGrowlithe—Justified
ArcanineArcanineRock HeadFlash Fire, Justified
SobbleSobbleWater AbsorbSniper
DrizzileDrizzileWater AbsorbSniper
InteleonInteleonWater AbsorbSniper
AbraAbra—Magic Guard
KadabraKadabra—Magic Guard
AlakazamAlakazam—Magic Guard
TimburrTimburr—Sheer Force, Iron Fist
GurdurrGurdurr—Sheer Force, Iron Fist
ConkeldurrConkeldurr—Sheer Force, Iron Fist
GrookeyGrookeyVital SpiritGrassy Surge
ThwackeyThwackeyVital SpiritGrassy Surge
RillaboomRillaboomVital SpiritGrassy Surge
FrillishFrillish—Cursed Body
JellicentJellicent—Cursed Body
NacliNacli—Purifying Salt
NaclstackNaclstack—Purifying Salt
GarganaclGarganacl—Purifying Salt
MienfooMienfoo—Regenerator, Reckless
MienshaoMienshao—Regenerator, Reckless
SlowpokeSlowpokeThick FatOblivious, Regenerator
SlowbroSlowbroThick FatOblivious, Regenerator
MagnemiteMagnemite—Analytic
MagnetonMagneton—Analytic
Farfetch’dFarfetch’dLimberKeen Eye, Defiant
DecidueyeDecidueyeChlorophyllOvergrow, Long Reach
KartanaKartanaHyper CutterBeast Boost
ObstagoonObstagoon—Reckless, Defiant
HatennaHatennaCute CharmHealer, Anticipation, Magic Bounce
HattremHattremImmunityHealer, Anticipation, Magic Bounce
HattereneHattereneImmunityHealer, Anticipation, Magic Bounce
RoggenrolaRoggenrola—Weak Armor, Sand Force
BoldoreBoldore—Weak Armor, Sand Force
GengarGengarLevitateCursed Body
NihilegoNihilegoLevitateBeast Boost
EspurrEspurr—Infiltrator
MeowsticMeowstic—Infiltrator, Prankster
ClauncherClauncherShell Armor, Swift SwimMega Launcher
ClawitzerClawitzerShell Armor, Swift SwimMega Launcher
HelioptileHelioptileShed SkinDry Skin, Solar Power
HelioliskHelioliskShed SkinDry Skin, Solar Power
ExeggcuteExeggcuteNatural CureHarvest
ExeggutorExeggutorKeen EyeHarvest
ToxelToxel—Rattled, Klutz
MarowakMarowak—Battle Armor
ToxtricityToxtricityLightning RodPunk Rock, Plus, Technician
PheromosaPheromosaSpeed BoostBeast Boost
BlacephalonBlacephalonFlash FireBeast Boost
TarountulaTarountula—Stakeout
WeezingWeezing—Neutralizing Gas, Stench
YamaskYamaskShadow TagMummy
RunerigusRunerigusShadow Tag, Rock HeadWandering Spirit
ChanseyChansey—Healer
HoopaHoopaPressureMagician
KoraidonKoraidonPure PowerOrichalcum Pulse
MareanieMareanieRain DishMerciless, Regenerator
ToxapexToxapexRain DishMerciless, Regenerator
SolgaleoSolgaleoClear BodyFull Metal Body
LunalaLunalaInsomniaShadow Shield
SliggooSliggooRain Dish, Shell ArmorSap Sipper, Hydration, Gooey
GoodraGoodraRain Dish, Shell ArmorSap Sipper, Hydration, Gooey
ImpidimpImpidimpPickupPrankster, Frisk, Pickpocket
ScytherScyther—Technician, Steadfast
MorgremMorgremPickupPrankster, Frisk, Pickpocket
MagnezoneMagnezone—Analytic
CrocalorCrocalorOwn TempoUnaware
PinsirPinsir—Mold Breaker, Moxie
TaurosTauros—Anger Point, Sheer Force
MagikarpMagikarp—Rattled
GyaradosGyarados—Moxie
GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarlInsomniaPrankster, Frisk, Pickpocket
SkeledirgeSkeledirgeFlash FireUnaware
QuaxlyQuaxlyWater VeilMoxie
QuaxwellQuaxwellWater VeilMoxie
QuaquavalQuaquavalWater VeilMoxie
SylveonSylveon—Pixilate
Porygon-ZPorygon-ZTraceAdaptability, Download, Analytic
DreepyDreepy—Infiltrator, Cursed Body
DrakloakDrakloak—Infiltrator, Cursed Body
DragapultDragapult—Infiltrator, Cursed Body
DracovishDracovish—Strong Jaw, Sand Rush
TorkoalTorkoal—Shell Armor
Tapu BuluTapu BuluNatural CureGrassy Surge, Telepathy
Tapu KokoTapu KokoVolt AbsorbElectric Surge, Telepathy
XurkitreeXurkitreeVolt AbsorbBeast Boost
DarmanitanDarmanitanHuge PowerSheer Force, Zen Mode
DragoniteDragonite—Multiscale
MewtwoMewtwo—Unnerve
ArceusArceusPressureMultitype
ChimcharChimcharFlame BodyIron Fist
MonfernoMonfernoFlame BodyIron Fist
InfernapeInfernapeFlame BodyIron Fist
PiplupPiplupDampCompetitive
PrinplupPrinplupDampCompetitive
EmpoleonEmpoleonDampCompetitive
LillipupLillipup—Run Away
HerdierHerdier—Sand Rush, Scrappy
StoutlandStoutland—Sand Rush, Scrappy
VenipedeVenipede—Speed Boost
WhirlipedeWhirlipede—Swarm
ScolipedeScolipede—Swarm
FerroseedFerroseedSoundproofIron Barbs
FerrothornFerrothornSoundproofIron Barbs, Anticipation
GigalithGigalith—Sand Force
PawmiPawmi—Iron Fist
SprigatitoSprigatitoChlorophyllProtean
FloragatoFloragatoChlorophyllProtean
SawkSawk—Mold Breaker
TogeticTogetic—Super Luck
FletchlingFletchlingEarly BirdBig Pecks, Gale Wings
FletchinderFletchinder—Gale Wings
PawmoPawmo—Iron Fist
PawmotPawmot—Iron Fist
MeowscaradaMeowscaradaChlorophyllProtean
MarillMarill—Sap Sipper
AzumarillAzumarill—Sap Sipper
PetililPetilil—Leaf Guard
LilligantLilligantHustleOwn Tempo, Leaf Guard
SnivySnivy—Contrary
ServineServine—Contrary
SerperiorSerperior—Contrary
AipomAipom—Skill Link
SnomSnom—Ice Scales
SpidopsSpidops—Stakeout
CapsakidCapsakid—Klutz
ScovillainScovillain—Moody
NymbleNymble—Tinted Lens
LokixLokixClear BodyTinted Lens
HonedgeHonedgeShadow Tag, Clear BodyNo Guard
DoubladeDoubladeShadow Tag, Clear BodyNo Guard
FrosmothFrosmoth—Ice Scales
HawluchaHawlucha—Unburden, Mold Breaker
LeafeonLeafeon—Leaf Guard
EmboarEmboarFlame BodyReckless
ScizorScizor—Technician, Light Metal
ZamazentaZamazentaClear BodyDauntless Shield
PanchamPanchamHyper Cutter, GutsIron Fist, Mold Breaker, Scrappy
PangoroPangoroHyper Cutter, GutsIron Fist, Mold Breaker, Scrappy
DrilburDrilburSand VeilSand Rush, Sand Force, Mold Breaker
ExcadrillExcadrillHyper CutterSand Rush, Sand Force, Mold Breaker
SamurottSamurottSwift SwimShell Armor
ZacianZacianClear BodyIntrepid Sword
VaporeonVaporeon—Hydration
Iron ValiantIron ValiantBattle ArmorQuark Drive
PalkiaPalkia—Telepathy
Sirfetch'dSirfetch'dInner FocusSteadfast, Scrappy
DuosionDuosionImmunityOvercoat, Magic Guard, Regenerator
ReuniclusReuniclusImmunityOvercoat, Magic Guard, Regenerator
KleavorKleavorRock HeadSheer Force, Sharpness
LitwickLitwick—Infiltrator
LampentLampent—Infiltrator
ChandelureChandelure—Infiltrator
JolteonJolteon—Quick Feet
FuecocoFuecocoOwn TempoUnaware
XerneasXerneasNatural CureFairy Aura
YveltalYveltalPressureDark Aura
ZygardeZygardePure PowerAura Break
MeganiumMeganium—Leaf Guard
TyranitarTyranitar—Unnerve
LandorusLandorusIntimidateSand Force, Sheer Force
ThundurusThundurusVolt AbsorbPrankster, Defiant
TornadusTornadusNatural CurePrankster, Defiant
TreeckoTreecko—Unburden
GrovyleGrovyle—Unburden
SceptileSceptile—Unburden
LitleoLitleoHyper Cutter, Flame BodyRivalry, Unnerve, Moxie
PyroarPyroarIntimidate, Flame BodyRivalry, Unnerve, Moxie
ZigzagoonZigzagoon—Gluttony, Quick Feet
LinooneLinoone—Gluttony, Quick Feet
CharjabugCharjabugVolt AbsorbBattery
RockruffRockruffOwn TempoKeen Eye, Vital Spirit, Steadfast
LycanrocLycanrocPure PowerKeen Eye, Sand Rush, Steadfast
DusknoirDusknoir—Frisk
LombreLombre—Own Tempo
LudicoloLudicolo—Own Tempo
SewaddleSewaddle—Overcoat
SwadloonSwadloonSwarmLeaf Guard, Overcoat
LeavannyLeavanny—Overcoat
NinjaskNinjask—Infiltrator
TaillowTaillow—Scrappy
SwellowSwellow—Scrappy
ShroomishShroomish—Poison Heal, Quick Feet
BreloomBreloom—Poison Heal, Technician
AmbipomAmbipomGutsTechnician, Skill Link
WingullWingull—Hydration
PelipperPelipper—Rain Dish
ArrokudaArrokuda—Propeller Tail
WailmerWailmer—Pressure
WailordWailord—Pressure
KecleonKecleon—Protean
HippopotasHippopotas—Sand Force
HippowdonHippowdon—Sand Force
GreavardGreavard—Fluffy
HoundstoneHoundstoneShadow Tag, Sand VeilSand Rush, Fluffy
GlaceonGlaceonSerene GraceSnow Cloak, Ice Body
BarraskewdaBarraskewda—Propeller Tail
ShellosShellosWater AbsorbStorm Drain, Sand Force
GastrodonGastrodonWater AbsorbStorm Drain, Sand Force
MiloticMilotic—Competitive
TrapinchTrapinch—Sheer Force
RioluRiolu—Steadfast, Prankster
LucarioLucario—Steadfast, Justified
ElectrikeElectrike—Minus
ManectricManectric—Minus
NumelNumel—Simple
CameruptCamerupt—Solid Rock, Anger Point
FroslassFroslassShadow TagSnow Cloak, Cursed Body
SealeoSealeo—Ice Body
WalreinWalrein—Ice Body
ArmarougeArmarouge—Weak Armor
CeruledgeCeruledge—Weak Armor
SnoruntSnorunt—Ice Body, Moody
TirtougaTirtouga—Solid Rock
CarracostaCarracosta—Solid Rock
Jangmo-oJangmo-o—Bulletproof, Overcoat
Hakamo-oHakamo-o—Bulletproof, Overcoat
Kommo-oKommo-o—Bulletproof, Overcoat
MedititeMeditite—Telepathy
MedichamMedicham—Telepathy
TalonflameTalonflame—Gale Wings
DuskullDuskull—Frisk
DusclopsDusclops—Frisk
RoseliaRoselia—Leaf Guard
ScorbunnyScorbunnyInner FocusLibero
RabootRabootInner FocusLibero
CinderaceCinderaceInner FocusLibero
WooperWooperPoison PointDamp, Unaware
ClodsireClodsire—Unaware
FennekinFennekin—Magician
BraixenBraixen—Magician
DelphoxDelphox—Magician
FroakieFroakie—Protean
FrogadierFrogadier—Protean
GreninjaGreninja—Protean
Great TuskGreat TuskBattle ArmorProtosynthesis
PrimeapePrimeape—Anger Point, Defiant
AnnihilapeAnnihilape—Defiant
ZoruaZoruaRun AwayIllusion
ZoroarkZoroarkImmunityIllusion
RelicanthRelicanth—Sturdy
AronAron—Heavy Metal
LaironLairon—Heavy Metal
AggronAggron—Heavy Metal
EeveeEevee—Adaptability, Anticipation
DottlerDottler—Telepathy
OrbeetleOrbeetleTraceFrisk, Telepathy
AmauraAmauraClear Body, Cute CharmRefrigerate, Snow Warning
AurorusAurorusClear Body, Cute CharmRefrigerate, Snow Warning
TyruntTyruntRock HeadStrong Jaw
TyrantrumTyrantrumSturdyStrong Jaw
RaltsRalts—Telepathy
KirliaKirlia—Telepathy
GardevoirGardevoir—Telepathy
BagonBagon—Sheer Force
ShelgonShelgon—Overcoat
SalamenceSalamence—Moxie
BeldumBeldum—Light Metal
MetangMetang—Light Metal
MetagrossMetagross—Light Metal
RegielekiRegielekiVolt AbsorbTransistor
RegidragoRegidragoHuge PowerDragon’s Maw
RegigigasRegigigasTruantSlow Start
DialgaDialga—Telepathy
GiratinaGiratina—Telepathy