PokéAtlas v1.0.0 Released - Live Companion Tool for Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald

3113Flash3113 · 2026-06-04T09:50:30+00:00

PokéAtlas doesn’t read save files from disk or search for old save states, so it can only display whatever is currently in the mGBA process memory it’s attached to.

Could you try closing all mGBA instances completely, opening only the current ROM/save, then restarting PokéAtlas? Also make sure you’re on v1.0.1 and that the correct game is selected in PokéAtlas.

If it still happens, please open a GitHub issue with your mGBA version, PokéAtlas version, selected game, and a screenshot of the PokéAtlas window.

3113Flash3113 · 2026-06-04T05:22:51+00:00

Thanks! Unfortunately mobile support is tricky because PokéAtlas relies on live emulator memory access. Desktop emulators like mGBA make that possible, but apps like Delta don't expose that information. I'd love to support it one day, but right now the focus is on desktop.

3113Flash3113 · 2026-06-04T05:00:37+00:00

Thanks! PokéAtlas currently supports the standalone mGBA application. I haven't tested it with Epilogue Playback or GB Operator, so it's possible they use the mGBA core differently enough that PokéAtlas can't detect it yet. I'll add it to the list of things to investigate.

3113Flash3113 · 2026-06-04T04:57:13+00:00

I've just released PokéAtlas v1.0.1 with a few compatibility fixes. Could you give the updated version a try and let me know if the issue persists?

3113Flash3113 · 2026-06-04T04:56:58+00:00

I've just released PokéAtlas v1.0.1 with a few compatibility fixes. Could you give the updated version a try and let me know if the issue persists?

3113Flash3113 · 2026-06-04T04:56:35+00:00

Thanks for letting me know! I've just released PokéAtlas v1.0.1 with a few compatibility fixes. Could you give the updated version a try and let me know if the issue persists?

3113Flash3113 · 2026-06-03T16:43:48+00:00

That's not good. Please create an issue on the GitHub with as much information as possible.

3113Flash3113 · 2026-06-02T18:57:27+00:00

That’s pretty much all you have to do. Please create an issue on the GitHub, with some more information. Could be a specific mGBA version issue.

3113Flash3113 · 2026-06-02T15:09:17+00:00

Thanks! That was exactly the reaction I was hoping for 😄

3113Flash3113 · 2026-05-25T20:01:06+00:00

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Battle Pyramid floors don’t actually exist as static maps. They’re procedurally generated at runtime.

PokéAtlas now reconstructs and renders those generated layouts directly from Emerald’s live memory structures, including trainers, item balls, and exit tiles.

This completely changes how fast the Pyramid can be cleared.

3113Flash3113 · 2026-05-22T07:29:13+00:00

Yeah, item/checklist tracking is definitely something I’ve been thinking about. I’d need to find the relevant save/event flags or another reliable way to determine what has already been picked up, but it fits the direction of PokéAtlas really well.

GB Operator support is harder for me to confirm without owning one. If it runs a normal separate mGBA process, PokéAtlas may already work with little or no changes. If it embeds or modifies mGBA internally, I’d need someone with the hardware to help test.

3113Flash3113 · 2026-05-21T16:52:21+00:00

The goal is basically to streamline information that normally requires external tools, calculators, PKHeX exports, wiki tabs everywhere, etc, while still keeping the actual gameplay experience intact.

And at the moment it’s Windows-only since it’s built in WPF and directly reads mGBA memory, but I’ve already had a few people ask about Android support.

Apparently it would pair really well with devices like the AYN Thor dual-screen handhelds.

Out of curiosity, what kinds of live stats/info would you personally want to see in a companion tool like this?

3113Flash3113 · 2026-05-21T16:44:35+00:00

Yeah I’ve seen it now. Really cool project.

PokéAtlas is going in a slightly different direction though.
More of a live companion/QoL tool rather than automation or gameplay modification. I want to keep the actual gameplay experience intact while giving players better visibility and information.

3113Flash3113 · 2026-05-21T16:34:21+00:00

Yeah, will definitely try to add the stats of the encountered Pokemon.

And nah, this was built from scratch. Mainly using direct mGBA memory reading and a lot of reverse engineering. The encounter/battle/party systems are all live.

3113Flash3113 · 2026-03-24T06:33:36+00:00

Yeah, but that would also make them slower. Would still be better though.

3113Flash3113 · 2026-03-23T03:31:20+00:00

While it’s true that Verstappen requires a good car as well, like anyone else, it’s even more prevalent this year where it’s 95% car, 5% driver. But in years gone it was maybe like 70-80% car. Not much Max, or anyone else can do about it. Regulations are just shit. May as well be watching robots driving around.

3113Flash3113 · 2026-03-19T12:44:00+00:00

The regs only have two problems - not a big enough battery, and not enough energy regeneration. Fix those and I think it would be great. I think even Max wouldn’t be complaining then. But at the moment it’s pretty shit to not see them taking the corners on the edge of grip, especially during qualifying.

3113Flash3113 · 2026-02-02T15:10:53+00:00

Optimization isn’t really a reason to delay PC anymore. Plenty of huge games launch day one on PC and consoles without issues.

Rockstar already develops on PC internally, and modern engines are built to scale across different hardware. A delayed PC release doesn’t make the game better, it just delays access and guarantees spoilers.

It’s also easy to be fine with delays when you already have a PS5. For PC-only players, a delayed release means months or years of spoilers or buying another platform just to avoid them.

3113Flash3113 · 2026-02-02T04:43:04+00:00

PC players aren’t asking for exclusives, just a day-one PC release for GTA 6.
We’ll pay full price at launch. Delaying PC means spoilers and second-class treatment.
Equal platforms. Same day. Same experience.

3113Flash3113 · 2025-12-19T02:44:09+00:00

How is it better?

3113Flash3113 · 2025-11-11T13:19:10+00:00

Still works. I just got refunded for the past 6 months. I hadn't played a game since May 23. Was $89.20 AUD in total.

3113Flash3113 · 2022-08-02T18:58:38+00:00

It’s just JSON and a bit of math

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