Gaming Pokemon Emerald: trading with yourself

[SaddQ]

I am about to pick up my Johto starter after completing the Hoenn Pokedex.
Since I have two GBA's, can I copy the save game just before choosing my Pokemon (say, Chikorita) to another Emerald game, then pick up a different starter (say, Totodile) on the other GBA and then basically trade the Totodile with myself?

Has anyone ever tried this?
If possible I could easily get all three starters in one save game, without having to replay the game twice.

 

[Hayato213]

Probably would have to use a save editor to backup your save and then reinject the pokemon.

 

[SaddQ]

Probably would have to use a save editor to backup your save and then reinject the pokemon.

Why use a save editor? I can easily copy saves from one flashcart to another.

I'm just wondering if trading with the same trainer ID/name/hidden values is possible or if the game will glitch out. Haven't yet had the chance to try it out.

 

[Hayato213]

Why use a save editor? I can easily copy saves from one flashcart to another.

I'm just wondering if trading with the same trainer ID/name/hidden values is possible or if the game will glitch out. Haven't yet had the chance to try it out.

Don't think so, you just need to make a copy of the point where you would receive the starter and repeat that if you want all three starters. Save editor was for if you only have one copy the game.

 

[RAHelllord]

I've never tested it with Emerald but it seemed to work fine with FIre Red between a real cart and my Omega, and the same save file on both. So I guess you'd be fine in Emerald, too.

 

[Takokeshi]

It's not going to cause issues, no. Very good idea, actually.

 

[SaddQ]

It's not going to cause issues, no. Very good idea, actually.

It feels a bit like cheating though, which I know sounds hypocritical to say for a flashcart user.

 

[Takokeshi]

It feels like cheating, because it is it's up to you whether you consider it to be ok or not though.

I'd say go for it, and if you ever end up feeling like it's too cheaty you can always release them later.

 

[SaddQ]

It feels like cheating, because it is it's up to you whether you consider it to be ok or not though.

I'd say go for it, and if you ever end up feeling like it's too cheaty you can always release them later.

I will just go for one and trade the other two over from Colosseum or XD. Colosseum's a bitch to complete though. Catching and purifying shadow Pokemon is a pain.

 

[DarkCoffe64]

You could also just transfer the save on your pc and use an emu like NO$GBA to trade with yourself.
IIRC, that one allows for GBA multiplayer on pc. Guess just have to see if the save is compatible with the emu, or if you can change the formats freely without a problem.
Just make back-ups before trying stuff.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

It feels a bit like cheating though, which I know sounds hypocritical to say for a flashcart user.

Just do it the legit way and make a new save file for each trade. Gives you more ID numbers for the daily lottery, and bonus experience from battles, so there are real benefits to it.

 

[BeniBel]

It will work, but since the original trainer is the same for both files, the traded pokémon will be seen as your own pokémon, so they won't get an experience boost

 

[saunaiguana]

I am about to pick up my Johto starter after completing the Hoenn Pokedex.
Since I have two GBA's, can I copy the save game just before choosing my Pokemon (say, Chikorita) to another Emerald game, then pick up a different starter (say, Totodile) on the other GBA and then basically trade the Totodile with myself?

Has anyone ever tried this?
If possible I could easily get all three starters in one save game, without having to replay the game twice.

Shouldn't be an issue at all