rh-hideout/pokeemerald-expansion expansion/1.15.2

Expansion 1.15.2

on GitHub

## How to update
- If you haven't set up a remote, run the command `git remote add RHH https://github.com/rh-hideout/pokeemerald-expansion`.
- Once you have your remote set up, run the command `git pull RHH expansion/1.15.2
`.

🧬 General 🧬

Changed

• docs: codify position on LLM usage by @pkmnsnfrn in #9672
• ci: Do not install recommended packages by @lhearachel in #9679
• Pret merge (8th of April, 2026) by @mrgriffin in #9724
• Change gBattlerCount assertion to MAX_BATTLERS_COUNT by @AlexOn1ine in #9409
• Allow STR_VAR_# arguments in bufferlivemonnickname by @HashtagMarky in #9752
• Missing enums in inline battler, side, and move functions by @grintoul1 in #9743
• Add errorf to sprite creation when at MAX_SPRITES by @hedara90 in #9766
• Add helper function to find what function a reported address from assertf corresponds to by @hedara90 in #9823
  • Use with python tools/find_func/find_func.py pokeemerald.elf 0x08YYYYYY where 0x08YYYYYY is the address reported by the assertf blue-screen
• Merge pret#2283 by @mrgriffin in #9881
  • Migration script for INCGFX available in migration_scripts/1.15/migrate_incgfx.py. Run it from clean (e.g. make clean && git ls-files | grep 'src/.*\.[ch]$' | xargs grep -l INCBIN | xargs python3 migration_scripts/1.15/migrate_incgfx.py).
  • Expansion was migrated to INCGFX explicitly in 9f23b87 rather than as part of the merge. This should allow downstreams to revert just that change.
  • See pret#2283 for more details.

Fixed

• Fix issue when looking at invalid value for no bag var in debug menu by @FosterProgramming in #9666
• Fixed debug warping allowing player movement in the middle of warp by @LinathanZel in #9653
• fix(makefile): use correct OBJ_DIR_NAME for tidydebug by @kildemal in #9702
• Remove test-specific CFLAGS by @mrgriffin in #9723
• Revert erroneous changes to trainer pic handling in historical migration scripts by @grintoul1 in #9749
• Fix frlg intro trying to create too many sprites by @hedara90 in #9822
• Fix fishing chain behaviour on shiny encounter by @hedara90 in #9845
• Improve error handling of smol compressor by @hedara90 in #9870
• Move animation fixes by @hedara90 in #9855
• Fix compiling with -O0 by @cawtds in #9888
• Safari fixes by @FosterProgramming in #9882

🗺️ Overworld 🗺️

Changed

• Allow STR_VAR_# arguments in bufferlivemonnickname by @HashtagMarky in #9752
• Add every missing asymmetrical overworld sprite for gens 1 - 7 by @kittenchilly in #9792
• Fix area screen data having dependence on player's current location, rather than the map header by @luuma in #9727

Fixed

• Fix player gain control during warp by @FosterProgramming in #9673
• Fix Bead and Dream Mail by @luuma in #9760
• Fix Dexnav assertfs by @HashtagMarky in #9775
• Fix missing string buffer in the ingame_trade macro by @FosterProgramming in #9803
• Fix forced shiny eggs losing shininess on hatch by @moostoet in #9842
• Fix egg from daycare not receiving default moveset by @FosterProgramming in #9844
• Fix wrong param getting passed by @cawtds in #9848
• Move follower check before trainer hill check whene selecting script by @FosterProgramming in #9883

🐉 Pokémon 🐉

Changed

• resample, add, and fix cries by @amiosi in #8919
• PokeCommunity sprites batch (April 2026) by @kittenchilly in #9705
• Add every missing asymmetrical overworld sprite for gens 1 - 7 by @kittenchilly in #9792

⚔️ Battle General ⚔️

Changed

• Align Rock Blast Bulletproof ballistic flag threshold to Gen 7 by @Cle-bit in #9669
• Change gBattlerCount assertion to MAX_BATTLERS_COUNT by @AlexOn1ine in #9409

Fixed

• Fix Rest failing behavior under Sweet Veil by @Cle-bit in #9670
• Fix weight modifier order by @Cle-bit in #9684
• Fix Parental Bond handling for OHKO moves and Uproar by @Cle-bit in #9685
• Fix Slow Start applying to special moves by @Cle-bit in #9683
• Fix Disguise HP bar desync on double spread moves by @Cle-bit in #9691
• Fix Neutralizing Gas exit reactivating abilities for fainted battlers by @Cle-bit in #9699
• Fix Power Herb semi-invulnerable moves remaining untargetable by @Cle-bit in #9698
• Fix Seed Sower not activating when the user faints from an attack by @Cle-bit in #9701
• Fix Unburden activation and reset when items are recycled by @Cle-bit in #9726
• Fix Sturdy incorrectly taking priority over OHKO level check in Gen 5+ by @Cle-bit in #9750
• Fix Defiant/Competitive forcing positive stat changes to use single stat anims by @PhallenTree in #9758
• Fix gBattlerAttacker usage by @AlexOn1ine in #9778
• Fix Ring Target interactions with Ground immunity and grounded status by @Cle-bit in #9772
• Fix Sand Spit falling under B_ABILITY_WEATHER by @AlexOn1ine in #9776
• Fix Fling using White Herb or Mental Herb incorrectly removing the target’s held item by @Cle-bit in #9782
• Fix Zoom Lens and Core Enforcer affecting switch-in targets by @Cle-bit in #9783
• Fix Synchronize status immunity ability check by @Cle-bit in #9756
• Fix Blunder Policy activation for OHKO and multi-hit moves by @Cle-bit in #9790
• Fix Effect Spore RNG trigger order for non-contact turns by @Cle-bit in #9791
• Fix Toxic Spikes falsely applying Corrosion during switch-in poison checks by @Cle-bit in #9802
• Fix Sheer Force incorrectly suppressing recoil damage by @Cle-bit in #9682
• Fix Embody Aspect incorrectly reactivating after Neutralizing Gas ends by @Cle-bit in #9773
• Fix Shield Dust/Covert Cloak interactions for Poison Touch, Toxic Chain, and Stench by @Cle-bit in #9715
• Fix action order when Stall and Lagging Tail both apply by @Cle-bit in #9817
• Fix Synchronize incorrectly activating when the holder inflicts status with its own move by @Cle-bit in #9828
• Fix Lucky Chant side status lookup in IsCriticalHit by @Cle-bit in #9849
• Fix Neutralizing Gas end-of-effect handling for Core Enforcer and Baton Pass Gastro Acid transfer by @Cle-bit in #9829
• Fix Magician target selection priority for spread moves by @Cle-bit in #9818
• Fix Moody not activating on the switch-in turn end by @Cle-bit in #9798
• Change order of enduring damage effects by @PhallenTree in #9854
• Fix Innards Out multihit damage basis and Core Enforcer suppression on fainted targets by @Cle-bit in #9858
• Fixes Ruin abilities / gastro acid interaction by @AlexOn1ine in #9880

🎭 Abilities 🎭

Fixed

• Update and fix Ability flags by @amiosi in #8842
• Honor forced illegal bench abilities during AI switch evaluation by @moostoet in #9754
  • Fixed AI switch-evaluation test simulation so benched mons with forced illegal abilities are evaluated consistently with active battlers under TESTING.

🤖 Battle AI 🤖

Changed

• AI frame count tests by @Pawkkie in #9592

Fixed

• Fix AI weather evaluation and switch in logic by @Cle-bit in #9718
• Fix erroneous fall-through in CanLowerStat and Teleport by @Cle-bit in #9763

🧹 Other Cleanup 🧹

• Align Rock Blast Bulletproof ballistic flag threshold to Gen 7 by @Cle-bit in #9669
• ci: Do not install recommended packages by @lhearachel in #9679
• Missing enums in inline battler, side, and move functions by @grintoul1 in #9743
• how_to_testing_system.html: Change player species from Oddish to Wobbuffet by @shachar700 in #9728
• Fix area screen data having dependence on player's current location, rather than the map header by @luuma in #9727

🧪 Test Runner 🧪

Changed

• AI frame count tests by @Pawkkie in #9592

Fixed

• Zigzagoon is not an ability by @Pawkkie in #9719
• Allow no explicit target setting in AI multi tests by @grintoul1 in #9567
• Remove test-specific CFLAGS by @mrgriffin in #9723
• Honor forced illegal bench abilities during AI switch evaluation by @moostoet in #9754
  • Fixed AI switch-evaluation test simulation so benched mons with forced illegal abilities are evaluated consistently with active battlers under TESTING.
• Fix rare labelling issues with RUN_OVERWORLD_SCRIPT by @FosterProgramming in #9869

📚 Documentation 📚

• docs: codify position on LLM usage by @pkmnsnfrn in #9672
• Adjust documentation for poke balls in trainer parties by @BluSunrize in #9831
• how_to_testing_system.html: Change player species from Oddish to Wobbuffet by @shachar700 in #9728

Full Changelog: expansion/1.15.1...expansion/1.15.2