: This is the most popular method for keeping the game exactly as it is, minus the trade restriction. By using the Universal Pokémon Randomizer ZX , you can check a box titled "Change Impossible Evolutions" . This typically sets trade-based Pokémon to evolve at Quality of Life (QoL) ROM Hacks
When you apply a quality "Better Trade Evolution" patch, the mechanics generally shift to the following standard parameters: Original Requirement Patched Requirement Haunter →right arrow Gengar Machoke →right arrow Machamp Graveler →right arrow Golem Onix →right arrow Steelix Trade holding Metal Coat Use Metal Coat Scyther →right arrow Scizor Trade holding Metal Coat Use Metal Coat Porygon →right arrow Porygon2 Trade holding Up-Grade Use Up-Grade Seadra →right arrow Kingdra Trade holding Dragon Scale Use Dragon Scale How to Safe-Patch Your ROM pokemon fire red trade evolution patch better
: Dedicated "No Trade Evolution" versions of Fire Red exist where the only change is setting a level cap (typically level 37 ) for trade-based evolutions like Machamp and Gengar. : This is the most popular method for