Pokemon Dark Rising is a GBA Rom Hack, using Pokemon Fire Red as its base. It was created by DarkRisingGirl in 2012. Pokemon Dark Rising includes many new features. Here are a few of them:
386 Pokemon from the regions of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh and Unova appear
Each Gym Leader has their own signature Pokemon which is unobtainable in the hack
Some anime favourites make an appearance in this hack. Ash, Misty and Brock all appear, as well as Yugi Atem from the Yu-Gi-Oh series
Newer generation moves are in this hack. Shadow Claw, Roost and Scald are all included, as well as many more
Pokemon may have their Dream World abilities. This includes Drizzle Poliwag, Drought Vulpix and Speed Boost Torchic
All Pokemon learn some of their best egg and move tutor moves. Some examples are Dragon Dance Tyranitar and Stealth Rock/Spikes Ferrothorn
In every Pokemon Center, there is a Doctor Roy and a Nurse Joy. Doctor Roy heals your pokemon, whereas Nurse Joy challenges you to a double battle alongside Doctor Roy.
The Story begins in a dream. A Pokemon suddenly appears and chooses you, a young boy/girl, to save not only it, but the world itself.
You awake asking yourself questions. Deciding to ignore the dream for now, you step out into your home town known as Fells in the Core Region. Your best friend, who also had the same dream, stops you at the front door to inform you of an emergency message from the town's Professor. When you encounter the professor, he quickly informs you of the disasters and climate changes occurring all over the Core Region. His workers in panic, he asks you to visit the delivery station and pick up a package for him from Prof.Oak.
As you set out on this simple task, you encounter a mysterious girl who appears to know knowledge of the dream you've had about a creature name Darugis. After receiving the package, a powerful Pokemon is within you and your friend, Pete, sight. Eager to test your early skills against a powerful Pokemon, you quickly engage in a battle with it. The pokemon uses it's powerful winds, easily defeating your Pokemon and knocking you out in the process. After awakening in your room, you see Pete and your mother patiently waiting for your recovery. You soon begin to realize this is the start of a journey into many mysteries and powerful Pokemon you can't wait to challenge.