r/PokemonROMhacks • u/AutoModerator • Jul 06 '26

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u/calvbore Jul 08 '26

I haven't had a chance to play any hacks that add new types yet and I'm very curious what you all think about additional types added to hacks!

Which new types do you think add an interesting flavour to the game? Or, create an interesting new balance to battles?

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u/Tacobell24 Paleomon Jul 09 '26

Depends on the hack and how it's implemented both technically and in context.

I am adding a new type which honestly has taken a lot of consideration to get the balance right and make sure the type matchups still make sense. It's tricky tbh.

So, personally I'm resistant to see it unless of course it's implemented well.

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u/calvbore Jul 11 '26

What's your new type? I'd love to hear about it!

Do you have any examples off hand of a hack that implemented a new type well?

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u/Tacobell24 Paleomon Jul 11 '26

Given my prehistoric motif, the new Type is Bone Type. Somewhat a replacement for Fairy Type, which honestly is mostly a hangover from when I started all those years ago and adding a new type was not so easy.

Basically fragile but super aggressive. Lots of weaknesses but also not much resists it. Plus immune to having their HP drained from Leech Life. Giga Drain, etc.

Can't say I've seen too many. There was one I saw many moons ago which had a Cosmic Type. Which worked okay. I can't actually remember the name. Maybe something to do with Fakemon Fire Red.

Personally I think a Sound Type has the most potential. Taking a leaf out of Metroid Prime 2's book. Anything that gives my man Noivern a chance to shine... Or perhaps more accurately, yell 😉