Radical Red 3.1 Changelog Jun 2026

: The "Insane" difficulty AI from Unbound was implemented into Radical Red's Hardcore mode, making opponents significantly more likely to spam switches and prioritize high-value moves like Knock Off.

Radical Red 3.1 continued to refine the AI, making boss battles more challenging and less predictable.

Base power mechanics fixed to accurately track hits taken across switches.

Puzzle : Bypasses the need to complete in-game puzzles to receive rewards. radical red 3.1 changelog

In the world of Pokémon ROM hacks, few titles have garnered as much acclaim and a dedicated following as Pokémon Radical Red . Created by developer Soupercell, this hack of Pokémon FireRed is renowned for its difficulty, modern mechanics, and the inclusion of every Pokémon up to Generation 9.

Rowap and Jaboca berries now correctly trigger damage based on physical/special classification rather than generic damage tags. Quality of Life (QoL) and Bug Fixes Pokédex and Navigation

Paldean Pokémon and Paradox forms have been fully integrated into the post-game and mid-game Max Raid Dens, giving players reliable access to competitive-grade encounters earlier in their journey. Comprehensive Pokémon Stat and Ability Buffs : The "Insane" difficulty AI from Unbound was

: New locations and tutors for specific moves were added. For example, a new Move Tutor for Extreme Speed was introduced in the Battle Pyramid.

Added the ability to change natures to Bashful, Gentle, and Lax. Gameplay and Balance Changes

This mode guarantees 31 IVs in every stat and disables EVs. It makes teambuilding accessible for those who prefer to focus on strategy rather than EV training or IV breeding. This mode also ensures that player Pokémon are competitive against AI bosses. Puzzle : Bypasses the need to complete in-game

Dozens of underperforming Pokémon received buffs to their base stats, typing, or ability pools to make them viable in standard and Minimal Grinding Mode (MGM) runs. Change Type Description Typing / Ability

Almost every encounter has Hidden Abilities or Egg Moves.