Pokemon Heart & Soulv2.0.4 · Johto on GBA

Pokemon Heart & Soul · v2.0.4

Pokemon Heart & Soul v2.0.4 Download & Patcher

Use the browser patcher with your own legally obtained Pokemon - Emerald Version (U) ROM, or download the v2.0.4 UPS patch for another compatible patching tool. Your ROM stays on your device.

Browser patcher

Pokemon Heart & Soul v2.0.4 patcher

Your Pokemon Emerald file stays on your device. The browser checks it locally, applies the included Heart & Soul UPS patch and saves the patched .gba.

Required base: Pokemon - Emerald Version (U)

Use your own legally obtained clean Pokemon Emerald ROM. Expected source CRC32: 1F1C08FB.

  1. Select your Pokemon Emerald ROM

    Choose a clean Pokemon - Emerald Version (U).gba file from your device.

  2. Apply the Heart & Soul patch

    Pokemon-Heart-and-Soul-v2.0.4.ups is selected automatically.

  3. Save the patched game

    Your browser saves Pokemon Heart & Soul v2.0.4.gba to your device. Keep the original Emerald ROM unchanged.

Loading the v2.0.4 UPS patch…

Technical details

Checksums are included for players who want to verify the base ROM, patch file, or patched output.

Browser patcher
Rom Patcher JS 3.2.1 compatible UPS workflow
Base ROM size
16777216 bytes
Base ROM CRC32
1F1C08FB
Base ROM SHA-1
F3AE088181BF583E55DAF962A92BB46F4F1D07B7
Patch CRC32
BE688F28
Patched ROM CRC32
3710B5AA
Patch SHA-256
9c72a7da3327e5b07d67d0ef05258fa36b4b0aa5242c18173585363455426dce
Patch size
32045113 bytes

Current release

Current release and recent fixes

Read the complete v2.0.4 changelog for every change, bug fix and learnset adjustment.

Simple setup

How to patch Pokemon Heart & Soul v2.0.4

Use Pokemon - Emerald Version (U)

Bring your own legally obtained clean .gba copy. The browser checks it against the source checksum required by the UPS patch.

Select the ROM in the browser patcher

The file is read and validated locally on your device. It is not uploaded to HeartSoulGame.com.

Apply the v2.0.4 UPS patch

The current Pokemon-Heart-and-Soul-v2.0.4.ups patch is already selected by the site, so you do not need to provide the patch separately.

Save Pokemon Heart & Soul v2.0.4.gba

The patched game is downloaded to your device. Keep your original Emerald ROM unchanged. v2.0.0 saves can continue on v2.0.4; pre-v2.0 / v1.x saves need a fresh start.

Troubleshooting

The ROM is rejected

The selected file does not match the source expected by the v2.0.4 UPS patch. Use a clean Pokemon - Emerald Version (U) dump rather than an already modified ROM or an older Heart & Soul ROM.

The patch works but the game has emulator problems

Use one of the emulator setups recommended for this release. The Pokemon Heart & Soul emulator guide follows the v2.0.4 release recommendations.

Does the browser patcher upload my ROM?

No. Compatibility checking and patch application happen locally in your browser. Only the Heart & Soul patch is downloaded from this website.

Can I keep my existing save?

If you are already playing v2.0.0, yes. Your v2.0.0 save is compatible with v2.0.4. Saves from pre-v2.0 / v1.x builds are not compatible and require a fresh start.

For more setup and gameplay questions, read the v2.0.4 FAQ. For the full release feature overview, explore the v2.0.4 features.

For details about ROM files and local browser patching, read the site disclaimer and privacy policy.

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