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Pokémon Renegade Platinum

Drayano's enhanced Platinum: much tougher trainers, rebalanced Pokémon and all 493 Pokémon from the first four generations obtainable without trading.

Complete Catalog source check 27 Sep 2026

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PlatformsNintendo DS
DeveloperDrayano
Version1.3.0
DistributionROM patch
Base gamePokémon Platinum. The developer supplies separate patches for version 1 and version 1.1 of the base game: RenegadePlatinum3541 and RenegadePlatinum4997.
Patch formatxdelta. The download package is called RenegadePlatinumV130.zip and contains the main patch as well as separate patches for a classic version, a speed patch and different shiny odds.
Base revisionversion 1.1
Save goes to the next versionWith conditions

For version 1.2.0, the developer stated that save files still work. Save states do not carry over.

  • Give the new game file the same name as the old one; otherwise the game will not find your save.

Developer source · Save guidance checked 27 Sep 2026

Quick answers

Straight answers

What is the latest version of Pokémon Renegade Platinum?
Latest version: 1.3.0. Developer release date: 16 Apr 2019.
How do I update Pokémon Renegade Platinum?
Re-patch a clean, unmodified base ROM you already own, following the developer's instructions. Save carries over: With conditions. Read the save requirements · Developer source
Is Pokémon Renegade Platinum finished?
Status: complete. Campaign: The entire Sinnoh campaign through the Elite Four and Champion. The Battle Frontier remains as in the original game. Most Pokémon are available before the Elite Four. The developer has said there will be no new versions, only bug fixes. The Fairy type has been added and base stats updated to Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon values; a separate patch reverts those stat changes.
Which base game does Pokémon Renegade Platinum need?
Base game: Pokémon Platinum. The developer supplies separate patches for version 1 and version 1.1 of the base game: RenegadePlatinum3541 and RenegadePlatinum4997. Patch format: xdelta. The download package is called RenegadePlatinumV130.zip and contains the main patch as well as separate patches for a classic version, a speed patch and different shiny odds.
Where is the official documentation?
Developer release notes
Save this gameSaved only on this device · last checked 27 Sep 2026
At a glance

Recorded gameplay details

Pokémon available

All 493 Pokémon from the original Platinum are obtainable in the game.

Campaign

The entire Sinnoh campaign through the Elite Four and Champion. The Battle Frontier remains as in the original game. Most Pokémon are available before the Elite Four.

Difficulty

Opponents use Pokémon from the entire National Dex at higher levels, around level seventy at the Elite Four. Major battles feature full teams of six with high IVs and custom moves. The Elite Four and Champion randomly choose from four teams during the first round.

Known limits

  • Always patch a clean Platinum file, never an already patched Renegade Platinum file.
  • Disable checksum verification for the separate additional patches.
  • To keep your save when updating, give the new file the same name as the old one.
  • Save states do not carry over to a new version.
Quality of life

Recorded convenience features

  • TMs are unlimited: you receive 99 whenever you pick one up.
  • The Move Relearner and Move Tutor are free.
  • Evolutions that normally require trading have been changed.
  • Fewer HMs are needed.
  • Eggs hatch immediately.
  • Shiny odds are increased to 1 in 512, with separate patches to change them.
  • A separate speed patch removes the FPS cap, displays text instantly and skips waiting times.
  • Traded Pokémon always obey.
Renegade Platinum patching: base revision, xdelta and optional patchesROM PATCH INSTALLATION

Safe patch boundary

  1. Open only the developer-owned source or release page linked below.
  2. Patch format: xdelta. The download package is called RenegadePlatinumV130.zip and contains the main patch as well as separate patches for a classic version, a speed patch and different shiny odds. Read the bundled instructions before patching.
  3. Use your own legally obtained copy of the required base game: Pokémon Platinum. The developer supplies separate patches for version 1 and version 1.1 of the base game: RenegadePlatinum3541 and RenegadePlatinum4997.
  4. Back up the in-game save before changing a patched build.

We never host ROM files, BIOS files, prepatched games, mirrors or unofficial download bundles.

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Recorded sources

Drayano

Use these sources for releases, changelogs, compatibility notes and corrections.

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Profile text revised 15 Oct 2026: removed untested recommendations and blanket verification headings. Game facts retain their recorded check dates.

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