Pokemon Glazed is a ROM hack of the Pokemon Emerald game. Primarily it includes an expanded story across 3 regions, new characters and new loations. It also comes with a host of quality of life features. The game offers a unique experience for fans of the Pokemon franchise, with new challenges and exciting gameplay features which make it perfect for Nuzlocking.
Throughout your journey to become a Triple champion, you will face a host of new Gym Leaders & Mini Bosses, all with challenging teams and movesets.
Story
Pokémon Glazed Version is set years after HeartGold and SoulSilver. A volcanic eruption caused a separation of Kanto and Johto, leading to the creation of the Johto League south of New Bark Town. The climate in Eastern Johto turned cold, leading to changes in various locations and new areas to explore, such as Evergreen Town and Whitewood City.
As the protagonist, you'll be following the story of Kris, who becomes the Johto League Champion while trying to uncover the whereabouts of Ethan who had also been offered the same role.
Mega Evolution
Pokémon Glazed includes permanent Mega evolution through the use of the Mega Stone item. This lets you expand your team even further to use some of the strongest Pokémon in the game!
Glazed Encounters
Veterans only: this enhanced version of Pokémon Glazed demands perfection. Modified AI, rebalanced 248 Pokémon, and 104 remixed locations create the ultimate Nuzlocke crucible. Expect optimized movesets, held items on every trainer, and battles that require flawless execution.
Modified encounter tables mean familiar locations hide surprises. Enhanced AI uses optimal moves, predicts switches, and exploits type matchups ruthlessly. Every encounter decision compounds—there's no margin for accepting a suboptimal team member when trainers hit this hard.
Modified encounter tables create new strategic possibilities among these 248 Pokémon. This guide reflects the ROM hack's changes—expect different rarities, level ranges, and sometimes entirely new species not found in the base game.
Pokémon Glazed has 104 different encounter locations with 248 different Pokémon available as wild encounters.
Glazed Boss Battles
Enhanced difficulty defines these 81 remorseless battles. Chelle commands optimized EV spreads and competitive movesets. Every Gym Leader exploits meta-knowledge, predicting switches and carrying coverage moves. Death lurks in every trainer battle, not just boss fights, before Kris reveals a team worthy of competitive play.
Competitive-level difficulty awaits in all 81 battles. Expect EV-trained teams with perfect IVs, optimal natures, and held items. Switch-ins are predicted; coverage moves hit super-effectively. Status moves like Stealth Rock and Toxic dominate. One misplay cascades into a lost Pokémon—or a lost run.
This isn't nostalgia—it's crucible. Every victory earned against overwhelming odds, every near-death experience survived by luck or skill. Your team represents optimization pushed to limits no official game demands. Facing 81 enhanced bosses required perfection; facing Kris requires transcendence. Win here, and you've mastered Pokémon itself.
Below you'll find comprehensive battle breakdowns for every boss encounter in Glazed, from Chelle's opening Chikorita to Kris's Sceptile. Study these carefully—your team's survival depends on it.
Select your starter type
ROM hack starters often have modified stats, abilities, or even typings. Chelle commands optimized teams regardless of your choice. Research which starter gets the best hidden ability or egg moves in this specific hack. Your choice matters more here than official games—there's no room for sentimental favorites when AI plays optimally.
Enhanced AI analyzes your Fire starter's moveset and stats. Chelle and all 81 bosses carry coverage moves specifically. EV optimization matters—your starter must be trained perfectly. Held items on trainers mean even wild Pokémon might have Sitrus Berries or Choice items. One turn of setup can decide battles.
20 Gym Leader
11 Elite Four
20 Rival
14 Evil Team
16 Mini Boss
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started What are the Nuzlocke rules for Pokémon Glazed?
- Permadeath: If a Pokémon faints, it is considered dead and must be released or permanently boxed.
- First Encounter Only: You may only catch the first Pokémon you encounter on each route or location. If you fail to catch it, you get no encounter for that area.
- Nickname Everything: All caught Pokémon must be nicknamed to form stronger emotional bonds.
Common Optional Rules:
- Level cap: Pokémon cannot exceed the next Gym Leader's highest level
- No items in battle (held items allowed)
- Play on Set mode (no switching when opponent sends out)
- Shiny clause: Shinies can be caught regardless of encounter rules
- Dupe clause: If first encounter is a species you already own, you get another chance
Encounters What Pokémon are available in Pokémon Glazed?
- Route Encounters: Grass, water, cave, and fishing encounters throughout the tunod region
- Static Encounters: Legendary Pokémon and special gifts
- Evolution Lines: Full chains from basic to final evolutions
The encounter tables above organize all available Pokémon by type, making it easy to plan your team composition and coverage. Click any Pokémon sprite to see where it can be encountered.
Strategy Which starter should I choose for Glazed Nuzlocke?
Key Considerations:
- Your rival will always choose the type with advantage over yours
- Early Gym matchups matter more than late-game potential
- Consider what wild encounters can cover your starter's weaknesses
- Abilities and hidden abilities may change viability (check your specific game version)
Use the starter selector above to preview how different choices affect boss battles throughout your journey. Your starter often becomes your team's anchor—choose wisely!
Boss Battles What are the Gym Leader teams and level caps in Glazed?
Level Caps by Gym:
- Sparky: Level 15 (electric type)
- Terry: Level 27 (ground type)
- Flo: Level 31 (water type)
- Lief: Level 34 (grass type)
- Irene: Level 37 (ice type)
- Ernest: Level 39 (fire type)
- Nicole: Level 42 (rock type)
- Tyson: Level 46 (fighting type)
- Falkner: Level 57 (flying type)
- Morty: Level 62 (ghost type)
- Jasmine: Level 63 (steel type)
- Bugsy: Level 66 (bug type)
- Simon: Level 63 (fairy type)
- Brian: Level 68 (psychic type)
- Silver: Level 68 (dark type)
- Clair: Level 72 (dragon type)
- Thor: Level 82
- Ricky: Level 82 (dragon type)
- Sora: Level 84 (psychic type)
- Makunouchi: Level 87 (fighting type)
Gym Leader Teams Overview:
- Sparky (electric): Shinx, Flaaffy, Jolteon
- Terry (ground): Gligar, Vibrava, Phanpy
- Flo (water): Wartortle, Seadra, Milotic, Kingdra
- Lief (grass): Jumpluff, Tangrowth, Leafeon, Venusaur
- Irene (ice): Snorunt, Weavile, Froslass, Glaceon
- Ernest (fire): Magmortar, Infernape, Charizard, Typhlosion, Blaziken
- Nicole (rock): Tyranitar, Rhyperior, Aggron, Cradily, Shuckle
- Tyson (fighting): Hitmonlee, Gallade, Scrafty, Conkeldurr, Lucario
- Falkner (flying): Gliscor, Gyarados, Pidgeot, Pidgeot, Salamence
- Morty (ghost): Froslass, Mismagius, Sableye, Gengar, Gengar
- Jasmine (steel): Aggron, Magnezone, Metagross, Scizor, Steelix
- Bugsy (bug): Forretress, Armaldo, Scizor, Pinsir, Yanmega
- Simon (fairy): Clefable, Gardevoir, Mawile, Azumarill, Togekiss
- Brian (psychic): Starmie, Espeon, Alakazam, Gallade, Gardevoir
- Silver (dark): Honchkrow, Hydreigon, Absol, Weavile, Umbreon
- Clair (dragon): Garchomp, Druddigon, Salamence, Dragonite, Kingdra
- Thor: Crobat, Weezing, Gengar, Toxicroak, Venusaur, Nidoking
- Ricky (dragon): Salamence, Haxorus, Kingdra, Charizard, Dragonite, Flygon
- Sora (psychic): Alakazam, Jirachi, Delphox, Slowking, Gallade, Gardevoir
- Makunouchi (fighting): Conkeldurr, Blaziken, Infernape, Gliscor, Greninja, Machamp
Elite Four:
- Rosaline
- Magnus
- Tanya
- Gray
- Champion Blake
- Ivan — poison specialist
- Whitney — normal specialist
- Powell — electric specialist
- Eusine — water specialist
- Kris
- Soul
In total, there are 81 major boss battles including 20 Gym Leaders, 11 Elite Four members, 20 rival encounters, and other challenging opponents.
Tips What are some essential tips for Glazed Nuzlocke success?
Preparation:
- Always check level caps before challenging Gyms to avoid overleveling
- Build a balanced team with diverse type coverage—don't rely solely on your starter
- Stock up on healing items and Poké Balls before major battles
- Save frequently and consider backup saves before risky encounters
Battle Strategy:
- Lead with sacrificial Pokémon if you need to safely switch in a counter
- Use status moves (Sleep, Paralysis) to cripple threatening opponents
- Know when to run—retreating to heal is smarter than losing a team member
- Study boss teams beforehand and plan your party order accordingly
Remember: Every Nuzlocke is a unique story. Losses are part of the experience—adapt, overcome, and create legends.