| Tool | Best For | Difficulty | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Save editing, not ROM hacking | Easy | | Ohana3DS | Replacing models/textures | Medium | | Luma3DS Game Patching | Runtime code injection | Hard | | 3DS Builder | Repacking ROMs | Medium |

Go to the Trainers tab. Select the first battle (vs. Hau). Change his Pichu to a Level 100 Rayquaza. Save.

Use HackingToolkit3DS to rebuild your RomFS into a new .3ds file. Load it in Citra or on a hacked 3DS.

If it works, you have successfully used the hot PK3DS. Because you are using the cutting-edge version, expect some instability.

Run PK3DS.exe (requires .NET Framework 4.8+).

Now go build the Pokémon game you always dreamed of. With PK3DS, the power is in your hands. This article is for educational purposes only. The author does not condone piracy or the distribution of copyrighted game files. Always dump your own ROMs from legally obtained cartridges.

Remember: A "hot" tool requires a cool head. Always scan your downloads, back up your ROMs, and respect Nintendo’s intellectual property (never distribute modified ROMs).

The "hot" PK3DS download is essential if you are developing a new ROM hack for Ultra Sun or Moon. It fixes hundreds of bugs from the 2018-era builds and adds modern convenience features.