How to get Old Sea Map on ANY copy of pokemon Emerald EASY! (and other gen 3 Event in 2024)

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Some People are having issues with the Old Sea Map. If you add one of the other events first, then add the Old Sea Map Event, It should work after that. I have also made a discord thread if you are still having issues: discord.gg/xpanXuYdaz

[@blatrielle]

Yes i second this. worked on my authentic english copy of emerald 12/13/23

[@OgAnzay]

@@blatrielle all this is only possible with the GB Operator right?

[@yeah1522]

yes, it wasn't working, so i did mystic ticket, got that, and then old sea map worked

[@ImNotANoob97]

This is amazing detail on how to perform this, thank you so much, as somebody who grew up watching the pokemon the first movie in theatres as a kid, Mew has a solid place in my heart. Just recently bought a copy of leafgreen and been dying to complete the pokedex. I think this will do the trick thank you so much

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate the comment! Glad to have helped you out :) I had simliar experience as a kid, growing up with the anime/games. I picked it up again a few years ago and found a random shiny, after that I was hooked with shiny hunting lol. Good luck for you leaf green playthrough, if I remeber you can use this method to get Deoxys, Ho-oh and Lugia in LG. I'm currently going for a full national Living dex in emerald so, its taking its time but I'm getting there haha

[@EliteTrainerKenway]

Damn, I have a time machine, but NOT a plane ticket to Japan 😢

[@3twibles4sweetrevenge]

Area 51 would like to know your location

[@metro9640]

I mean, a time machine would have to change your geographical location too or else you'd end up in the middle of outer space

[@ajflink]

​@@metro9640 I think you need to account for Earth's location in spacetime as well.

[@metro9640]

@@ajflinkwell yeah that's already in the name; time machine

[@mr_fuji_mintsmr_fuji_mints9873]

I have a plane ticket to Japan....but no Time Machine 😭😭😭

[@crispyjokingtuna1495]

This is dangerous information for me cause it’s now an excuse to get a ds system for access to Pokémon bank 😂😂

[@CWK_]

Thank you for uploading this video to help me catch Mew!

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Happy to have helped out :)

[@Figgyee]

Play this video on x1.25 for normal speed

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Haha, that's true. Just cause it was first vid, I spoke in a slow and clear so people could understand me. I'll speed up my speech in future vids lol

[@Figgyee]

@@shinyhuntingguide Well said, I didn't mean to offend ofc btw

[@shinyhuntingguide]

@@Figgyee No offence taken, I thought it was funny 😄I listened to it at x1.25 and agree with you tbh. I appreciate the feedback

[@acekechi]

This is a very well written, and well spoken guide, a bit slow, but its easy to follow, thank you.

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Thanks for the feedback :) I did notice I talked a bit slow in this one, I have tried to speed up my speech in my other videos. I appreciate the support 🙏

[@FreeFootballShow]

I considered these couple of hunts (Mew, Deoxys) dead to me before I saw this. Might have to give it a go now before they shut down Bank. Thanks for the great video!

[@isabelhodgson4091]

Great video! Thanks for breaking it down into more simple terms 😅 👍

[@turkgba91]

Great video, clear explained tutorial

[@ajflink]

I agree. These should not be time-gated. Aside from mobile game stuff, I cannot think of any game series other than Pokémon where it is impossible to unlock an in-game event after a certain real life date from real life events at specific locations on Earth. I personally found out about these events even existence years after they already happened and ended.

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Exactly, its pretty crazy when you think about it. "So if weren't at this place, at this time, with this game, then I'm sorry you are blocked from getting this Pokémon, even though the area is already coded into the game. You new to the game or wasn't born yet then too bad haha!" - Pokémon Company It's even worse when you think they coded it onto all the other language games and never released an event for those countries. It's like what's the point lol

[@ImNotANoob97]

That's awesome! And maybe a tip you didn't know, I was trading between sapphire/ruby the other day, and I actually received a shiny thru trade, wasn't a shiny when it started either! Thought this was pretty neat haven't heard of this in the 3rd gen games only in pokemon Go

[@aikou2886]

I think an easier/cheaper alternative to this is to jut get a DS, an R4 and the event injection tool. I did that for the Old Sea Map and the NPC never had any gibberish.

[@shinyhuntingguide]

I mean that is always an option, just due to the legality of roms, I wouldn't recommend it if you don't have a copy of that game, but at the end of the day, you do what's best for you.

[@TheXV1CT0Rx]

I used a r4 with the event tools. Worked easier than I thought. The ds I used also has a broken screen and still got it with no problems

[@nemesis4035]

@@TheXV1CT0Rx Can you point me to the tutorial you followed? Thanks!

[@TheXV1CT0Rx]

@@nemesis4035 there is a reddit post on how i did it step by step

[@WRaeth_]

For some reason my GB Operator causes save files to be unusable by PKHeX and Mystery Gift tool whenever I backup save files from the cartridge now. The save files I already had on my pc still work fine, but whenever I back them up from the cartridge it won't let me do it. Pretty sure the GB Operator is adding something to the files that disallows me to do it because PKHeX will say Binary unsupported and Mystery Gift says invalid file. Also the Old Sea Map just will not work on my file. I hit the override but it just won't add them. I got the English versions to work perfectly fine. I had to make seperate save files for each though unfortunately.

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Hi, sorry for late reply. About the save issue, there is a setting you need to turn on and off on the gba operator, if you check the discord, there is a fix at the rom help: discord.com/channels/1247309996283138049/1256398392762826862 Also if your having issues with the save, upload it there and I can help.

[@CrimsonOptics]

After getting the Old Sea Map on my cartride with the GB Operator, I tried injecting an Eon Ticket afterwards and it's telling me to enable mystery gift first? I'm not sure why when I've just injected multiple event key items already. Does anyone have a solution to this?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Hi, are you still having issues with this? If you are, I can help. For emerald, make sure to inject form the one the says "Mystery Events" and it should work, just make sure you collect the most recent mystery gift. If it's still not working, message back.

[@emwhit6943]

Hey! thanks for the video! I was wondering-- do you know if it is possible to do this using something like a EZflash cartridge instead of an OG cartridge?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Hi, thanks for the comment. So in theory yes you should be able to, as long as you can upload the saved emerald game to your computer, then you can still use the WC3 tool to inject the items but you still need to have unlocked mystery gift in your game. From what I've seen from the ez flash device, it should be easy enough to put it onto your computer, or you could download an emerald rom online and play until you unlocked mystery gift then add it to your ez flash.

[@emwhit6943]

@@shinyhuntingguide sweet thanks. I wasnt sure because Im not super familiar with the tools you used. I'll probably try it out sometime soon. thanks again for the super informative vid!

[@corux7503]

I’m having some trouble with the injection. It is prompting me with “please enable mystery gift in the savefile”, when I have already done the link together with all and everything, so what’s wrong?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Okay, so when you start the game, can you see the mystery gift option, before you select your save? It should work, as long as it shows that on boot up, if it is and still not working, then I can try something else. Also is your game Ruby or Sapphire? It's a different code for them, I forgot to mention that in the video.

[@corux7503]

@@shinyhuntingguidethe game is emerald and yes I can see the mystery gift in the menu

[@shinyhuntingguide]

@corux7503 Okay, that's interesting 🤔How about you email me a copy of that emerald rom and I'll try it out for you. My email is: [e-mail] (I'll delete this comment when I see your email)

[@sliccricc1654]

There’s an easier version for ds user that only requires the game, and a flashcart

[@shinyhuntingguide]

You are probably correct with that tbh, I was just showing an option for people who still play with cartridges how to get the event items

[@nickles8476]

6 badges required for emerald..u should have stated that

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Well I got it working before the first bagde, right after I got my starter and defeated rival on rt 103, so I'm just saying how I got it.

[@PreciousTheShinyShuppet]

When I try it with my Emerald file, it gives me some "INVALID FILE" B.S. So for no reason at all, it flat out won't even load my file on the WC3 tool.

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Hi, I think this might be a setting in the GB Operator that causes this, check out the discord and tried the fix in the pinned comments, if that doesn't work, post you save on the discord and I'll try help. Here is the link: discord.gg/xpanXuYdaz

[@repletesphinx21]

I was under the impression that just having the event item isn't enough to trigger the event, is this true? If so how would I trigger the event? I plan to purchase all required hardware so I can do a "legit" shiny hunt for the event mons. Should I purchase a Japanese cartridge and system? Or will it be okay to purchase the English versions?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Hi, Thanks for the message. For the main events, all you need are the event items. In emerald, you need to beat the main story and go to Lilycove harbour where you can go to each area. I'm sure it's the same for RS and FRLG (Vermilion city). Using the method in the video, you can use English or Japanese games to get the items. I'm 99.9% certain you can transfer shiny english mew up to Home cause it doesn't check for language, only if it's been hacked in or not and technically it's a wild encounter hence it's legal. I plan on making a Shiny Mew video, so I will transfer my English shiny one in that video to show that it is possible.

[@PatrickPereiraVieira04]

Is there an alternative to the GB Operator?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Yeah, from what I know there are a few other devices that also copy saves to pc. One option that is a cheaper alt is GBxCart RW that would also do the same job. I'm sure there are other devices that do this as well.

[@Orobrok]

I got aurora/mystery/oldseamap, but the eon one from the japanese override says "enable mystery gift in your game". Any idea why?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Mhh...🤔 maybe it's a specific setting your clicking. I know the eon ticket can be funny to get on sometimes. If your having issues, post your save on the discord and I can get it uploaded onto it for you: discord.gg/xpanXuYdaz

[@ChouMain7]

would this work with a Japan emerald cartridge?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Yes it will. It's actually easier with a Japanese emerald because you don't have to override the region to Japan.

[@snappysausage]

@@shinyhuntingguide It doesn't work bud, program won't load Japanese saves

[@shinyhuntingguide]

@@snappysausage Hi, it should be working. I just tested it on my Japanese emerald and that worked for me. If you are having issues, post you save on the discord and I can add them for you: discord.gg/xpanXuYdaz

[@Rikujin-Studio]

so if i inject the eon-ticket which pokemon does apear (i want both) latias or latios?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Depending on the game, it will be the opposite lati of your game. Ruby - latias, sapphire - latios, emerald - the one you didn't pick when your mum asks you, after beating elite 4.

[@harrisondaines5026]

hey guys, ive got my file backed up, but it says file invalid when i go to load the save file on the Mystery Gift tool

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Are you still having this issue, what is the name of the file? Did it show like this?: Pokemon - Emerald Version (USA, Europe) I'd make sure it shows as a SAV file and not a SA1 file. If you hover the mouse over the file, it should say what one it is.

[@daradigiovanni4034]

Question how can we inject/add max number of pokeballs, repels and rare candies to Pokémon emerald in gba operator I'm asking b/c I got shiny mudkip last night in emerald and I want to shiny hunt throughout the story without the limitations of items instead of waiting postgame if you could help me that would be great 🙏🏻 I just want a step by step guide how to upload save to pc, put cheats in and put it on my emerald cartridge

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Hi, I sent a message on the discord chat, hopefully that helps.

[@MrMentalmotion]

This is by far one of the best and most informative videos out there thank you.! I want to add that on MAC OS I did have issues along the way and had to switch to windows. I am not completely done yet and was wondering if I could get some tips. I was able to successfully reach the eon ticket. Tested it on a emulator and saved there to try and add another the file. Following I tried to use that file to add the rest of special items.. however I get a invalid file when trying to open on testROM. I assume saving the the ROM is bad? I have rewatched and read all the comments if anyone can assist.

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Thanks for the comment! I appreciate the feedback. I do my best to make the videos as easy to follow as possible. I haven't tested this method on a MAC OS, but if I get the opportunity to test it out, I'll make another video to go along with this one. Regarding the save issue, I tend to save over the file I was using when injecting and saving on emulator, but I make a copy first, just in case there are errors. When you save your game on the ROM, then turn it off and back on again, does it load the most recent save or does it create a separate save? Also when injecting, are you adding one or multiple gifts at a time? It will only let you add a mystery gift if you have collected the previous one. If your still having issues, then let me know and I can help.

[@MrMentalmotion]

@@shinyhuntingguide Thank you for getting back to me, as I was saying your original video was very informative. Regarding the save file, my confusion was trying to inject multiple gifts. This is when i would see a invalid file error. So I got to two gifts. Eon ticket + one other. It came out weird not exactly right. Most likely user error.

[@toshichoo]

I believe I've done every step correctly, but for some reason, when I do the Japanese region override, it doesn't work. Events for USA/EUR work, just not Japan, do you have any idea what would be causing that?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Okay, so just to make sure you click: Offical Event distributor (bottom right) -> Load Save File -> Select your save of emerald -> Override region (top right) - > then switch to Japanesse. The Old sea map should then become available and you can inject and save after that. If it still dosen't work, I'll give you an email where you could send me a copy the rom and I'll try do it for you. Let me know, if you get it working.

[@toshichoo]

@@shinyhuntingguide Hey, I ended up using pkhex to brute force the Old Sea Map essentially. I'm pretty sure it's required to beat the game for the Nat dex/mew event, yet I don't see a lot of people mentioning that, but I still appreciate the tutorial (currently shiny hunting mew now by following your vid!).

[@shinyhuntingguide]

@@toshichoo Fair enough, yeah that always a method to get it on your game. As long as you got it working thats the main thing. So you can get the items before you unlock national dex but to do the events, you are right, its post game, I probably should have meantioned that in the vid. Good luck on you Mew hunt. Hope you get the blue fetus quick haha

[@tdraco8829]

It doesn’t matter if your emerald battery is dry right because you’re installing them anyway?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Yeah its fine for getting the items. If you do shiny hunting, make use to use runaway method because of emerald broken RNG.

[@tdraco8829]

@@shinyhuntingguide thank you I really appreciate it for the fast reply and comment back

[@mangakibi]

Thanks for the helpful guide! I can't load my saves (leafgreen and emerald) with wc3 tool, I get the message "invalid file":( How can I get this to work?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Okay, is it saving it as a SAV file? If not what type of file is it being saved under? Also are you using a gba reader or a ROM for the saves?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Hi, not sure if you are still having this issue, but I think I found the fix. If you check this link, it shows how to fix it using the gba reader: discord.gg/xpanXuYdaz

[@iwxnterrr2329]

i have a fresh save of emerald from my epilogue, just got to rustborough and have activated mystery gift with the link together with all code. when i try to use the tool it says my .sav file is an invalid file type, any help?

[@iwxnterrr2329]

just researching today with other hoenn games, hoenn games dont download saves at all on the epilogue?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Hi, If you check the discord, in the pinned comments of Rom-Help there is a fix. If you try this, it should fix the problem. If it doesn't just post on the chat and I'll help. Here is the link: discord.gg/xpanXuYdaz

[@oakensage4637]

Do u know if I can do this on a modded 3ds? No cartridges just downloaded

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Yeah, if can get a copy of the game onto you computer and get it as an SAV file, then the wc3 tool should work.

[@Invisible-Guardian]

I’m trying to do this and it pops up invalid file

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Hi, sorry for the delay, I'm pretty sure I know how to fix this. If you check the discord, there is a pinned comment in Rom -help that explains how to fix it. If that doesn't work, post your save there and I can try fix it. Here is the link: discord.gg/xpanXuYdaz

[@jonathoncordova4861]

Not sure if you'd be able to help but when I try to inject it into my English file of emerald I get the error, invalid file :(

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Okay, if you are having issues, I have made a discord page where you can upload your saves and I can help out. He is a link: discord.gg/bxeGCaED

[@jonathoncordova4861]

@@shinyhuntingguide awesome! Thank you, I’ll upload it when I get a chance :)

[@dicegamenetwork]

If ya are a bit weary....

[@OgAnzay]

all this is only possible with the GB Operator right?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

There are other companies that make gba readers and it can transfer save files to computers, that'll work perfectly fine. I use GB Operator personally and I couldn't recommend it more. If you have any GBA carts, then it is great for playing/backing-up them.

[@Izzytooopium]

What do i need to transfer it all the way up to home?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

You need at least a 3ds with Pokemon bank installed and a gen 4 game. In bank you can transfer to home. Can't get home now though cause the 3ds servers are down but if you don't have it, then let me on on discord and I can help out: discord.gg/xpanXuYdaz

[@3twibles4sweetrevenge]

Thank you

[@zarzu4]

What to do if internal battery ran dry?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Don't worry, that won't stop the events from working, although if you shiny hunting, make sure to use runaway method because if you restart the game, you'll get repeated frames/Pokémon.

[@marquezwells55]

The man is not popping up for me. Any reason why this could happen? I’ve injected it a few times

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Just to make sure, do you get the message saying the item has been injected on the wc3 tool? If so, are you loading the new save game that gets created. If yes and that doesn't sort it, then I'll put my email in the comments if you want send the save, I can help with it.

[@marquezwells55]

@@shinyhuntingguide I get the message saying it’s been injected but no one at the pokecenter to talk to. I’ve heard that I should I go to Lillycove and see if I can visit the island anyway.

[@marquezwells55]

@@shinyhuntingguide yeah it just says go talk to the guy on the second floor but no one’s there

[@shinyhuntingguide]

@marquezwells55 Okay, send the save to this email and I'll see what I can do: [e-mail]

[@thecrypticlk]

Is there anyone that can maybe help me? I did all the steps but there is noone in green or blue clothes on the 2nd floor of the pokecenter, does it have to be a specific pokecenter? Or do i need to complete the game first? Any help wwould be appreciated

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Are you still having issues? What game are you playing and did you unlock mysterygift in your game? If you are, then ill give you an email address you could send a copy of your rom and I could help out.

[@thecrypticlk]

@@shinyhuntingguide Hi, yes I'm still having issues. Thanks for the reply, and thank you so much, I will appreciate it if you are able to help me in any way. I'm on emerald and have enabled the mystery gifts yes.

[@blatrielle]

im having the same issue, the man doesnt show up, ive only gotten to slateport on emerald english copy

[@shinyhuntingguide]

@@blatrielle Hi, So I think I figured out the issue, If you try add one of the other events and claim tthe item first (mystic/eon/aroura ticket) then try for the old sea map it should work. If not, let me know and I'll give you my email to test it out for you.

[@blatrielle]

@@shinyhuntingguide i think youre on to something, i just now saw your reply but last night i actually got it to work. i was sure i was doing it right. turns out i was....and it wasnt until after i did the mystic ticket did the old sea map work.

[@Rocky2750]

But what if you use a GameShark 🤔

[@shinyhuntingguide]

That is always an option, but I say use at own discretion. If you use GameShark to get the Pokémon, they most likely won't get past Bank/Home. You could use it to get the MG items, that is another way to get them past Bank/Home. It's up to you, this is just a way for people who don't have GameShark and want to hunt some gen 3 event mon.

[@H.C_Keenan]

How do yiu do this in a Emulator from an Android?😅

[@shinyhuntingguide]

You would need to get the save file onto your computer first. You should be able to do this if you connect your phone to pc, you might need to search the phones files to find the save, it should be under a SAV.file. If you can find that, then you can do this method.

[@AlexsaurusRex]

Doesn't work if you're on the apple ecosystem. 😭

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Damn are you having issues? What's not working for you the GBA operator or wc3 tool? If you have your save, then if you post on the discord, I can add them items for you: discord.gg/xpanXuYdaz

[@AlexsaurusRex]

@@shinyhuntingguide Aww! Thanks man!! What wasn't working was the wc3 tool. I had a friend help me out with it though so I was able to get everything I needed. I really appreciate you helping out though. You bring joy to those that missed this event

[@jam.i.am24]

@@AlexsaurusRex how'd u get it to work?

[@AlexsaurusRex]

@@jam.i.am24 I wasn't able to get any of the injection tools on apple devices. Only the epilogue software which is the GB Operator's software. My friend used his windows computer to inject the events into my cartridges through my GB Operator. There is an app I downloaded that supposedly let's you open windows apps on Mac os but I had no luck with it. It's called WINE. I wouldn't recommend it though

[@pkgzapper]

What do you do if you have an invalid SAV file?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Is this before or after the wc3 tool? I'd try and make a new save, see if that works.

[@pkgzapper]

@@shinyhuntingguide It's before. Whenever I try a new sav all it says is invalid sav file.

[@pkgzapper]

@@shinyhuntingguide Also could I get a new discord invite if you're able to help still.

[@shinyhuntingguide]

​@@pkgzapper yeah ofc my g: discord.gg/xpanXuYdaz

[@pkgzapper]

@shinyhuntingguide Thank you!!! The disable of verify save read properly fixed it!

[@andrewhuynh8740]

Will an english emerald injected with old sea map jpn allow for moving to pokemon home?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Yes, beacuse the pokemon obtained is legitimate and not hacked in. Mew is in the game already but just behind a lock, being the old sea map item and because its caught in the wild, having random nature, Iv's, ect, makes the pokemon legit. When transfering up, bank and home will only check to see if the pokemon is illegal, i.e perfect stats, forced shiny, illegal moves.

[@tokkyu6497]

Wait I can transfer an English old sea map mew to Pokemon Bank and Pokemon home?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Yes because Mew is alrady in Emerald, all your doing is unlocking an item to get it. The Mew techically isn't cheated /manipulated into the game, meaining it won't get flagged when pass throguh the Home/bank checks. So in theory. you can get mew in Emerald and transfer it up to Scarlet +Violet if you want.

[@tokkyu6497]

@@shinyhuntingguide 🤔

[@GREENACEx009]

Does this work with a Mac?

[@shinyhuntingguide]

I'm fairly certain it will, the gba operator works with mac and if you can open the wc3 tool, then it will definitely work.

[@tdraco8829]

Does this work with VC

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Not sure, if you can get the save from the device to your computer then yeah, if no then probs not.

[@CraftsmanOfAwsomenes]

iirc there's a method to inject data using the e reader and custom-made e-reader cards. Of course an e-reader these days would be much more expensive than this.

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Well it may be possible, but I'm not aware where to get the e-reader cards for the events. I mean if you have an e-reader already, it's worth looking for one online, I just know this method defintely work and thought I'd make a video to make people aware of it.Tbh, if you can get a cheap e-reader from ebay, it might be less expensive but I personally think the gb operator is a more useful tool because you can save and emulate your games onto your computer, but that's my opinion.

[@MISTAKEWASMADE4live]

500$ equipment just to get a slightly different shade pokemon that dies nothing special "legit" 🤣🤣🤣. Pure gold.

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Not 500 but 50 for the gba reader and Tbh you don't need it if you using roms. Well you obviously don't like shiny hunting, it's not for everyone. This is for the people who like it and want to try the hunt themselves. I'll let them choose how they spend their money.

[@mottiur9861]

i love you

[@shinyhuntingguide]

💜

[@angrysquads9121]

Nice voice

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Thanks!

[@jam.i.am24]

How do I do this on macOS? also there is a beta for cheatcodes on gba operator is it the same thing or are those not recognized as legit and can't be transferred to Home

[@shinyhuntingguide]

Hi, I'm really sorry about the delay in response. Are you still having issues on mac? I have a link to a video on my roms help page on discord that goes over cheats for the games as I don't really do that myself. I'm not sure about cheated pokemon but pokemon got through these methods are 100% legit and will be able to go to Home. Here is a link to the discord if you want to check that video: discord.gg/xpanXuYdaz