pk3DS

pk3DS
pk3DS
General
Author	kwsch
Type	Hack Utilities
Version	2026
License	GPL-3.0
Last Updated	2026/02/28
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pk3DS is a ROM editor and randomizer for all 3DS Pokémon games. It was created using C# and provides a variety of editing and randomization tools developed by a large group of contributors. The primary focus of pk3DS is its randomizer, which allows users to have a fresh and unique experience in Pokémon games.

The supported games include Pokémon X/Y and Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire (XY/ORAS).

Features

pk3DS includes a wide variety of randomizers and editors:

Trainer Battles - Randomize Pokémon, Items, Moves, Abilities, Difficulty, and Classes
Wild Encounters - Randomize Species, Level, with Gen/Legend Specific options (ORAS DexNav compatible)
Personal Data - Randomize Pokémon Types, Stats, Abilities, and TM Learnsets
Move Randomizer - Randomize Type and Damage Category
Move Learnset - Randomize Level Up and Egg Moves
Evolutions - Randomize evolution methods and targets
TM Moves - Randomize which moves are assigned to TMs
Special Mart Inventory - Randomize items available in special marts

The editor is divided into three main tool categories:

RomFS Editing Tools - For editing ROM filesystem data
ExeFS Editing Tools - For editing executable filesystem data
CRO Editing Tools - For editing CRO module data

Installation

Download the pk3DS editor zip file from the Project Pokémon forum page.
Dump the ROM from the 3DS Pokémon game of your choosing.
Place the files in the same folder.
Run the pk3DS.exe file.

Once the executable is open, you can begin editing and randomizing all the attributes and characteristics of the game.

Screenshots

Compatibility

pk3DS supports the following 3DS Pokémon games:

Pokémon X
Pokémon Y
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Known issues

For bugs or errors, visit the forum page or the GitHub issues page to report and discuss issues with the community and contributors.

Credits

External links

GitHub - https://github.com/kwsch/pk3DS
Project Pokémon Forums - https://projectpokemon.org/home/forums/topic/34377-pk3ds-pok%C3%A9mon-3ds-rom-editor-and-randomizer/