PKForge
PKForge is a free Android Pokémon save editor and cross-generation Bank, designed with dual-screen handhelds in mind.
What PKForge is
PKForge is a free Android Pokémon save editor and cross-generation Bank, designed with dual-screen handhelds in mind. It edits save data such as stats, moves, abilities, held items, and shininess, with live legality checks. Its Auto Legality Mod can legalize Pokémon on the device without an online connection, and the included Mystery Gift database also works offline. Users can move Pokémon between supported saves across generations, preview changes, and see a legality verdict before writing. Collections can be stored in themed Bank boxes. A Living Dex tracker covers 1,025 Pokémon, and its Autopilot proposes moves across saves and the Bank for user confirmation. Supported games include mainline titles from Generations I through IX, selected GameCube games, and listed ROM hacks. The README names several supported emulators, including RetroArch, melonDS, Dolphin, Citra MMJ, and Eden. The app is distributed as an APK and requires a 64-bit ARM Android device. The maker says writes receive validation and restore points; risky saves open read-only, and the 20 most recent restore points are kept.
Good
- Edits save attributes with live legality checks
- Offline legality and Mystery Gift tools
- Transfers show a preview and legality verdict
- Living Dex tracker covers 1,025 Pokémon
- Writes have validation and restore points
Watch out
- Requires a 64-bit ARM Android device
- Distributed as an APK
- Unknown ROM hacks open read-only with a warning
Who it suits
PKForge suits Android players managing Pokémon saves across supported games, especially those using dual-screen handhelds. It is also aimed at users who want offline legality and Mystery Gift tools.
Verdict
PKForge combines save editing, transfers, collection management, and offline tools for supported Pokémon games. Check device compatibility and download releases from the GitHub repository, as the maintainer warns that pkforgeapp.com is not official.
The facts
Each one read from PKForge's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Collection Bank
- The cross-game Bank stores Pokémon in themed boxes that users can organize and retrieve into saves.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Collection tools
- The Living Dex tracker covers 1,025 Pokémon, and the Autopilot builds a living dex from Pokémon the user owns, moving rather than copying them.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Controls
- The app supports touch and gamepad controls, with second-screen features on dual-screen devices.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Cross-game transfers
- It supports moving Pokémon between supported games from Generation I through Generation IX, with a preview of changes and a legality verdict before writing.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Download and support
- The maker directs users to download the Android APK from GitHub Releases and offers Discord for support, bug reports, feature requests, and discussion.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Download source warning
- The maintainer warns that pkforgeapp.com is not official and directs users to download releases from the GitHub repository.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Editing
- It can edit Pokémon details including stats, moves, nature, abilities, items, and origin data, with a live legality check.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Emulator integrations
- The README lists RetroArch, Linkboy, Pizza Boy, melonDS, DraStic, Dolphin, Azahar, Lime3DS, Citra MMJ, and Eden as supported emulators.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Events
- The bundled Mystery Gift database works offline and lets users browse Wonder Cards and inject them into saves.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Installation requirement
- The app is distributed as an APK and requires a 64-bit ARM Android device.checked 7 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository states that PKForge is licensed under GPLv3 or later, inherited from PKHeX.Core.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License and affiliation
- The repository specifies GPLv3 or later and says PKForge is not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak or The Pokémon Company.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Living Dex
- The Living Dex tracker covers 1,025 Pokémon, and its Autopilot moves Pokémon across saves and the Bank after the user confirms the plan.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Offline legalizing
- Its Auto Legality Mod legalizes Pokémon offline on the device.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Offline tools
- The built-in Auto Legality Mod legalizes Pokémon offline on the device, and the bundled Mystery Gift database works offline.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Optional download
- An optional sprite pack is about 600 MB, downloads once from GitHub Releases, can resume after interruption and is verified before use.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- PKForge is a Pokémon save editor and cross-generation Bank for Android, designed with dual-screen handhelds in mind.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PKForge is a Pokémon save editor and cross-generation Bank for Android, built for dual-screen handhelds.checked 8 Oct 2026
- ROM hack limits
- Supported ROM hacks include Pokémon Unbound, Radical Red, GS Chronicles, Luminescent Platinum, and Pokémon Compass; unknown hacks open read-only with a warning.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Safety
- The maker says writes are validated and preceded by a restore point, risky saves open read-only, and the 20 most recent restore points are retained.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Save safety
- Writes are validated and preceded by a restore point; risky saves open read-only, and the app keeps the 20 most recent restore points.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Save support
- It supports mainline Pokémon games from Generations I through IX, selected GameCube games and listed ROM hacks including Unbound and Radical Red.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project invites users to its Discord for updates, support, bug reports, feature requests and discussion.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Supported emulators
- The README lists RetroArch, Linkboy, Pizza Boy, melonDS, DraStic, Dolphin, Azahar, Lime3DS, Citra MMJ and Eden as supported emulators.checked 7 Oct 2026
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