PKHeX is a Pokémon save file editor and manipulation tool. It allows users to modify and manage save files from various Pokémon games across different platforms. PKHeX provides a user-friendly interface for editing Pokémon data, items, and other game-related information.

Pros

• Supports a wide range of Pokémon games from multiple generations
• Offers a comprehensive set of editing features for Pokémon, items, and game data
• Regularly updated to support new game releases and features
• Open-source project with an active community

Cons

• Can be used to create illegitimate Pokémon, potentially impacting competitive play
• Requires some knowledge of Pokémon game mechanics to use effectively
• May void warranty or violate terms of service for online features if used improperly
• Learning curve for advanced features and functionality

Code Examples

// Load a save file
var sav = SaveUtil.GetVariantSAV(File.ReadAllBytes("path/to/save.sav"));

// Get the first Pokémon in the party
var pokemon = sav.GetPartySlot(0);

// Modify the Pokémon's level
pokemon.CurrentLevel = 50;

// Save changes back to the file
File.WriteAllBytes("path/to/modified_save.sav", sav.Write());

// Create a new Pokémon
var pk = sav.BlankPKM;
pk.Species = (int)Species.Pikachu;
pk.Move1 = (int)Move.ThunderBolt;
pk.Gender = 0; // Male

// Add the Pokémon to the first empty box slot
sav.SetBoxSlot(pk, 0, 0);

// Modify player information
sav.OT = "New Trainer Name";
sav.TID = 12345;
sav.SID = 54321;

// Add items to the bag
sav.SetInventoryPouch(InventoryType.Items, new[] { new InventoryItem(1, 99) }); // 99 Poké Balls

Getting Started

To use PKHeX in your C# project:

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/kwsch/PKHeX.git
2. Open the solution in Visual Studio
3. Build the project
4. Reference the PKHeX.Core dll in your project
5. Use the following namespaces:

using PKHeX.Core;
using System.IO;

// Your code here
var sav = SaveUtil.GetVariantSAV(File.ReadAllBytes("path/to/save.sav"));
// Continue with save file manipulation