PKForge

PKForge is an Android Pokémon save editor and cross-generation Bank for players who manage saves on a 64-bit ARM device. It can edit stats, moves, abilities, held items, shininess, and other save attributes, with live legality checks. Its Auto Legality Mod works offline, as does the bundled Mystery Gift database for browsing Wonder Cards and injecting them into saves. Players can move Pokémon between supported games across Generations I through IX, selected GameCube titles, and listed ROM hacks; transfers include a preview and legality verdict before writing. The cross-game Bank organizes collections in themed boxes. A Living Dex tracker covers 1,025 Pokémon, and Autopilot can plan moves using Pokémon the user owns, subject to confirmation. The maker says writes are validated and preceded by restore points; risky saves open read-only, and the app retains the 20 most recent restore points. It is distributed as an APK through GitHub Releases, supports touch and gamepad controls, and includes second-screen features for dual-screen devices.

PKForge combines save editing, offline tools, and cross-game collection management in one Android app. Check game support and device requirements before downloading from the GitHub repository; the maintainer warns that pkforgeapp.com is not official.

PKForge suits Pokémon players who want to edit saves, move collections across supported games, or track a Living Dex on Android. It is designed with dual-screen handhelds in mind.

Overview

PKForge is an Android tool for editing Pokémon saves and moving collections across supported games. It suits players who manage saves on Android, especially on dual-screen handhelds. Its combination of offline legality tools, a cross-game Bank and safeguards makes it a focused option, provided your device and game are supported.

Key features

PKForge edits Pokémon attributes including stats, moves, abilities, held items and shininess, with live legality checks. Its Auto Legality Mod works offline, as does the bundled Mystery Gift database, which lets users browse Wonder Cards and inject them into saves. That makes it useful when an internet connection is unavailable, though legality checks do not remove the need to choose compatible games and saves.

The cross-game Bank organizes Pokémon in themed boxes for retrieval into saves. Transfers across supported games from Generations I through IX include a preview of changes and a legality verdict before writing. The Living Dex tracker covers 1,025 Pokémon; its Autopilot proposes a plan to build the collection from Pokémon you own, moving them between saves and the Bank after you confirm. Because it moves rather than copies Pokémon, users should review the plan before confirming.

Writes are validated and preceded by a restore point, while risky saves open read-only. PKForge retains the 20 most recent restore points. These protections reduce the risk of an unwanted write, but they do not replace keeping your own backups.

Supported save targets include mainline Pokémon games from Generations I through IX, selected GameCube games and listed ROM hacks such as Unbound, Radical Red, GS Chronicles, Luminescent Platinum and Pokémon Compass. Unknown ROM hacks open read-only with a warning, so the app is a poor fit for users whose primary saves are unsupported hacks.

The README lists RetroArch, Linkboy, Pizza Boy, melonDS, DraStic, Dolphin, Azahar, Lime3DS, Citra MMJ and Eden as supported emulators. Touch and gamepad controls are supported, with second-screen features on dual-screen devices. An optional sprite pack is about 600 MB; it downloads once from GitHub Releases, can resume after interruption and is verified before use.

Pricing

PKForge is free, with a free plan and no paid tiers described. There are no plan-based seats, quotas, trial periods or renewal terms to weigh. The optional sprite pack is a download, not a paid plan.

Platforms

PKForge is distributed as an APK for Android and requires a 64-bit ARM device. It is not a desktop or iOS option. The maintainer directs users to GitHub Releases and warns that pkforgeapp.com is not official. The project is licensed under GPLv3 or later and says it is not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak or The Pokémon Company.

Who it's for

PKForge is best for Pokémon players who want to edit saves, transfer collections across generations and track a Living Dex from an Android device. Its offline tools and dual-screen features particularly suit users who play through supported Android emulators. It is not the right choice for people without a 64-bit ARM Android device, or for players who need write access to an unknown ROM hack.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Collection management spans games: The Bank, transfer previews and Living Dex Autopilot bring editing and collection organization together.
• Offline functionality: Auto Legality Mod and the Mystery Gift database work on-device, without requiring a connection for those tools.
• Write safeguards: Validation, restore points and read-only handling for risky saves give users a way to avoid some unsafe edits.

Cons

• Android hardware requirement: The APK needs a 64-bit ARM device, ruling out other platforms and incompatible Android hardware.
• Limited write support for unfamiliar hacks: Unknown ROM hacks open read-only, restricting editing for players using unrecognized versions.
• Optional download is sizable: The sprite pack is about 600 MB, which may be a consideration for users with limited storage or bandwidth.

Alternatives

Game Save Editors is a useful starting point if you want to compare tools across the category rather than focus on Pokémon save management.

Choose Fallout Shelter Save Editor for Fallout Shelter saves and broad platform access: its free browser-based plan requires no account and has no ads or telemetry.

Palworld Save Pal is the better fit for Palworld players who want every feature free without a paywall across its listed platforms.

SaveEditor.top suits users seeking a free browser-accessible editor, if their file is under 50 MB and in a supported format.

ACNH Save Editor is an alternative for users seeking a self-hosted homebrew save editor.

Elden Ring SaveForge is a Windows option for Elden Ring saves.

SaveEditor.net is a web-based choice for free tools to manage single-player game saves.

BotW Save Editor is a self-hosted homebrew option for Nintendo Switch saves.

Gibbed Save Editor is a Windows alternative with free editors covering supported games.

Verdict

Choose PKForge if you want to edit Pokémon saves and manage cross-generation collections directly on a compatible Android device. Offline tools, a Bank and Living Dex automation give it a distinctive focus; look elsewhere if you need another platform or writable support for an unknown ROM hack.