Platinum Kaizo Setup

I just want to play the game

Step 1 - Download and Patch the Game

Download the patch. You need to obtain your own version of the Pokemon Platinum ROM file (4998 USA rev 1). Input the files into the XDelta Patcher and download the result.

Step 2 - Open the Emulator

You will need DeSmuME to play Platinum Kaizo. Make sure you are on the latest version of DeSmuME, 0.9.13. Other solutions like MelonDS, flash carts, and mobile emulators are prone to errors. From DeSmuME, you can now launch and play Platinum Kaizo.

Step 3 - Open the Calc

Open the Platinum Kaizo Calc. If you are a nuzlocker, this will be useful for calcing fights. You can additionally look up Pokemon, items, areas, trainers, etc. to view in game information.

Step 4 - Installing the Lua Script

The Lua script will let you sync your box to the calc quickly, pre-status your party, and set the time in game. This is an optional step.

To run any Lua script in DeSmuME, you need to obtain a Lua file. First, download the zip file at SourceForge. Inside the zip file, there will be a file called lua5.1.dll. Extract only this file to the same folder your DeSmuME.exe is located. Rename lua5.1.dll to lua51.dll.

Next, download the vs-link.ersatz.zip file of Vs. Link Ersatz. Unzip this file into the same folder as your lua51.dll. From DeSmuME, open up Platinum Kaizo, then navigate to Tools > Lua Scripting > New Lua Script Window.... Click browse and select vs-link-ersatz.lua. If you were successful, the output should look like this:

Loading Vs. Link Ersatz...
Successfully loaded Vs. Link Ersatz, by Emi
script returned but is still running registered functions

In the calc, click the Settings button and enable Vs. Link Ersatz sycing. The Sync button will pull your party from in game into the calc, including stats. The Commands button will let you pre status your party and configure the in game time.

All Resources

Setup Resources

• Platinum Kaizo Patch - The game
• XDelta Patcher - Patching software to apply the game patch
• DeSmuME - DS Emulator for Platinum Kaizo
• Lua DLLs - Lua DLL required to run scripts in DeSmuME
• Emi's Calc - Damage calculator and resource lookup for the game
• Vs. Link Ersatz - Lua script with calc integration for syncing, pre statusing, and setting time

Platinum Kaizo Community

• Hall of Fame - Personal best and world record showcase
• PK FAQ - Frequently asked questions about Platinum Kaizo

Spreadsheet Documents

• Mastersheet - Most of the game's information
• Encounters - The game's Pokemon encounters
• Trainers - The game's trainers, organized by split
• Item Checklist - Most items in the game by order of appearance, with requirements
• Contest Resources - Information for in game contests

Utilities

• Eterna Forest Map - Trainer layout in Eterna Forest
• Acid Rain Breakdown - Acid rain bug info

Community Alternatives

These tools or resources are already provided by previous resources, but some may prefer them.

• Run as Date - Windows program time changer
• XDeltaUI - Windows only downloadable patching program
• Anas Calc - PK damage calculator by Anas
• Hzla Calc - PK damage calculator by Hzla