Unlike many GBA hacks that create a new region, Hoenn White is ; it is a "flavor" hack that places Hoenn Pokémon and characters into the existing Unova region .
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One common frustration with the original Hoenn games was the lack of variety in encounters (too many Zigzagoons and Wingulls). The typically includes an expanded encounter list. You can often find Pokémon native to other regions lurking in the tall grass, allowing for diverse team building right from the start. Additionally, these hacks often bump up the AI difficulty, forcing trainers to use strategy rather than just over-leveling their starter.
Unlike the GBA versions, the DS engine allows for a more robust Battle Frontier. The hack restores the Battle Tower and creates a mini-Frontier using Unova’s subway system re-skinned to look like Hoenn’s Battle Point exchange.