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caption=Gold in the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} |

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{{adv|Professor Oak}} noted that Gold is even more reckless and stubborn than {{adv|Red}}. He likes playing billiards, but sometimes he may use his Pokémon to cheat. Gold's mother has described him as "careless". Gold also tends to lie or exaggerate at times, in a bid to make himself seem more impressive, and other people around him notice it. He also seems to exhibit a one-track mind at times, being an ardent fan of pretty girls like [[DJ Mary]], [[Jasmine]] and the [[Kimono Girl]]s, but failing to recognize [[Morty]] or the Johto [[Elite Four]].

==={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}===

[[File:Gold GSC chapter.png|left|thumb|200px|Gold in the ''Gold, Silver & Crystal'' arc]]

During the first part of the third arc, Gold is the main protagonist. He first meets [[Joey]] by helping him get a [[bag]] filled with Pokémon that was to go to Professor Elm, but was stolen by a Murkrow. Then Gold gets his bag stolen when he decides to help Joey by going to deliver the package to Professor Elm and then go to Professor Oak in Cherrygrove City (mainly because he wanted DJ Mary's autograph). On his way to [[Professor Elm]]'s lab, and arrives there just as {{adv|Silver}} is stealing {{TP|Silver|Totodile}}. Gold tries to battle Silver thinking that he is the one who stole his backpack with all of his family Pokémon in it, using Elm's {{p|Cyndaquil}}, which he names [[Exbo]], but Silver gets away after [[Team Rocket]], the real culprits behind his bag, knocked him out from behind in the middle of the battle. He is then asked to file a report against him by a police officer who almost arrested him for burning Professor Elm's field but he fakes it on purpose because he wanted to go after Silver himself.

[[File:Gold Red Mt Silver.png|thumb|200px|Gold and Red heading off to Mt. Silver at the end of the ''Gold, Silver & Crystal'' arc]]

It is later revealed that the two boys were rescued by Entei and taken to the [[Whirl Islands]] for protection. Afterwards, they are found by [[Lt. Surge]] and their missing valuables, including the Red Gyarados, are returned. They meet {{adv|Crystal}} after she nearly drowns in the wreckage and battle the rabid {{p|Lugia}} that starts attacking them, and they are all nearly defeated until his Quilava, [[Silver's Croconaw]], and Crystal's [[Megaree]] all evolve into their final forms. The tables nearly turned when Gold even disabled the giant bird's {{m|Aeroblast}} attack by placing his billiard cue inside its mouth to keep it from closing with the aid of his new Mantine and Remoraid getting him close enough, but Gold fails at catching it due to not having his billiard cue, and it is later discovered that someone managed to catch it before they did when the Poké Ball Crystal kicked turned out to be empty. Having failed to track it down with the Area function of the Pokédex, Gold and Crystal then head to the opening ceremony of the Pokémon League, where all 16 [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] have gathered to battle each other, to try to determine which one of the Gym Leaders is the Masked Man. They battle [[Sham]] and [[Carl]] in the Control Room and end up winning with a powerful {{m|Giga Drain}}, but are locked in until Crystal's Parasect melts the door. The Masked Man then appears at the scene with both {{adv|Tower duo|Lugia and Ho-Oh}} and starts wreaking havoc before heading to the [[Ilex Forest shrine|shrine]] in [[Ilex Forest]], where the final battle then takes place.

Gold battles the Masked Man and finds out his real identity by smashing his mask after a clever combination that corners the villain, but to avoid defeat, the dastardly man threatens to crush [[Pika]] and [[Chuchu]]'s Egg if he attacks once more. Gold is horribly beaten by the nemesis, but his efforts of attempting to protect the Egg in his arms cause it to hatch into {{p|Pichu}}, which inherits his personality as a result. After being reassured of his ability as the Hatcher of the [[Pokédex holder]]s, he then follows the villain back in time with Silver and Crystal on the three legendary beasts, and eventually manages to escape after freeing Celebi. At the end of the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, Gold goes to train under {{adv|Red}} on [[Mt. Silver]].

==={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}===

 

==={{MangaArc|Emerald}}===

[[File:Gold E chapter.png|thumb|left|120px|Gold during the ''Emerald'' arc]]

During this arc, Gold, along with {{adv|Crystal}}, traveled to the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in order to bring the petrified {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, {{adv|Green}}, {{adv|Yellow}}, and {{adv|Silver}} out of their stone state by wishing upon the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{adv|Jirachi}} and stop the armored man known as [[Guile Hideout]].

Now ready to take Jirachi back from Guile Hideout, Gold, Crystal, {{adv|Ruby}}, {{adv|Sapphire}}, and {{adv|Emerald}} prepare to face off their foe. This required Gold and Crystal to give the metal rings of Ultima to the first partner Pokémon of Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Silver (who was still petrified). When Gold spoke to Emerald, he made the younger boy rethink his relationship with Pokémon. This allowed Emerald to finally teach his {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}} the powerful {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, and in turn free the petrified Pokédex holders with the help of Jirachi. Gold then combined forces with the other nine Pokédex holders in order to destroy the great sea demon that had manifested itself above the {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}}.

==={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}===

[[File:Gold HGSS Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Gold in the ''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' arc]]

The arc opens up with Gold facing the Pokémon {{Adv|Arceus}} with his entire team. Despite his best efforts, none of his attacks seem to affect the Alpha Pokémon, which responds by attacking his Pokémon with a powerful roar. He tells his Pokémon to hold on and wait for Silver to arrive and help.

With his cover blown, Gold reveals that Professor Oak had reluctantly asked him to meet up with [[Lance]] at the Pokéathlon because Lance has information on the newly-revived Team Rocket and the Pokémon Arceus. After finishing his story, a {{p|Dragonite}} emerges from a nearby lake and begins to attack the Pokéathlon Dome. With Togebo, Gold defeats the Pokémon and figures out that it belongs to Lance. Disappointed that Lance clearly is not going to show up, Gold forces the Radio Director to take him to Ecruteak City so that he can see the [[Kimono Girl]]s.

Gold reveals that he doesn't intend to give up and wishes to learn more about Arceus. Outside the barrier, Silver and Crystal arrive to help. Reacting to the Plates in Silver's pockets, Arceus opens the barrier to let them in, along with [[Archer]], [[Ariana]], [[Petrel]], and [[Proton]], who sneak inside. Arceus uses its powers to transport all seven of them to a snow-filled area. Upon entering the ruins, they find Arceus being dragged onto a stage by the {{tc|Executive}}s. There, Archer reveals that they landed at the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], a mysterious area where the cultures of Johto and Sinnoh meet.

Archer has Arceus use its power to create the three legendary Pokémon {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Dialga}}, {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Palkia}}, and {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Giratina}}. Silver attempts to distract the Executives by feigning suicide, allowing Gold and Crystal to attack while their guard is down. With the assistance of Silver's Feraligatr, Gold and Crystal destroy the legendary Pokémon before they fully form with the Ultimate Attacks. With the three Pokémon destroyed, Arceus retaliates against the Executives by blowing them away and absorbs the Plates into its body.

==={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}===

In [[PS616]], Gold, along with Crystal and Silver, was called by Emerald to ask for assistance in destroying a giant [[Grand Meteor Delta|meteoroid]] threatening to destroy the world. During the call, Gold revealed that [[Norman]] was with them after he had been accidentally left behind in Johto.

 

In ''[[PS408|High-tailing It from Haunter]]'', Gold was briefly seen together with the other [[Pokédex holder]]s from [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], and [[Hoenn]] when the [[Advanced level Grunt]] was talking to {{adv|Diamond}} about the [[Pokédex]].

|desc={{p|Ambipom|Aibo}} (Japanese: '''エーたろう''' ''Ētarō'') is one of the family Pokémon at Gold's home that he grew up with. Like his Trainer, Aibo is very mischievous. Aibo's tails allow him to hold items and use many tricks and tactics in battle. In ''[[PS448|Pleased as Punch With Parasect]]'', he evolved into an Ambipom after learning {{m|Double Hit}}. As of ''[[PS456|All About Arceus V]]'', he is at level 83, has a Naive [[nature]], and his [[Characteristic]] is that he is "mischievous."}}

|desc={{p|Politoed|Polibo}} (Japanese: '''ニョたろう''' ''Nyotarō'') is one of the family Pokémon at Gold's home that he grew up with, beginning as a {{p|Poliwag}}. When {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s stole Gold's backpack containing the Poké Balls with Polibo's, he was washed away by the stream and ended up with a wild {{p|Granbull}}. Gold had hopes of having him evolve into a {{p|Poliwrath}} after seeing {{adv|Red}}'s own [[Poli]]wrath, but Polibo instead evolved into a Politoed right after his evolution into {{p|Poliwhirl}} from being traded with a [[King's Rock]] to {{adv|Silver}} in ''[[PS109|Ampharos Amore]]''. As of ''[[PS456|All About Arceus V]]'', he is at [[level]] 80, has a Quiet [[nature]], and his [[Characteristic]] is that he is "capable of taking hits."}}

|desc={{p|Typhlosion|Exbo}} (Japanese: '''バクたろう''' ''Baktarō'') was the Pokémon Gold had received from Professor Elm and evolved twice throughout his journey, first in ''[[PS108|Quilava Quandary]]'' and again in ''[[PS148|Lively Lugia (Part 3)]]''. He gave Gold the upper hand while fighting the Masked Man at the end of the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} with the help of Sunbo's use of {{m|Sunny Day}}. As of ''[[PS456|All About Arceus V]]'', he is at [[level]] 84, has an Impish [[nature]], and his [[Characteristic]] is that he is "a little quick tempered."}}

|desc={{p|Sunflora|Sunbo}} (Japanese: '''キマたろう''' ''Kimatarō'') was caught as a {{p|Sunkern}} in ''[[PS099|Sunkern Treasure]]'' to launch Exbo's Poké Ball high into the air to defeat a raging {{p|Skarmory}}, using its amazing jumping ability. Sunbo had also been the last one to touch Gold's Egg and is the apparent reason for [[Togebo]] hatching from it. She sometimes assists Exbo by using {{m|Sunny Day}} to power up Exbo's {{type|Fire}} attacks, most notably after evolving into Sunflora in ''[[PS173|The Last Battle VI]]'', during the battle against the Masked Man. As of ''[[PS456|All About Arceus V]]'', she is at [[level]] 75, has a Serious [[nature]], and her [[Characteristic]] is that she is "very finicky."

|desc={{p|Sudowoodo|Sudobo}} (Japanese: '''ウーたろう''' ''Ūtarō'') was captured while on a race around [[Goldenrod City]] with [[Whitney]], the local [[Gym Leader]]. The two competitors soon reached an enormous tree that neither of the Trainers' Pokémon could move. Suddenly, a large {{p|Rhydon}} burst out and Whitney tried to stop it, getting herself carried away by it. The strange tree reacted to [[Polibo]]'s {{m|Water Gun}} attack and shrank in size. Gold then found out that Sudowoodo was hiding from Rhydon and they went after it, defeating it and saving Whitney. Afterward, he decided to join Gold's team. As of ''[[PS456|All About Arceus V]]'', he is at [[level]] 78, has a Jolly [[nature]], and his [[Characteristic]] is that he "nods off a lot."

Sudobo's known moves are {{m|Focus Punch}}, {{m|Mimic}}, {{m|Low Kick}}, {{m|Dynamic Punch}}, {{m|Mud-Slap}}, {{m|Flail}}, and {{m|Rock Tomb}}{{tt|*|mentioned and used off-panel}}, and his Ability is {{a|Sturdy}}.<br>

|desc={{p|Togekiss|Togebo}} (Japanese: '''トゲたろう''' ''Togetarō'') was created from an {{pkmn|Egg}} created by [[Jasmine]]'s two {{p|Togetic}}. Due to Gold's special ability, Togebo inherited parts of Gold's personality, including his love of gambling. During a battle against {{adv|Arceus}}, Togebo evolved into a Togetic and then into a Togekiss with a Shiny Stone received from Lance. As of ''[[PS456|All About Arceus V]]'', he is at [[level]] 81, has a Naughty [[nature]], and his [[Characteristic]] is that he "hates to lose."}}

|desc=Gold's {{p|Pichu}} (Japanese: '''ピチュ''' ''Pich'') was hatched from an Egg laid by [[Pika]] and [[Chuchu]]. Together, they defeated [[Pryce]] with {{m|Volt Tackle|Super Rising Thunder}} and put an end to his schemes. He has a Naughty [[nature]].}}

|epname=Lively Lugia (Part 2)

|desc=Gold caught {{p|Teddiursa}} for [[Kurt]]'s granddaughter [[Maizie]] with a [[Friend Ball]] to prove that he was a capable enough Trainer to handle them. When he went off to catch her, he ran into {{adv|Silver}}, who was catching the father {{TP|Silver|Ursaring}}. Both Pokémon were caught with precise aim using Gold's billiards pole, and Gold gave Teddiursa to Maizie. She is level 13 and has a Naive [[nature]].

Teddiursa's known moves are {{m|Fury Swipes}}, {{m|Leer}}{{tt|*|revealed on an official site only}}, {{m|Lick}}{{tt|*|revealed on an official site only}}, and {{m|Scratch}}{{tt|*|revealed on an official site only}}.}}

{{p|Raikou}} was the legendary beast that paired up with Gold in the final battle with the [[Masked Man]], and super-charged his Pichu so it could use Super Rising Thunder. After its release, it was revealed that it was recaught by [[Anabel]] in the {{MangaArc|Emerald}}.}}

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