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|release_date_au=March 25, 2010<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=&prod_id=20095 Nintendo of Australia - Pokémon HeartGold Version]</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=&prod_id=20096 Nintendo of Australia - Pokémon SoulSilver Version]</ref> | |release_date_au=March 25, 2010<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=&prod_id=20095 Nintendo of Australia - Pokémon HeartGold Version]</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=&prod_id=20096 Nintendo of Australia - Pokémon SoulSilver Version]</ref> | ||
|release_date_eu=March 26, 2010<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/games/ | |release_date_eu=March 26, 2010<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-heartgold-and-soulsilver-versions/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref><br>April 2, 2010{{tt|*|Versions with Dutch box and manual}}<ref>[https://www.nintendo.nl/Nieuws/2010/Lanceerdatum-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-en-Pokemon-SoulSilver-Version-bevestigd-259986.html Nintendo of the Netherlands announcement regarding the delayed release date (retrieved August 3, 2020)] (Dutch)</ref> | ||
|release_date_kr=February 4, 2010<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/DS/soft/pokemon_hgss/main.php Nintendo of Korea]</ref> | |release_date_kr=February 4, 2010<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/DS/soft/pokemon_hgss/main.php Nintendo of Korea]</ref> | ||
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'''Pokémon HeartGold Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター ハートゴールド''' ''Pocket Monsters HeartGold'') and '''Pokémon SoulSilver Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター ソウルシルバー''' ''Pocket Monsters SoulSilver'') are paired [[Generation IV]] [[remake]]s of the [[Generation II]] games {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. | '''Pokémon HeartGold Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター ハートゴールド''' ''Pocket Monsters HeartGold'') and '''Pokémon SoulSilver Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター ソウルシルバー''' ''Pocket Monsters SoulSilver'') are paired [[Generation IV]] [[remake]]s of the [[Generation II]] games {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. | ||
Much like how {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} revisited the [[Generation I]] story of [[Kanto]], HeartGold and SoulSilver retell the story of [[Johto]], with the player's starting town being [[New Bark Town]]. While the games feature several expansions in key areas, the overall plot follows the same direction as the original {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. Some aspects exclusive to {{v2|Crystal}} are also included. Like how FireRed and LeafGreen could link up with {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} to complete the Pokédex by trading regionally exclusive Pokémon, HeartGold and SoulSilver can link up with {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to obtain Pokémon unavailable in Johto and Kanto (such as | Much like how {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} revisited the [[Generation I]] story of [[Kanto]], HeartGold and SoulSilver retell the story of [[Johto]], with the player's starting town being [[New Bark Town]]. While the games feature several expansions in key areas, the overall plot follows the same direction as the original {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. Some aspects exclusive to {{v2|Crystal}} are also included. Like how FireRed and LeafGreen could link up with {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} to complete the Pokédex by trading regionally exclusive Pokémon, HeartGold and SoulSilver can link up with {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to obtain Pokémon unavailable in Johto and Kanto (such as the [[First partner Pokémon#Sinnoh|Sinnoh first partner Pokémon]]) and vice versa. | ||
{{ga|Kris}}, despite being the female counterpart of {{ga|Ethan|Crystal's player character}}, is not included as the female player character, with a {{ga|Lyra|new character}} instead taking her place. Whether she is chosen to be the [[player character]] or not, this new character will still appear in the game. The unselected protagonist will take a pseudo-[[rival]] role similar to the unselected characters of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. | {{ga|Kris}}, despite being the female counterpart of {{ga|Ethan|Crystal's player character}}, is not included as the female player character, with a {{ga|Lyra|new character}} instead taking her place. Whether she is chosen to be the [[player character]] or not, this new character will still appear in the game. The unselected protagonist will take a pseudo-[[rival]] role similar to the unselected characters of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. | ||
The games were released on September 12, 2009 in Japan, February 4, 2010 in Korea, March 14, 2010 in North America, March 25, 2010 in Australia and March 26, 2010 in Europe (this excludes {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, | The games were released on September 12, 2009 in Japan, February 4, 2010 in Korea, March 14, 2010 in North America, March 25, 2010 in Australia and March 26, 2010 in Europe (this excludes {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, and the Flemish part of Belgium due to an in-game save error,<ref>[https://tweakers.net/nieuws/66417/nintendo-roept-pokemon-games-terug-wegens-bug.html ''Nintendo roept Pokémon spellen terug wegens bug'' (Nintendo recalls Pokémon games because of bug) - Tweakers (Dutch report on the save data bug)] (retrieved August 3, 2020)</ref> with the patched copies later released on April 2, 2010).<ref>[https://www.nintendo.nl/Nieuws/2010/Lanceerdatum-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-en-Pokemon-SoulSilver-Version-bevestigd-259986.html Nintendo of the Netherlands announcement regarding the delayed release date (retrieved August 3, 2020)] (Dutch)</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
The plot of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver is mostly the same as Gold and Silver with a few changes and included plot elements exclusive to | The plot of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver is mostly the same as Gold and Silver with a few changes and included plot elements exclusive to {{game|Crystal}}. The {{player}}, either {{ga|Ethan}} or {{ga|Lyra}}, begins their journey from [[New Bark Town]], running an errand for [[Professor Elm]] to [[Mr. Pokémon]]'s house to discover what he was so excited about. Elm supplies the player with one of three Pokémon, {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}}, for this errand. After Mr. Pokémon's discovery turns out to be an {{pkmn|Egg}}, the player returns to New Bark Town, only to find that a suspicious {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} seen lurking outside of Elm's lab earlier has stolen one of Elm's Pokémon— the one that the player's choice is weak to, coincidentally. Upon defeating him and returning to New Bark Town, the player gives the name of the boy (the player can choose any name, provided it fits under the seven-character limit; his name defaults to Soul in HeartGold and Heart in SoulSilver) to a police officer who has come to investigate the incident. Elm is amazed by the Egg and insists on studying it, allowing the player to keep the Pokémon they traveled with as a [[first partner Pokémon]]. From here, he encourages the player to journey across [[Johto]] and challenge the eight [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Falkner]], [[Bugsy]], [[Whitney]], [[Morty]], [[Chuck]], [[Jasmine]], [[Pryce]], and [[Clair]], and eventually the [[Pokémon League]]. With the first Gym in [[Violet City]] nearby, the player heads off on their adventure. | ||
Upon arriving at Violet City, the player must first defeat the Elder [[Li]] at [[Sprout Tower]] before facing the Violet City Gym. | Upon arriving at Violet City, the player must first defeat the Elder, [[Li]], at [[Sprout Tower]] before facing the Violet City Gym. Li has just been defeated by Silver and after the player defeats Li, he gives the player {{m|Flash}}. After defeating Falkner for the {{Badge|Zephyr}}, Elm's assistant appears to give the player the Egg, which will later hatch into a {{p|Togepi}}. Heading south towards [[Azalea Town]] by way of {{rt|32|Johto}} and [[Union Cave]], the player meets up with the villainous [[Team Rocket]], formed again after it was disbanded [[Generation I|three years prior]] in the neighboring [[Kanto]] region by {{ga|Red|a young Trainer}}. They are cutting off the tails of the {{p|Slowpoke}} that are sacred in Azalea, intending to sell them for a large profit. [[Kurt]], a local maker of specialty [[Poké Ball]]s, is greatly angered by this, and requests the player's help in chasing away Team Rocket and saving the Slowpoke. Though he falls into the [[Slowpoke Well]], hurting himself in the process, he begs the player to continue on to fight the organization with their Pokémon. After this has been done, and Team Rocket is chased away from Azalea, Kurt gives the player a [[Lure Ball]] and will make his specialty Poké Balls when brought any kind of [[Apricorn]], once per day. After defeating [[Bugsy]] in the [[Azalea Gym]] for the {{Badge|Hive}} and defeating the red-haired boy (Silver) once again, the player can journey into [[Ilex Forest]] to find the [[Charcoal]] maker's {{p|Farfetch'd}} and get {{HM|01|Cut}}. With this, Ilex Forest can be navigated through towards {{rt|34|Johto}}. On Route 34, a [[Pokémon Day Care]] is set up that is capable of raising two Pokémon at once. The Day Care functions the same way as in other [[Generation IV]] games. | ||
Venturing into [[Goldenrod City]], the player's third Badge, the {{Badge|Plain}}, awaits. After defeating [[Whitney]] and getting the Plain Badge, getting a [[SquirtBottle]] allows the player to move the {{p|Sudowoodo|strange tree}} blocking {{rt|36|Johto}} to the north. If it is [[Days of the week|Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday]], the [[Bug-Catching Contest]] will be on at the [[National Park]] on {{rt|35|Johto}} | Venturing into [[Goldenrod City]], the player's third Badge, the {{Badge|Plain}}, awaits. After defeating [[Whitney]] and getting the Plain Badge, getting a [[Squirt Bottle|SquirtBottle]] allows the player to move the {{p|Sudowoodo|strange tree}} blocking {{rt|36|Johto}} to the north. If it is [[Days of the week|Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday]], the [[Bug-Catching Contest]] will be on at the [[National Park]] on {{rt|35|Johto}} as well. In [[Ecruteak City]], [[Bill]], the developer of the [[PC]] [[Pokémon Storage System]] is performing repairs on the [[Time Capsule]], and as the player arrives, he will finish, asking for them to come visit him in his parents' house in Goldenrod, where he will give away an {{p|Eevee}}. Another Gym is in Ecruteak City, where the {{type|Ghost}} Leader [[Morty]] battles for the {{Badge|Fog}}. The player encounters the [[Legendary beasts]] in the [[Burned Tower]] and they [[Roaming Pokémon|run off]] around Johto. The player also meets [[Eusine]] who is studying the Burned Tower and takes interest in {{p|Suicune}}. | ||
The player goes on through {{rt|38|Johto}} and {{rt|39|Johto}} to arrive in [[Olivine City]]. Once there, they learn from Silver that [[Jasmine]], the Gym Leader, is not available at the moment, since she is taking care of the [[ | The player goes on through {{rt|38|Johto}} and {{rt|39|Johto}} to arrive in [[Olivine City]]. Once there, they learn from Silver that [[Jasmine]], the Gym Leader, is not available at the moment, since she is taking care of the [[Olivine Lighthouse|lighthouse's]] [[Amphy|Ampharos]] and refuses to leave until the Pokémon is given a [[Secret Medicine|special medicine]] from [[Cianwood City]]. The player thus surfs their way through {{rt|40|Johto}} and {{rt|41|Johto}} to get to Cianwood City. There, they encounter the {{type|Fighting}} Leader [[Chuck]], who presents the player with the {{Badge|Storm}}. They get the medicine from the Cianwood Pharmacy and go back to Olivine City. Jasmine, relieved after getting her Ampharos's medicine, goes back to taking Gym challenges. Her Pokémon specialty is of the {{t|Steel}} type. When the player gets their sixth Badge, the {{Badge|Mineral}}, they travel to [[Mahogany Town]], through {{rt|42|Johto}}. The Gym is blocked by a man and the way to {{rt|44|Johto}} and the [[Ice Path]] is blocked by a man trying to sell [[Rage Candy Bar]]s. | ||
The player heads north to {{rt|43|Johto}} and the [[Lake of Rage]]. Upon entering the gate, two Rocket Grunts charge them {{pdollar}}1000 to go through. When the player gets to the lake, they encounter the [[Red Gyarados]]. After the player defeats, catches or flees from it, they get the | The player heads north to {{rt|43|Johto}} and the [[Lake of Rage]]. Upon entering the gate, two Team Rocket Grunts charge them {{pdollar}}1000 to go through. When the player gets to the lake, they encounter the [[Red Gyarados]]. After the player defeats, catches or flees from it, they get the [[Red Scale]]. A caped man named [[Lance]] appears on the shore and reveals Team Rocket's secret hideout to the player. The player goes back to Mahogany and goes through the hideout, along with Lance. Team Rocket planned to emit sound waves, inducing the {{p|Magikarp}} in the lake to evolve into {{p|Gyarados}}, which caused the effect of the [[Red Gyarados]]. Once the player defeats all the Team Rocket members and disables the wave-emitting machine, they can challenge [[Pryce]], the town's {{type|Ice}} Gym Leader. | ||
Upon defeating the Gym Leader and obtaining the {{Badge|Glacier}}, the player receives a phone call from Prof. Elm about a strange radio signal emitted by Team Rocket, trying to connect with their missing leader, [[Giovanni]]. The player goes to the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] to investigate. Once there, a Team Rocket Grunt tells the player only Team Rocket members are permitted to enter the tower. The player then goes into the tunnel, where a Team Rocket Grunt says they are looking for new recruits, then dresses the player in a Team Rocket grunt's uniform. The player is then permitted to enter the tower, but, all of a sudden, Silver enters, and tells the player off for thinking they look tough in the clothing. The player finds out the tower has been taken over by Team Rocket. When the player ascends to the top floor, they find the director of the Radio Tower, only to discover that he has been impersonated by a Rocket and that the real Director is | Upon defeating the Gym Leader and obtaining the {{Badge|Glacier}}, the player receives a phone call from Prof. Elm about a strange radio signal emitted by Team Rocket, trying to connect with their missing leader, [[Giovanni]]. The player goes to the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] to investigate. Once there, a Team Rocket Grunt tells the player that only Team Rocket members are permitted to enter the tower. The player then goes into the tunnel, where a Team Rocket Grunt says they are looking for new recruits, then dresses the player in a Team Rocket grunt's uniform. The player is then permitted to enter the tower, but, all of a sudden, Silver enters, and tells the player off for thinking they look tough in the clothing. The player finds out the tower has been taken over by Team Rocket. When the player ascends to the top floor, they find the director of the Radio Tower, only to discover that he has been impersonated by a member of Team Rocket and that the real Director is locked in Goldenrod's basement. Once the player enters the basement, they are once again encountered by Silver, who intends to defeat Team Rocket all by himself. He still questions the way he treats his Pokémon. Once the player gets to the very bottom of the basement, they find the Tower's real Director. He gives the player the Card Key so that they can access the higher floors of the Radio Tower. | ||
After clearing all of the | After clearing all of the Team Rocket members and defeating the {{tc|Executive|Team Rocket executives}}, effectively disbanding them, the player receives either a [[Rainbow Wing]] to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}} or a [[Silver Wing]] to encounter {{p|Lugia}}, in HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively. The player then is allowed to go through the [[Ice Path]] and to [[Blackthorn City]]. There the player can challenge [[Clair]], the {{type|Dragon}} Gym Leader. Before giving the player the {{Badge|Rising}}, however, Clair makes the player go through a test to prove their worthiness. To complete this test, the player must enter the [[Dragon's Den]] and take a test before they receive the Rising Badge from Clair. Having obtained all 8 Badges, the player is given the Master Ball by Elm and is requested to visit the Kimono Girls to prove their worthiness. After defeating the Kimono Girls, the player will either go to the Bell Tower{{sup/4|HG}} or the Whirl Islands{{sup/4|SS}} to encounter Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}} or Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}. Then the player is allowed to go east of New Bark into Kanto. | ||
From New Bark Town, the path to the Pokémon League is to the east, across {{rt|27|Kanto}} and into [[Kanto]], then across {{rt|26|Kanto}} and through {{ka|Victory Road}} to the [[Indigo Plateau]]. When the player reaches the exit of Victory Road, Silver appears again and battles the player. | From New Bark Town, the path to the Pokémon League is to the east, across {{rt|27|Kanto}} and into [[Kanto]], then across {{rt|26|Kanto}} and through {{ka|Victory Road}} to the [[Indigo Plateau]]. When the player reaches the exit of Victory Road, Silver appears again and battles the player. | ||
The [[Elite Four]] awaits the player if they have collected all eight Badges. When the player enters the League, they must face all four in sequence. [[Will]], who [[Pokémon training|trains]] {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon, is first, followed by [[Koga]], whose specialty is {{t|Poison}}. [[Bruno]], who uses {{ | The [[Elite Four]] awaits the player if they have collected all eight Badges. When the player enters the League, they must face all four in sequence. [[Will]], who [[Pokémon training|trains]] {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon, is first, followed by [[Koga]], whose specialty is {{t|Poison}}. [[Bruno]], who uses {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon, follows, and finally, [[Karen]], who specializes in the {{t|Dark}} type. After defeating these four, the reigning [[Pokémon Champion]], [[Lance]], whom the player met at the Lake of Rage, challenges the player to a final battle. After his defeat, Oak and his co-host on [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk|Pokémon Talk]], [[DJ Mary]], arrive and congratulate the player. Lance then takes the player to a back room and tells the player that they are admitted into the [[Hall of Fame]]. The credits roll. | ||
===Postgame=== | ===Postgame=== | ||
The player then returns to their bedroom in New Bark Town. They head downstairs and receive a message that Professor Elm has something for them. Returning to his lab the player receives an [[ | The player then returns to their bedroom in New Bark Town. They head downstairs and receive a message that Professor Elm has something for them. Returning to his lab the player receives an [[S.S. Ticket]] for the fast ship [[S.S. Aqua]] departing to the region of [[Kanto]], where many rare Pokémon live. The player boards the ship in Olivine City and is bombarded by a Gentleman looking for his granddaughter who got loose on the ship. Searching the whole ship, the player finds a sailor who is angry that his co-worker is asleep on the job. Finding him and challenging him to a battle, he runs out of his cabin to join the mate. The player later finds the missing girl at the bottom of the ship. The girl asks the player to play hide and seek with her. After finding her two times, the girl decides to go back to her grandfather. The man from before thanks the player as she mentions that the player was playing with her, as the ship arrives to Vermilion City in Kanto. | ||
Deciding to take on the Gyms of Kanto, the player enters the Gym in Vermilion City, defeating [[Lt. Surge]] who specializes in {{t|Electric}} types, and earning the {{Badge|Thunder}}. The player travels north to [[Saffron City]] and enters the Gym there defeating [[Sabrina]], who specializes in {{t|Psychic}} types and had envisioned the player's arrival three years prior, and earns the {{Badge|Marsh}}. Still | Deciding to take on the Gyms of Kanto, the player enters the Gym in Vermilion City, defeating [[Lt. Surge]] who specializes in {{t|Electric}} types, and earning the {{Badge|Thunder}}. The player travels north to [[Saffron City]] and enters the Gym there defeating [[Sabrina]], who specializes in {{t|Psychic}} types and had envisioned the player's arrival three years prior, and earns the {{Badge|Marsh}}. Still in Saffron, the player encounters the {{OBP|Copycat|character}} in her new house who seems to have misplaced her Pokémon doll. Going back to Vermilion's [[Pokémon Fan Club]] the player sees the [[Lost Item]] and retrieves it bringing it back to the copycat who gives the player a [[Pass]] to the Saffron [[Magnet Train]]. | ||
The player then travels west of Saffron to [[Celadon City]] and travels to the Gym taking on [[Erika]] and winning the {{Badge|Rainbow}}. Going back to Saffron and traveling east, the player comes to the [[Kanto Power Plant]] where they find that an important part of a machine in the plant has been stolen and they are unable to get the machine running. Traveling north of Saffron to [[Cerulean City]] the player finds out that a suspicious character has been hanging out around the Gym. Traveling north onto | The player then travels west of Saffron to [[Celadon City]] and travels to the Gym, taking on [[Erika]] and winning the {{Badge|Rainbow}}. Going back to Saffron and traveling east, the player comes to the [[Kanto Power Plant]] where they find that an important part of a machine in the plant has been stolen and they are unable to get the machine running. Traveling north of Saffron to [[Cerulean City]] the player finds out that a suspicious character has been hanging out around the Gym. Traveling north onto {{rt|24|Kanto}}, the player finds and battles a [[Team Rocket]] grunt who is trying to revive the team unbeknownst to the fact that the team in Johto was disbanded by the player. The player defeats the grunt who admits that he dropped the part in the Cerulean Gym. The player then challenges the Nugget Crew and finds [[Misty]] with her boyfriend at [[Cerulean Cape]]. Misty's boyfriend runs off angering her until she realizes that the player is indeed a challenger. The player returns to Cerulean Gym and takes on Misty's {{t|Water}} types winning the {{Badge|Cascade}}, while also retrieving the [[Machine Part]] along the way. They return it to the Power Plant and the machine is once again returned to its running state. | ||
The player then moves through the [[Rock Tunnel]], arriving at [[Lavender Town]], where they discover that the former [[Pokémon Tower]] has now become a Radio Tower for Kanto. Talking to the director inside the tower, they receive the Radio Expansion Card which allows them to listen to radio stations in Kanto as a reward for restoring power at the Power Plant. Traveling the length of the [[Kanto Route 12|Silence Bridge]] and [[ | The player then moves through the [[Rock Tunnel]], arriving at [[Lavender Town]], where they discover that the former [[Pokémon Tower]] has now become a Radio Tower for Kanto. Talking to the director inside the tower, they receive the Radio Expansion Card which allows them to listen to radio stations in Kanto as a reward for restoring power at the Power Plant. Traveling the length of the [[Kanto Route 12|Silence Bridge]] and [[Route]]s {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|15|Kanto}}, the player arrives at [[Fuchsia City]] and takes on the Gym Leader [[Janine]] who specializes in {{t|Poison}} types, winning the {{Badge|Soul}}. | ||
Returning | Returning to Vermilion City, the player recalls the large Pokémon sleeping outside the entrance to [[Diglett's Cave]] on the eastern edge of town. They play the Poké Flute Station on their radio which awakens and angers the Pokémon, a giant {{p|Snorlax}}. After capturing, defeating, or running away from it, the player enters and goes through the Diglett's Cave emerging on {{rt|2|Kanto}}, just south of [[Pewter City]]. The player goes north to Pewter City and challenges [[Brock]] and his {{t|Rock}} types and earns the {{Badge|Boulder}}. | ||
The player travels south across Route 2 and through [[Viridian Forest]] before arriving at [[Viridian City]] | The player travels south across Route 2 and through [[Viridian Forest]] before arriving at [[Viridian City]]. The player then continues south to [[Pallet Town]] and surfs to [[Cinnabar Island]]. There, the player sees {{ga|Blue}} who mentions how the town previously found on the island was destroyed in a volcanic eruption, and that the town's Gym Leader had to relocate his Gym to the nearby [[Seafoam Islands]]. Blue then goes back to his Gym in Viridian. The player travels east to the Seafoam Islands and finds [[Blaine]]'s {{type|Fire}} Gym within the islands and challenges him to earn the {{Badge|Volcano}}. | ||
The player travels back to Viridian City and challenges Blue in his Gym, which does not seem to have any specialty in types, and defeats him to earn the {{Badge|Earth}}. The player goes back to Pallet Town and visits [[Professor Oak]] in his laboratory. Oak sees that the player has earned all of the Gym Badges in Kanto and, after giving | The player travels back to Viridian City and challenges Blue in his Gym, which does not seem to have any specialty in types, and defeats him to earn the {{Badge|Earth}}. The player goes back to Pallet Town and visits [[Professor Oak]] in his laboratory. Oak sees that the player has earned all of the Gym Badges in Kanto and, after giving them [[HM08]], decides to allow the player to enter [[Mt. Silver]], a mountain so dangerous the average Trainer is not allowed to enter it, to challenge {{ga|Red}}, who has been the champion of Kanto for three years and trains there constantly. The player goes to Mt. Silver and climbs to the top to find Red training mutely, and challenges him to a battle. After a hard-fought battle, the player defeats Red, becoming the new champion of Kanto, and Red walks away without saying a word. The credits roll again. | ||
==Blurb== | ==Blurb== | ||
Prepare for thrilling new adventures as [[Legendary Pokémon]] awaken!<br>Explore the Johto region as you catch, train, and battle with your favorite Pokémon by your side. Turn the tides—call forth the Legendary Pokémon! | Prepare for thrilling new adventures as [[Legendary Pokémon]] awaken!<br>Explore the Johto region as you catch, train, and battle with your favorite Pokémon by your side. Turn the tides—call forth the Legendary Pokémon! | ||
==Changes from Pokémon Gold and | ==Changes from Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal== | ||
=== | ===Gameplay=== | ||
* | * All 493 Pokémon are capable of [[walking Pokémon|following players]] similar to {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} in {{v2|Yellow}}. [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]] and [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form differences]] are retained when a Pokémon is following the player. The player can interact with their Pokémon by pressing 'A' while facing it, so they can see how their Pokémon is feeling at the moment. In battle, like Yellow's Pikachu, they are sent out from the side of the screen, rather than from a Poké Ball. The player's lead Pokémon will always follow them except in certain situations, such as while riding the [[bicycle]], surfing, or going indoors with a large Pokémon. | ||
* | * A new series of events precede encountering the [[game mascot]]s in both versions, and thus it is mandatory for the player to engage in battle with the game mascot in order to continue with the game and proceed to the [[Pokémon League]], similar to the plots of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. In the originals, it was completely optional to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}. | ||
* | * The five [[Kimono Girl]]s from {{DL|Ecruteak City|Kimono Dance Theater|the Dance Theater}} in [[Ecruteak City]] now have a significant role in the game. During the player's adventure, they can meet each Kimono Girl at different points of the game where they will ask the player to do them a small favor. After receiving the [[Master Ball]] from [[Professor Elm]] and before meeting the [[game mascot]], each Kimono Girl tests the player with a battle. Once all five are defeated, they proceed to the [[Bell Tower]]{{sup/4|HG}}/[[Whirl Islands]]{{sup/4|SS}} where they will perform a dance to summon {{p|Ho-Oh}}{{sup/4|HG}}/{{p|Lugia}}{{sup/4|SS}}. | ||
* | ** As these events were not part of the plot of the originals, the Kimono Girls were originally battled earlier on in the game at the Ecruteak Dance Theater in order to earn {{HM|03|Surf}} once all five were defeated. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} inside the theater needs to be battled instead. | ||
[[ | ** The battles done with the Kimono Girls are now consecutive and will always be done in the same order until all five are defeated. In the original games, the player could freely choose the order they wished to face the Kimono Girls in. | ||
* | * [[Kurt]] and [[Apricorn]]s make a return to the series along with the respective [[Poké Ball]]s. Apricorns are now carried by the player in a new item, the [[Apricorn Box]]. As in {{v2|Crystal}}, Kurt can be given multiples of the same color Apricorn at once in order to make multiple Poké Balls. | ||
** The [[ | * While the [[Rainbow Wing]] and [[Silver Wing]] allow permission to climb the [[Bell Tower]] and enter Lugia's cave in the [[Whirl Islands]], respectively, the player cannot encounter their version's respective mascot until they obtain the [[Clear Bell]] in HeartGold and the [[Tidal Bell]] in SoulSilver. (Since the Tidal Bell cannot be obtained in HeartGold and the Clear Bell cannot be obtained in SoulSilver, those items are not required in those versions to encounter the opposite mascot.) | ||
* | * Unlike [[Generation II]], new tasks are put in to complete that are now required to progress the story forward. For example, the [[Pokégear|Radio Card]] for the Pokégear must be obtained to be able to challenge [[Whitney]], and the Kimono Girls and game mascot event must be completed to challenge the Elite Four. | ||
* | ** Additionally while the Kanto Gym Leaders could still be challenged in any order, Blue is now the only exception. He will only leave Cinnabar Island to return to his Gym once he has confirmed the player has the other seven Kanto Gym Badges. | ||
* | * The [[Rage Candy Bar|RageCandyBar]] is now a [[Key Item]]. This is likely to prevent the player from trading it to {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, which does not have any item data for it. | ||
* {{p| | ** The Slowpoketail was also made a key item but is now entirely unobtainable, possibly for this same reason. | ||
* | * Similar to the event {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Regigigas}} in Platinum, two in-game events are unlocked through the use of {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Pokémon. The [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|Pikachu-colored Pichu]] unlocks an event near the [[Ilex Forest]] [[Ilex Forest shrine|shrine]] where the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] can be obtained, and an event-exclusive {{p|Celebi}} unlocks an encounter with former [[Team Rocket]] boss and Viridian Gym Leader [[Giovanni]]. Giovanni was mentioned repeatedly in the original Generation II games but did not appear. These events effectively replace the [[GS Ball]] event formerly found in the Japanese version of {{game|Crystal}}. | ||
* [[ | * The [[Pokémon Storage System]], [[Bag]], [[party]] interface and the screen that pops up when pressing the ''Start'' or ''X'' buttons in the previous games all use the Nintendo DS's touch screen. | ||
* [[Legendary Pokémon]] from other regions can be caught in the games. [[Hoenn]]'s legendaries, {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}, return in HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively, after Red has been defeated, and {{p|Rayquaza}} can be caught in both games if a Groudon from SoulSilver and a Kyogre from HeartGold are shown to Professor Oak. {{p|Latias}} (in HeartGold) or {{p|Latios}} (in SoulSilver) can be found roaming in [[Kanto]] later in the game after speaking to [[Steven Stone]]. The [[legendary birds]] can also be found in certain locations in Kanto while {{p|Mewtwo}} can be found at [[Cerulean Cave]]. | |||
* [[Cynthia]] makes an appearance in an event involving {{p|Arceus}}. This takes place in an area accessed from the [[Ruins of Alph]] that is far to the north, named the [[Sinjoh Ruins]]. This event allows players to obtain either {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, or {{p|Giratina}} at level 1. The only way to obtain the [[Griseous Orb]] and Origin Forme Giratina in this game is to choose Giratina during this event. | |||
* The [[Enigma Stone]] is an event Key Item that features a use similar to that of the [[Eon Ticket]], allowing the other Eon Pokémon to be battled (i.e. Latios in HeartGold and Latias in SoulSilver, respectively) in a non-roaming encounter. | |||
* {{m|Headbutt}}ing trees to locate certain Pokémon makes its return. However, this time it can also be used to collect Pokémon from [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] after the [[National Pokédex]] is acquired. | |||
* The [[Gracidea]] can be obtained in the flower shop in [[Goldenrod City]] by bringing any [[fateful encounter]] {{p|Shaymin}} to show them. | |||
* [[Eusine]], a major character from {{game|Crystal}} who was not in the original Gold and Silver, appears, as do other aspects originally featured in Crystal. | |||
* A new sidequest, the [[Pokéathlon]], features ten mini-games that pit Pokémon in athletic competitions. Its system appears to be analogous to that of [[Pokémon Contest]]s and {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s from previous games. | |||
[[File:Pokewalker.png|thumb|150px|The Pokéwalker]] | |||
* Like the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter|GBA Wireless Adapter]] that came with {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, a bonus is included with the purchase of HeartGold and SoulSilver: a {{i|Poké Ball}}-shaped {{wp|pedometer}} called the [[Pokéwalker]] that has the capacity to link to the two games and hold a Pokémon. Storing a Pokémon in this manner increases its [[experience]] and [[friendship]] as the wearer walks. Other Pokémon can be captured in exclusive Pokéwalker-only areas and then transferred to the main game. | |||
* [[Apricorn]]s are now the only items collected from plants on the field. [[Berry|Berries]] are instead collected from {{tc|Juggler}}s in [[Violet City]] and [[Fuchsia City]] in exchange for [[shard]]s, through the [[Pokéwalker]]'s Dowsing function, hidden on the ground, or from the deliveryman in [[Poké Mart]]s sent by the player's {{jo|mom}} (if the player allows their mom to save money). A few Berries cannot be collected in these games and must be traded over from other versions, similar to in FireRed and LeafGreen. Though they cannot be grown on the ground like in [[Hoenn]] or [[Sinnoh]], they can be grown portably using the [[Berry Pots]], where the [[Squirt Bottle|SquirtBottle]] is controlled via the touch screen to water four Berries at a time. | |||
* Using the [[Apriblender]], Apricorns can now also be mixed into drinks that increase a Pokémon's Pokéathlon stats by putting Apricorns in the blender and walking around. | |||
* The [[Running Shoes]] are obtained in [[Cherrygrove City]] and can be permanently selected using the touchscreen [[menu]]. The selected item (from pressing Y or SELECT in previous games) is also on the touchscreen. Two items can be selected as opposed to just one. | |||
* Due to the absence of the [[Vs. Seeker]], the [[Pokégear]] reintroduces an improved cell phone feature with a limitless call list. However, [[rematch|re-battling]] Trainers is now dependent on the day and time. | |||
* Passing certain parts in the game can also affect the rematches by improving the team of the Trainers that can be re-battled. By entering the [[Hall of Fame]] and then after collecting the 16 Badges the Pokémon team of that Trainer are fought at higher levels as long as each rematch phase has been fought at least once. | |||
* When the player is choosing their [[first partner Pokémon]] ({{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}}), it is possible to check if any of them is {{pkmn2|Shiny}} before obtaining them. | |||
* [[First partner Pokémon]] from Kanto and Hoenn can be collected from [[Professor Oak]] and [[Steven Stone]], respectively, as appreciation for defeating Red. | |||
* [[Photography|Commemorative photos]] can now be taken around Johto and Kanto with the player's partner Pokémon, team, [[Gym Leader]]s, and certain notable citizens. | |||
* Many Pokémon have acquired the ability to learn new moves and expand and improve their movesets; for example, {{p|Togepi}} can now learn {{m|Extrasensory}} through breeding. | |||
* When using the move {{m|Whirlpool}} outside of battle, instead of the {{OBP|whirlpool|obstacle}} disappearing like in [[Generation II]], the player will simply surf over the whirlpools. | |||
* {{m|Rock Smash}}, previously a TM usable on the field in the originals, is now a full-fledged HM as it has been since [[Generation III]]. {{m|Defog}} loses its HM status to the returning {{m|Whirlpool}}. | * {{m|Rock Smash}}, previously a TM usable on the field in the originals, is now a full-fledged HM as it has been since [[Generation III]]. {{m|Defog}} loses its HM status to the returning {{m|Whirlpool}}. | ||
* {{m|Rock Climb}}, despite it not being available prior to [[Generation IV]], continues to be [[HM08]] and requires the [[Viridian Gym]] Badge. As a result, several caves and cliffs have markings | * {{m|Rock Climb}}, despite it not being available prior to [[Generation IV]], continues to be [[HM08]] and requires the [[Viridian Gym]] Badge. As a result, several caves and cliffs have markings that allow them to be scaled like in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. | ||
* An addition to the {{pkmn|breeding}} system is introduced where one of the three random {{IV}}s inherited by the offspring can be guaranteed if one of the parents holds a [[Power item]]. | |||
* The Trainers that appear in Viridian City's [[Trainer House]] are now influenced by communication through two Pokéwalkers as opposed to the previous method of Mystery Gifting with the Game Boy Color's infrared port. | |||
* During the player's initial battle with the rival, he is known as Passerby Boy, unlike in Gold and Silver, where he was identified as ???. Players are still required to name him later. | |||
* The man in Ilex Forest, who previously gave out the TM for {{m|Headbutt}} in Generation II has become a [[Move Tutor]] for that move. This is due to the fact that Headbutt is no longer a TM. Unlike other Move Tutors, he does not require anything from the player to tutor the move and will do it as many times as the player would like. | |||
* Similar to {{game|Crystal}}, the [[legendary beasts]] can be caught from the moment the player sees them fleeing in the [[Burned Tower]], with the exception of {{p|Suicune}} who can only be encountered in battle at {{rt|25|Kanto}}, instead of at the [[Bell Tower]]. Suicune can be seen running around in certain locations across Johto and Kanto. | |||
* The map in the [[Pokégear]] has the same function as the {{DL|Pokétch|Marking Map}} for the Pokétch in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to track [[roaming Pokémon]]. Additionally the player does not need to face {{p|Raikou}} or {{p|Entei}} (as well as {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}}) in battle first to be able to track them. | |||
* All Kanto Gym Leaders give out [[TM]]s. | * All Kanto Gym Leaders give out [[TM]]s. | ||
* | * Trainers in [[Kanto]] will now give out their Pokégear numbers, whereas only Trainers on Routes {{rtn|26|Kanto}} and {{rtn|27|Kanto}} would do so in the original games. | ||
* In the original Gold and Silver, the real Janine was in the lower-left corner of the Gym, while one of her Gym Trainers was in the middle, where the Leader should be. This isn't the case in HeartGold and SoulSilver, where Janine was moved to the middle. | |||
* [[ | * It is now possible to Fly to the [[Pokémon League Reception Gate]]. It is also now possible to Fly between Indigo Plateau or the Reception Gate and any location in either Kanto or Johto. Curiously, however, it's not possible to Fly to the [[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}} and {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, whereas it was possible in FireRed and LeafGreen, but not in the original Gold and Silver. | ||
* The | * The clock reset interface from the original Pokémon Gold and Silver was removed, as was the case with {{game|Crystal}}. In its replacement is a microphone test interface that can be accessed via the button combination X, Y and Down on the title screen; though this feature, unlike the clock reset interface has been officially mentioned by Nintendo via the game instruction booklet. | ||
* [[ | * Any special Pokémon, such as {{p|Sudowoodo}}, will respawn to their specific location after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] if they were defeated instead of caught the first time. | ||
* | * The ability to decorate the player's room, a feature introduced in the original Gold and Silver, is absent. | ||
* The | * After entering the Hall of Fame, [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk]] can identify [[mass outbreak]]s daily when accessed through the [[Pokégear]]'s radio. This also includes the six Generation II Pokémon whose outbreak formerly occurred when a specific trainer whose number that was stored in the Pokégear would contact the player to report the outbreak during Generation II. | ||
* Physical and special moves are now determined by the move itself rather than type. | |||
* The Regional Pokémon which previously had to be transferred from [[Generation I]] are now available [[List of in-game event Pokémon (HeartGold and SoulSilver)|in game]]. | |||
** {{p|Omanyte}} and {{p|Kabuto}} fossils can now be found at the [[Ruins of Alph]], but are version-exclusive. | |||
** {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Mewtwo}} can be found in their original areas, while {{p|Moltres}} is now located in [[Mt. Silver]]. | |||
** {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, and {{p|Charmander}} can now be obtained after defeating Red. | |||
* Instead of the {{ga|Silver|rival}} telling his name after his first battle with the player in [[Cherrygrove City]], he drops his [[Trainer Card (game)|trainer card]] and the player looks at it to find what his name. | |||
* The {{type|Steel}} is no longer treated as a newly discovered type. In [[Generation II]] only, [[Jasmine]] and the [[Cianwood Gym]] [[Gym guide|guide]] mentioned that the {{type|Steel}} was recently discovered, but those remarks are absent in the remakes. | |||
=== | ===Areas=== | ||
[[File:HGSS JohtoKanto.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], the accessible regions in HeartGold and SoulSilver]] | [[File:HGSS JohtoKanto.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], the accessible regions in HeartGold and SoulSilver]] | ||
* Elm's Lab has an upstairs level, where [[Professor Elm|the professor]] and his family live, his old house being occupied by Lyra/Ethan and her/his family. | * Elm's Lab has an upstairs level, where [[Professor Elm|the professor]] and his family live, his old house being occupied by Lyra/Ethan and her/his family. | ||
* Several Gym puzzles have been replaced or added in gyms that did not have them in Generation II. One example is reusing the puzzle in the [[Vermilion Gym]] from Generation I and III that was previously absent in Generation II. | |||
* The {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} west of [[Olivine City]], introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, returns, bringing with it exactly the same {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} seen in Platinum. | * The {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} west of [[Olivine City]], introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, returns, bringing with it exactly the same {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} seen in Platinum. | ||
* Two new routes, {{rt|47|Johto}} and {{rt|48|Johto}}, are introduced near [[Cianwood City]]. They lead to a new {{safari|Johto}}, as well as the [[Embedded Tower]] and the [[Cliff Cave]]. | * Two new routes, {{rt|47|Johto}} and {{rt|48|Johto}}, are introduced near [[Cianwood City]]. They lead to a new {{safari|Johto}}, as well as the [[Embedded Tower]] and the [[Cliff Cave]]. | ||
* [[Mt. Silver]] is much bigger and [[Viridian Forest]] is not cut down. | * [[Mt. Silver]] is much bigger and [[Viridian Forest]] is not cut down. | ||
* [[Cerulean Cave]] and the [[Seafoam Islands]] remain as they were in Generation III (though [[Blaine]] still takes part of the Seafoam Islands), allowing the [[legendary Pokémon]] that live inside them to be battled. {{p|Moltres}}, formerly found in {{ka|Victory Road}} and [[Mt. Ember]], can be found in Mt. Silver. | * [[Cerulean Cave]] and the [[Seafoam Islands]] remain as they were in Generation III (though [[Blaine]] still takes part of the Seafoam Islands), allowing the [[legendary Pokémon]] that live inside them to be battled. {{p|Moltres}}, formerly found in {{ka|Victory Road}} and [[Mt. Ember]], can be found in Mt. Silver. | ||
* [[Pal Park]] is located where the closed [[Kanto Safari Zone]] once stood in [[Fuchsia City]]. | |||
* The [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]] takes a role similar to Sinnoh's [[Battleground]], where the rematches between the player and Gym Leaders take place. | * The [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]] takes a role similar to Sinnoh's [[Battleground]], where the rematches between the player and Gym Leaders take place. | ||
* The [[Pewter Museum of Science]] in [[Pewter City]] and the [[Miracle Cycle|Bike Shop]] in [[Cerulean City]] are open, although the latter is packing up. | * The [[Pewter Museum of Science]] in [[Pewter City]] and the [[Miracle Cycle|Bike Shop]] in [[Cerulean City]] are open, although the latter is packing up. | ||
* {{rt|3|Kanto}} is once again home to a Pokémon Center in front of [[Mt. Moon]]'s entrance, and now features four meteorites that allow {{p|Deoxys}} to change forms. | |||
* There are now [[gate]]s between [[Violet City]] and {{rt|36|Johto}}, and {{rt|1|Kanto}} and [[Viridian City]]. The gate between Routes {{rtn|11|Kanto}} and {{rtn|12|Kanto}} is also restored after being absent in Generation II. | |||
* [[Union Cave]]'s ladder from 1F to B1F has been shifted north (now closer to the north entrance). There are also many minor changes to B1F. | * [[Union Cave]]'s ladder from 1F to B1F has been shifted north (now closer to the north entrance). There are also many minor changes to B1F. | ||
* The {{rt|23|Kanto}} in Generation II is now a part of [[Indigo Plateau]]. Route 23 no longer exists. | * The {{rt|23|Kanto}} in Generation II is now a part of [[Indigo Plateau]]. Route 23 no longer exists. | ||
* The [[Cinnabar Gym]] and [[Viridian Gym]] have been expanded to include Gym Trainers. In Generation II, the Gym Leader was the only opponent that was fought. | |||
* The Tin Tower is renamed the [[Bell Tower]]. | |||
* Instead of letting the player step out to see how their Pokémon are doing at the [[Pokémon Day Care]] and having each people taking care of one Pokémon, the Day Care Man stands outside and tells how the player how the Pokémon are doing while his wife sits at the desk for the player to drop off the Pokémon. | |||
=== | ===Graphics=== | ||
* | * The male [[player character]] receives a redesign and is now called {{ga|Ethan}}, while {{ga|Kris}} is replaced by a new female player character called {{ga|Lyra}}. | ||
* | * Ambient sound effects are used with greater frequency than in previous games; for example, running water, blowing wind and the player walking through grass will produce audible noises. | ||
* The [[Pokégear]] has been redesigned. There is a range of skins that can be used and changed at the player's will. | |||
[[File:Pokédex HGSS.png|thumb|left|150px|Redesigned Pokédex]] | |||
* [[ | * Much like Kanto's was for its remakes, Johto's Pokédex has been redesigned. Unlike Kanto's remakes, which contained the same [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|regional Pokédex]] as the originals, [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|the original regional Pokédex]] for Johto has been [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|slightly altered]], including five [[Generation IV]] evolutions for Pokémon found in Johto. | ||
* An image of certain locations, like in {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, appears when entering the location. Some of these images change depending on the time of day while others change the image of the Pokémon obtainable at the location on the image at random. | |||
* | * {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s are redesigned once again. The Team Rocket {{tc|Executive}}s are also redesigned from Generation II, with four new ones appearing: [[Archer]], [[Ariana]], [[Petrel]], and [[Proton]]. Like how [[Team Galactic]]'s {{tc|Commander}}s followed a planetary naming scheme, the Executives are all named for various real-world rockets. Archer would go on to reappear in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. | ||
* | * All former [[Berry]] trees have become [[Apricorn]] trees. | ||
* | * [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members, {{ga|Silver}}, and {{ga|Red}} have animated battle sprites and battle intros, as in {{v2|Platinum}}. Many [[Gym]]s have been redesigned as well, some with new puzzles. | ||
* The [[ | * If the player turns off the battle scene in the Options menu, the Pokémon will not be animated when they come into battle, whereas in Platinum they were. | ||
* [[ | * The [[Magnet Train]]'s tracks can be seen overhead on {{rt|32|Johto}}, as well as in [[Goldenrod City]] where the tracks were previously on street-level. | ||
* A river now flows through the middle of {{rt|45|Johto}}, which cannot be Surfed on. | |||
* The player can now see how many Kanto Badges they have. In the original games, the player could only see how many Johto Badges they had. | |||
* [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Cianwood City]], while sharing a theme in Generation II, now feature separate remixed variations of the same theme. | |||
* The Goldenrod City Radio Tower has an observation deck accessible via elevator. This replaces the second recording room. | |||
* There are wind turbines standing in [[New Bark Town]] and on {{rt|14|Kanto}}. | |||
* When viewing the [[Statistic|stats]] of a Pokémon outside of battle, one of the stat names will be very light blue, indicating which stat is decreased by the Pokémon's [[Nature]], and one will be very light red, indicating which stat is increased. If the Pokémon has a neutral Nature, none of the stats will be colored. | |||
* The [[Olivine Lighthouse]] contains balconies that are used to navigate through the tower. While on the balconies, the overhead viewing angle of the player changes. | |||
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===Music=== | |||
* All the game's music is rearranged to better utilize the DS's sound capabilities. | |||
** The [[GB Sounds]], a Key Item available after all 16 Badges have been obtained, allows players to swap the background music for the original chiptune soundtrack from the original Gold and Silver. | |||
** New music tracks, such as the music that plays on Routes 47 and 48, also receive an 8-bit remix. However, not every track got an 8-bit remix and some can only be listened to through the [[Pokémon Past Archive]] radio station in the Pokégear. | |||
* {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} each have their own unique battle music, while the [[legendary beasts]] each use differently remixed versions of their battle theme from {{game|Crystal}}. | |||
* [[Slowpoke Well]] and [[Mt. Moon]] had their themes changed from those of [[Ice Path]] and [[Rock Tunnel]], respectively, to now both use the same one as [[Union Cave]]. | |||
* [[Cerulean City]], [[Fuchsia City]], [[Cinnabar Island]], {{rt|24|Kanto}}, and {{rt|25|Kanto}} use the same themes in HeartGold and SoulSilver as they did in Generations I and III. However, they used different themes in Generation II. | |||
** In Generation II, the theme shared by [[Cerulean City]] and [[Fuchsia City]] was removed, as well as the [[Cinnabar Island]] theme. Cerulean City and Cinnabar Island used the same theme as [[Viridian City]], [[Pewter City]], and [[Saffron City]]. Fuchsia City used the [[Celadon City]] theme. | |||
** In Generation II, "To Bill: Leaving Cerulean City" was removed as well. This is the theme shared by Routes {{rtn|24|Kanto}} and {{rtn|25|Kanto}} (the pair of northern routes leading from [[Cerulean City]] to the [[Sea Cottage]]). They used the "Road to Cerulean City: Leaving Mt. Moon" theme (the same music as Routes {{rtn|3|Kanto}}–{{rtn|10|Kanto}}, as well as Routes {{rtn|16|Kanto}}–{{rtn|22|Kanto}}). | |||
* A few themes changed most likely because [[Viridian Forest]] is now a standalone area again like in Generations I and III. (In Generation II, Viridian Forest was downsized into a tree maze and made part of {{rt|2|Kanto}}.) | |||
** Viridian Forest now uses the theme Route 2 had used in Generation II. | |||
** Kanto Route 2 now uses the same theme as [[Kanto Route 3]]. This means that Route 2's theme is now different from any previous generation, given that in Generations I and III Route 2 used [[Kanto Route 1]]'s theme. | |||
* The [[Seafoam Islands]] main cave (which was unavailable in Generation II) uses the same theme as the [[Ice Path]]. | |||
* The final battle against {{ga|Silver|the player's rival}} plays his regular battle theme instead of the {{pkmn|Champion}} theme like in Generation II. | |||
* Upon defeating Red, the game plays the regular trainer victory theme rather than the [[Gym]] victory theme played in Generation II. | |||
* Instead of sharing the same music as the city/town the [[Poké Mart]] is in, it now has its own theme. | |||
* When the player flies to another town, the music does not change until the player is done with the flying instead of while the player is flying. | |||
==Pokémon== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
As in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, the primary Pokémon of the remakes are native to the Johto and Kanto regions. Due to advances in gameplay since the second generation, the regional Pokédex used in Gold and Silver (the [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|New Pokédex]]) has been updated to include those Pokémon which [[evolution|evolve]] upon learning a new [[move]]. Rather than simply excluding these evolutions (as {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} did with [[friendship]]-based evolutions), an improved [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] was established with 256 Pokémon: five more than the New Pokédex. | As in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, the primary Pokémon of the remakes are native to the Johto and Kanto regions. Due to advances in gameplay since the second generation, the regional Pokédex used in Gold and Silver (the [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|New Pokédex]]) has been updated to include those Pokémon which [[evolution|evolve]] upon learning a new [[move]]. Rather than simply excluding these evolutions (as {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} did with [[friendship]]-based evolutions), an improved [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] was established with 256 Pokémon: five more than the New Pokédex. | ||
Similarly to other recently released Pokémon games, Pokémon from outside the regional Pokédex can be captured after | Similarly to other recently released Pokémon games, Pokémon from outside the regional Pokédex can be captured after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] and earning the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]]. Pokémon native to Sinnoh and Hoenn can be found in various methods. [[Mass outbreak]]s of Pokémon sometimes break out across the Johto and Kanto regions; oftentimes these are not native to either of the regions. Pokémon from other regions can be located by playing one of two special stations on the [[Pokégear]]'s radio function. There is a channel for Sinnoh Pokémon which plays only on Thursdays; the Hoenn channel only plays on Wednesdays. By having either of these programs turned on when in [[tall grass]] the chance of finding a foreign Pokémon increases. The [[Bug-Catching Contest]] also hosts, from time to time, Hoenn and Sinnoh Pokémon. They will only appear on Thursdays and Saturdays. The [[Johto Safari Zone]]'s customization option also allows for the finding of Pokémon from other regions. Trainers in Kanto (which is accessible after obtaining the National Pokédex) often have Pokémon from Hoenn and Sinnoh. All [[Gym Leader]]s except [[Clair]] use at least one Pokémon from Hoenn or Sinnoh in [[rematch]]es. | ||
In an apparent attempt to remove reliance on [[Generation III]] cartridges, [[ | In an apparent attempt to remove reliance on [[Generation III]] cartridges, [[first partner Pokémon]] of Kanto and Hoenn can be obtained late in the game from [[Professor Oak]] and [[Steven Stone]] respectively. Some [[legendary Pokémon]] which were not included in the [[Generation II]] games, such as Kanto's [[legendary birds]] and {{p|Mewtwo}}, are also available. | ||
===[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]=== | ====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]==== | ||
As in all [[core series]] Pokémon games, there are a number of Pokémon which can be found in one of the paired games, but not the other. A list of these Pokémon follows below. | As in all [[core series]] Pokémon games, there are a number of Pokémon which can be found in one of the paired games, but not the other. A list of these Pokémon follows below. | ||
{| style="margin:auto" | {| style="margin:auto" | ||
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! HeartGold | ! HeartGold | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | | ||
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{heartgold color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | {| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{heartgold color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- | |- | ||
{{Moveentrytm|056|Mankey|1|Fighting}} | {{Moveentrytm|056|Mankey|1|Fighting|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|057|Primeape|1|Fighting}} | {{Moveentrytm|057|Primeape|1|Fighting|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|058|Growlithe|1|Fire}} | {{Moveentrytm|058|Growlithe|1|Fire|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|059|Arcanine|1|Fire}} | {{Moveentrytm|059|Arcanine|1|Fire|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water}} | {{Moveentrytm|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water}} | {{Moveentrytm|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|167|Spinarak|2|Bug|Poison}} | {{Moveentrytm|167|Spinarak|2|Bug|Poison|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|168|Ariados|2|Bug|Poison}} | {{Moveentrytm|168|Ariados|2|Bug|Poison|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying}} | {{Moveentrytm|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|226|Mantine|2|Water|Flying}} | {{Moveentrytm|226|Mantine|2|Water|Flying|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|231|Phanpy|1|Ground}} | {{Moveentrytm|231|Phanpy|1|Ground|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|232|Donphan|1|Ground}} | {{Moveentrytm|232|Donphan|1|Ground|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost}} | {{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|343|Baltoy|2|Ground|Psychic}} | {{Moveentrytm|343|Baltoy|2|Ground|Psychic|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|344|Claydol|2|Ground|Psychic}} | {{Moveentrytm|344|Claydol|2|Ground|Psychic|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|347|Anorith|2|Rock|Bug}} | {{Moveentrytm|347|Anorith|2|Rock|Bug|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|348|Armaldo|2|Rock|Bug}} | {{Moveentrytm|348|Armaldo|2|Rock|Bug|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|382|Kyogre|1|Water}} | {{Moveentrytm|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|458|Mantyke|2|Water|Flying}} | {{Moveentrytm|382|Kyogre|1|Water|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying}} | {{Moveentrytm|458|Mantyke|2|Water|Flying|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying|gen=4}} | |||
|} | |} | ||
|} | |} | ||
| | | | ||
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{soulsilver color}}; border:5px solid #{{soulsilver color light}}" | {| class="roundy" style="background:#{{soulsilver color}}; border:5px solid #{{soulsilver color light}}" | ||
|- | |- | ||
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{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{soulsilver color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | {| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{soulsilver color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- | |- | ||
{{Moveentrytm|037|Vulpix|1|Fire}} | {{Moveentrytm|037|Vulpix|1|Fire|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|038|Ninetales|1|Fire}} | {{Moveentrytm|038|Ninetales|1|Fire|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|052|Meowth|1|Normal}} | {{Moveentrytm|052|Meowth|1|Normal|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|053|Persian|1|Normal}} | {{Moveentrytm|053|Persian|1|Normal|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|140|Kabuto|2|Rock|Water}} | {{Moveentrytm|140|Kabuto|2|Rock|Water|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|141|Kabutops|2|Rock|Water}} | {{Moveentrytm|141|Kabutops|2|Rock|Water|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|165|Ledyba|2|Bug|Flying}} | {{Moveentrytm|165|Ledyba|2|Bug|Flying|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|166|Ledian|2|Bug|Flying}} | {{Moveentrytm|166|Ledian|2|Bug|Flying|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm| | {{Moveentrytm|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm| | {{Moveentrytm|217|Ursaring|1|Normal|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm| | {{Moveentrytm|225|Delibird|2|Ice|Flying|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm| | {{Moveentrytm|227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|1|Steel}} | {{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|1|Steel|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|316|Gulpin|1|Poison}} | {{Moveentrytm|316|Gulpin|1|Poison|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|317|Swalot|1|Poison}} | {{Moveentrytm|317|Swalot|1|Poison|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|345|Lileep|2|Rock|Grass}} | {{Moveentrytm|345|Lileep|2|Rock|Grass|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|346|Cradily|2|Rock|Grass}} | {{Moveentrytm|346|Cradily|2|Rock|Grass|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|383|Groudon|1|Ground}} | {{Moveentrytm|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic|gen=4}} | ||
{{Moveentrytm|383|Groudon|1|Ground|gen=4}} | |||
|} | |} | ||
|} | |} | ||
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*While only either {{p|Latias}}{{sup/4|HG}} or {{p|Latios}}{{sup/4|SS}} roam Kanto, the other one can be found in [[Pewter City]] after obtaining the [[Enigma Stone]] via an event. | *While only either {{p|Latias}}{{sup/4|HG}} or {{p|Latios}}{{sup/4|SS}} roam Kanto, the other one can be found in [[Pewter City]] after obtaining the [[Enigma Stone]] via an event. | ||
==Connectivity== | |||
{{incomplete|section|needs=Do HGSS feature the same issues trading with Korean games, as present in previous Generation IV games?}} | |||
HeartGold and SoulSilver are able to connect to each other, as well as all the other main series [[Generation IV]] games ({{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}), once the player has access to the [[Pokémon Center]]. | |||
===Pal Park=== | |||
{{main|Pal Park}} | |||
[[File:Pal Park outside HGSS.png|thumb|150px|Pal Park outside area]] | |||
After receiving access to [[Kanto]], it's possible to visit [[Pal Park]] in [[Fuchsia City]] to be able to transfer Pokémon from {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} into the game. | |||
The previous games, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, only allowed the player to transfer 6 Pokémon per [[Game Boy Advance]] game per 24 hours, while these games have lifted this restriction, allowed unlimited transfers per 24 hours. | |||
Because this method of transferring Pokémon relies on having both a [[Nintendo DS]] and a [[Game Boy Advance]] game cartridge inserted into the same system, this will only work on the original Nintendo DS and the [[Nintendo DS Lite]]. | |||
===Pokémon Battle Revolution=== | |||
{{main|Pokémon Battle Revolution}} | |||
These games also have the ability to connect to [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], just like their predecessors. | |||
This allows the player to connect their [[Nintendo DS]] to their [[Nintendo Wii]] to be able to fight in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] using their team from the game. | |||
While these games are fully compatible with [[List of Pokémon with form differences|the new Pokémon forms]] introduced in {{game|Platinum}}, those from {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Rotom}} and also added another special form, [[Spiky-Eared Pichu]], these special forms are incompatible with [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. | |||
The Pokémon with these special forms will revert to their normal forms when used in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. That means the [[Stats]] will be reverted to those of the normal form. {{p|Rotom}} will also temporarily forget the move granted by this special form. | |||
===Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection=== | |||
{{main|Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection}} | |||
[[File:GTS Search HGSS.png|thumb|150px|Searching for Pokémon on the GTS of HeartGold or SoulSilver]] | |||
These games featured the same Nintendo Wi-Fi capabilities as {{game|Platinum}}, including the [[Wi-Fi Plaza]]. | |||
Before the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] service was shut down on May 20, 2014, the Wi-Fi connection could be used to battle and trade with other players of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} and HeartGold and SoulSilver. | |||
Players could trade with others around the world using the [[Global Trade Station]]. | |||
On the GTS it was possible for players to offer their Pokémon and ask for a specific Pokémon in return. The Pokémon a player could request were only the ones they had seen or captured before. In addition to asking for a specific Pokémon, it was also possible to set certain demands on this Pokémon, namely its [[Gender]] and a specific [[Level]] range. | |||
It was also possible to search for a Pokémon on the GTS, to see and make use of trade offers from other users. | |||
===Pokéwalker=== | |||
{{main|Pokéwalker}} | |||
[[File:Pokéwalker communication.png|thumb|250px|Communication between a Pokéwalker and a [[Nintendo DSi]] with HeartGold or SoulSilver]] | |||
This pedometer accessory was bundled with the games, and features different ways to interact with them. | |||
A player can send a [[Pokémon]] to the [[Pokéwalker]] to make it gain [[experience]] with steps counted on the device. Pokémon caught and items found can also be transferred to HeartGold and SoulSilver. | |||
The game's cartridges and Pokéwalker both feature an infrared transceiver to communicate with each other. | |||
===Pokéathlon=== | |||
{{main|Pokéathlon}} | |||
The games do not feature {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s like {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, but instead have the Pokéathlon. Players of HeartGold and SoulSilver are able to link up with up to three others players to play multiplayer events. | |||
===Mystery Gift=== | |||
{{main|Mystery Gift}} | |||
Just like the other [[Generation IV]] games, HeartGold and SoulSilver had the ability to receive [[Event Pokémon#Generation IV|special event Pokémon]] through [[Mystery Gift]]. Some events were available to all [[Generation IV]] games, while others were exclusive to certain games. | |||
By trading or transferring certain event Pokémon to certain games, it's possible to unlock special events, such as using an event {{p|Arceus}} to access the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] and receive an egg containing {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Giratina}}. | |||
===Poké Transfer=== | |||
{{main|Poké Transfer}} | |||
The [[Generation IV]] games are not able to directly trade with the subsequent [[Generation V]] games, but it is possible to permanently transfer Pokémon from Generation IV games to Generation V games. After players of the Generation V games have completed the main game, they are able to access the Poké Transfer building on {{rt|15|Unova}}. | |||
Any two [[Nintendo DS]] or [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] systems can be used to transfer Pokémon from HeartGold and SoulSilver to a Generation V game. The device with the Generation V game cartidge has to open the game and enter the [[Poké Transfer Lab]] building and talk to scientist at the top floor. The device with the HeartGold or SoulSilver cartidge should turn on the device and open the DS Download Play, from which the [[Generation V]] game can be joined. Up to six Pokémon can be selected to transfer to the Generation V game. | |||
Certain Pokémon cannot be transferred, such as those with [[HM]] Moves, {{pkmn|Eggs}} or [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]. Attempting to transfer a Pokémon holding an item will result in the item getting placed back into the bag. | |||
==Localization changes== | |||
* Unlike in [[Generation II]], the availability of these Pokémon remains the same in all language versions: {{p|Phanpy}}/{{p|Donphan}} is exclusive to HeartGold and {{p|Teddiursa}}/{{p|Ursaring}} is exclusive to SoulSilver | |||
** In the Japanese and Korean versions of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Phanpy and Donphan were exclusive to Gold, and Teddiursa and Ursaring were exclusive to Silver. In the Western localizations, this was switched for unknown reasons: Teddiursa and Ursaring could be found in Gold, and Phanpy and Donphan could be found in Silver instead. | |||
* In all international versions, the slot machines were replaced with a Minesweeper style game called [[Voltorb Flip]]. | |||
** Although the [[Goldenrod Game Corner|Goldenrod]] and [[Celadon Game Corner]]s were changed in the non-Japanese releases, all versions (Japanese, Korean, and Western) have every map of the Game Corners: in the Japanese versions, the maps related to [[Voltorb Flip]] and [[Mr. Game]] are unused and have no events or warps programmed, while the Korean and Western versions have the original maps with their warps intact, plus the event to interact with the clerk is still present and the interface used to buy {{OBP|Coin|Game Corner}}s is functional and was translated. {{TM|78|Captivate}} also remains in the unused Goldenrod Game Corner in the Korean and Western versions, and the [[slot machine]]s in the leftover maps trigger [[Voltorb Flip]] in these versions. | |||
* In the Japanese version, the old man outside the [[Celadon Gym]] still says the same as in previous generations: 「にひひ! この ジムは ええ! おんなのこ ばっかし じゃ!」 (''Nihihi! This Gym is good! Nothing but girls!'') | |||
** This has been translated in previous games as ''"Heheh! This Gym is great! It's full of women!"''{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}} or ''"Nihihi! This Gym is great! Only girls are allowed here!"''{{sup/2|GSC}} | |||
** In the English version of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, he says that the Gym is great because it is full of "strong Trainers" instead of mentioning women. In the German version, he says that he feels weak compared to those strong Trainers. In the Spanish version, he says that it is full of female Trainers (''Entrenadoras''). This mention of "strong Trainers" was also reused later in the international versions of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. | |||
* In the Korean versions of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, {{tc|Sage}}'s sprite was altered to remove the prayer beads in his hands and gave him a sash. His Trainer class name was changed as well. | |||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver a score of 37 out of 40.<ref>[[n:Famitsu rates HeartGold, SoulSilver|Famitsu rates HeartGold, SoulSilver - Bulbanews]]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games a "Great" 8.5/10.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/03/13/pokemon-heartgold-review Pokémon HeartGold Review - IGN]</ref> Both Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver hold a rating of 87% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-heartgold-version Pokémon HeartGold Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-soulsilver-version Pokémon SoulSilver Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> | |||
===Sales=== | |||
In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 8.40 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2010/100507e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2010]</ref> As of March 31, 2021, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver have sold 12.72 million copies worldwide.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo DS Software]</ref> | |||
====Japanese sales==== | |||
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver sold 1,442,990 units on their first week on the Japanese market, being 720,086 from Pokémon HeartGold and 722,904 from Pokémon SoulSilver, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 91.16% and 91.48% respectively. By December 29, 2013, at the end of their 225th week, they had sold 3,910,512 copies, being 1,864,152 from Pokémon HeartGold and 2,046,360 from Pokémon SoulSilver.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-2013-cy-2012-12-31-2013-12-29.876551/ Media Create Sales: 2013 CY {2012.12.31 - 2013.12.29} | NeoGAF]</ref> | |||
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''Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions'' | |||
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{soulsilver color}}; background:#{{heartgold color}}" | |||
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Week | |||
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Week ending | |||
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Ranking | |||
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Units sold | |||
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Total units sold | |||
|- | |||
| 1 | |||
| September 13, 2009 | |||
| - | |||
| 1,442,990 | |||
| 1,442,990 | |||
|- | |||
| 2 | |||
| September 20, 2009 | |||
| - | |||
| 443,133 | |||
| 1,886,123 | |||
|- | |||
| 3 | |||
| September 27, 2009 | |||
| - | |||
| 131,994 | |||
| 2,018,117 | |||
|- | |||
| 4 | |||
| October 4, 2009 | |||
| 3rd | |||
| 267,127 | |||
| 2,285,244 | |||
|- | |||
| 5 | |||
| October 11, 2009 | |||
| 1st | |||
| 188,625 | |||
| 2,473,869 | |||
|- | |||
| 6 | |||
| October 18, 2009 | |||
| 1st | |||
| 164,721 | |||
| 2,638,590 | |||
|- | |||
| 7 | |||
| October 25, 2009 | |||
| 1st | |||
| 117,972 | |||
| 2,756,562 | |||
|- | |||
| 8 | |||
| November 1, 2009 | |||
| 5th | |||
| 87,594 | |||
| 2,844,156 | |||
|- | |||
| 9 | |||
| November 8, 2009 | |||
| 2nd | |||
| 73,554 | |||
| 2,917,710 | |||
|- | |||
| 10 | |||
| November 15, 2009 | |||
| 2nd | |||
| 62,744 | |||
| 2,980,454 | |||
|- | |||
| 11 | |||
| November 22, 2009 | |||
| 1st | |||
| 55,361 | |||
| 3,035,815 | |||
|- | |||
| 12 | |||
| November 29, 2009 | |||
| 3rd | |||
| 54,571 | |||
| 3,093,387 | |||
|- | |||
| 13 | |||
| December 6, 2009 | |||
| 8th | |||
| 63,026 | |||
| 3,153,413 | |||
|- | |||
| 14 | |||
| December 13, 2009 | |||
| 6th | |||
| 75,006 | |||
| 3,228,419 | |||
|- | |||
| 15 | |||
| December 20, 2009 | |||
| 4th | |||
| 111,454 | |||
| 3,339,873 | |||
|- | |||
| 16 | |||
| December 27, 2009 | |||
| 5th | |||
| 124,704 | |||
| 3,464,577 | |||
|- | |||
| 17 | |||
| January 3, 2010 | |||
| 6th | |||
| 74,658 | |||
| 3,539,235 | |||
|- | |||
| 18 | |||
| January 10, 2010 | |||
| 7th | |||
| 37,283 | |||
| 3,576,518 | |||
|- | |||
| 19 | |||
| January 17, 2010 | |||
| 11th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 20 | |||
| January 24, 2010 | |||
| 11th | |||
| - | |||
| -<!-- | |||
|- | |||
| 21 | |||
| January 31, 2010 | |||
| 15th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 22 | |||
| February 7, 2010 | |||
| 16th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 23 | |||
| February 14, 2010 | |||
| 16th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 24 | |||
| February 21, 2010 | |||
| 19th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 25 | |||
| February 28, 2010 | |||
| 24th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 26 | |||
| March 7, 2010 | |||
| 26th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 27 | |||
| March 14, 2010 | |||
| 25th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 28 | |||
| March 21, 2010 | |||
| 29th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 29 | |||
| March 28, 2010 | |||
| 33rd | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 30 | |||
| April 4, 2010 | |||
| 27th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 31 | |||
| April 11, 2010 | |||
| 26th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 32 | |||
| April 18, 2010 | |||
| 27th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 33 | |||
| April 25, 2010 | |||
| 30th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 34 | |||
| May 2, 2010 | |||
| 26th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 35 | |||
| May 9, 2010 | |||
| 16th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 36 | |||
| May 16, 2010 | |||
| 19th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 37 | |||
| May 23, 2010 | |||
| 29th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|- | |||
| 38 | |||
| May 30, 2010 | |||
| 31st | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
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| June 27, 2010 | |||
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| 39th | |||
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| July 11, 2010 | |||
| 31st | |||
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| July 18, 2010 | |||
| 29th | |||
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| 46 | |||
| July 25, 2010 | |||
| 35th | |||
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| 47 | |||
| August 1, 2010 | |||
| 41st | |||
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| - | |||
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| 48 | |||
| August 8, 2010 | |||
| 34th | |||
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| 49 | |||
| August 15, 2010 | |||
| 27th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
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| 50 | |||
| August 22, 2010 | |||
| 27th | |||
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| August 29, 2010 | |||
| 29th | |||
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| 52 | |||
| September 5, 2010 | |||
| 31st | |||
| - | |||
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| 53 | |||
| September 12, 2010 | |||
| 33rd | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
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| 54 | |||
| September 19, 2010 | |||
| 27th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
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| 55 | |||
| September 26, 2010 | |||
| 25th | |||
| - | |||
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| 56 | |||
| October 3, 2010 | |||
| 39th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
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| 57 | |||
| October 10, 2010 | |||
| 49th | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
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| 58 | |||
| October 17, 2010 | |||
| 40th | |||
| - | |||
| ---> | |||
|- | |||
| 69 | |||
| January 2, 2011 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 3,821,067 | |||
|- | |||
| 121 | |||
| January 1, 2012 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 3,871,838 | |||
|- | |||
| 173 | |||
| December 30, 2012 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 3,899,303 | |||
|- | |||
| 225 | |||
| December 29, 2013 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 3,910,512 | |||
|}</div> | |||
<div style="display:inline-block"> | |||
''Pokémon HeartGold Version'' | |||
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{heartgold color}}; background:#{{heartgold color dark}}" | |||
! style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | Week | |||
! style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | Week ending | |||
! style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | Ranking | |||
! style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | Units sold | |||
! style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | Total units sold | |||
|- | |||
| 1 | |||
| September 13, 2009 | |||
| 2nd | |||
| 720,086 | |||
| 720,086 | |||
|- | |||
| 2 | |||
| September 20, 2009 | |||
| 2nd | |||
| 220,554 | |||
| 940,640 | |||
|- | |||
| 3 | |||
| September 27, 2009 | |||
| 2nd | |||
| 67,911 | |||
| 1,008,551 | |||
|- | |||
| 17 | |||
| January 3, 2010 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 1,693,870 | |||
|- | |||
| 69 | |||
| January 2, 2011 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 1,821,866 | |||
|- | |||
| 121 | |||
| January 1, 2012 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 1,845,860 | |||
|- | |||
| 173 | |||
| December 30, 2012 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 1,859,172 | |||
|- | |||
| 225 | |||
| December 29, 2013 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 1,864,152 | |||
|}</div> | |||
<div style="display:inline-block"> | |||
''Pokémon SoulSilver Version'' | |||
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{soulsilver color}}; background:#{{soulsilver color dark}}" | |||
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Week | |||
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Week ending | |||
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Ranking | |||
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Units sold | |||
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Total units sold | |||
|- | |||
| 1 | |||
| September 13, 2009 | |||
| 1st | |||
| 722,904 | |||
| 722,904 | |||
|- | |||
| 2 | |||
| September 20, 2009 | |||
| 1st | |||
| 222,579 | |||
| 945,483 | |||
|- | |||
| 3 | |||
| September 27, 2009 | |||
| 3rd | |||
| 64,083 | |||
| 1,009,566 | |||
|- | |||
| 17 | |||
| January 3, 2010 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 1,845,365 | |||
|- | |||
| 69 | |||
| January 2, 2011 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 1,999,201 | |||
|- | |||
| 121 | |||
| January 1, 2012 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 2,025,978 | |||
|- | |||
| 173 | |||
| December 30, 2012 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 2,040,131 | |||
|- | |||
| 225 | |||
| December 29, 2013 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 2,046,360 | |||
|}</div> | |||
==Staff== | ==Staff== | ||
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The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games. Much of the music is remixed from the music of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. It serves as the closest approximation to a soundtrack release of Pokémon Gold and Silver, which are the only paired versions that lack an official soundtrack release of the games' original tracks. Discs 1 and 2 of the soundtrack contain the rearrangements of Generation II music, in addition to the music assigned to new areas. Disc 3 of the soundtrack (based on the [[GB Sounds]] feature), is meant to emulate the style of 8-bit music. However, not all of the GB Sounds music is available on the CD. | The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games. Much of the music is remixed from the music of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. It serves as the closest approximation to a soundtrack release of Pokémon Gold and Silver, which are the only paired versions that lack an official soundtrack release of the games' original tracks. Discs 1 and 2 of the soundtrack contain the rearrangements of Generation II music, in addition to the music assigned to new areas. Disc 3 of the soundtrack (based on the [[GB Sounds]] feature), is meant to emulate the style of 8-bit music. However, not all of the GB Sounds music is available on the CD. | ||
== | ==Version history== | ||
{{Incomplete|section|Look up all legitimate and official revisions to list them in a version history}} | |||
{{ | |||
== | ==Beta elements== | ||
{{main|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver beta}} | |||
==Gallery== | |||
===Logos=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
HeartGoldEnglish.png|English HeartGold logo | |||
SoulSilverEnglish.png|English SoulSilver logo | |||
HeartGold logo.png|Japanese HeartGold logo | |||
SoulSilver logo.png|Japanese SoulSilver logo | |||
HeartGoldKorean.png|Korean HeartGold logo | |||
SoulSilverKorean.png|Korean SoulSilver logo | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Title screens=== | |||
| | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
HeartGoldTitle.png|English HeartGold title screen | |||
SoulSilverTitle.png|English SoulSilver title screen | |||
Japanese HeartGoldTitle.png|Japanese HeartGold title screen | |||
Japanese SoulSilverTitle.png|Japanese SoulSilver title screen | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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* Several figures were given away with pre-orders. People could receive a {{p|Ho-Oh}} figure by pre-ordering HeartGold, a {{p|Lugia}} figure by pre-ordering SoulSilver, and an {{p|Arceus}} figure by pre-ordering the Japanese versions of both HeartGold and SoulSilver. | * Several figures were given away with pre-orders. People could receive a {{p|Ho-Oh}} figure by pre-ordering HeartGold, a {{p|Lugia}} figure by pre-ordering SoulSilver, and an {{p|Arceus}} figure by pre-ordering the Japanese versions of both HeartGold and SoulSilver. | ||
* These games mark the tenth anniversary since the release of the original {{2v|Gold|Silver}}. | * These games mark the tenth anniversary since the release of the original {{2v|Gold|Silver}}. | ||
** The games were also released in Japan almost exactly one year after the Japanese release of {{game|Platinum}}, and exactly eleven years after {{game|Yellow}}, the first game to feature walking Pokémon. | ** The games were also released in Japan almost exactly one year after the Japanese release of {{game|Platinum}}, and exactly eleven years after {{game|Yellow}}, the first game to feature walking Pokémon. | ||
* Unlike how {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} used completely different Trainer sprites from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, many | * Unlike how {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} used completely different {{pkmn|Trainer}} sprites from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, many {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}}es shared between [[region]]s, like {{tc|Hiker}}s and {{tc|Psychic}}s, keep their {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} sprites in battle. | ||
* In these games, all the front sprites of the [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II|II]] Pokémon were renewed, while the rest were taken from [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Pokémon Platinum]]. For example: [[Bidoof (Pokémon)|Bidoof]], in these games, appears with the style and animation of [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]], not [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl]]. Some of all the species in these games have had their color palette slightly modified. As for the back sprites, almost all of them are the same as those in Pokémon Platinum (including his animation when leaving the [[Poké Ball|Ball]]), except for the modification of the color palette of some Pokémon. | |||
** One of the few Pokémon that differs in design on the dorsal form is [[Cyndaquil (Pokémon)|Cyndaquil]]. | |||
** Altered [[Giratina (Pokémon)|Giratina]]'s secondary front sprite is different in design from that of [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Pokémon Platinum]]. | |||
* The font used for the English titles of these games was changed from the one that has been used since {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, while the Japanese logos are still in the same style used since those games. FireRed and LeafGreen also used a different font than the Hoenn games, however, it was still the same color. The fonts are Athenaeum Bold, Futura Extra Bold and Helvetica Black Condensed, respectively. | * The font used for the English titles of these games was changed from the one that has been used since {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, while the Japanese logos are still in the same style used since those games. FireRed and LeafGreen also used a different font than the Hoenn games, however, it was still the same color. The fonts are Athenaeum Bold, Futura Extra Bold and Helvetica Black Condensed, respectively. | ||
** Additionally, the Ho-Oh crest | ** Additionally, the heart-shaped Ho-Oh crest and the Lugia silhouette are used in the English logos, while the fire and leaf that appear on FireRed and LeafGreen's Japanese logos were not used in the English release. | ||
* These games mark the first time that the English versions were announced before the games themselves came out in Japan. | * These games mark the first time that the English versions were announced before the games themselves came out in Japan. | ||
* These games are the only [[core series]] games released for the Nintendo DS that do not have a {{t|Dragon}}-type [[version mascot]]. | |||
* Because of [[HM05]]'s conversion from {{m|Defog}} to {{m|Whirlpool}}, these games are the first in which all available HMs teach damaging moves (both Defog and Flash, contained in HM05, prevented this in previous games). | * Because of [[HM05]]'s conversion from {{m|Defog}} to {{m|Whirlpool}}, these games are the first in which all available HMs teach damaging moves (both Defog and Flash, contained in HM05, prevented this in previous games). | ||
* These are the first games in which major characters offer their Pokémon for | * These are the first games in which major characters offer their Pokémon for trade with the player, with [[Gym Leader]]s [[Brock]], [[Lt. Surge]], [[Jasmine]], and [[Hoenn]]'s former Champion [[Steven Stone]] offering Pokémon of their specialty type in exchange for another. | ||
** These are the first games in which an in-game trade accepts a Pokémon of any kind, with Jasmine accepting such in exchange for her Steelix. | ** These are the first games in which an [[In-game trade#HeartGold and SoulSilver|in-game trade]] accepts a Pokémon of any kind, with Jasmine accepting such in exchange for her Steelix. | ||
* Unlike how {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}'s intro was an updated version of the opening from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, HeartGold and SoulSilver have an entirely new intro, using none of the footage from the intro of {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. The intro however, uses some music that was in the original and the title screen displays 3D renders of Ho-Oh and Lugia in movement similar to the original title screens. They differ | * Unlike how {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}'s intro was an updated version of the opening from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, HeartGold and SoulSilver have an entirely new intro, using none of the footage from the intro of {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. The intro, however, uses some music that was in the original and the title screen displays 3D renders of Ho-Oh and Lugia in a movement similar to the original title screens. They differ with HeartGold's intro featuring Ho-Oh at dawn and SoulSilver having Lugia at dusk (both at the beginning); additionally, at the end with Suicune on the cliff, the screen moves towards the sky in HeartGold and towards the ocean in SoulSilver. | ||
** They are the only remakes with this distinction, as [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] and [[Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] use an update of the openings from {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} and {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}. | |||
* HeartGold and SoulSilver include the {{pkmn|Champion}}s from each of the previous paired versions: {{ga|Blue}} from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, [[Lance]] from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, [[Steven Stone]] from {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, and [[Cynthia]] from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}. | * HeartGold and SoulSilver include the {{pkmn|Champion}}s from each of the previous paired versions: {{ga|Blue}} from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, [[Lance]] from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, [[Steven Stone]] from {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, and [[Cynthia]] from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}. | ||
* The credits of HeartGold and SoulSilver are the first to feature [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members and [[ | * To date, HeartGold and SoulSilver are the only pair of remakes to not gain any new types that weren't available at the time of their original versions. FireRed and LeafGreen gained the {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Steel}} types, which did not exist in [[Generation I]], while {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} all gained the {{t|Fairy}} type, which did not exist in Generations I, {{gen|III}}, or {{gen|IV}}. | ||
* The credits of HeartGold and SoulSilver are the first to feature [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members and [[villainous team]] members. | |||
* The Pokédex entries for the Pokémon that existed in Gold and Silver are carried on over to HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively, much as how FireRed used the entries from the Japanese Red and Green while LeafGreen used the entries from Blue. | * The Pokédex entries for the Pokémon that existed in Gold and Silver are carried on over to HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively, much as how FireRed used the entries from the Japanese Red and Green while LeafGreen used the entries from Blue. | ||
* These titles are the first Pokémon games to be available domestically in {{pmin|Canada}} in French, other than just in English. | * These titles are the first Pokémon games to be available domestically in {{pmin|Canada}} in French, other than just in English. | ||
** Similarly, these titles are the second set of Pokémon games (after the original {{2v2|Red|Blue}}) to be released in {{pmin|Latin America}} in Spanish. | ** Similarly, these titles are the second set of Pokémon games (after the original {{2v2|Red|Blue}}) to be released in {{pmin|Latin America}} in Spanish. | ||
* HeartGold and SoulSilver, as well as {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, have [[Gym Leader]] or [[Elite Four]] specialists for every type that existed at the time except the {{t|Ground}} type. However, [[Giovanni]], a former Kanto Gym Leader who specialized in the Ground type, appears during a special event and can be battled. | * HeartGold and SoulSilver, as well as {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, have [[Gym Leader]] or [[Elite Four]] specialists for every type that existed at the time except the {{t|Ground}} type. However, [[Giovanni]], a former Kanto Gym Leader who specialized in the Ground type, appears during a special event and can be battled. | ||
* Unlike {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, HeartGold and SoulSilver do not track sudden changes of the system's clock, | * Unlike {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, HeartGold and SoulSilver do not track sudden changes of the system's clock, making the games act as if it is a new day, letting daily events happen instead of them not occurring due to the games knowing the date has been changed. | ||
* | * HeartGold and SoulSilver are the last Pokémon games to include a [[Game Corner]]. | ||
* These were the last games up until [[Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] to have single-use TMs. | |||
* HeartGold and SoulSilver were the last games to have two explorable regions, until {{2v2|Scarlet|Violet}}, with [[Paldea]] and [[Kitakami]]. | |||
** These are the last ones to have both regions included in the base game, since Kitakami requires [[The Teal Mask]] to be played. | |||
==Typographical errors== | ===Typographical errors=== | ||
* | * {{p|Froslass}}'s entry in SoulSilver's (but not HeartGold's) Pokédex has a typo where the period at the end of the sentence is missing. | ||
* A | * A second nearly unnoticeable typo appears in both versions during [[Professor Oak]]'s congratulations speech, when the player has a completely filled [[National Pokédex]] (minus event Pokémon). One of his sentences, "Meeting you is something '''l''' will cherish all my life long!", uses a lowercase L instead of a capital I. | ||
* In the North American manual of Pokémon SoulSilver, it is said on page 6 that "In order to catch all the Pokémon in the Johto region and complete your Pokédex, you must trade with the ''Pokémon HeartGold Version'', as well as with other Pokémon versions." In reality, it is possible to complete the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] with nothing more than Pokémon caught in HeartGold and SoulSilver (other than [[event Pokémon|event-only Pokémon]]). However, at least {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} are needed to complete the [[National Pokédex]] ({{game|Platinum}} is optional). | |||
** In the North American manual of Pokémon HeartGold, the same text is said, including "you must trade with the ''Pokémon '''HeartGold''' Version''" when it should say "with the ''Pokémon '''SoulSilver''' Version''". This error is not present in the SoulSilver manual, which identifies the correct opposite game. | |||
==External links== | |||
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_HeartGold.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon HeartGold Version'' <small>(English)</small> | |||
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_SoulSilver.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon SoulSilver Version'' <small>(English)</small> | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{langtable|color={{HeartGold color}}|bordercolor={{SoulSilver color light}} | {{langtable|color={{HeartGold color}}|bordercolor={{SoulSilver color light}} | ||
|ja=ポケットモンスター ハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー | |zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢 心金/魂銀}} | ||
| | |zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢 心金/魂銀}} | ||
|ja={{tt|ポケットモンスター ハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー|Pocket Monsters HeartGold ・ SoulSilver}} | |||
|fr=Pokémon Version Or HeartGold et Version Argent SoulSilver | |||
|de=Pokémon Goldene Edition HeartGold und Silberne Edition SoulSilver | |de=Pokémon Goldene Edition HeartGold und Silberne Edition SoulSilver | ||
|it=Pokémon Versione Oro HeartGold e Versione Argento SoulSilver | |it=Pokémon Versione Oro HeartGold e Versione Argento SoulSilver | ||
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 | |ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 하트골드・소울실버|Pocket Monsters HeartGold ・ SoulSilver}} | ||
| | |es=Pokémon Edición Oro HeartGold y Edición Plata SoulSilver}} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{Core series}} | |||
{{Project Games notice}} | {{Project Games notice}} | ||
[[Category:Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|*]] | |||
[[Category:Nintendo DS games]] | [[Category:Nintendo DS games]] | ||
[[de:Pokémon Goldene Edition HeartGold und Silberne Edition SoulSilver]] | [[de:Pokémon Goldene Edition HeartGold und Silberne Edition SoulSilver]] | ||
[[es:Pokémon | [[es:Pokémon Oro HeartGold y Pokémon Plata SoulSilver]] | ||
[[fr:Pokémon Versions Or HeartGold et Argent SoulSilver]] | [[fr:Pokémon Versions Or HeartGold et Argent SoulSilver]] | ||
[[it:Pokémon Oro HeartGold e Argento SoulSilver]] | [[it:Pokémon Oro HeartGold e Argento SoulSilver]] | ||
[[ja:ポケットモンスター ハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー]] | [[ja:ポケットモンスター ハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー]] | ||
[[zh:寶可夢 心金/魂銀]] | |||
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