Pokemon Rainbow Gold

Pokemon Rainbow Gold is an NDS ROM Hack by DARTHBR based on Pokemon Heart Gold & Soul Silver in English. And it is now available to download. It was last updated on September 10, 2025.

• ▸ 493 Catchable Pokémon: All Pokémon obtainable without trading, with in-game evolutions.
• ▸ Updated Wild Encounters: Early access to a wider variety of Pokémon previously limited to the post-game or later stages. Examples include: Johto: Pichu, Houndour, Phanpy, Larvitar, Misdreavus, Murkrow, Slugma, Teddiursa, Skarmory, Elekid, Smoochum, Sneasel, and Gligar. Kanto: Pinsir, Scyther, Rhyhorn, Ponyta, Doduo, Cubone, and Exeggcute.
• ▸ Restored Legendary & Mythical Events: All legendary and mythical Pokémon events from various generations are restored, including Arceus, Celebi (with GS Ball), Latios & Latias, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, the Lake Trio, Manaphy, Heatran, the Legendary Birds, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Shaymin, Rotom, Spiky-eared Pichu, Darkrai, Cresselia, Jirachi, the Regi Trio (plus Regigigas), and Mew.
• ▸ Regional Gift Pokémon: Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh starters are spread across the map as gift Pokémon.
• ▸ Brand New Revamped Safari Zone: Complete Baoba’s two challenges for full access; no more 90-day waits to catch Pokémon. The Safari Zone is restored to its classic design, without “objects”—simply enter your desired zone and catch Pokémon.
• ▸ Hoenn & Sinnoh Sounds: Access to Hoenn and Sinnoh radio channels from the start (Wednesdays for Hoenn, Thursdays for Sinnoh).
• ▸ GB Sounds: Classic Game Boy sounds available from the start of the game.
• ▸ Evolutions: Espeon & Umbreon: Evolve via Sun Stone and Moon Stone, respectively. Leafeon & Glaceon: Evolve by leveling up near Moss Rock (Viridian Forest) and Ice Rock (Seafoam Islands). Magnetic Field Evolution: Magneton evolves into Magnezone and Nosepass into Probopass by leveling up in a magnetic field zone (Outside Kanto Power Plant). Feebas Evolution: Feebas now evolves based on friendship.
• ▸ Shiny Rate: Increased to 1/256 (Shiny Charm equivalent).
• ▸ HMs Can Be Forgotten: Delete HMs freely.
• ▸ TMs Are Infinite: Use as many times as you like—no more one-time use restrictions!
• ▸ IV/EV Check: Hold L for EV and R for IV before opening the Pokémon summary screen.
• ▸ Early Fossil Reviver: Available in Goldenrod City (requires 6th badge).
• ▸ All Fossils Obtainable.
• ▸ New Evolution Stones: Including Link Cord.
• ▸ Exp Share: Available from the start of the game.
• ▸ Wonder Trade: Available at the GTS station, allowing access to Hoenn and Sinnoh Pokémon on days the radio channels are inactive.
• ▸ Revamped In-Game Trades: In-game Pokémon trades have been rebalanced, offering new opportunities to obtain rare Pokémon, such as Feebas in Olivine City.
• ▸ Giovanni Battle: Giovanni can now be battled via time travel.
• ▸ Team Rocket Revamp: Uses Pokémon based on TCG cards.
• ▸ Improved Trainer Teams: All major battles (Gym Leaders, Elite Four, Rocket Bosses) have enhanced teams (e.g., Bugsy is a true Gym Leader).
• ▸ New Trainers & Rematches: Including Cynthia, Steven, Dawn, Lucas, and Riley.
• ▸ Expanded Eusine Storyline: Better fills the Suicune event.
• ▸ Custom Battle Music: Three new custom tracks for specific battles (Eusine, Cynthia, Steven)
• ▸ Goldenrod Casino Restored: Based on its Japanese version.
• ▸ Casino Shop Revamp: Exchange coins for TMs, Evolution Stones, and even new Pokémon.
• ▸ Fixed Level Curve: For both Johto and Kanto regions.
• ▸ Sinnoh Stone Vendor: Appears in the Goldenrod Casino after defeating Team Rocket at the Radio Tower.
• ▸ Crystal Version Elements Restored: Includes specific trainers on routes and Crystal-exclusive wild Pokémon spawns, such as early morning Phanpy and Teddiursa, Sneasel in Ice Path, and Growlithe/Vulpix on Route 36 (now with the Crystal grass patch, allowing capture before Falkner)