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Pokemon Shiny Gold
vBeta 5· Updated: 2011

Pokemon Shiny Gold

by Zel

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About Pokemon Shiny Gold

Pokémon Shiny Gold is one of the most celebrated early GBA ROM hacks — a FireRed-based remake of Pokémon Gold set in the Johto region, predating the official HeartGold/SoulSilver remakes by years. Created by Zel, it captured the hearts of players who wanted to experience Johto with GBA-era graphics and gameplay improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions — Pokemon Shiny Gold

Is Shiny Gold the same as HeartGold/SoulSilver?

No. Shiny Gold is a fan remake that predates the official HG/SS by several years. It's based on FireRed and covers the Gold story.

Is Pokémon Shiny Gold complete?

Beta 5 is the final release. It covers the main Johto story.

Information

Platform
GBA
Creator
Zel
Version
Beta 5
Size
16MB
Updated
2011

How to Play Pokemon Shiny Gold

  1. 1.Download the .gba ROM file above
  2. 2.Install an emulator for your device (see below)
  3. 3.Open the ROM in your emulator and start your adventure!

Recommended Emulators

Android: My Boy! Free or RetroArch (mGBA core)
iPhone / iPad: Delta Emulator (free on App Store)
PC / Mac: mGBA (recommended) or VisualBoyAdvance-M
Difficulty:Normal