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Pokémon Sacred Gold & Storm Silver

Drayano's tougher HeartGold and SoulSilver: stronger trainers, all 493 Pokémon from the first four generations obtainable and a Complete or Classic edition.

Complete Catalog source check 27 Sep 2026
PlatformsNintendo DS
DeveloperDrayano
Version1.05
DistributionROM patch
Base gamePokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver, US version, completely clean. The developer does not name a revision.
Patch formatIPS, in two editions: Complete and Classic. Classic omits the changes to the Pokémon themselves.
Base revisionNot stated by the creator
Save goes to the next versionNot stated by the creator
Quick answers

Straight answers

What is the latest version of Pokémon Sacred Gold & Storm Silver?
Latest version: 1.05. Source-listed release date: 1 Jun 2012. This version remains unconfirmed by a creator release source.
Is Pokémon Sacred Gold & Storm Silver finished?
Status: complete. In 2020, the developer announced version 2.0, rebuilt with ideas from Renegade Platinum, and noted progress in 2022. No 2.0 has been released yet; 1.05 remains the latest release. The developer's own Project Pokemon page was inaccessible, so this project is unconfirmed.
Which base game does Pokémon Sacred Gold & Storm Silver need?
Base game: Pokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver, US version, completely clean. The developer does not name a revision. Patch format: IPS, in two editions: Complete and Classic. Classic omits the changes to the Pokémon themselves.
Where is the checked creator/source route?
Checked creator/source route
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At a glance

Recorded gameplay details

Pokémon available

All 493 Generation 4 Pokémon are obtainable in some way.

Difficulty

Gym Leaders and major trainers use six Pokémon, with revised teams and a higher level curve.

Known limits

  • The game file must be clean; the patch already includes the anti-piracy adjustment.
Quality of life

Recorded convenience features

  • All 493 Pokémon are obtainable in the game.
  • Trade-evolution items work like an evolution stone.
  • All major teams have been rebuilt.
  • Events have been added and expanded.
  • PDF documentation is included in the download.
  • Separate patches for instant text, no animations and a higher frame rate.

Safe patch boundary

  1. Open the checked project source below, then confirm the current patch instructions through a creator-owned route before downloading.
  2. Patch format: IPS, in two editions: Complete and Classic. Classic omits the changes to the Pokémon themselves. Read the bundled instructions before patching.
  3. Use your own legally obtained copy of the required base game: Pokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver, US version, completely clean. The developer does not name a revision.
  4. Back up the in-game save before changing a patched build.

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Recorded sources

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Use these sources for releases, changelogs, compatibility notes and corrections.

Written with AI help from recorded source notes. Catalog source checks, release reviews and save guidance have separate dates. No hands-on play or device results are recorded here.

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