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Pokémon Gold
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Game Freak |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Pokémon |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, Pokémon Gold arrived on the Game Boy Color in 2000 as a role-playing game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Pokemon: Gold Version.
It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 31 GBC RPGs in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Pokémon series; on the GBC you can also try Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon Pinball and Pokémon Trading Card Game. The series also appears on other systems with Pokémon Yellow (Game Boy) and Pokémon Emerald (GBA).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Pokémon Gold is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Pokémon Gold cheats & codes
440 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| No Random Battles | 01000BD2 |
|---|---|
| Always On Bike | 010182D6 |
| Day Of Week Modifier | 0100DCD1 |
| Hour Modifier | 0100DDD1 |
| Key Item Modifier | 0100E2D5 |
| Able To Get All 3 Starter Pokemon From Prof Elm | 0100BAD7 |
Pokémon Gold walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pokémon Gold.
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Pokémon Blue Classic
Pokémon Red Classic
Pokémon Ruby Deep cut
Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Pokémon Gold FAQ
When did Pokémon Gold come out on the GBC?
Pokémon Gold was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Pokémon Gold?
It was developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo.
Is Pokémon Gold multiplayer?
No. Pokémon Gold is a single-player game.
How long does Pokémon Gold take to play?
As a role-playing game, Pokémon Gold typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Pokémon Gold on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.