Pokemon Sacred Gold Storm Silver: Documentation
Pokémon Sacred Gold Storm Silver (SG/SS) are extensive enhancement hacks of HeartGold and SoulSilver created by Drayano. The official documentation is typically divided into several PDF/text files covering specific gameplay changes. 📊 Core Gameplay Changes
These hacks aim to make all 493 Pokémon from the first four generations obtainable in a single playthrough without trading.
Difficulty: Significantly increased level curve and improved AI for all trainers.
Pokémon Buffs: Many Pokémon have adjusted base stats, new abilities (e.g., Solar Power Charmander), and updated level-up movepools.
Move Edits: Some HM moves like Cut, Strength, and Rock Smash have been buffed to be more viable in combat. pokemon sacred gold storm silver documentation
Quality of Life: National Dex is given at the start; unnecessary "Cut trees" are removed; Gym Leader phone numbers are provided immediately after battles. 🛠️ Evolution & Items
The documentation provides specific guides for items and evolutions to ensure a "self-contained" experience. New Evolution Methods
Trade evolutions have been replaced by "Using" the required item like an evolution stone.
Covenant Orb: Used for trade-only evolutions like Kadabra or Haunter. Pokémon Sacred Gold Storm Silver (SG/SS) are extensive
New Ores/Orbs: Items like the Woodland Ore (Leafeon) or Chilled Ore (Glaceon) allow for location-based evolutions that were previously impossible in Johto/Kanto. Important Item Locations
Exp. Share: Given by a Scientist in the Violet City Pokémon Center.
Evolution Stones: Most are now purchasable in various shops throughout the regions.
TMs: Many have been moved or made available earlier. For example, TM10 (Hidden Power) is a reward in the Ruins of Alph. 🗺️ Encounters & Events Documentation & Feature Overview How to Use This
Documentation for wild encounters and scripted events helps players track down rare Pokémon. Pokémon Sacred Gold CALCLESS Hardcore Nuzlocke!
Documentation & Feature Overview
How to Use This Documentation
If you are playing the hack, this documentation serves as a guide for team building. Because you can find almost any Pokémon early, it is recommended to plan your team ahead of time. Check the "Item Locations" list to see when you can obtain evolution stones for your favorites, and prepare for Gym Battles by expecting full teams of six with held items.
5. Community-Driven Additions
Since Drayano’s last official update, fans have created:
- Interactive Web Maps: Some GitHub pages overlay encounter data onto the actual Johto map.
- Nuzlocke Documentation: Reduced encounter pools for Nuzlocke rules, plus boss threat ratings.
- Move Relearner Spreadsheet: Every single level-up move for all 493 Pokémon, cross-referenced with the new learnsets.