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Pokémon Gold Version
About this game
Pokémon Gold is the Generation‑2 Pokémon RPG developed by Game Freak, released 1999 for Game Boy Color and fully compatible with GBA hardware. Set across the Johto region, you begin your journey from New Bark Town and pick one starter among Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile. It adds 100 new Pokémon species, introducing day‑night cycle, Pokémon egg‑hatching and held‑item mechanics. After earning all eight Johto gym badges, you unlock the Kanto region from Generation‑1 and challenge its full gym lineup. Battle remnants of Team Rocket and hunt the legendary Ho‑Oh. Trade and battle via link‑cable; certain Pokémon are version‑exclusive compared to Pokémon Silver. Boasting dual‑region gameplay, it remains one of the most beloved vintage Pokémon titles playable on GBA consoles。
- Release year
- 1999
- Developer
- Players
- Single player
- Supported languages
- 简体中文 · 繁體中文 · English · Deutsch · Español
FAQ
- How can I play Pokémon Gold Version?
- You can play Pokémon Gold Version online for free right in your browser on 8BitGo. No download or emulator installation is required.
- What platform is Pokémon Gold Version?
- 8BitGo classifies this version as Game Boy Color. That describes how it runs here and may differ from the game's original release platform. You can play it directly in the browser.
- Can I save my progress in Pokémon Gold Version?
- Save support depends on how this game runs. Quick saves and cloud saves are available only when the player toolbar shows a save control; otherwise use the game's own save feature.
- Does Pokémon Gold Version work on mobile?
- It depends on the game. Check the controls on this page: games with on-screen buttons work on touch devices, while keyboard-and-mouse games are best played on desktop.
Controls
These are the default keys. Click the gamepad icon 🎮 in the player toolbar, then “Remap keys” to open the emulator’s own control settings (keyboard and gamepad, saved automatically). Gamepads are detected automatically. On phones you get on-screen buttons.
D-Pad
W S A D
A
K
B
J
Start
Enter
Select
Shift
Quick save
F2
Quick load
F4
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