Pokémon Gold & Silver
1999 · Game Boy Color
Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version.
MainlineGen 2 (Johto)
All its versions
| Game | Year | Platform | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Gold & Silver(this page) | 1999 | Game Boy Color | Original |
| Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver | 2009 | Nintendo DS | Remake |
What it is
The 1999 Game Boy Color games that doubled the Pokémon roster, introduced the day/night cycle, and let you explore both Johto and the original Kanto region.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Boy Color | 1999 | Gold Version | — |
| Game Boy Color | 1999 | Silver Version | — |
| Nintendo 3DS | 2017 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
Where it sits for newcomers
For fans
Beloved Gen 2 classics, but the DS remakes HeartGold & SoulSilver are the definitive Johto experience — play those if you can find a DS cart.
See the full where-to-start guide →