: Once you are Champion, Professor Oak gives you a . Take it to Cynthia in to release Mt. Mortar
For the most detailed, spreadsheet-level information, the best resource is the documentation provided by Drayano. You can typically find these within the patch files in the Documents folder, which lists every route, encounter method, and spawn percentage.
Drayano made event Pokémon available without cheats, but you need the "extra quality" of patience.
You get the standard Bill’s Eevee in Goldenrod. However, the evolution stones are available much earlier (Fire, Water, Thunder, Leaf, Ice, and the for Sylveon – who is added into the game). Furthermore, wild Umbreon and Espeon spawn at night/day in the Safari Zone (Zone 4). : Once you are Champion, Professor Oak gives you a
starters in the Violet City Pokémon Center by answering a quiz, in Azalea Town, and Sinnoh starters in Goldenrod City.
In addition to routes, cities in the Johto region are also home to various Pokémon. Here are some notable city-based Pokémon locations:
Download the latest patch (v2.0 or higher) via Drayano’s Twitter or the GBATemp thread, patch a clean HeartGold/SoulSilver ROM, and start your superior Johto journey today. The "Extra Quality" is waiting in the tall grass. You can typically find these within the patch
While the classic v1.05 had single-use TMs, newer unofficial updates and the upcoming v2.0 aim for infinite TMs. Reduced HM Friction:
, then take it to Cynthia in Goldenrod City. This triggers the Regis: Mt. Mortar (bottom floor). Ice Path (second to bottom floor). Dark Cave (Blackthorn Side). Found in Viridian Forest after obtaining 16 badges. Appears on Cinnabar Island once you have the Magma Stone (requires Rock Climb). Sleep in your bed in New Bark Town after 16 badges to trigger a nightmare.
Standard spawns, excellent for the first Gym. Route 32 (Heading south to Union Cave) However, the evolution stones are available much earlier
Ensure you are using the correct patch (Classic or Complete) as spawn rates can vary.
: Includes comprehensive balance passes. Pokémon feature altered base stats, optimized TM compatibilities, expanded level-up pools, and completely rebalanced primary/secondary types (e.g., Farfetch'd becomes Fighting/Flying, Luxray gains Dark typing).