Pokemon Refined Gold is an ambitious NDS ROM hack based on Pokémon HeartGold, created by RefinedPlat! This Quality of Life (QoL) ROM hack comes in two versions: Coarse and Overhaul. Kanto has been transformed into a rich postgame experience rather than an empty stretch of nothingness. The game is fully available in English.
In Pokemon Refined Gold, you’ll find a diverse array of wild Pokemon, emphasizing those that were previously hard to find, like Sneasel and Marill. The overall game progression, design, and especially the postgame content have been revamped to ensure a more engaging experience while maintaining the essence of the original HeartGold.
Key Features of Both Versions:
- Enhanced encounter table, staying true to the original while including Pokémon such as Omanyte, Sneasel, and Snubbull.
- Access to every Pokémon in the G4 National Dex in the postgame, while keeping the main game encounter table Regional Dex only.
- Updated Pokédex location tables.
- All trade evolutions are fixed, with improved access to evolution items.
- QoL postgame shop for TMs, berries, and evo items—no more hoarding main game items!
- Shard Tutors in Ecruteak City, Lake of Rage, and Saffron City, with more accessible shards.
- Substantially improved trainer rematches and a mini-quest of Post-Blue Superbosses.
- Full restoration of the Celebi and Spiky-Eared Pichu events.
- Infinite rebattle opportunities for all legendaries.
- Miscellaneous trainer additions and expanded script and flavor text to bring life to Kanto and Johto.
- Preserved mechanics with no type, stat, or ability changes, and no Fairy-type.
Coarse Version focuses on a purist approach, ideal for those looking to complete the Nat Dex without too many changes to trainers or movepools.
Overhaul Version elevates the difficulty and adds nonlinear progression, revamped Team Rocket teams, and engaging level and trainer adjustments.
Does this sound like the Pokémon adventure you’ve been waiting for? Don’t hesitate—download the free ROM now and start your journey through Refined Gold’s captivating world!