Red Gyarados still exists (fixed shiny).
Before diving into the lists, understand how Drayano has altered the core rules of Johto:
Uses original Johto Safari Zone + added blocks to get Gen III–IV Pokémon like:
If you want a specific Pokémon’s location (e.g., “Where is Ralts?” or “Trapinch” or “Beldum before E4”), let me know and I’ll give a precise route/encounter rate.
Rather than listing every route, this review evaluates how the location design improves upon the original games.
Sprout Tower (Interior):
Ruins of Alph (Outside/Surfing):
By following this guide, you'll be well on your way to catching a wide variety of Pokémon in Pokémon Sacred Gold and Storm Silver. Happy gaming!
Pokémon Sacred Gold Storm Silver , all 493 Pokémon from Generations 1 through 4 are available within a single playthrough without the need for trading. This ROM hack dramatically expands wild encounters and adds various "gift" locations for starters from other regions. Early Johto Wild Encounters
The early routes have been overhauled to include a wider variety of Pokémon, often depending on the time of day.
Key early routes (29, 30, 31, 32) and Dark Cave feature a diverse mix of Generation 1-4 Pokémon, with specific types appearing based on the time of day. Starter & Gift Pokémon All 16 starter Pokémon ( ) are available through specific NPCs, along with gifted and fossils: : Violet City : New Bark Town Saffron City : Azalea Town quiz : Goldenrod City Rare & Legendary Encounters
Legendaries are often triggered by specific conditions or 16-badge milestones. : Viridian Forest : Cerulean Cave (Lv. 75) Kanto Birds : Located in Cinnabar Gym/Seafoam/Power Plant : New Bark Town (16 badges) : Ruins of Alph
For a complete list of every specific encounter rate and location, you can reference the comprehensive Sacred Gold & Storm Silver Pokémon Locations Guide. Pokemon Sacred Gold And Storm Silver Pokemon Locations
The following guide details the expanded Pokémon locations in Drayano's Sacred Gold Storm Silver
hacks, which allow players to catch all 493 Pokémon from the first four generations. Starter Pokémon Johto Starters: Received from Professor Elm as usual in New Bark Town Kanto Starters: Gifted by a man in the Mr. Pokémon house early in the game. Sinnoh Starters: Gifted by Cynthia at the Bergentide (Elm’s) lab after certain progression. Hoenn Starters: Gifted by Steven Stone at (Post-Game). Early Route Encounters (Johto) Contains standard Johto mons plus , and rare appearances of Route 30/31: Dark Cave: Special & Gift Pokémon Gifted early by Cynthia in Violet City (must have an open party slot). Spiritomb: Found by interacting with the Odd Keystone at the Hallowed Tower (Ruins of Alph area). Still appears every Friday in Union Cave , but also found rarely in the water of Found in the Old Chateau (if ported) or via a special event at the Radio Tower Fossil Pokémon
All fossils (Helix, Dome, Old Amber, Root, Claw, Skull, Armor) can be found by smashing rocks in the Ruins of Alph Cliff Cave They are revived at the Pewter City Museum Legendary Pokémon Locations Found at the end of the Faraway Island event (accessible via a ticket from a Mr. Pokémon event). Encountered at the Ilex Forest Shrine using the GS Ball. Located in various caves throughout Johto (e.g., Mt. Mortar Victory Road ) after obtaining the Regigigas event item. Found at the site in Kanto after a specific late-game trigger. Evolution Changes Trade Evolutions:
Many have been changed to level-up or item-based evolutions. For example, evolves into Machamp at Level 42, and evolves into Scizor using a Metal Coat like an evolutionary stone. Can be caught in (surfing) and evolves via a Prism Scale Should I provide a specific Route-by-Route encounter table for a particular area or a list of the Trade Evolution level requirements?
In Pokémon Sacred Gold and Storm Silver , virtually all 493 Pokémon from the first four generations are available across Johto and Kanto. These ROM hacks by Drayano significantly overhaul wild encounter tables, add numerous gift Pokémon, and create special events for rare and legendary species. 🎁 Primary Gift Pokémon
You can obtain various "starter" and rare Pokémon as gifts throughout your journey. Johto Starters: Choice of , , or in New Bark Town . Kanto Starters: Talk to the Juggler in the Violet City Pokémon Center ; answer his four questions to choose , Charmander , or . Hoenn Starters: Choice of , , or in Azalea Town . Sinnoh Starters: Choice of , , or in Goldenrod City . : Gifted on (Robin the Eevee). Togepi Egg: Standard event in Violet City . Fossils: One of each fossil is given for free at the Goldenrod Archaeological Center (except Aerodactyl ). : Gifted in Mahogany Town . 🐉 Rare and Event Encounters Red Gyarados still exists (fixed shiny)
Specific powerful or rare Pokémon are tucked away in locations that differ from the base HeartGold/SoulSilver games. & : Found as rare encounters in Union Cave B1F . : Appears in Union Cave on Fridays (standard event). : Rare Surf encounter on and . : Found in Dark Cave (Violet Side) as a rare encounter or swarm. : Can be found as a special encounter early in the game. ✨ Legendary Pokémon Locations
Many legendaries are unlocked after defeating the Elite Four or completing specific side quests. Pokémon Requirement Mt. Mortar (Bottom Floor) Defeat Elite Four, get Lock Capsule from Oak Ice Path (Bottom Floor) Defeat Elite Four, get Lock Capsule from Oak Dark Cave (Blackthorn Side) Defeat Elite Four, get Lock Capsule from Oak Viridian Forest 16 Badges; teleports around the forest Cerulean Cave 16 Badges; Level 75 encounter Seafoam Islands 16 Badges; Level 60 encounter Power Plant 16 Badges; Level 60 encounter Cinnabar Gym 16 Badges; Must catch first / Bell Tower / Whirl Islands Standard location, but levels are boosted 🌲 Regional Wild Encounter Highlights : Morning/Day features , , , and . Night features , , and . Ilex Forest : Morning/Day features , , and . Night features Misdreavus , , and . National Park : / (all times), , , and (rare morning/day/night). Mount Mortar: , , , and rare or in the lower levels.
Here’s a complete post for Pokémon Sacred Gold & Storm Silver (the popular ROM hacks by Drayano) focusing on Pokémon locations.
Pokémon Sacred Gold & Storm Silver – Complete Pokémon Location Guide
These hacks drastically expand the Johto Pokédex, letting you catch all 493 Pokémon from Generations I–IV without trading. Below are key locations for starters, rares, and version exclusives.