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Pokémon Heart Gold / Soul Silver

ポケットモンスターハートゴールド / ソウルシルバー

Developer

Game Freak

Genre

Role-Playing

Release Dates

03/14/10 Nintendo
09/12/09 Nintendo
03/26/10 Nintendo

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Owners:	541
Favorite:	88
Tracked:	14
Wishlist:	41
Now Playing:	44

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Best JRPG
2010

Pokémon Heart Gold / Soul Silver Version (DS)

Pokémon Heart Gold / Soul Silver Version (DS) > Opinions (181)

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	SmokedHostage posted 24/03/2010, 09:51 I was expecting a bigger opening. Message \| Report
	nordlead posted 24/03/2010, 08:25 not bad. This did ~200k over Platinum. Message \| Report
	haxxiy posted 24/03/2010, 06:53 Over 10m lifetime. Message \| Report
	nordlead posted 22/03/2010, 04:53 game exclusive trading go here - http://www.vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=104740 Message \| Report
	aoixgp posted 22/03/2010, 04:40 Seeing Ash or "Red" was surprisingly really cool Message \| Report
	Rawnchie14 posted 21/03/2010, 06:39 Soul silver here! Message \| Report
	Smeags posted 18/03/2010, 07:28 Take that Lance! Dang, his team was a lot tougher than I remembered him to be. Message \| Report
	supermario128 posted 18/03/2010, 04:54 Brings back great memories. Message \| Report
	Boutros posted 17/03/2010, 07:39 Got it! Soul Silver of course ;) Message \| Report
	MANUELF posted 16/03/2010, 06:31 I got the last pokemon from the local store Message \| Report
	Kelvin posted 15/03/2010, 04:39 i got soul silver and loving it! so awesome takes me back 10 years to the original.... Message \| Report
	SmokedHostage posted 14/03/2010, 05:23 Got it. And it's the stuff of Legends. Message \| Report
	SmokedHostage posted 13/03/2010, 06:33 1 more day. I can't wait to come back to Johto. ^_^ Message \| Report
	Smeags posted 11/03/2010, 09:43 So sweet... so beautiful... My Precious. Message \| Report
	SmokedHostage posted 11/03/2010, 12:35 3 more days. Message \| Report
	GranTurismoHelperMax posted 09/03/2010, 03:50 looks good, i still have my ds which the mic is broken but i remember playing diamond and beating it, this will be fun. Message \| Report
	dark_gh0st_b0y posted 08/03/2010, 02:45 OMG, CAN'T WAIT!!!! : ) Message \| Report
	madmaniac posted 06/03/2010, 02:10 cyndaquile, you're mine :p Cant wait Message \| Report
	Rainbow Yoshi posted 04/03/2010, 09:41 The anticipation for this game is immensely high. I am glad I pre-ordered Heart Gold. Message \| Report
	yungmagic09 posted 28/02/2010, 11:35 Oh, I haven't bought a Pokemon game since the original Gold and Silver so I didn't know. Message \| Report
	Rawnchie14 posted 28/02/2010, 10:22 @ yungmagic09 - Recent past Pokemon games did, so I think it's a no brainer. Message \| Report
	yungmagic09 posted 28/02/2010, 04:27 Question, does this game have online play? Message \| Report
	Smeags posted 21/02/2010, 05:37 Definitely getting hyped for this one. Heck, I just started going back and reading the original Gold/Silver players guide. Totodile for sure! Message \| Report
	Boutros posted 19/02/2010, 02:10 It makes a very long time since I've been hyped for a Pokemon game. I really want this one. Message \| Report
	aoixgp posted 06/02/2010, 04:54 Most anticipated pokemon game ever? Message \| Report
	dark_gh0st_b0y posted 31/01/2010, 09:33 what Kalango said!! Message \| Report
	Samara360 posted 23/01/2010, 09:57 All we need now is a remake of Ruby & Sapphire, and maybe Diamond & Pearl! ---NOT!!! Message \| Report
	gameman87 posted 07/01/2010, 03:34 Definitely picking this one up. They will probably be the best games in the series. Message \| Report
	Kalango posted 05/01/2010, 01:17 The best Pokémon game being remade and coming to America this year. It's a dream coming truth. Message \| Report
	IxisNaugus posted 05/01/2010, 12:04 Impressive legs indeed. It'll definitely reach 4M in japan. Message \| Report
	Dgc1808 posted 29/12/2009, 10:17 Very impressive legs. I think it should do 4M in japan alone. Message \| Report
	SmokedHostage posted 13/12/2009, 08:59 Already outsold FireRed and LeafGreen in Japan. Message \| Report
	kopstudent89 posted 02/12/2009, 04:17 Can it reach 4 million? Its having really good legs, i think it will definitely hit 3.5mil Message \| Report
	dark_gh0st_b0y posted 20/11/2009, 01:24 can't wait fot it will spent hours and hours on this one... Message \| Report
	SmokedHostage posted 19/11/2009, 09:46 3 million! :D Message \| Report
	marcoberry3 posted 06/11/2009, 01:18 Lugia is the best Pokemon. Message \| Report
	Metallicube posted 30/10/2009, 02:19 Might have to buy this when it comes out in the US.. I lost my original Pokemon Gold and I've been wanting to play this excellent game again. Message \| Report
	Intendo21 posted 24/10/2009, 04:57 Thanks guys. I think I will buy Soul Silver because I like Luigia so much. Message \| Report
	marcianito posted 24/10/2009, 03:46 Japan sure loves Pokemon Message \| Report
	CChaos posted 23/10/2009, 08:36 @manwithnoname Also, each game has their own legendary pokemon to try and catch. That's the big difference between the games, really. Message \| Report
	themanwithnoname posted 19/10/2009, 06:14 @Intendo21 Pretty much, the only differences as far as I can tell are that each version has like 15 pokemon exclusive to that version that can't be found on the other version. If you look, you can find the list somewhere. Anywho, hope I helped. Message \| Report
	Laakso posted 18/10/2009, 04:33 I want this game sooo much! Message \| Report
	Intendo21 posted 16/10/2009, 11:19 What are the differences between the two games? I want to know which one to buy. Message \| Report
	CChaos posted 15/10/2009, 08:45 With the Japanese update in sales, I believe they just broke 2.5m in Japanese sales alone. This is why Pokemon is now challenging Mario for highest selling franchise ever. Message \| Report
	kopstudent89 posted 12/10/2009, 02:55 imagine if the game didnt have shortages! This could hit 4 mil japan alone Message \| Report
	Cheebee posted 10/10/2009, 03:07 What? 2.3 million with Japanese numbers alone? :o Making a game with Pokémon in the name is a guaranteed hit. Nintendo could survive and make a healthy profit on this franchise alone. :p Message \| Report
	Intendo21 posted 03/10/2009, 07:21 Its good to still Pokemon sell well. I think I'll pick it up along Yoshi's Island and Kirby. Message \| Report
	madmaniac posted 01/10/2009, 10:02 awesome japanese sales :) I want a european release date !! Message \| Report
	Flame posted 30/09/2009, 12:49 ugh, need a release date O.o Need... to capture... Lugia... in Soul Silver! Message \| Report
	Gearbox posted 27/09/2009, 04:19 @Nintendogamer - what happens sometimes is they put in the new numbers for the week but forget to update the total thats all Message \| Report
	Nintendogamer posted 27/09/2009, 12:31 You corrected it, :D Message \| Report
	Nintendogamer posted 26/09/2009, 12:04 They got their sums wrong, 1,446,090 plus 459,541 does not make 1.45 million, about 1.89 million it should be. Message \| Report
	IxisNaugus posted 21/09/2009, 04:12 I hope we get that pedometer as well when the game launches in NA/EU, otherwise i am not going to be a happy bunny. Message \| Report
	Salnax posted 20/09/2009, 01:56 Pokemon RPGs for the DS sell well in Japan. Who'd have thought it. Message \| Report
	CaptainDJ posted 19/09/2009, 12:50 Only Pokemon games would sell that much in japan on the first week. This will hit at least 9 million lifetime. Message \| Report
	sc94597 posted 19/09/2009, 03:24 Got my copy today. Won't be playing it for a WHILE though. Message \| Report
	Blackmoor posted 18/09/2009, 11:38 Whoa, look at Japan. Holy shit. Message \| Report
	dark_gh0st_b0y posted 18/09/2009, 08:01 omg, can't wait for usa/eu release Message \| Report
	jefforange89 posted 18/09/2009, 07:10 Wonder how big the western opening weeks will be. Message \| Report
	SmokedHostage posted 17/09/2009, 06:58 Very nice first week. :D Message \| Report
	SmokedHostage posted 10/09/2009, 07:56 @xbebop 3 actually. Also, I'd imagine this game would be released in March or April. I'm leaning more towards late March though. Message \| Report
	xbebop posted 27/06/2009, 06:59 Spring 2010 is when it'll come out. It would be awesome if it came out in November, but that would be 2 pokemon games for the year. Message \| Report
	supermario128 posted 25/06/2009, 03:49 Yeah, can't wait! Message \| Report
	SJGohan3972 posted 23/06/2009, 04:16 lol at the 9/11 release date in Japan, but seriously that gives me how for a spring release of this in NA (like Platinum this year) that would be sweet!! Message \| Report
	supermario128 posted 08/06/2009, 04:08 You are correct. Message \| Report
	madmaniac posted 07/06/2009, 04:03 wow, I see that it allready has a release date for Japan! Message \| Report
	volrath50 posted 07/06/2009, 05:03 So looking forward to this. Soo many great childhood memories of Pokemon Silver, a see-through Purple Gameboy Color and my boundless childhood enthusiasm and imagination. Thanks Nintendo. Message \| Report
	SJGohan3972 posted 05/06/2009, 06:39 I'm hoping for a spring 2010 NA release Message \| Report
	supermario128 posted 20/05/2009, 03:13 Me neither! Message \| Report
	mazpratim posted 17/05/2009, 04:35 Can't Wait!!! Message \| Report
	supermario128 posted 10/05/2009, 09:06 @ I Like Bacon Soul Silver and Cyandaquil for me too! I love that guy! My first handheld game, great memories! Message \| Report
	skydonald posted 10/05/2009, 05:44 wtb Aqua Crystal Message \| Report
	Pikaboo posted 10/05/2009, 05:00 Togepi!! Message \| Report
	madmaniac posted 10/05/2009, 09:58 gold/silver generation was the best :) so I'm surely getting this. Message \| Report
	MANUELF posted 10/05/2009, 04:22 @glari93 Of course Message \| Report
	glari93 posted 09/05/2009, 11:46 is this gonna be in america? Message \| Report
	Carl posted 09/05/2009, 01:12 I needed to be the first owner of this epic game/s. Message \| Report
	I like Bacon posted 08/05/2009, 04:46 I originally had Silver. I love Lugia and Aeroblast. I don't need Ho-Oh on my team due to Typhlosion. Message \| Report
	MANUELF posted 08/05/2009, 04:43 Heart Gold and Totodile for me. Message \| Report
	zexen_lowe posted 08/05/2009, 04:33 Cyndaquil for me too. Though, I'll play Heart Gold Message \| Report
	I like Bacon posted 08/05/2009, 04:28 Soul Silver and Cyndaquil are mine! Day 1! Message \| Report
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Shipping Total

12,720,000 Units
As of: March 31st, 2019

Opinion (181)

	Luke888 posted 21/12/2015, 10:17 Soooooooo, I was watching The Pokémon games sales and I noticed that this is the only mainline game that is classified as Action, is there any particular reason or is it just been classified wrong ? Message \| Report
	S.Peelman posted 30/10/2015, 01:45 Nintendo says 12.72m as of september 30. Undertracked by 900k-ish. Message \| Report
	atma998 posted 17/07/2014, 11:14 11.64M, more than 300k in the last two years, not bad considering DS has been replaced in 2011 by 3DS. Message \| Report
	atma998 posted 23/06/2012, 11:38 11.33M...wonder if it still selling a bit? Message \| Report
	dark_gh0st_b0y posted 02/02/2012, 06:27 what an amazing remake, i want SpiritCrystal in 3D : D Message \| Report
	Salnax posted 23/01/2012, 06:14 9th best selling game on the DS, and the 3rd best selling RPG on the system. 41st best selling retail game ever. In short, a huge success. Message \| Report
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	SmokedHostage posted 24/03/2010, 09:51 I was expecting a bigger opening. Message \| Report
	nordlead posted 24/03/2010, 08:25 not bad. This did ~200k over Platinum. Message \| Report
	haxxiy posted 24/03/2010, 06:53 Over 10m lifetime. Message \| Report
	nordlead posted 22/03/2010, 04:53 game exclusive trading go here - http://www.vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=104740 Message \| Report
	aoixgp posted 22/03/2010, 04:40 Seeing Ash or "Red" was surprisingly really cool Message \| Report
	Rawnchie14 posted 21/03/2010, 06:39 Soul silver here! Message \| Report
	Smeags posted 18/03/2010, 07:28 Take that Lance! Dang, his team was a lot tougher than I remembered him to be. Message \| Report
	supermario128 posted 18/03/2010, 04:54 Brings back great memories. Message \| Report
	Boutros posted 17/03/2010, 07:39 Got it! Soul Silver of course ;) Message \| Report
	MANUELF posted 16/03/2010, 06:31 I got the last pokemon from the local store Message \| Report
	Kelvin posted 15/03/2010, 04:39 i got soul silver and loving it! so awesome takes me back 10 years to the original.... Message \| Report
	SmokedHostage posted 14/03/2010, 05:23 Got it. And it's the stuff of Legends. Message \| Report
	SmokedHostage posted 13/03/2010, 06:33 1 more day. I can't wait to come back to Johto. ^_^ Message \| Report
	Smeags posted 11/03/2010, 09:43 So sweet... so beautiful... My Precious. Message \| Report
	SmokedHostage posted 11/03/2010, 12:35 3 more days. Message \| Report
	GranTurismoHelperMax posted 09/03/2010, 03:50 looks good, i still have my ds which the mic is broken but i remember playing diamond and beating it, this will be fun. Message \| Report
	dark_gh0st_b0y posted 08/03/2010, 02:45 OMG, CAN'T WAIT!!!! : ) Message \| Report
	madmaniac posted 06/03/2010, 02:10 cyndaquile, you're mine :p Cant wait Message \| Report
	Rainbow Yoshi posted 04/03/2010, 09:41 The anticipation for this game is immensely high. I am glad I pre-ordered Heart Gold. Message \| Report
	yungmagic09 posted 28/02/2010, 11:35 Oh, I haven't bought a Pokemon game since the original Gold and Silver so I didn't know. Message \| Report
	Rawnchie14 posted 28/02/2010, 10:22 @ yungmagic09 - Recent past Pokemon games did, so I think it's a no brainer. Message \| Report
	yungmagic09 posted 28/02/2010, 04:27 Question, does this game have online play? Message \| Report
	Smeags posted 21/02/2010, 05:37 Definitely getting hyped for this one. Heck, I just started going back and reading the original Gold/Silver players guide. Totodile for sure! Message \| Report
	Boutros posted 19/02/2010, 02:10 It makes a very long time since I've been hyped for a Pokemon game. I really want this one. Message \| Report
	aoixgp posted 06/02/2010, 04:54 Most anticipated pokemon game ever? Message \| Report
	dark_gh0st_b0y posted 31/01/2010, 09:33 what Kalango said!! Message \| Report
	Samara360 posted 23/01/2010, 09:57 All we need now is a remake of Ruby & Sapphire, and maybe Diamond & Pearl! ---NOT!!! Message \| Report
	gameman87 posted 07/01/2010, 03:34 Definitely picking this one up. They will probably be the best games in the series. Message \| Report
	Kalango posted 05/01/2010, 01:17 The best Pokémon game being remade and coming to America this year. It's a dream coming truth. Message \| Report
	IxisNaugus posted 05/01/2010, 12:04 Impressive legs indeed. It'll definitely reach 4M in japan. Message \| Report
	Dgc1808 posted 29/12/2009, 10:17 Very impressive legs. I think it should do 4M in japan alone. Message \| Report
	SmokedHostage posted 13/12/2009, 08:59 Already outsold FireRed and LeafGreen in Japan. Message \| Report
	kopstudent89 posted 02/12/2009, 04:17 Can it reach 4 million? Its having really good legs, i think it will definitely hit 3.5mil Message \| Report
	dark_gh0st_b0y posted 20/11/2009, 01:24 can't wait fot it will spent hours and hours on this one... Message \| Report
	SmokedHostage posted 19/11/2009, 09:46 3 million! :D Message \| Report
	marcoberry3 posted 06/11/2009, 01:18 Lugia is the best Pokemon. Message \| Report
	Metallicube posted 30/10/2009, 02:19 Might have to buy this when it comes out in the US.. I lost my original Pokemon Gold and I've been wanting to play this excellent game again. Message \| Report
	Intendo21 posted 24/10/2009, 04:57 Thanks guys. I think I will buy Soul Silver because I like Luigia so much. Message \| Report
	marcianito posted 24/10/2009, 03:46 Japan sure loves Pokemon Message \| Report
	CChaos posted 23/10/2009, 08:36 @manwithnoname Also, each game has their own legendary pokemon to try and catch. That's the big difference between the games, really. Message \| Report
	themanwithnoname posted 19/10/2009, 06:14 @Intendo21 Pretty much, the only differences as far as I can tell are that each version has like 15 pokemon exclusive to that version that can't be found on the other version. If you look, you can find the list somewhere. Anywho, hope I helped. Message \| Report
	Laakso posted 18/10/2009, 04:33 I want this game sooo much! Message \| Report
	Intendo21 posted 16/10/2009, 11:19 What are the differences between the two games? I want to know which one to buy. Message \| Report
	CChaos posted 15/10/2009, 08:45 With the Japanese update in sales, I believe they just broke 2.5m in Japanese sales alone. This is why Pokemon is now challenging Mario for highest selling franchise ever. Message \| Report
	kopstudent89 posted 12/10/2009, 02:55 imagine if the game didnt have shortages! This could hit 4 mil japan alone Message \| Report
	Cheebee posted 10/10/2009, 03:07 What? 2.3 million with Japanese numbers alone? :o Making a game with Pokémon in the name is a guaranteed hit. Nintendo could survive and make a healthy profit on this franchise alone. :p Message \| Report
	Intendo21 posted 03/10/2009, 07:21 Its good to still Pokemon sell well. I think I'll pick it up along Yoshi's Island and Kirby. Message \| Report
	madmaniac posted 01/10/2009, 10:02 awesome japanese sales :) I want a european release date !! Message \| Report
	Flame posted 30/09/2009, 12:49 ugh, need a release date O.o Need... to capture... Lugia... in Soul Silver! Message \| Report
	Gearbox posted 27/09/2009, 04:19 @Nintendogamer - what happens sometimes is they put in the new numbers for the week but forget to update the total thats all Message \| Report
	Nintendogamer posted 27/09/2009, 12:31 You corrected it, :D Message \| Report
	Nintendogamer posted 26/09/2009, 12:04 They got their sums wrong, 1,446,090 plus 459,541 does not make 1.45 million, about 1.89 million it should be. Message \| Report
	IxisNaugus posted 21/09/2009, 04:12 I hope we get that pedometer as well when the game launches in NA/EU, otherwise i am not going to be a happy bunny. Message \| Report
	Salnax posted 20/09/2009, 01:56 Pokemon RPGs for the DS sell well in Japan. Who'd have thought it. Message \| Report
	CaptainDJ posted 19/09/2009, 12:50 Only Pokemon games would sell that much in japan on the first week. This will hit at least 9 million lifetime. Message \| Report
	sc94597 posted 19/09/2009, 03:24 Got my copy today. Won't be playing it for a WHILE though. Message \| Report
	Blackmoor posted 18/09/2009, 11:38 Whoa, look at Japan. Holy shit. Message \| Report
	dark_gh0st_b0y posted 18/09/2009, 08:01 omg, can't wait for usa/eu release Message \| Report
	jefforange89 posted 18/09/2009, 07:10 Wonder how big the western opening weeks will be. Message \| Report
	SmokedHostage posted 17/09/2009, 06:58 Very nice first week. :D Message \| Report
	SmokedHostage posted 10/09/2009, 07:56 @xbebop 3 actually. Also, I'd imagine this game would be released in March or April. I'm leaning more towards late March though. Message \| Report
	xbebop posted 27/06/2009, 06:59 Spring 2010 is when it'll come out. It would be awesome if it came out in November, but that would be 2 pokemon games for the year. Message \| Report
	supermario128 posted 25/06/2009, 03:49 Yeah, can't wait! Message \| Report
	SJGohan3972 posted 23/06/2009, 04:16 lol at the 9/11 release date in Japan, but seriously that gives me how for a spring release of this in NA (like Platinum this year) that would be sweet!! Message \| Report
	supermario128 posted 08/06/2009, 04:08 You are correct. Message \| Report
	madmaniac posted 07/06/2009, 04:03 wow, I see that it allready has a release date for Japan! Message \| Report
	volrath50 posted 07/06/2009, 05:03 So looking forward to this. Soo many great childhood memories of Pokemon Silver, a see-through Purple Gameboy Color and my boundless childhood enthusiasm and imagination. Thanks Nintendo. Message \| Report
	SJGohan3972 posted 05/06/2009, 06:39 I'm hoping for a spring 2010 NA release Message \| Report
	supermario128 posted 20/05/2009, 03:13 Me neither! Message \| Report
	mazpratim posted 17/05/2009, 04:35 Can't Wait!!! Message \| Report
	supermario128 posted 10/05/2009, 09:06 @ I Like Bacon Soul Silver and Cyandaquil for me too! I love that guy! My first handheld game, great memories! Message \| Report
	skydonald posted 10/05/2009, 05:44 wtb Aqua Crystal Message \| Report
	Pikaboo posted 10/05/2009, 05:00 Togepi!! Message \| Report
	madmaniac posted 10/05/2009, 09:58 gold/silver generation was the best :) so I'm surely getting this. Message \| Report
	MANUELF posted 10/05/2009, 04:22 @glari93 Of course Message \| Report
	glari93 posted 09/05/2009, 11:46 is this gonna be in america? Message \| Report
	Carl posted 09/05/2009, 01:12 I needed to be the first owner of this epic game/s. Message \| Report
	I like Bacon posted 08/05/2009, 04:46 I originally had Silver. I love Lugia and Aeroblast. I don't need Ho-Oh on my team due to Typhlosion. Message \| Report
	MANUELF posted 08/05/2009, 04:43 Heart Gold and Totodile for me. Message \| Report
	zexen_lowe posted 08/05/2009, 04:33 Cyndaquil for me too. Though, I'll play Heart Gold Message \| Report
	I like Bacon posted 08/05/2009, 04:28 Soul Silver and Cyndaquil are mine! Day 1! Message \| Report
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	Luke888 posted 21/12/2015, 10:17 Soooooooo, I was watching The Pokémon games sales and I noticed that this is the only mainline game that is classified as Action, is there any particular reason or is it just been classified wrong ? Message \| Report
	S.Peelman posted 30/10/2015, 01:45 Nintendo says 12.72m as of september 30. Undertracked by 900k-ish. Message \| Report
	atma998 posted 17/07/2014, 11:14 11.64M, more than 300k in the last two years, not bad considering DS has been replaced in 2011 by 3DS. Message \| Report
	atma998 posted 23/06/2012, 11:38 11.33M...wonder if it still selling a bit? Message \| Report
	dark_gh0st_b0y posted 02/02/2012, 06:27 what an amazing remake, i want SpiritCrystal in 3D : D Message \| Report
	Salnax posted 23/01/2012, 06:14 9th best selling game on the DS, and the 3rd best selling RPG on the system. 41st best selling retail game ever. In short, a huge success. Message \| Report
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