Pokémon Gold

Travel through Johto and Kanto, challenge their Gyms and look for Ho-Oh. The day-and-night cycle changes which wild Pokémon appear during your journey.

1999

GBC

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About This Game

Travel through Johto and Kanto, challenge their Gyms and look for Ho-Oh. The day-and-night cycle changes which wild Pokémon appear during your journey.

This is an official Pokémon release. EmulatorPokemon is not affiliated with Nintendo or The Pokémon Company.

How to Play

Choose Play now, then select a game language if prompted. Wait for the game to load.

Controls

Movement: Arrow keys
A button: Z
B button: X
Start: Enter
Select: V

Default keyboard controls are shown below. Saved custom bindings may differ; check or change them in the emulator’s controls menu.

GB and GBC games use a directional pad and A/B buttons, which are available as touch controls on phones.

Use the game’s save option or the emulator’s save-state menu. Export a backup to keep a copy outside this browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which console is Pokémon Gold for?

Pokémon Gold was released for Game Boy Color. This page uses a browser emulator for that console.

Which languages can I play Pokémon Gold in?

Available game versions: English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Chinese (Traditional). Choose a version before loading. Changing the website language does not translate the game.

How do I save my game progress?

Save from the game’s own menu, or use save states in the emulator menu. Browser saves do not sync between devices and can be lost when browser data is cleared.

Does it work on mobile?

GB and GBC games use a directional pad and A/B buttons, which are available as touch controls on phones.

Is this game legal to play?

Use only game files you have permission to use and follow the rules where you live. This site does not grant rights to any game.