Pokémon Glitter Gold

Gohan's Tips
Nov 28
2 min read

Author: Elysssium.

PROGRESS: Project Version 1.1 - 11/15/2025 (Completed)

It is a completed HeartGold "Trashlocke" hack that completely flips the script on difficulty. Instead of buffing the enemy trainers to insane levels, this game creates a "nightmarish parallel universe" where all the good Pokémon are gone. You are forced to use "trash" Pokémon (weak mons, unevolved forms, or those with bad typing) to beat the vanilla bosses. With EVs removed, powerful moves nerfed, and "Gauntlets" that trap you in dungeons without healing items, this is a test of pure strategy and perseverance using the underdogs of the Pokémon world.

🛑Features:

➡️Trashlocke Roster: The game features a completely overhauled list of wild encounters, consisting only of "trash" or weak Pokémon. Strong Pokémon are either unavailable, have their evolutions removed, or have their evolutions heavily delayed.

➡️Gauntlet System: A core difficulty mechanic where you are trapped in certain Gyms, Routes, and Dungeons. You cannot leave to heal until you clear the entire area.

➡️Removed Healing Items: Most healing items have been removed from the game, forcing you to rely on resource management and perseverance during Gauntlets.

➡️EVs & Vitamins Disabled: Effort Values (EVs) have been removed (except from one-time trainers), and Vitamins no longer work, preventing you from overpowering the AI with stats.

➡️Nerfed Player Moves: Powerful HMs like Surf, Waterfall, and Strength have had their power reduced to 40 BP. Fly has been replaced by the move Defog.

➡️Fixed Level Curve: The story progression has been rearranged (e.g., doing the Rocket HQ before the 5th Gym) to fix the original game's poor level scaling.

➡️Hostile Weather: Many routes now feature permanent weather effects like Sandstorm, Hail, Rain, and Fog to chip away at your team's health.

➡️Nuzlocke Quality of Life: Rare Candies, Heart Scales, and Max Repels are available in Marts for just 1 PokéDollar to eliminate grinding.

➡️New Lore & NPCs: New dialogue and NPCs have been added to explain the "nightmarish" state of the Johto region.

➡️Shop Updates: Apricorn Balls, Shards, and Pomeg Berries are now purchasable in various shops.

➡️Move Relearner Access: The Move Relearner and Deleter are available after defeating Chuck (5th Gym).

➡️Lowered Encounter Rates: Wild encounter rates have been lowered across the board to make traversing the map less tedious.

➡️Strategic Held Items: Rare held items like the Big Root, Metronome, and Focus Band are scattered throughout the world to help your weak Pokémon survive.

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