{"product_id":"pokemon-gold-version-game-boy-color","title":"Pokémon Gold Version for Game Boy Color (Pre-Owned)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rgm-v2-summary\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-v2-lead\"\u003eTravel through Johto in Pokémon Gold, where a day-and-night cycle, breeding, and a journey into Kanto expand the original Pokémon adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages are representative. Cosmetic wear may vary on pre-owned items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJohto gives the clock a role\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePokémon Gold makes time part of exploration. Different Pokémon appear at different times, and scheduled events can make a return trip worthwhile. Johto's towns connect the Gym challenge to a world of towers, routes, and familiar everyday stops. The game keeps the readable, turn-based structure of the earlier releases while giving you more reasons to think about when to visit a place. It suits players who enjoy a collection that grows through regular visits rather than one uninterrupted run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA team can grow in several directions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold introduces breeding, held items, and the Dark and Steel types, giving team building more options than the first generation. After the main Johto challenge, Kanto extends the journey with recognizable locations and further opponents. Version differences encourage trading with compatible games if collecting is your goal. The result is a cartridge that can support a straightforward badge quest or a longer project built around eggs, evolutions, and finding a team you want to keep using beyond the credits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCheck saving and timekeeping on the copy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned loose selection is the original Pokémon Gold cartridge, not the Nintendo DS remake HeartGold. Gold supports the Game Boy and Game Boy Color families of compatible hardware, with color presentation on suitable systems. Its battery-backed save and real-time clock make the individual cartridge's battery condition important. No battery replacement or successful test is asserted here. The cartridge format excludes original packaging and link equipment, so those need separate consideration if you are rebuilding a complete handheld setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:details --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-facts\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Boy Color; also supports original Game Boy hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGame format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRegions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJohto and Kanto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTime system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDay-and-night cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTeam features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBreeding and held items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNew types introduced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark and Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this HeartGold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the original Pokémon Gold cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan Gold run on an original Game Boy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Unlike Crystal, Gold supports original Game Boy hardware as well as Game Boy Color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the battery affect the game?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBattery condition matters to saving and the real-time clock; this individual copy still needs checking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs a link cable included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This selection is the loose game cartridge only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Nintendo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52404568686888,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9263\/2616\/files\/rgm-expansion-pokemon-gold-version-game-boy-color-01.jpg?v=1789674460","url":"https:\/\/www.rgmretrogames.com\/products\/pokemon-gold-version-game-boy-color","provider":"RGM Retro Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}