: Swap the traditional Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile for any of the 493 available Pokémon.
: The most common way to play a randomized ROM. Players follow strict rules: if a Pokémon faints, it's considered "dead" and must be released, and they can only catch the first Pokémon encountered in each new area. Extreme Randomization pokemon heartgold randomizer rom
[24, 25]. This is widely considered a top choice for "deep" randomized runs because HeartGold's long-form gameplay—spanning 16 gyms across two regions—provides significantly more encounters and variety than other titles [22]. Core Randomization Mechanics Wild Pokémon & Trainers : Swap the traditional Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile
Your choice at the beginning of the game is no longer locked to Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile. : Swap the traditional Chikorita