Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
Overview
Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver is set in the Johto region (Generation 4) and features 493 available Pokémon. Build a balanced team using our builder with the Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver filter to only see Pokémon you can actually catch.
Recommended Teams
Gen 1 All-Rounders
86/100Classic Kanto balance: Fire-Water-Grass core with Electric, Psychic, and Ground coverage
Johto Journeyers
81/100Johto staples covering all major threats with balanced offense and defense
Hoenn Heroes
88/100Hoenn favorites with strong type diversity and coverage across all angles
Type Coverage Gaps
These types are under-represented in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver, making them harder to cover:
Featured Pokémon
Build a Team for Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
Use the Team Builder with the Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver filter to see only Pokémon available in this game.
Build Team for Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best starter for Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver?
The starters in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver are Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup. Each has unique strengths — Turtwig provides good type coverage early on.
What is the best team for Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver?
A balanced team for Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver should cover Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, and Ground types. Use our Team Builder with the Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver filter to get real-time suggestions based on availability.
How many Pokémon are available in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver?
Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver features 493 Pokémon from the Johto region and beyond. Our Team Builder can filter suggestions to only show Pokémon available in this game.
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Featured Pokémon available in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
Under-represented type in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
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