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Pokémon HeartGold cheats: Full codes list & how to use them

Gotta cheat 'em all.

Pokémon HeartGold key art showing a gold bird Pokemon

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Published: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 at 11:09 am

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The Johto region in Pokémon HeartGold is up there with the very best lands to explore, maybe even rivalling Kanto itself. The only thing that can make it better is cheats.

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First launched on the Nintendo DS in 2009 in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Pokémon Gold, the remake looked to incorporate all the elements of the original that fans loved while modernising the graphics and adding some fun new additions.

While the decision behind who to pick out of Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile is always a hard one, the more difficult question is what cheat to use first. Rare Candies. Shiny Pokémon. Unlimited Money. Walking through walls. So many options to choose from.

Well, don't fret. To make things easier, we've rounded up the full list of codes that can be utilised in Pokémon HeartGold, as well as how to put them into action using a third-party device.

How to cheat in Pokémon HeartGold explained

To cheat in Pokémon HeartGold on the Nintendo DS, you will need access to either an Action Reply or GameShark cheating device.

From this, you will need to enter the specific code to unlock whatever item or enhancement you are trying to obtain.

It's worth being aware that some users online have reported risks with using these cheating devices, such as potential game freezes or save losses if too many codes are entered in succession.

Reckon you're a Pokémon master? Pit your wits against our Pokémon quiz below!

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Full list of Pokémon HeartGold cheat codes

Please note that there has been some debate over which ones work in different regions, so there may be a bit of trial and error depending on where you are based.

The full list of Pokémon HeartGold codes can be found below:

100x EXP after Pokémon Battle – Hold R

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200 EXP after Pokémon Battle – Hold R

Pokémon HeartGold rival silver Pokémon Battle showing two Trainers standing opposite each other

Pokémon HeartGold. The Pokémon Company

All Berries – Press L and R

All Poké Balls – Press L and R

All TMs and HMs – Select and Up

Badges – Press Select and Up

Easy capture

Avoid random battles (outside only)

One-hit kill Pokémon

Rare Candies (x99) – Hold Down L and R

Restore Health

Shiny Pokémon in the wild

Steal other Pokémon from Trainers

Unlimited Money

Walk through walls – Hold L

Pokémon HeartGold is available exclusively on Nintendo DS.

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Matt PoskittFreelance Writer

Matt Poskitt is a freelance journalist who specialises in arts and culture – be that movies, TV, video games, tech or otherwise. Matt headed up the games and entertainment section at T3 (Future Publishing), alongside being found across The Guardian, CNET, PC Gamer Mag, GamesIndustry.biz, Insider, iNews, IGN, TechRadar, PC Gamer Mag, NME and many more.

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