Change Normal Pokemon to Shining Pokemon in Gold & Silver
Submitted by RPGMaster
If you want the full benefit of this code, use a Pokemon that can evolve. Otherwise, there will be some confusion with names and so forth.

First, place a flying pokemon that has been taught FLY as the first pokemon in your lineup, the "Golden Gyrados" as the sixth position, and the pokemon whose color is to be changed in the second position.

After doing this, put all of the pokemon back into the PC except the first one. Next, take out the pokemon that was in the second position before, the one that will be changed.

Enter the bug-catching contest that is near Kogane city. This is held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. As soon as you enter it, exit right away. When the clerk asks you if you want to quit, make sure you say NO, which is always the lower answer.

Now use your Flying Pokemon to FLY out of the contest. Store the pokemon that will be changed in a PC, then go back to the contest and say YES, the top answer, to complete the contest. Return to a PC, withdraw the pokemon, and check its status screen. The pokemon will be a different color, but it will have Gyrados's name.

Grow the pokemon until it evolves. You may want to use Rare Candies if you have any. Now when you go into battle with the evolved form of the original pokemon, it will have a shining status.

Code Rating: 9/10
This code is fun to do and the outcome is worth it.


Item Duplication
Submitted by: Mew100

Equip a pokemon with a strong item, such as a Master Ball. Put a pokemon with FLY in the first position of your lineup. Put a very bad pokemon, such as Rattata, in your second slot, and put the pokemon with the item to be duplicated in your sixth slot.

Put all of the pokemon into a PC box except for the first one. Take out the second one. Enter the Bug Catching contest, but exit it as soon as you enter. When the clerk asks you if you want to leave, say NO which is always the bottom answer.

Go back in and use the flying pokemon to leave the contest. Deposit the second pokemon back into a PC. Go back to the contest and say YES, which is always the top answer, to finish.

Now check your status screen. Your second pokemon should be in your possesion, and it will have the item you wanted to be duplicated attached to it. Take the item away from it, then throw the pokemon away. You may do this as many times as you want to get the items you need.

Code Rating: 8/10
I like this one because it is always helpful to have extra items.



Clone Pokemon
Submitted by: Lugia14

Put the Pokémon you want to clone in your belt, then deposit it in box 5. Save your game. Go to box 6 and save again. Now when you check your belt and box 5 there will be two pokemon.

Code Rating: 7/10
It's always good to have those extra rare pokemon!



Pokemon and Item Duplication
Submitted by: Meowth346 of Pokémon Forever

There is a SEVERE WARNING before this code. If you make a mistake, you may lose the pokemon instead of duplicating it.

First, determine which pokemon you wish to clone. Make sure you don't have over 5 pokemon in your lineup. Any item that your pokemon is carrying when it is cloned will duplicate also.

Put the pokemon you wish to clone in a box on a PC. Change boxes. As the game is saving, turn off the power. When you turn it back on, there should be two of the pokemon you wanted to clone.

Code Rating: 6/10
Although this is a good duplication technique, the risks are too big to really enjoy the code.


Control the Time of Day
Submitted by: Mew100

Save your game. While the last sentence "____ saved the game" is appearing, shut off the Game Boy. When you turn it back on and choose to continue the game, there is a box which lets you choose what time of day you want.

Code Rating: 6/10
This code is very helpful because as we know some pokemon can only be caught at nighttime.



Fight Pokemon Trainers Forever
Submitted by: Mew100

In Gold & Silver, there are some very special trainers. Some of these are the man near the entrance of "Ice Shortcut", a girl near the entrance of Victory Road in route 26, and a man on route 28.

After defeating these people, say "Yes" to their question, and they will give you their phone number. Continue on your journey, and sometimes they will call you back for a rematch!

Code Rating: 5/10
This is a neat trick if you are ever short on money and need to beat a couple of trainers!



Rare Pokemon Trick
Submitted by: asylumofthedamned@hotmail.com

When you come to a rare pokemon that you can only catch once, such as Usocky, Lugia, or Houou, go right next to the pokemon but do not press any buttons. Save your game immediately.

Now fight the pokemon as usual. If you catch him, then don't worry, you don't need the code. If you lose, however, or you accidentally kill the pokemon, shut off the game without saving. When you turn it back on, you will be right in front of the pokemon and you have another chance to catch him. You can keep doing this until you finally capture it!

Code Rating: 5/10
This code is great because it can be used in RBY for Mewtwo, the Legendary Birds, and Snorlax!



Save Time
Submitted by: Lars Housholder

When you arrive in Enjyu City, head straight to the tower. Your rival will confront you there, but he will not fight you. This saves time because if you get the Gym Badge first and then go to the tower, your rival will fight you.

Code Rating: 4/10
This is a helpful hint for all you speedy Pokemon Masters out there.