HeartGold, SoulSilver officially return in a 30th anniversary collection

A return to Johto and Kanto

Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver launched in 2009 as remakes of 1999’s Gold and Silver. The Nintendo DS games brought players back to the Kanto and Johto regions as part of the franchise’s fourth generation.

Released for the original games’ 10th anniversary, the remakes aimed to honor longtime fans while welcoming new ones. They went on to sell more than 12 million copies for the Nintendo DS.

Features that updated the games

The remakes introduced several additions, including the physical and special attack split and the Battle Frontier, which offered more post-game challenges. They also let Pokémon in a player’s party follow them through the overworld. The games remain fondly remembered by fans, and their covers feature in the new anniversary merchandise.

Pins feature original covers

The Pokémon Online Center announced a merchandise lineup with T-shirts, magnets, pins and keychains. The collection draws on games released from 1999 to 2005, including HeartGold and SoulSilver.

The two pins display the original Nintendo DS covers. The official description says the game titles are presented with Pokémon and logos inside a sparkling border, and notes that the packaging includes the release year and Nintendo DS logo and icon. The items are scheduled to ship in February 2027, as part of merchandise celebrating Pokémon’s 30th anniversary.

Anniversary plans continue into 2027

The article also points to recent interest in the franchise, mentioning the success of Pokopia and the planned 2027 release of the next mainline game, Winds and Waves. It says Pokopia received an underwater update a few weeks earlier.

It suggests fans may get their next proper look at Winds and Waves gameplay in early 2027. The article identifies February 27 as the franchise’s 31st anniversary, but does not confirm that a gameplay reveal will take place on that date.