---
title: Pokemon Golden Shield
platform: nds
kind: console
tags: [pokemon-romhack]
---

# Pokemon Golden Shield

![[Pokemon-Golden-Shield-6a5154d6c1cb7a37.png]]

## Description

**Pokémon Golden Shield** is an NDS ROM Hack by cos_mino based on Pokemon Heart Gold. It was last updated on November 15, 2025.

**Description:**
Ever wondered how the Johto Gym Leaders, Elite Four, and Champion would battle using Galarian  Pokémon and modern competitive tools? Golden Shield reimagines every major battle with new teams, strategies, and surprises while keeping the beloved structure of the original Johto adventure.Rediscover Johto through a fresh new lens!

**Features:**
Built on the hg-engine battle engine, including new moves, items, and abilities up to Generation 9
New Johto Pokédex built around the Sword & Shield Pokédex
Gen 8 wild encounters, plus updated trades, gifts, and eggs featuring Galar Pokémon
All trainers now use Pokémon from the Galar regional dex
Full [documentation](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1luyayPeiLtratsoB8lgeZkRp0PLAbK0q/htmlview#gid=1276876334) covering Pokédex changes, encounter locations, boss trainer teams, headbutt encounters, items, and more
Native hardware compatible — play Pokémon Golden Shield on real 3DS hardware
Reusable TMs for easier team building
HM removal (only Surf and Fly are required), with early access to Rock Climb
Story faithfully preserved, with script adjustments to fit the new Pokédex; fully playable through post-game
Aesthetic upgrades inspired by Gen 8 UI for a modern look and feel

**Download**
[Mega](https://mega.nz/file/uYUQALaC#Dht0tSd50ofRQHQVPZyw0TyNpc1O3xM6-UNw7ZJ0QHI)
[Mediafire](https://www.mediafire.com/file/zbd0rq0r201wnsm/goldenshield.zip/file)

## Download links

- https://mega.nz/file/uYUQALaC#Dht0tSd50ofRQHQVPZyw0TyNpc1O3xM6-UNw7ZJ0QHI
- https://www.mediafire.com/file/zbd0rq0r201wnsm/goldenshield.zip/file
- https://mega.nz/file/uYUQALaC

## Files

- **Artifact:** `goldenshield.nds` (console/nds)
- **Guides / extras (1):**
    - `goldenshield.zip`