Pokémon Sterling Silver

By ajthedragon

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CompletedFairy TypeHardcoreNew StoryQoL

PlatformNDS

Authorajthedragon

PostedJanuary 14, 2026

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It is an expert-level difficulty hack of SoulSilver, meticulously designed for the hardcore Nuzlocke community. This game creates a fresh and brutal Johto experience by completely removing EVs, overhauling the entire Pokédex with rebalanced stats, types, and abilities, and redesigning every trainer with champion-level AI. The challenge is amplified with unique boss encounters like 12v12 tag battles, a 15v6 gauntlet, and non-monotype gyms. Building on the foundation of famous difficulty hacks like Emerald Kaizo and Vintage White, this is the ultimate test of skill for players seeking a reinvented and punishingly difficult Johto and Kanto adventure.

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Project Version 1.1.7 (Completed) - 09/01/2026 - This is a complete game. The full Johto story and the Kanto post-game are both finished and playable from start to finish. This is considered the final version of the game.

Key Features

Hardcore Nuzlocke DesignA complete overhaul of SoulSilver designed from the ground up for experienced Nuzlocke players, with a difficulty rating of 8/10 (significantly harder than Drayano hacks).

EVs Completely RemovedTo create a level playing field and emphasize diverse team building, Effort Values (EVs) have been entirely removed for both the player and all NPC trainers.

Player-Side Nerfs (No Setup/Weather/Hazards)To increase the strategic challenge, the player does not have access to setup moves (like Swords Dance), weather-setting moves, or entry hazard moves.

Overhauled & Rebalanced PokédexEvery single Pokémon has been rebalanced with altered base stats, types, abilities, and completely custom level-up and TM learnsets.

Unique & Punishing Boss BattlesThe game is filled with unique, challenging encounters, including multiple gauntlets, two 12v12 tag battles, an 8v6 gym double battle, and a 15v6 "back-to-back-to-back" fight.

New Story Events & BossesThe classic story is enhanced with new events and battles against trainers from Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova, some featuring custom battle music.

Champion-Level AIAll trainers have upgraded, "champion" level AI that makes smart, predictive plays.

No Grinding RequiredThe game provides you with 995x Rare Candies, Max Repels, Full Restores, and other essential items at the start to eliminate grinding and focus purely on the challenge.

Extensive Quality of Life (QoL) SuiteIncludes a single, 100% effective Old Rod for all fishing, the BW2 repel system, reusable TMs, an IV checker on the summary screen (press 'R'), and Move Deleters in most Pokémon Centers.

Thorough "EK-Style" DocumentationThe game is accompanied by meticulous, easy-to-follow documentation in both spreadsheet and text formats, detailing every trainer, encounter, and Pokémon change.

New Moves from Future GenerationsThe game includes modern moves such as Accelerock, Volt Switch, and Headlong Rush.

National Dex from the StartYou receive the National Dex at the beginning of your journey.

Streamlined World NavigationMany unnecessary Cut trees have been removed, and Rock Smash no longer yields any encounters, allowing for smoother travel.

Upgraded "3D" GraphicsThe game features upgraded graphical elements for a more polished visual experience.

Following PokémonThe beloved feature of having your Pokémon follow you in the overworld is retained.