Game Boy & Game Boy Color Pokémon Cheats

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Game Boy & Game Boy Color Pokémon Cheats

Find GameShark and Game Genie guides for the classic Pokémon adventures, puzzle games, Pinball and Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Choose the exact game and supported cheat format below.

Classic codes still require an exact matchGame Boy and Game Boy Color releases can vary by region, language and hardware. Preserve leading zeroes, follow the activation instructions and keep an untouched save backup.

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Main-series Game Boy Pokémon cheats

Each colour version has its own guide. Use Red codes for Red, Blue codes for Blue, and so on—even when the games appear similar.

Pokémon RedWorking GameShark and Game Genie codes. Pokémon BlueWorking GameShark and Game Genie codes. Pokémon YellowWorking GameShark and Game Genie codes. Pokémon GoldGameShark and Game Genie codes for Gold. Pokémon SilverGameShark and Game Genie codes for Silver. Pokémon Crystal v1.0GameShark codes with version and activation guidance.

More Pokémon games for Game Boy Color

Pokémon Trading Card GameGameShark codes for the classic card-game adventure. Pokémon Puzzle ChallengeGameShark codes and usage instructions. Pokémon PinballGameShark codes for the original handheld Pinball game.

Using classic GameShark and Game Genie codes

1. Choose the guide for the exact game and region.
2. Select the correct cheat-device format in the emulator or hardware menu.
3. Enter the complete code exactly, including leading zeroes.
4. Apply the stated switch or button activation method.
5. Disable the code after its effect appears and confirm the save still loads normally.

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Classic Pokémon cheat FAQ

Do these codes work on original cartridges and emulators?

Compatibility depends on the device or emulator and the exact game dump. Select the declared format and match the region before testing.

Why do similar games need different code lists?

Each version can store money, items, encounters and progress at different memory addresses. Always use the dedicated guide.

Should I save while a cheat is active?

Only when the guide says it is safe. Keep a backup and avoid saving while using movement, map or progression cheats.

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