Since you are playing on Android, you can use the touchscreen to interact with your lead Pokémon. In this feature, interacting with your Pokémon triggers a "Synergy Pulse."

Randomized ROMs can occasionally be buggy. If the game crashes, you don't want to lose 3 hours of progress. Use the in-game "Save" function (not just the emulator save state) periodically to ensure your file stays stable.


Q: Will this work on Pokemon Soul Silver HeartGold? A: Yes. The process is identical for both HG and SS. The settings work the same.

Q: My Android phone says the ROM is "corrupted." A: This usually happens if you downloaded a ".7z" or ".rar" file. You must extract the .nds file using an app like RAR or ZArchiver. Emulators cannot read compressed archives.

Q: Can I transfer my Randomized save to my PC? A: Yes. The save file (.dsv for Drastic) is universal. You can copy it to a PC version of DeSmuME or MelonDS and continue playing.

Q: Is there a way to randomize without a PC at all? A: Some sketchy websites offer "pre-randomized ROMs." Do not use these. They are often filled with malware, intrusive ads, or broken patches that freeze after the first gym. Always randomize your own clean ROM.

Q: Can I catch them all in a randomizer? A: Usually, no. The randomizer shuffles existing Pokemon. Unless you set "Force All Pokemon to Appear (Legit)," you will likely see duplicates. The goal of a randomizer is not completion; it is survival.


| Item | Purpose | Example | |------|---------|---------| | Pokémon SoulSilver ROM (.nds) | Base game | Clean dump from cartridge | | Randomizer tool (PC) | Shuffle game data | Universal Pokémon Randomizer (by Dabomstew) | | Android file manager | Move files | ZArchiver, CX File Explorer | | DS emulator for Android | Play the ROM | DraStic (paid, best performance) or MelonDS (free) |


Always save before Goldenrod Gym. The randomizer might give Miltank (now a random Pokemon) an even more broken moveset. If Whitney has a Slaking with Truant, you win. If she has a Slaking with Huge Power, restart the whole run.