Pokemon Soothing Silver Changelog

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  • Author: DracAndre
  • Hack of: SoulSilver
  • Latest Version: v1.4.01
  • Updated: April 01, 2025
  • Download: Pokemon Soothing Silver
  • Status: Completed

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About the Game

Pokémon Soothing Silver is a ROM hack of Pokémon SoulSilver that enhances the original experience with regional forms, custom shiny Pokémon, and various quality-of-life improvements like reusable TMs and early EXP Share. Trainers and wild Pokémon are stronger, creating a more challenging and engaging adventure.

With improved Pokémon viability, revamped moves, and new encounters, Pokémon Soothing Silver delivers a fresh take on the classic SoulSilver experience while keeping its nostalgic charm. Whether you’re a veteran or a newcomer, this hack offers a polished and exciting journey with plenty of surprises.

Pokemon Soothing Silver Changelog – Version 1.4

Stat changes

  • Pidgeot Sp. Atk +10, Speed +10
  • Sandshrew Sp.Atk +10
  • Sandslash Atk +14, Def +2, Sp.Atk +10, Speed +4
  • Parasect HP +15, Attack +30, Defence +5, Sp. Defence +5
  • Victreebel Hp +5
  • Seaking Atk +18, Def +5, Sp Def +5
  • Onix Hp +15, Atk +25
  • Bayleef Hp +5, Sp.Atk +3
  • Quilava Atk +1, Sp. Atk+2
  • Noctowl Hp +10, Sp. Def +5
  • Ledian Atk +20, Sp.Atk -5 (on top of old changes)
  • Ariados Sp.def +10 (on top of old changes)
  • Ampharos Def +10, Sp.Def +10
  • Sudowoodo HP +10, Atk +5 (on top of old changes)
  • Slugma HP +10
  • Magcargo HP +25, Attack +10, Sp.Atk +5
  • Masquerain Speed +10
  • Castform +5 all stats
  • Kecleon Sp. Atk +30, Speed +30
  • Volbeat Hp +20, Speed +30
  • Illumise Hp +20, Speed +30
  • Plusle Atk +20, Sp.Atk +20
  • Minun Def +20, Sp.Def +20
  • Huntail +10 Hp, +10 Atk
  • Gorebyss +20 HP
  • Sableye +5 Atk, +10 Sp.Def
  • Mawile +10 Atk, +5 Def, +5 Sp.Def
  • Medicham Speed +4
  • Luxray Speed +9
  • Mothim +25 HP
  • Lopunny Atk +10
  • Drifblim Sp.Atk +3
  • Carnivine Hp +6
  • Magmortar Hp +7
  • Phione +40 Spd

Ability Changes

  • Spearow has a 50% chance to have Anger Point
  • Fearow has a 50% chance to have Anger Point
  • Oddish has a 50% chance to have Effect Spore
  • Gloom has a 50% chance to have Effect Spore
  • Vileplume has a 50% chance to have Effect Spore
  • Articuno now has a 50% chance to have the ability Snow Cloak
  • Zapdos now has a 50% chance to have the ability Tangled Feet
  • Moltres now has a 50% chance to have the ability Flash Fire
  • Gave Noctowl Tinted Lens instead of Keen eye
  • Ledian now gets Iron fist instead of Early bird
  • Ariados now has a 50% chance to have the ability Sniper
  • Sudowoodo now has a 50% chance to have the ability Arena Trap instead of Sturdy
  • Ho-Oh now has a 50% chance to have the ability Color Change
  • Regirock now has a 50% chance to have the ability Battle Armor
  • Regice now has a 50% chance to have the ability Ice Body
  • Registeel now has a 50% chance to have the ability Heatproof
  • Regigigas now has a 50% chance to have the ability Stall
  • Burmy has a 50% chance to have Magic Guard
  • Wormadam (Plant) has a 50% chance to have Magic Guard
  • Wormadam (Sandy) has a 50% chance to have Dry Skin
  • Wormadam (Trash) has a 50% chance to have Heatproof
  • Mothim has a 50% chance to have Tinted Lens
  • Lopunny has a 50% chance to have Hustle instead of Klutz

Level Up Learnset changes

  • Pidgey now learns Gust at level 7, Quick Attack at level 11, Whirlwind at level 13, Twister at level 17, Aerial Ace at level 19, FeatherDance at lv21, Agility at lv25, tailwind at lv29, roost at lv33, Wing Attack at lv37, Mirror move at lv 41, Air Slash at lv45, Sky Attack at lv49
  • Pidgeotto now learns Tailwind at lv 32, Agility at lv46, Mirror Move at lv50, Air Slash at lv54, Sky Attack at lvl 58
  • Pidgeot now learns Roost at lv35, Air Slash at lv 42, Tailwind at lv 45, Defog at lv48, Mirror Move at lv52, ExtremeSpeed at lv56, Windburn at lv59, Sky Attack at lvl 59
  • Fearow now learns Assurance at level 33, Extreme Speed at level 37 and Endure at level 50
  • Sandslash now learns Glacial Blade at level 37
  • Zubat now learns Supersonic at level 4, Astonish at level 7, Bite at level 11, Wing Attack at level 14, Confuse Ray at level 20
  • Onix now learns Sand Tomb at level 19, Slam at level 22, Sandstorm at level 25, Take Down at level 28 and Stealth Rock at level 45
  • Seaking now learns Spark at level 24, Drill Peck at level 36, Pin Missile at level 43, Spike Canon at level 43, Close Combat at level 52,
  • Slowbro now learns Toxic Spikes at level 50
  • Electrode now learns Chloroblast at level 1 and no longer learns tackle
  • Pinsir now learns SuccessionCrush at level 55
  • Bayleef now learns Leech Seed at level 20
  • Noctowl now learns Moonlight at level 25 and Heal Bell at level 35
  • Ledyba now learns Pound instead of tackle at level 1, Focus Energy at level 1, SonicBoom instead of Super sonic at level 6, Bug bite at level 12, Mind Reader at level 14
  • Ledian now learns bullet punch at level 14, Fire Punch at lv17, Mach Punch at lv19, Shadow punch at lv25, Bulk up at lv31, ThunderPunch at lv34, Sky Uppercut at lv37, Ice Punch at lv46, Power Trick at lv50 and Meteor Mash at lv55
  • Sudowoodo now learns Head Smash at level 54
  • Sunflora now learns Fire Spin at level 1 instead of Pound, Lava Plume at level 25 instead of Worry Seed and Overheat at level 34
  • Ariados now learns Shadow Claw at level 25, Leaf blade at level 34, Night Slash at level 39, Toxic at level 44, Poison Tail at level 55, and Toxic Spikes at level 60
  • Slowking now learns Toxic Spikes at level 50
  • Unown now learns Nature Power at level 10, Ancient Power at lv20 and Superpower at lv30
  • Magcargo now learns Power Gem at level 36 and Stealth Rock at level 56
  • Skitty now learns Skill Swap at level 49
  • Delcatty now learns Skill Swap at level 52, all other moves now match Skitty’s learnset
  • Masquerain now learns BubbleBeam at level 19, acupressure at level 29, Water Pulse at level 36, Hydro Pump at level 43
  • Sableye now learns Mach Punch at level 13, Fake Out at level 18, and revenge at level 45
  • Mawile now learns Acupressure at level 9, Bullet Punch at level 14, Metal Burst at level 24, Meteor Mash at level 34, Fake out at level 44, Nasty Plot at level 61
  • Volbeat now learns Flash at level 1, Magnet Rise at level 11, Charge Beam at level 23, Shock Wave at level 35, Thunder Wave at level 43 and Discharge at level 50
  • Illumise now learns Flash at level 1, Charge at level 11, Charge Beam at level 23, Shock Wave at level 35, Thunder Wave at level 43 and Discharge at level 50
  • Vibrava now learns Defog at level 13, Dragon Dance at level 29, and Silver Wind at level 60
  • Vibrava now learns Defog at level 13, Dragon Dance at level 29 and Silver Wind at level 60
  • Kecleon now learns Signal Beam at level 9, Confusion at level 18, Defog at level 25, Weather ball at level 35, and Dragon Claw at lv 49 instead of Shadow claw
  • Luxray now learns pursuit at level 33 and fire fang at level 35
  • Mothim now learns Bug Bite at level 13, Defog at level 17, Feather Dance at level 37, Tailwind at level 50, Razor Wind at level 54, Heat Wave at level 57 and Embargo at level 60
  • Drifblim now learns Overheat at level 47
  • Bonsly learns flail at level 4, Low Kick at level 7 and Rock Throw at level 13
  • Carnivine now learns Defog at level 9, Fake out at level 51
  • Lickilicky now learns Thrash at level 50
  • Heatran now learns Heat Wave at level 77, Stone Edge at level 81, Magma Storm at level 85
  • Regigigas now learns Rest at level 20
  • Phione now learns Tail Glow at level 27, Baton Pass at level 42 and Haze at level 57

Level up learnset replacements

  • All instances of Pokémon learning move (1) now instead learn move (2)
    • (1) Spider Web > (2) Mean Look
    • (1) Barrage > (2) Double Hit
    • (1) Clamp > (2) Bind
    • (1) Slack Off > (2) Recover
    • (1) Trump Card > (2) Wring out
    • (1) Mud Sport > (2) Light Screen

Move Changes

  • Buffed Comet Punches base power from 18 to 20
  • DoubleSlap is now a 40 power move that hits twice
  • Buffed Blizzards chance to freeze from 10% to 20%
  • Buffed Bullet Seeds base power from 18 to 25
  • Buffed Constricts power from 10 to 30 and increased the chance to lower speed from 10% to 50%
  • Buffed Triple Kicks base power from 10 to 20
  • Buffed Feints base power from 30 to 60
  • Buffed Zap Cannons accuracy from 50 to 60%
  • Buffed Crush Claws accuracy from 95 to 100%
  • Buffed Dragon Rushes accuracy from 75 to 85%
  • Buffed Thunder Fangs base power from 65 to 75
  • Buffed Fire Fangs base power from 65 to 75
  • Buffed Ice Fangs base power from 65 to 75
  • Replaced Spider Web with Chloroblast
  • Replaced Barrage with Windburn
  • Replaced Slack Off with SuccessionCrush
  • Replaced Clamp with Hydro Geyser
  • Replaced Trump Card with PhotonEclipse
  • Replaced Mud Sport with Glacial Blade

TM Learnset changes

  • Goldeen now learns flash and U-turn through TM
  • Seaking now learns flash and U-turn through TM
  • Sunflora now learns Flamethrower, Trick Room and Fire Blast through TM
  • Slugma now learns Safeguard, Shock Wave, Sludge Bomb, Payback and Flash through TM
  • Magcargo now learns Safeguard, Shock Wave, Sludge Bomb, Embargo, Payback, Flash and Rock Climb through TM/HM
  • Surskit now learns Whirlpool through HM
  • Masquerain now learns Brine, Waterfall and Whirlpool through TM/HM
  • Volbeat now learns Volt Switch through TM
  • Illumise now learns Volt Switch through TM
  • Kecleon Learns Dragon Claw, Dragon Pulse and Rock climb through TM/HM
  • Huntail now learns Calm Mind, Iron Tail, Aerial Ace, Torment, False Swipe, Embargo, Swords Dance, X-Scissor and Cut
  • Gorebyss now learns Calm Mind, Light Screen, Iron Tail, Torment, Energy Ball, Skill Swap, Embargo, Flash and Cut
  • Lopunny now learns U-Turn through TM
  • Carnivine learns rain dance through TM
  • Regigigas now learns protect through TM

Encounter Changes

  • Bulbasaur can now be found in Ilex Forest (1%)
  • Charmander can now be found on Route 26 (1%)
  • Squirtle can now be found in Union Cave B2F (1%)
  • Cubone can now be found in Union Cave 1F (1%)
  • Chikorita can now be found at the Ruin of Alph outside (1%)
  • Cyndaquil can now be found in Burned Tower 1F (1%)
  • Totodile can now be found while surfing in New Bark Town (1%)
  • Teddiursa can now be found in Dark Cave (5%)
  • Houndour can now be found on route 26 & 27 instead of Ponyta at night
  • Phanpy can now be found on route 46 (5%)
  • Treecko can now be found on Route 1 (1%)
  • Torchic can now be found on Route 16 (1%)
  • Mudkip can now be found while surfing on Route 10 (1%)
  • Turtwig can now be found on Route 22 (1%)
  • Chimchar can now be found on Route 17 (1%) and Route 18 (1%)
  • Piplup can be caught while surfing in the Seafoam Islands (1%)

Evolution Changes

  • Pidgey now evolves at level 17
  • Electrode can now evolve at level 30 or with a Leaf Stone
  • Ponyta now evolves at level 35
  • Rhyhorn now evolves at level 40
  • Ledyba now evolves at level 17
  • You can now use held evolution items like the Magmarizer and Dragon Scale the same would you would use an evolution stone to evolve Pokémon

Typing Changes

  • Pidgey, Pidgeotto and Pidgeot are now pure flying type
  • Ninetales is now Fire/ Ghost
  • Sunflora is now Grass/Fire
  • Reverted Swellow to a Normal/ Flying type
  • Banette is now a Ghost/Normal type
  • Volbeat is now a Bug/Electric type
  • Illumise is now a Bug/Electric type
  • Masquerain is now a Bug/ Water type

Custom Shinies

  • Added custom shinies for Pikachu, Raichu, Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam, Farfetch’d, Snorlax, Kabuto, Kabutops, Chikorita, Bayleef, Misdreavus, Ho-Oh Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Loudred, Gabite and more

Form Changes

  • Slowpoke, Slowbro, Wooper and Slowking have been replaced by their regional forms
  • Mewtwo, Entei, Raikou and Lugia have been replaced by new forms
  • Quagsire, Iron Bundle and Suicune have been replaced by other similar Pokémon

Music Additions

  • Pieces of music that have mostly been imported from other Pokémon games. They will likely sound at least a little different than their original version
  • Battle! Cynthia (credit to AdAstra for creating and helping to implement this awesome remix, as well as teaching me how to add music to the game!)
  • Battle! Lake Guardians (From DPPt)
  • Battle! Palkia and Dialga (From DPPt)
  • Battle! Legendary Pokémon (From DPPt)
  • Battle! Giratina (From PT)
  • Battle! Regi (PT remix by HD125D)
  • Encounter! Cynthia! (From DPPt)
  • Dialga’s Fight to the Finish (Remix from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon explorers, currently a bit broken, and doesn’t loop
  • Battle! Hoenn Gym Leader! (From BW2)
  • Battle! Steven! (From BW2)
  • Encounter! Blue!

New Item locations

  • Oran Berry, route 29
  • You now get a Full Heal for taking the Guide Gent’s tour
  • White Herb, Camera Crew Route 31
  • The lady in the route 34 gatehouse will now give you the TM for Thunder Wave instead of Taunt
  • Leftovers, Olivine City (Bin)
  • Heart Scale, Cianwood City, Dark Cave and Rock Tunnel (Hidden Item)
  • Scope Lens, Route 31 Red scale trade
  • Focus Band, route 46
  • TM31 Brick Break – Professor Oak’s aide quests wave 2
  • TM45 Thunder Wave – Route 34 gate
  • TM53 Energy Ball – Copycat girl
  • TM61 Will-O-Wisp – Professor Oak’s aide quests wave 1
  • TM71 Stone Edge – Celadon Game Corner
  • SoothingSweet, Bills Grandad
  • Sports Ball, Bills Grandad
  • Safari Ball, Bills Grandad
  • Cherish Ball, Bills Grandad

Wild Held Item changes

  • Wild Pinsir now rarely hold Green Shards
  • Wild Unown now rarely hold Yellow Shards
  • Wild Azurill and Marill now rarely hold Blue Shards
  • Wild Tauros and Igglybuff now rarely hold Red Shards
  • Wild Azumarill now often hold Blue Shards

Quality of Life changes

  • When a repel runs out, you will now be prompted to use another of your choosing if you have one!
  • Removed the Yes/No options for most HMs for a faster experience
  • Various moves can be used as HM substitutes (See documentation for full list)
  • The Pokédex now correctly displays Pokémon area locations! There may be some discrepancies as they were manually updated.
  • The Johto Pokédex now contains all cross generational evolutions/ baby pokémon
  • You can now nickname traded pokémon
  • Items that needed to be held by Pokémon upon leveling up to evolve that Pokémon, can now just be used directly like evolution stones.
  • You are now able to get 999 rare candies by interacting with the TV in the player’s bedroom
  • Doubled the amount of pokéballs you get at the start of the game from 5 to 10
  • Thank you to Xgelorius for reworking the trainer school to give useful info about SoothingSilver!
  • Apricorn trees will now give you a random amount of apricorn trees from 1 to 3
  • When Kurt turns apricorns into pokéballs there’s now a 50% chance he’ll also give you a random item from the following; a tinymushroom, a big mushroom, a soothingsweet, a safari ball or a sport ball
  • You can now trade shards to Kurt for him to instantly finish creating Pokéballs
  • Added npcs to both game corners and assembly plaza that exchange coins for pokédollars (money)
  • Halved the price of the exp and ev grinding trainers
  • The ace trainer sisters on route 34 now give you multiple power herbs rather than just one
  • Added a trade for a Japanese max IV ditto in Ecruteak City!
  • Added a secret switch in Mahogany Town that deactivates the Rocket Hideout security statues a little early
  • After reaching the final teleport pad in Clair’s gym, the one way teleport pad at the start of the gym now let’s you warp back to Clair
  • After becoming champion or after using the Pokémon League Abra, Natnat will now be able to teleport you to the Pokémon League

New events

  • Added new events available after the 16th gym in: Olivine City Cafe, Ecruteak Dance Theatre, Rock Tunnel
  • Added new events in/on: Route 31, Route 32, Goldenrod City, Ecruteak City, Whirl Islands, Rocket Hideout, Lavender Town, Diglett’s Cave, Route 19, Viridian City
  • Added new overworlds (e.g. people to talk to) to: Violet City, Azalea Town, Goldenrod City, Ecruteak City, Olivine City, Cianwood, Route 26, Route 28, Vermillion City, Route 6, Saffron City, Cerulean City, Lavender Town, Pallet Town
  • Added easter eggs to: Route 34, Mahogany Town, Team Rocket Hideout, Route 7
  • Added overworld wild Pokémon to: Slowpoke’s Well

Modified events

  • Made major changes to events & text in/on: CherryGrove City, Route 31, Violet City, Ruins of Alph, Azalea Town, Route 34, Goldenrod City, Goldenrod Tunnel, Radio Tower Ecruteak City, Burnt Tower, Whirl Islands, Cianwood City, Lake of Rage, Route 42, Rocket Hideout, Ice Path, SS Aqua, Vermillion City, Route 25, Rock Tunnel, Celadon City, Route 14, Pallet Town
  • Made minor changes to events & text in/on: New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Violet City, Goldenrod City, Ecruteak City, Route 30, Route 31, Slowpoke’s Well, Route 35, Mt Mortar

Misc changes

  • Updated the game logo
  • Credited Dracandre on the TitleScreen
  • Added an npc in Victory Road who will give you one of the following items at random for a fee: HP Up, Protein, Iron, Calcium, Zinc, Carbos, Mental Herb, White Herb, Power Herb, Focus Sash or a Choice Band
  • If you complete the radio card quiz on your first attempt, you’ll now be rewarded with a SoothingSweet
  • In the Ruins of Alph quest line you’ll now be rewarded with stardust for every discovery added to the unown report, throughout the questline you’ll also get shards, a light ball and a star piece
  • Added new small rewards for reaching the PokéAthlon Dome final trophy room
  • Route 44 and Blackthorn City now snow
  • Fantina can now be accessed without the need for Rock Climb. She will now also give the player an Odd Keystone rather than Spiritomb
  • You no longer need to acquire the Copycats doll to activate Steven’s Latios event
  • Renamed Krise to Crise
  • Added a reward for completing the National Pokédex
  • Added various new ‘boss battles’ and trainers
  • Updated the battle sprites of: Rattata, Raticate, Raichu, Sandshrew, Diglett, Dugtrio, Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Arcanine, Grimer, Muk, Voltorb, Electrode, Exeggutor, Marowak, Articuno, Moltres (credit to BluRose and the HG-Engine team for all of these) as well Vaporeon, Jolteon and Tyranitar (from other Pokémon games
  • Added the pokédex entries for all the new forms
  • Rebalanced numerous trainer teams for a smoother level curve and more Pokémon Variety
  • Various wild Pokémon encounter changes. Notably all starter Pokémon are available as 1% encounters
  • Increased the EV yield of all 1st stage wild starter Pokémon
  • Added a new version of the SoothingSweet to replace the old one. Functionally and visually it’s exactly the same aside from the fact it fixes a glitch that stopped it from working as a held item. Both versions exist but the old one is now unobtainable

Bug Fixes/Continuity Fixes

  • Numerous, most won’t be listed here. However some include:
  • Fixed a glitch where passing over invisible triggers momentarily stop player movement
  • The charmander gift will now always have the ability drought
  • Silver’s starters will now have the same ability throughout the game
  • Kris’s hall of fame sprite now displays correctly
  • Gold/ Kris are less likely to show the incorrect overworld sprite

Closing

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