Let’s say you are about to fight Morty (Ghost Gym, Ecruteak City).
Based on the docs, you bring a tanky Normal-type (like Snorlax) to wall the Ghost moves, but you pack a Dark-type (like Umbreon) specifically to trap his Gengar. Without the docs, you’d bring a Noctowl and lose instantly.
This is the file you will check most often. It lists every single route, cave, and surfing area. Instead of the standard 20 Pokémon per route, Drayano packs 40-50 possible encounters using a technique called "Nested Tree" encounter editing. pokemon sacred gold storm silver documentation top
What the top documentation includes:
Example Entry (Route 32):
When players search for the "top" documentation, they are usually looking for the three essential files created by the community (usually compiled by Drayano and later updated by fans like Gutophobia for the 1.0.5 re-release). Here is what they contain:
Version: 1.0 (based on hack v2.x)
Authors: Community-sourced & verified by Drayano
Purpose: Comprehensive reference for encounter rates, trainer rosters, item changes, and QoL features. Let’s say you are about to fight Morty
The ROM hacking scene moves fast. Many old guides on Pastebin are for outdated beta versions (v1.0.1). Here is how to find the top, most accurate documentation for Version 1.0.5:
Warning: If a documentation file lists "Pichu" as a starter, it is fake. Your starters are: Totodile, Cyndaquil, Chikorita (plus one special egg later). Based on the docs, you bring a tanky
Full trainer data for all routes, gyms, and postgame (including Red & Cynthia) is in Appendix B.
