In the Pokémon Yellow game, there was a new feature was introduced which had your starter Pokémon, Pikachu, follow you around. Pikachu was always behind you and you could interact with it to see its happiness. This feature later made a return in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl & Platinum Amity Square, which only allowed 20 certain Pokémon to follow you. In Heart Gold & Soul Silver, you once again get a partner Pokémon. But, you can now have any Pokémon following you.
In Heart Gold & Soul Silver, as soon as you get your Pokémon, Professor Elm will say that your Pokémon can come out and walk along with you. At first you would think this would just apply to your starter, as in Pokémon Yellow, however all 493 Pokémon can be sent out to follow you. To do this, all it seems you need to do is have the Pokémon in the first slot of your team and it shall be sent out. |
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Interaction
Like with Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow, you have the ability to interact with your Pokémon. If you turn around and face your Pokémon, simply press A and you will get to see the mood of your Pokémon. Whether it's happy with you, apathetic or is in trouble due to low health or a status condition. This will allow you to be able to quickly guage how your Pokémon is doing. |
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Items
As with when you take your Pokémon out for a stroll in Amity Square in Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, when you are out with your Pokémon in this game, your Pokémon will sometimes find items. These items include Berries and Accessories for your Pokémon. It is unknown if there's just a set list for the Pokémon to get or if each Pokémon has a unique list of obtainable accessories. |
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