1. New Game:
* Start a New Game: You can always choose to start a new game from the main menu. This will create a new save file and you'll start fresh.
2. "Soft Reset":
* Press "Select" + "Start": This will bring you back to the main menu, allowing you to save your current progress and start a new game. This is useful if you want to try a different strategy, or if you made a mistake you want to undo.
3. "Hard Reset":
* Turn off your Game Boy Color or Game Boy Advance: This will completely erase your save data, which is a drastic option. Use this only if you are absolutely sure you want to delete all your progress.
4. Transfer to another game:
* Transfer your Pokemon to another game using the Pokemon Bank: You can transfer your Pokemon to a different generation game using Pokemon Bank (this requires a paid subscription). This will clear your save data on HeartGold, effectively giving you a fresh start.
Important Note: If you want to keep your save data, it's important to remember that the "Select" + "Start" method will only bring you to the main menu. If you want to start a new game without erasing your save data, you'll need to choose "New Game" from the main menu.