If you want to play in the original DS resolution rather than a scaled-up version, hold Start or Select while launching the game from the home menu.

Unlike Pokémon Gold and Silver , which were released on the 3DS Virtual Console, the remakes HeartGold and SoulSilver were only ever produced as physical Nintendo DS cartridges.

Can I download/ Play every generation of pokemon on a 3ds XL?

Whether you're looking to revisit the Johto region or experience it for the first time, getting on your Nintendo 3DS is a popular goal for fans. While it was never released as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop, there are several ways to play this classic on modern handhelds. Why You Can’t Find SoulSilver on the eShop