Alternatively, could they be referring to the Pokémon Go game, where the limit is different? Or maybe a ROM hack that added hundreds of new Pokémon? That's possible. Some fan games add way more Pokémon. So maybe they're asking about a specific ROM hack called "Uxenophobiands" that has 4780 Pokémon and an updated version?
Underlines that the hack is actively maintained (2024–2026 timeframe). 4780 pokemon heartgold uxenophobiands updated
is not just a file name. It is a warning label. It signifies a game stripped of its childhood innocence, reforged into a gauntlet where knowledge is wiped (Uxie), and the unknown is a source of terror (Xenophobia). Alternatively, could they be referring to the Pokémon