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Box artwork for Pokémon Crystal.
Box artwork for Pokémon Crystal.
Pokémon Crystal
Developer(s)Game Freak
Publisher(s)Nintendo, The Pokémon Company
Year released2000
System(s)Game Boy Color
Preceded byPokémon Gold and Silver
Followed byPokémon Ruby and Sapphire
SeriesPokémon
Genre(s)RPG
ModesSingle player, Multiplayer
Rating(s)ESRB EveryoneOFLC GeneralPEGI Ages 3+ELSPA Ages 3+
Neoseeker Related Pages
LinksPokémon Crystal ChannelSearch

Pokémon Crystal Version is an RPG developed by Game Freak, published by Nintendo, and initially released in Japan for the Game Boy Color in 2000. It was later released internationally in 2001. It is the fourth entry in the Pokémon series, and the second and final game of the series' second generation. It is an enhanced version of Pokémon Gold and Silver.

The game digitally re-released for the 3DS in 2018 with the Celebi event becoming permanently available.

Story[edit | edit source]

The story of Pokémon Crystal is mostly identical to Pokémon Gold and Silver, with some changes to put the Legendary Pokémon Suicune at the forefront, including the new character Eusine who shows an interest in it.

Gameplay[edit | edit source]

Gameplay is identical to Pokémon Gold and Silver, but with differences and additions in content. The visuals are improved across the board, with an updated overworld and new animated sprites for all Pokémon. Some Pokémon can be found in different areas, and some have added moves to learn.

New additions include the option to play as a girl trainer, a Battle Tower to test your skills after becoming Champion, and a few new questlines.

The specific Pokémon available differ slightly from Gold and Silver, requiring trading between the games to "catch 'em all." Transfer to and from Pokémon Red and Blue and Pokémon Yellow is still possible as well.

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