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The Japanese version had far more new features, all related to a {{wp|mobile phone}}-related linking technology usable through the [[Mobile System GB]] when connecting a [[Mobile Game Boy Adapter]] to a [[Game Boy Color]] or [[Game Boy Advance]] (original or [[Game Boy Advance SP|SP]]).
The Japanese version had far more new features, all related to a {{wp|mobile phone}}-related linking technology usable through the [[Mobile System GB]] when connecting a [[Mobile Game Boy Adapter]] to a [[Game Boy Color]] or [[Game Boy Advance]] (original or [[Game Boy Advance SP|SP]]).


The game was released on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] on January 26, 2018.
The game was available on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] between January 26, 2018 and the discontinuation of the 3DS Nintendo eShop on March 27, 2023.


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
The {{player}} is called to [[Professor Elm]]'s lab to run an errand. He provides the player with one of three Pokémon: {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}} to help them get to [[Mr. Pokémon]]'s house. The player meets [[Kanto]]'s own [[Professor Oak]] during the errand for Elm. Oak, convinced that the player has started their own Pokémon journey, gives them a [[Pokédex]]. On the way back, the player is attacked by a spiteful and {{ga|Silver|mysterious Pokémon Trainer}}. Upon the player's return to New Bark Town, they are informed that someone has broken into Professor Elm's lab and has stolen a Pokémon, the same Pokémon that the Trainer from earlier battled with (the Pokémon that the player's starter is weak against); even more so, that very same Trainer fits the description of the Pokémon thief. This Trainer will become the player's [[rival]] for the course of the game, having several conflicts with the player as to what it means to be the world's greatest Pokémon Trainer.
The {{player}} is called to [[Professor Elm]]'s lab to run an errand. He provides the player with one of three Pokémon: {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}} to help them get to [[Mr. Pokémon]]'s house. The player meets [[Kanto]]'s own [[Professor Oak]] during the errand for Elm. Oak, convinced that the player has started their own Pokémon journey, gives them a [[Pokédex]]. On the way back, the player is attacked by a spiteful and {{ga|Silver|mysterious Pokémon Trainer}}. Upon the player's return to New Bark Town, they are informed that someone has broken into Professor Elm's lab and has stolen a Pokémon, the same Pokémon that the Trainer from earlier battled with (the Pokémon that the player's first partner Pokémon is weak against); even more so, that very same Trainer fits the description of the Pokémon thief. This Trainer will become the player's [[rival]] for the course of the game, having several conflicts with the player as to what it means to be the world's greatest Pokémon Trainer.


[[Team Rocket]] has returned with a new attitude, since the disappearance of their leader [[Giovanni]], and once again tries to take over the world, starting with the [[Johto]] region. They begin with petty things (such as cutting off the tails of {{p|Slowpoke}} to sell as food for a high price) before becoming more devious, such as a plan to use radio frequencies to artificially induce evolution in some Pokémon at the Lake of Rage near Mahogany town. When the player defeats or captures the [[Red Gyarados|Red]] {{p|Gyarados}} rampaging in the lake, [[Lance]] will arrive and congratulate the player for their battling and requests that the player help him find the source of the radio signals. When the player returns to Mahogany town and enters the Souvenir Shop, they will find Lance and his {{p|Dragonite}} threatening the man in the shop. A secret door will open to the Rocket base, which was revealed by a Rocket Grunt to be an old ninja hideout. After the player defeats the Rocket Executive found in the hideout, Lance asks the player to help him knock out the Electrode powering the machine producing the radio waves.
[[Team Rocket]] has returned with a new attitude, since the disappearance of their leader [[Giovanni]], and once again tries to take over the world, starting with the [[Johto]] region. They begin with petty things (such as cutting off the tails of {{p|Slowpoke}} to sell as food for a high price) before becoming more devious, such as a plan to use radio frequencies to artificially induce evolution in some Pokémon at the Lake of Rage near Mahogany town. When the player defeats or captures the [[Red Gyarados|Red]] {{p|Gyarados}} rampaging in the lake, [[Lance]] will arrive and congratulate the player for their battling and requests that the player help him find the source of the radio signals. When the player returns to Mahogany town and enters the Souvenir Shop, they will find Lance and his {{p|Dragonite}} threatening the man in the shop. A secret door will open to the Rocket base, which was revealed by a Rocket Grunt to be an old ninja hideout. After the player defeats the Rocket Executive found in the hideout, Lance asks the player to help him knock out the Electrode powering the machine producing the radio waves.
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** The pond in [[National Park]] now has a fountain in the center, and a drinking fountain is added next to the benches in the south of the park.
** The pond in [[National Park]] now has a fountain in the center, and a drinking fountain is added next to the benches in the south of the park.
** The [[Burned Tower]] appears as a visibly burnt-out building on the exterior. The interior is now dark and has a different layout.
** The [[Burned Tower]] appears as a visibly burnt-out building on the exterior. The interior is now dark and has a different layout.
** The exterior of the [[Glitter Lighthouse]] has altered, with a new window design at the top making it more distinctly resemble a lighthouse.
** The exterior of the [[Olivine Lighthouse]] has been altered, with a new window design at the top making it more distinctly resemble a lighthouse.
** The [[Ice Path]] is redesigned with a bright blue ice-like appearance. Some of the puzzles within have also been altered.
** The [[Ice Path]] is redesigned with a bright blue ice-like appearance. Some of the puzzles within have also been altered.
** [[Lance]]'s room at the [[Indigo Plateau]] now has a draconic appearance, with the generic statues in the room being replaced with {{p|Dratini}} statues.
** [[Lance]]'s room at the [[Indigo Plateau]] now has a draconic appearance, with the generic statues in the room being replaced with {{p|Dratini}} statues.
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* Pokémon sprites have been updated:
* Pokémon sprites have been updated:
** Front sprites for every Pokémon now play a short animation upon entering battle and a longer one when the Pokémon's profile is viewed. This feature wasn't carried forward again until {{game|Emerald}}.
** Front sprites for every Pokémon now play a short animation upon entering battle and a longer one when the Pokémon's profile is viewed. This feature wasn't carried forward again until {{game|Emerald}}.
** While most of the Pokémon retain their sprites from either Gold or Silver, certain Pokémon, such as {{p|Houndoom}} and {{p|Croconaw}}, were given new ones. This includes some Pokémon who had identical sprites in both Gold and Silver, like {{p|Sneasel}} and {{p|Suicune}}.
** While most of the Pokémon feature an animated version of their sprites from either Gold or Silver, certain Pokémon, such as {{p|Houndoom}} and {{p|Croconaw}}, were given new ones.
** The W {{p|Unown}} was redesigned, and its new design is used in all subsequent games.
** Raikou and the W {{p|Unown}} was redesigned, and their new designs are used in all subsequent games.
** A few Pokémon, such as {{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Sneasel}}, were recolored to more closely match their official artwork.
** A few Pokémon, such as {{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Sneasel}}, were recolored to more closely match their official artwork.
** Several of the Pokémon that were redrawn have different back sprites.
** Several of the Pokémon that were redrawn have different back sprites.
** The [[Legendary beasts]] now appear in the overworld as the three separate sprites [[File:243 C OD.png]][[File:244 C OD.png]][[File:245 C OD.png]], instead of all sharing the same overworld sprite [[File:MS Animal II.png]] (each with their own color palette) like in Gold and Silver. However, after they are caught, they still appear in the [[party]] as the [[File:MS Animal II.png]] [[List of Pokémon icons (Generations I–II)|icon]].
* Certain Trainers have different dialogue to Gold and Silver.
* Certain Trainers have different dialogue to Gold and Silver.
* Raikou, Entei, and Suicune have their own unique battle theme when the player encounters them in the wild, making Crystal the first game to sport special [[Legendary Pokémon]] battle music.
* Raikou, Entei, and Suicune share a unique [[List of battle music themes|battle theme]] when the player encounters them in the wild, making Crystal the first [[core series]] game to sport special [[Legendary Pokémon]] battle music.
* The user interface used during Game Link Cable trades was redesigned. Gold and Silver used a simple black on white trading interface that was identical to the one used in the [[Generation I]] games, mainly to retain compatibility with older [[Game Boy]] systems. In Crystal, the menus were revamped with full color on a black background, a design which better suits the capabilities of the Game Boy Color.
* The user interface used during Game Link Cable trades was redesigned. Gold and Silver used a simple black on white trading interface that was identical to the one used in the [[Generation I]] games, mainly to retain compatibility with older [[Game Boy]] systems. In Crystal, the menus were revamped with full color on a black background, a design which better suits the capabilities of the Game Boy Color.


===Location changes===
===Location changes===
* Grass is now present on the eastern side of {{rt|36|Johto}}, west of [[Violet City]]. In this grass, {{p|Growlithe}} can be caught, allowing players to acquire a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon much earlier than in other versions (assuming they did not [[Starter Pokémon|choose]] {{p|Cyndaquil}}), and making a large difference in the availability of Fire-types for areas like the [[Azalea Gym]] and the [[Sprout Tower]], where Fire-types are super effective.
* Grass is now present on the eastern side of {{rt|36|Johto}}, west of [[Violet City]]. In this grass, {{p|Growlithe}} can be caught, allowing players to acquire a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon much earlier than in other versions (assuming they did not [[First partner Pokémon|choose]] {{p|Cyndaquil}}). This can aid the player in areas like the [[Azalea Gym]] and the [[Sprout Tower]], where Fire-types are super effective.
* Just like in the {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Pokémon Blue}} and all releases of {{game|Yellow}}, changes are made to available [[wild Pokémon]]:
* Just like in the {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Pokémon Blue}} and all releases of {{game|Yellow}}, changes are made to available [[wild Pokémon]]:
** Several Pokémon that were exclusive to either Gold or Silver, like {{p|Gligar}} and {{p|Skarmory}}, can be found in Crystal. But certain species that were available in both versions, like the {{p|Mareep}} family, are not available in Crystal.
** Several Pokémon that were exclusive to either Gold or Silver, like {{p|Gligar}} and {{p|Skarmory}}, can be found in Crystal. However, certain species that were available in both versions, like the {{p|Mareep}} family, are not available in Crystal.
** {{p|Sneasel}} appears in the [[Ice Path]], whereas in Gold and Silver it can only be found in [[Mt. Silver]].
** {{p|Sneasel}} appears in the [[Ice Path]], whereas in Gold and Silver it can only be found in [[Mt. Silver]].
** {{p|Magmar}} can no longer be found in the [[Burned Tower]], instead appearing exclusively in Mt. Silver.
** {{p|Magmar}} can no longer be found in the [[Burned Tower]], instead appearing exclusively in [[Mt. Silver Cave]].
** Some of the wild Pokémon that appear in [[Kanto]] have been altered.
** Some of the wild Pokémon that appear in [[Kanto]] have been altered.
** [[Mass outbreak]]s can now only occur with one of three Pokémon as opposed to one of seven. {{p|Tauros}}, {{p|Marill}} and {{p|Snubbull}} are now easily available in the wild, and the latter was relocated.
** [[Mass outbreak]]s can now only occur with one of three Pokémon as opposed to one of seven. {{p|Tauros}}, {{p|Marill}} and {{p|Snubbull}} are now easily available in the wild, and the latter was relocated.
** Some Pokémon that are available at all times of the day in Gold and Silver, like {{p|Smeargle}} or {{p|Tauros}}, are now purely [[Diurnal Pokémon|diurnal]] or [[Nocturnal Pokémon|nocturnal]].
** Some Pokémon that are available at all times of the day in Gold and Silver, like {{p|Smeargle}} or {{p|Tauros}}, are now purely {{pkmn2|diurnal}} or {{pkmn2|nocturnal}}.
* Some trainer placements in the overworld have been adjusted.
* Some trainer placements in the overworld have been adjusted.
* Several new Trainers have been added, some of which can only be battled when certain conditions are met. For example, Pokéfan Jaime on {{rt|39|Johto}} can only be battled at night. Some of these new trainers won't lock eyes with the player, and when spoken to won't play the "encounter" music before engaging in battle.
* Several new Trainers have been added, some of whom can only be battled when certain conditions are met. For example, Pokéfan Jaime on {{rt|39|Johto}} can only be battled at night. Some of these new trainers won't lock eyes with the player, and when spoken to won't play the "encounter" music before engaging in battle.
* The [[Goldenrod Department Store]] features a new rooftop area. Sales are periodically held here, which the player is informed about if Camper Todd's number is registered in the [[Pokégear]].
* The [[Goldenrod Department Store]] features a new rooftop area. Sales are periodically held here, which the player is informed about if Camper Todd's number is registered in the [[Pokégear]].
* The Flower shop in [[Goldenrod City]] has been relocated slightly further from the main street and decorated with flowers, making it stand out from the surrounding buildings.
* The Flower shop in [[Goldenrod City]] has been relocated slightly further from the main street and decorated with flowers, making it stand out from the surrounding buildings.
* A {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}}, the first in the series, is now present to the north of {{rt|40|Johto}}.
* A {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}}, the first in the series, is now present to the north of {{rt|40|Johto}}.
* [[Cianwood City]] has been slightly expanded further northwards, with the addition of the Poké Seer's house and a small ledge.
* [[Cianwood City]] has been slightly expanded further northwards, with the addition of the Poké Seer's house and a small ledge.
* The layout of [[Mt. Mortar]] is significantly different compared to Gold and Silver.
* The layout of [[Mt. Mortar]] is significantly different compared to Gold and Silver, and it no longer requires {{m|Flash}} to navigate.
* The [[Dragon's Den]] has received several alterations: the Dragon Shrine can be entered, some {{m|Headbutt}} trees are added directly behind Shrine, and the Den itself is now populated with trainers.
* The [[Dragon's Den]] has received several alterations: the Dragon Shrine can be entered, some {{m|Headbutt}} trees are added directly behind Shrine, and the Den itself is now populated with Trainers.


===Gameplay changes===
===Gameplay changes===
* {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}} can only be caught after completing the game and reaching Kanto. They are both at level 60.
* {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}} can only be caught after completing the game and reaching Kanto. They are both at level 60.
** Ho-Oh can be caught after {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} are all caught and Eusine is spoken to in [[Celadon City]].
** Ho-Oh can be caught after {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} are all caught.
** Lugia can be caught after obtaining the [[Silver Wing]] in [[Pewter City]], like in Pokémon Gold.
** Lugia can be caught after obtaining the [[Silver Wing]] in [[Pewter City]], like in Pokémon Gold.
* Changes have been made to the [[Ruins of Alph]]. This includes more common {{p|Unown}}, as well as a new subplot—completing enough puzzles allows the player to read a secret message left behind by the Unown. It suggests that the Unown were left behind by the ancient civilization that constructed the Ruins of Alph, and that the statues that line the interior were made by those people.
* Changes have been made to the [[Ruins of Alph]]. This includes more common {{p|Unown}}, as well as a new subplot—completing enough puzzles allows the player to read a secret message left behind by the Unown. It suggests that the Unown were left behind by the ancient civilization that constructed the Ruins of Alph, and that the statues that line the interior were made by those people.
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* The chain of events to obtain the {{badge|Rising}} is altered. Whereas in Gold and Silver it involves a trip to the [[Dragon's Den]] to retrieve the [[Dragon Fang]], it now involves entering the Dragon Shrine within the Den. There, [[Clair]]'s grandfather and leader of the dragon-user clan quizzes the player on their style of battling. Clair arrives and still refuses to hand over her Badge after the player passes. In response, her grandfather threatens to tell her cousin, Lance, of whom Clair is terrified. If all the questions are answered correctly, the player will receive a {{p|Dratini}} that knows {{m|ExtremeSpeed}} upon returning and speaking with Clair's grandfather.
* The chain of events to obtain the {{badge|Rising}} is altered. Whereas in Gold and Silver it involves a trip to the [[Dragon's Den]] to retrieve the [[Dragon Fang]], it now involves entering the Dragon Shrine within the Den. There, [[Clair]]'s grandfather and leader of the dragon-user clan quizzes the player on their style of battling. Clair arrives and still refuses to hand over her Badge after the player passes. In response, her grandfather threatens to tell her cousin, Lance, of whom Clair is terrified. If all the questions are answered correctly, the player will receive a {{p|Dratini}} that knows {{m|ExtremeSpeed}} upon returning and speaking with Clair's grandfather.


===[[Game-exclusive Pokémon|Missing Pokémon]]===
===[[Version-exclusive Pokémon|Missing Pokémon]]===
These Pokémon must be traded from the other games of [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}}, as they cannot be found in Pokémon Crystal.
These Pokémon must be traded from the other games of [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}}, as they cannot be found in Pokémon Crystal.


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==Connectivity==
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==Localization changes==
==Localization changes==
The localized releases of Crystal, while improving on the mechanics of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, did not reprise a number of newer features that the Japanese version had received:
* Pokémon Crystal version is the last localized [[core series]] game to use the slogan ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]''.
* The Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal has an emblem of Suicune's crest on the back of the Game Pak's circuit board.
* During battles in Pokémon Crystal, Japanese midline horizontal ellipses ("⋯") are used in the English versions instead of regular ellipses ("…") due to an oversight.
* In the Japanese version, Celebi's Pokédex entry states: "もりのかみさま として まつられる" (''worshipped as a deity of the forest''). This was adapted in English as "revered as a guardian of the forest".
* As the [[Mobile Game Boy Adapter]] was not released outside of Japan, these related features were present in the Japanese version but were entirely removed in the localized versions of Crystal:
** Goldenrod City's Pokémon Center was replaced by a much larger building, the aforementioned Pokémon Communication Center. The localizations reverted it to the Pokémon Center of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} while changing some of the [[Non-player character|NPCs]] to match those in the Pokémon Communication Center.
** The Pokémon News Machine at the Pokémon Communication Center updated over the Mobile System GB. Pokémon News was compiled from the saved game data of players across Japan, allowing players to read about other players' adventures.
** Players could link to [[trade]] or battle through the use of the [[Mobile Game Boy Adapter]] and the previously mentioned Mobile System GB.
** Players could leave a Pokémon and a request for the Pokémon species that it be traded for at the Pokémon Communication Center's Trade Corner. A player could also view Pokémon up for trade from other players, and trade with them. This is similar to the current [[Global Trade System]] of the [[Generation IV]] and later games.
** A researcher at the Ruins of Alph claims that the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] in [[Goldenrod City]] influences the Unown. His unused English text is: ''According to my research... Those mysterious patterns appeared when the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>com Center</sc> was built. It must mean that radio waves have some sort of a link...''
* Some features are related to the [[Mobile Game Boy Adapter]] in Japanese but are still available in the international versions without using that device:
** The {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}} was connected to the Mobile System GB. In the localization versions, the Battle Tower is open at all times.
** The [[Day-Care Couple|Day-Care Man]] at the [[Pokémon Day Care]] on {{rt|34|Johto}} gave an [[Egg Ticket]] which, when taken to the Trade Corner at the [[Pokémon Communication Center]], could be traded for an [[Odd Egg]] which hatched into a [[baby Pokémon]] that knows {{m|Dizzy Punch}} and has a 50% chance of being {{Shiny}}. In the localizations, the Day-Care Man instead gives away the Odd Egg himself and it only has a 14% chance of being Shiny.
** The [[GS Ball]] was [[List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)|distributed in Japan]] using the Mobile Game Boy Adapter. This item, given by a [[Pokémon Center lady]] at the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] in [[Goldenrod City]], may be taken to [[Kurt]] in [[Azalea Town]] to investigate. After a day passes, Kurt gives back the GS Ball to the player and asks them to check the restless Ilex Forest. Taking the GS Ball to the shrine at Ilex Forest summons a [[level]] 30 {{p|Celebi}} to {{pkmn|battle}}.
*** Despite the fact that the GS Ball was unavailable overseas without [[cheating]] or hacking, the event was translated and adapted to the regular [[Pokémon Center]] in Goldenrod City of the Western releases of Crystal, indicating that it was intended for the localizations to include the event, but was later scrapped. Celebi was [[List of European language event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)|distributed internationally]] by other methods which did not involve the GS Ball.
*** In the release of this game for [[Nintendo 3DS]]'s [[Virtual Console]], the [[GS Ball]] is obtained once the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]], being equally available in all language versions.


* In the Japanese version, {{p|Celebi}} may be caught at [[Ilex Forest]] after completing a short side-mission. A special event requiring the [[Mobile System GB]] allowed players to obtain the [[GS Ball]]. This item, given by a [[Pokémon Center Nurse|nurse]] at the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] in [[Goldenrod City]], may be taken to [[Kurt]] in [[Azalea Town]] to investigate. After a day passes, Kurt gives back the GS Ball to the player and asks them to check the restless Ilex Forest. Taking the GS Ball to the shrine at Ilex Forest summons a [[level]] 30 {{p|Celebi}} to {{pkmn|battle}}. Despite the fact that the GS Ball was unavailable overseas without [[cheating]] or hacking, the event was translated and adapted to the regular [[Pokémon Center]] in Goldenrod City of the Western releases of Crystal, indicating that it was intended for the localizations to include the event, but was later scrapped.
===Localization changes shared by Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal===
* Goldenrod City's Pokémon Center was replaced by a much larger building, the aforementioned Pokémon Communication Center. The localizations reverted it to the Pokémon Center of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} while changing some of the [[Non-player character|NPCs]] to match those in the Pokémon Communication Center.
{{main|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|section=Localization changes shared by Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal}}
* Players could link to [[trade]] or battle through the use of the [[Mobile Game Boy Adapter]] and the previously mentioned Mobile System GB.
* Players could leave a Pokémon and a request for the Pokémon species that it be traded for at the Pokémon Communication Center's Trade Corner. A player could also view Pokémon up for trade from other players, and trade with them. This is similar to the current [[Global Trade System]] of the [[Generation IV]] and later games.
* The Pokémon News Machine at the Pokémon Communication Center updated over the Mobile System GB. Pokémon News was compiled from the saved game data of players across Japan, allowing players to read about other players' adventures.
* The [[Day-Care Couple|Day-Care Man]] at the [[Pokémon Day Care]] on {{rt|34|Johto}} gave an [[Egg Ticket]] which, when taken to the Trade Corner at the [[Pokémon Communication Center]], could be traded for an [[Odd Egg]] which hatched into a [[baby Pokémon]] that knows {{m|Dizzy Punch}} and has a 50% chance of being {{Shiny}}. In the localizations, the Day-Care Man instead gives away the Odd Egg himself and it only has a 14% chance of being Shiny.
* The {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}} does not connect to the Mobile System GB in the localization versions and is open at all times.
 
==Connectivity==
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==Differences in the Virtual Console release==
==Differences in the Virtual Console release==
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* In the Japanese release, {{p|Jynx}}'s sprite has been replaced with the sprite used in Western versions, as the original had previously fell under controversy for its resemblance to {{wp|blackface}}. In addition, due to the Mobile System GB not being present, Japanese players are unable to use any of the features in the Pokémon Communication Center, access the {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}}, and receive the Egg Ticket to exchange for the Odd Egg.
* In the Japanese release, {{p|Jynx}}'s sprite has been replaced with the sprite used in Western versions, as the original had previously fell under controversy for its resemblance to {{wp|blackface}}. In addition, due to the Mobile System GB not being present, Japanese players are unable to use any of the features in the Pokémon Communication Center, access the {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}}, and receive the Egg Ticket to exchange for the Odd Egg.
* The event allowing the player to obtain the [[GS Ball]] and capture {{p|Celebi}} is activated by entering and leaving the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] (in the Japanese release) or the [[Pokémon Center]] in [[Goldenrod City]] (in non-Japanese releases) after entering the [[Hall of Fame]], without any additional requirements. Not only is this event now available to Japanese players outside of set dates, and to worldwide players at all, it also occurs earlier in the game, as the original Crystal release required the player to get all eight [[Kanto]] badges first.
* The event allowing the player to obtain the [[GS Ball]] and capture {{p|Celebi}} is activated by entering and leaving the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] (in the Japanese release) or the [[Pokémon Center]] in [[Goldenrod City]] (in non-Japanese releases) after entering the [[Hall of Fame]], without any additional requirements. Not only is this event now available to Japanese players outside of set dates, and to worldwide players at all, it also occurs earlier in the game, as the original Crystal release required the player to get all eight [[Kanto]] badges first.
* Even if the Nintendo 3DS clock is adjusted, the in-game clock stays the same time as before.


==Special Australian Rev A revision==
==Special Australian Rev A revision==
Circa 2019-, it was documented that a variation of Pokémon Crystal Version exists for Australia with a different ROM and this was overlooked, even by ROM scene groups. This version is based on Rev A (v1.1). It made some subtle changes to Game Corner texts and an undocumented [[Mobile System GB]] coding change for [[Mobile Stadium]], without actually removing the slot machines, unlike what became of international {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}; where the slot machines were replaced with [[Voltorb Flip]].<ref>[https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/master/FAQ.md Pokémon Crystal disassembly FAQs]</ref><ref>[https://tcrf.net/Pok%C3%A9mon_Crystal#Australian_Version The Cutting Room Floor (breakdown of changes)]</ref>
A variation of Pokémon Crystal Version, marked Rev A (v1.1), was distributed in Australia. It made some subtle changes to Game Corner texts without actually removing the slot machines. It also modified some of the coding for the [[Mobile System GB]]'s [[Mobile Stadium]], despite that feature being disabled in the localized versions.<ref>[https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/master/FAQ.md Pokémon Crystal disassembly FAQs]</ref><ref>[https://tcrf.net/Pok%C3%A9mon_Crystal/Version_Differences#Australian_Version The Cutting Room Floor (breakdown of changes)]</ref>


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* Adds a new memory address for the page number value in the Pokédex, fixing a potential glitch.<ref name="Skeetendo">[http://hax.iimarck.us/post/6767/#p6767 What ROMs do we use? (Page 1) / Game Boy / Cross‐gen / Skeetendo]</ref>
* Adds a new memory address for the page number value in the Pokédex, fixing a potential glitch.<ref name="Skeetendo">[https://web.archive.org/web/20220526114433/https://hax.iimarckus.org/post/6767/#p6767 What ROMs do we use? (Page 1) / Game Boy / Cross‐gen / Skeetendo]</ref>
* Unintentional encoding change. This corrupts the graphics in the unused [[Mobile Stadium]] screen<ref name="Skeetendo" /> (also applies to the non-English European localizations).
* Unintentional encoding change. This corrupts the graphics in the unused [[Mobile Stadium]] screen<ref name="Skeetendo" /> (also applies to the non-English European localizations).
* Fixes a glitch in v1.0 in which {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}} Trainers use text belonging to the list of female Trainers only.<ref>[https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/700321a7fb2d6c852ffc91cc0b8867526cb76813/misc/battle_tower_47.asm Pokémon Crystal disassembly]</ref>
* Fixes a glitch in v1.0 in which {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}} Trainers use text belonging to the list of female Trainers only.<ref>[https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/700321a7fb2d6c852ffc91cc0b8867526cb76813/misc/battle_tower_47.asm Pokémon Crystal disassembly]</ref>
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===Title screens===
===Title screens===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:CrystalTitle.png|English Pokémon Crystal title screen
File:CrystalTitle.png|English title screen
File:Japanese CrystalTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon Crystal title screen
File:Japanese CrystalTitle.png|Japanese title screen
File:SGB Crystal unused E.png|Pokémon Crystal title screen (Super Game Boy)
File:SGB Crystal unused E.png|English title screen (Super Game Boy)
File:CrystalTitle 3DS VC.png|Pokémon Crystal title screen (Virtual Console)  
File:CrystalTitle 3DS VC.png|English title screen (Virtual Console)  
File:CrystalTitle 3DS VC Secret.png|Pokémon Crystal Secret title screen (Virtual Console)  
File:CrystalTitle 3DS VC Secret.png|English Secret title screen (Virtual Console)  
</gallery>
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[[File:Pokémon Crystal alt logo.png|thumb|English equivalent logo]]
[[File:Pokémon Crystal alt logo.png|thumb|English equivalent logo]]
* Although [[Game Freak]] released a game called ''[[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in 2013, the tentative title for a game similar to the Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal with planned support to [[Mobile System GB|connect to a mobile phone]] and set for an April 2000 release was also ''Pocket Monsters X'' (ポケットモンスターＸ), according to multiple sources such as an {{wp|Asahi Shimbun}} news article from December 1999<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20000303153731/http://www.asahi.com/tech/news/19991216h.html ネット最前線：ニュース]</ref> and {{wp|IGN}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000303114916/http://pocket.ign.com/news/13341.html IGN]: Networking Pokémon (archive)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000815220050/http://pocket.ign.com/news/22176.html IGN]: The Cell Phone, GBA and Pokémon (archive)</ref> The game was postponed until 2001 due to the planned release of the [[Game Boy Advance]].<ref>[http://park3.wakwak.com/~pokepale/news/0/old/log/38.htm ポケモン情報サイト「palette」過去ログ38 - ポケパレ！]</ref> The article mentions an [[Mobile Game Boy Adapter|adapter]] for linking a [[Game Boy]] to a mobile phone, with the datacenter server used for the feature being hosted by {{wp|Kyocera}} in {{wp|Kyoto}}.
* Although [[Game Freak]] released a game called ''[[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X]]'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in 2013, the tentative title for a game similar to the Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal with planned support to [[Mobile System GB|connect to a mobile phone]] and set for an April 2000 release was also ''Pocket Monsters X'' (ポケットモンスターＸ), according to multiple sources such as an {{wp|Asahi Shimbun}} news article from December 1999<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20000303153731/http://www.asahi.com/tech/news/19991216h.html ネット最前線：ニュース]</ref> and {{wp|IGN}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000303114916/http://pocket.ign.com/news/13341.html IGN]: Networking Pokémon (archive)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000815220050/http://pocket.ign.com/news/22176.html IGN]: The Cell Phone, GBA and Pokémon (archive)</ref> The game was postponed until 2001 due to the planned release of the [[Game Boy Advance]].<ref>[http://park3.wakwak.com/~pokepale/news/0/old/log/38.htm ポケモン情報サイト「palette」過去ログ38 - ポケパレ！]</ref> The article mentions an [[Mobile Game Boy Adapter|adapter]] for linking a [[Game Boy]] to a mobile phone, with the datacenter server used for the feature being hosted by {{wp|Kyocera}} in {{wp|Kyoto}}.
* The Japanese logo shown at {{wp|Nintendo Space World}} 2000 was originally similar to the one from {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/event/sw2000/itiran/mgb/soft/crystal/ ポケットモンスタークリスタル（仮称）]</ref> Additionally, the previous referred source also shows an early design for the [[PokéCom Club]] rooms.
* The Japanese logo shown at [[Nintendo Space World]] 2000 was originally similar to the one from {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/event/sw2000/itiran/mgb/soft/crystal/ ポケットモンスタークリスタル（仮称）]</ref> Additionally, the previous referred source also shows an early design for the [[PokéCom Club]] rooms.
** An English equivalent of this logo was created and used on the [https://web.archive.org/web/20010722063635/http://www.nintendo.dk:80/spil/pokemon/vis_sitetext.asp?SiteTextID=991&Language=1 Pokémon minisite hosted by Nintendo Denmark].
** An English equivalent of this logo was created and used on the [https://web.archive.org/web/20010722063635/http://www.nintendo.dk:80/spil/pokemon/vis_sitetext.asp?SiteTextID=991&Language=1 Pokémon minisite hosted by Nintendo Denmark].
* People buying a [[Game Boy Color]] during the release of this game were given the option of buying a [[Game Boy Advance]] that came with Pokémon Crystal in the package.
* People buying a [[Game Boy Color]] during the release of this game were given the option of buying a [[Game Boy Advance]] that came with Pokémon Crystal in the package.
* During battles, Japanese midline horizontal ellipses ("⋯") are used in the English versions instead of regular ellipses ("&hellip;") due to an oversight.
* This is the [[core series]] game with the lowest maximum level available for a [[wild Pokémon]], having no higher than level 60 {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.
[[File:Pokemon Crystal UnusedTitleScreen.png|thumb|right|The unused title screen of Pokémon Crystal]]
[[File:Pokemon Crystal UnusedTitleScreen.png|thumb|right|The unused title screen of Pokémon Crystal]]
* The game's opening shows several {{p|Unown}} communicating with {{p|Suicune}} over radio waves, alerting it to the [[Ruins of Alph]]. Oddly, this is not part of the game's story, with the Ruins of Alph sidequest being independent of the plot involving Suicune. That said, the Unown are referenced by the {{tc|Sage|Wise Trio}} as having a cooperative bond with Suicune.
* The game's opening shows several {{p|Unown}} communicating with {{p|Suicune}} over radio waves, alerting it to the [[Ruins of Alph]]. Oddly, this is not part of the game's story, with the Ruins of Alph sidequest being independent of the plot involving Suicune. That said, the Unown are referenced by the {{tc|Sage|Wise Trio}} as having a cooperative bond with Suicune.
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{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


{{Core series}}<br>
{{Core series}}
 
{{Project Games notice}}
{{Project Games notice}}


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[[de:Pokémon Kristall-Edition]]
[[de:Pokémon Kristall-Edition]]
[[es:Pokémon Cristal]]
[[fr:Pokémon Version Cristal]]
[[fr:Pokémon Version Cristal]]
[[it:Pokémon Cristallo]]
[[it:Pokémon Cristallo]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスター クリスタルバージョン]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスター クリスタルバージョン]]
[[zh:寶可夢 水晶版]]
[[zh:寶可夢 水晶版]]
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