Pokémon Crystal

The second generation of Pokémon concludes with Pokémon Crystal, a remake of Gold & Silver. There were improvements to graphics and some new features, but the plot is largely the same.

Details

Platform	Game Boy Color
Director	Satoshi Tajiri

Release dates

Japan	14^th December 2000
America	29^th July 2001
Europe	2^nd November 2001
Australia	30^th September 2001

Pokemon Crystal box art featuring Suicune

Pokémon Crystal box art

Gameplay changes

Various graphical updates such as improved Pokémon sprites.
The playable character may be male or female.
In the Dragon's Den there is now the chance to receive a Dratini with ExtremeSpeed by answering some questions correctly.
The Ruins of Alph has more common Unown and an extra quest.
The legendary Pokémon Suicune is found in multiple locations throughout Johto, where it promptly flees until the Clear Bell is obtained.
The Move Tutor is introduced, located in Goldenrod Game Corner, and can teach Flamethrower, Ice Beam or Thunderbolt.
The Battle Tower is added. Three Pokémon are taken inside and you must battle against seven trainers in a row.

The Johto starters: Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile

Unobtainable Pokémon

Several Pokémon are not available during the course of the game, though they are available from one or more of Crystal's predessors: Gold/Silver or Red/Blue/Yellow, as noted below.