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A stylised retro handheld console displaying sparkling battle stars alongside a clear pocket cartridge and a little mobile phone connector.

What did Pokémon Crystal change from Gold and Silver?

How Pokémon Crystal changed Gold and Silver: animated sprites, a female trainer, the Battle Tower, and a cartridge that needs a Game Boy Color.

16 October 2026 · 3 min read