Pokémon Crystal
Pokemon Crystal is the second in a line of third version games started by Pokemon Yellow. This time around however it's a revisit of the Johto saga. Despite being a third version Crystal introduced several features that are now staples of the series.
The most obvious feature of Pokemon Crystal is its emphasis on the legendary dog Suicune. The game offers a more in-depth story than its predeccesors, something that would carry on into Ruby and Sapphire and future titles. Along the way several new characters are introduced and a few of the old dungeons receive redesigns. There are also more chances than ever to obtain different Pokemon, whether its by an in-game event or simply because their habitats have changed. There are also new trainers added to routes which you can check out in our Pokearth section.
Some of the things Crystal added to the series include: the choice of playing as a girl, animated Pokemon, trainers giving the player items, move tutors, and the Battle Tower. The game has a lot more to it though so use this as your guide to the world of Crystal!
Special thanks to Cifala for scribing this section
Unlike most Pokémon games, the core aspect of progression isn't tied to the Pokémon, but rather in this case it is tied to the trainer. When you start the game, you have the ability to customise your trainer with a few preset options, as well as choose its name. When you reach Level 5, you can also assign yourself a special Team to fight for: Team Instinct, Team Valor & Team Mystic. You can also collect medals which you can see in the trainer section on the bottom left of the screen.
Pokemon Crystal is the updated “third” version of Pokemon Gold and Silver. This revision introduces a few hallmarks that continued onwards through the series: Pokemon sprite animations, the Battle Tower, a female protagonist choice, and even legendary-focused storylines through a.
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The key part, however, is experience. Whenever you do something in the game, your character will gain experience and eventually level up. As your level increases, you will discover more Pokémon and face Pokémon with stronger Combat Points in the wild. You'll also get various perks and unlock new items.
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Practically everything that you do will give you experience, from checking a PokéStop to catching a Pokémon.
Task | Experience |
Capture a Pokémon | 100 XP |
Capture Bonuses: -Nice -Great -Excellent -Curveball | 10 XP 50 XP 100XP 10XP |
Hatch a Pokémon -2km -5km -10km | 200 XP 500 XP 1,000 XP |
Catch a Pokémon on the first throw | 50 XP |
Evolve a Pokémon | 500 XP |
Register a new Pokémon in your Pokédex | 500 XP |
Check a PokéStop | 50 XP 100 XP (If 6+ Items)> 250 XP (Unique PokéStop) |
Defeat Pokémon in Training | 10 XP |
Defeat Pokémon at a Gym | Scaled based on CP |
Defeat all Pokémon at a Gym | 50 XP |
Send a Gift | 200 XP |
Become Good Friends | 3,000 XP |
Become Great Friends | 10,000 XP |
Become Ultra Friends | 50,000 XP |
Become Best Friends | 100,000 XP |
You can also double the experience you gain for 30 minutes by using a Lucky Egg item.