Originally released for the Game Boy™ Color system in 2000, the Pokémon™
Crystal game added several new features to the Pokémon franchise.
For the first time, players could choose a female or male character,
Pokémon battles featured animation, and more. And now, this Virtual
Console release invites you to explore the Johto region again—or for the
first time.

Experience an adventure through Johto based on the Pokémon
Gold and Pokémon
Silver games, but with updated features and added story
elements specific to the Pokémon Crystal game.

Get the chance to encounter the Mythical Pokémon Celebi in an event
after completing the main adventure.

Meet the mysterious character Eusine and find out how he’s linked to
the Legendary Pokémon Suicune.

Battle and trade with friends using local wireless.*

With the paid service Pokémon
Bank, you’ll be able to bring Pokémon you have caught in this
version of Pokémon Crystal into the Pokémon
Sun, Pokémon
Moon, Pokémon
Ultra Sun, and Pokémon
Ultra Moon games!

This game is only playable in 2D.This classic game is part of the Virtual Console service, which brings you great games created for consoles such as NES™, Super NES™ and Game Boy™ Advance. See more Virtual Console games for Nintendo 3DS.

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