Pokemon Crystal Game Boy Color
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £90.94 | £29.81 | £156.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £91.24 | £63.09 | £156.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £91.24 | £63.09 | £156.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £125.79 | £65.00 | £380.00 | 9 |
| 2026-04-01 | £123.89 | £78.69 | £380.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £119.36 | £57.95 | £380.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £87.36 | £57.95 | £156.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £90.70 | £57.95 | £156.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £87.62 | £57.95 | £156.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £88.50 | £57.95 | £156.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £88.91 | £57.95 | £156.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £90.54 | £57.95 | £156.70 | 10 |
Game History
Pokémon Crystal was developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo as an enhanced version of Pokémon Gold and Silver. The game was directed by Atsushi Nishida and built upon the second generation of the Pokémon franchise. It was released in Japan on December 7, 1999, for the Game Boy Color, followed by a North American release on July 23, 2001, and a European release in 2000.
Crystal introduced several notable improvements over Gold and Silver, including enhanced graphics, a new animated opening sequence, and the ability to play as either a male or female protagonist—a first for the series. The game also improved the Pokédex interface and added a dedicated Battle Tower facility for post-game content. The frame rate and overall performance were enhanced compared to its predecessors.
Upon launch, Pokémon Crystal received positive reviews from gaming media, though some critics noted it felt more incremental than revolutionary. The game sold well commercially, benefiting from the established popularity of the Pokémon franchise and the Game Boy Color's expanding user base. It became one of the best-selling games on the Game Boy Color.
Today, Pokémon Crystal holds significant value among collectors and historians. It is notable as one of the few "third version" Pokémon games to receive an official international release, making it culturally important across multiple regions. The game's enhanced features and historical position as a bridge between generations make it a sought-after collectible, particularly original cartridges in good condition and complete-in-box versions.
An interesting development note is that Crystal was created relatively quickly after Gold and Silver's release, demonstrating Game Freak's ability to iterate on its successful formula. The female protagonist option, though groundbreaking for Pokémon at the time, became a standard feature in future generations. Pokémon Crystal has since been re-released on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console in 2018, introducing the game to new audiences and cementing its legacy in gaming history.