Pokemon Deluxe Crystal ROM

Pokemon Deluxe Crystal is a GBC ROM Hack by GaboxRox15 based on Pokemon Crystal in English. It was last updated on January 11, 2026.

Description

Pokemon Deluxe Crystal, an “enhanced version” of the 3rd Gen 2 game we all know and love. As this is an enhancement hack, the story remains the same as in the original Crystal (beat all Gym Leaders, become League Champion, defeat Team Rocket), but there were several QOL changes done to improve gameplay experience.

Features

• Gen 6 experience system (Exp. Share is Key Item that can be turned ON/OFF like in Pokemon X/Y; you can also gain EXP from catching Pokemon)
• Added a Move Reminder (found in the same location as the Move Deleter)
• New Key Item: Pocket PC (You can now manage your party in the overworld)
• New Battle Item: X Sp Def
• Unlimited use TMs
• Access to the Running Shoes from the start of the game
• Stone evolutions will keep learning new moves after evolving so you don’t have to hold off on evolving them
• B2W2 Repel System (game will ask you if you want to use another Repel once the current one’s effect wears off)
• Kurt makes custom Apricorn balls instantly (no need to wait 24 hours in-game, you can turn all your Apricorns into balls instantly)
• Speaking of Apricorns, the fruit trees which you can get them from can now yield multiple Apricorns (up to 5)
• HMs and other field moves can now be used as long as at least ONE Pokemon in your party CAN LEARN the move AND you have obtained the corresponding TM/HM (TL/DR: no more HM slaves)

In-game changes

• Updated wild Pokemon encounters (All 251 Pokemon are obtainable, including Gen 1 starters, fossils and legendaries; some exclusive mons are only available via in-game trade/Game Corner prizes, and static encounters have been added for legendaries)
• Game Corner prizes have been updated (this includes the aforementioned prize Pokemon)
• Updated teams for all Gym Leaders, Elite Four, Champion, Team Rocket and even route trainers to better fit their theme/aesthetic
• Progressive level curve (there are no massive level spikes, but the trainers’ levels will keep rising up as you progress through the game to keep you on your toes)
• Updated Pokemon moves, level up movesets, TM learnsets, Egg Moves, Egg Groups, base stats and evolution methods (most Pokemon will now have access to moves they couldn’t learn in Gen 2; evolution methods have also been updated to ensure all 251 Pokemon are obtainable without the need of trading)

Miscellaneous changes

• Updated party menu icons + overworld sprites (every Pokemon now has their own sprite)
• Updated Pokemon status page by adding a section where you can see the time and place it was caught
• All 16 Gym Badges are now shown with their proper colors when you look at the trainer card section
• Pokeball colors have been updated to match their actual canon coloring
• Pokemon no longer lose HP from poison in the overworld
• Added a new text scrolling speed to allow for faster dialogue skipping
• Nurse Joy heals your party at the PokeCenter faster
• Faster in-game save speed
• Reduced the constant low HP beeping noise during battle to just a short beep (similar to Gen 8 onwards)
• Miscellaneous dialogue changes (this includes some in-battle dialogue)

Useful Links

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Documentation