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= Challenge Run Patch =
= 16-Bit Challenge Run Patch =
'''Latest update: 21st April 2025 (v1.11)'''
'''Latest update: 28th June 2026 (v0.1)'''


This patch enhances Pokémon Crystal for challenge run playthroughs, adding a wide range of quality-of-life options, randomization tweaks, and modernized battle features. It is regularly updated based on community feedback.
This patch combines all the pre-existing Pokémon Crystal Patches for Challenge Run and Nuzlocke playthroughs, adding a wide range of quality-of-life options. It is regularly updated based on community feedback.
 
This patch is a [https://github.com/fellowship-of-the-roms/pokecrystal16 16-bit conversion] of Pokémon Crystal and is in early development, there will be bugs. I do not know what the bugs will be yet!


== Download ==
== Download ==
[https://trainersquidgy.com/Patches/ChallengeRunPatch.ips Click here to download the latest version]
[https://trainersquidgy.com/Patches/AIOPatches/CrystalChallengePatch.ips Click here to download the latest version]


<small>If you are using this patch to create content, please give credit.</small>
<small>If you are using this patch to create content, please give credit.</small>


== Features by Version ==
== Features by Version ==
=== v0.1 ===
* Options menu located in Elm's Lab, accessed via the top of the far-left bookshelf.
* Challenge Run Mode, 4 Moves Mode, SuperMON Mode, Nuzlocke Mode, Giftlocke Mode, and Extra Modes are available via the options.
=== Accessing the Options Menu ===
<gallery>
File:OptionsMenu1.png | Talk to this bookshelf before getting your Pokémon
File:OptionsMenu2.png | Set your options in the menu!
</gallery>
<br clear="all">


=== v1.12 ===
== Full Options List ==
* Added new area to Mahogany Mart which opens up after clearing the Rockets in Radio Tower. The new Mart sells all 50 TMs. This area isn't intended to be used on a timed run, but can be used to obtain renewable TMs if required.
* Quick Game Mode Options
 
* HM Items
=== v1.11 ===
* Helpful NPCs
* Added option to enable Metronome-only mode.
* Wild Encounters: On/Off/B to Repel
* Added more Mega sprites for Pokémon capable of MEGA EVOLVING.
* Rare Candies: On/10 Immediately/Candy Jar
 
* Spinners: On/Off/Avoid
=== v1.10 ===
* Force Starter DVs: On/Off
* Added option to change Spinners into Rotators.
* HP Types: All Hidden Power Types
* Added option to receive '''PROF’S REPEL''' — an item that toggles Wild Encounters Off and On.
* DV Range: Tweak DV Range Values
 
* Elm's Lab Poké Ball Pic Preview: On/Off
=== v1.9 ===
* Catching: On/Off
* 1/8192 chance for the Red Gyarados to appear as a regular Gyarados.
* Gym Gifts: On/Off
* Inverse Battles re-added.
* Forced HM Encounters: On/Off
 
* Forced Catching Types: On/Off
=== v1.7 ===
* Randomize Wild Pokémon: On/Off (Work in Progress)
* Option for Legends: Arceus–style Hidden Power — always rolls for a Super Effective type regardless of DVs.
* Randomize Trainer Pokémon: On/Off (Work in Progress)
* Mega Evolution option added — fully functional, though some sprites are still placeholder.
* Randomize Moves (Coming Soon)
: → Talk to the Healing Machine to enable either feature.
* Metronome Only
 
* Forced Reset Upon Blackout (Work in Progress)
=== v1.5 ===
* Abilities (Coming Soon)
* Failsafe added for evolutions that were not triggering correctly.
* Megas (Coming Soon)
* Player now turns to face the camera after setting options in Elm’s Lab.
* Evolutions: On/Off
 
* Trainer Vision: Sight / Talk
=== v1.4 ===
* Customize Hidden Power more precisely.
: → Talk to the right of the Healing Machine.
* Choose from:
** Top
** Hi-Middle
** Lo-Middle
** Bottom DVs
* Top & Hi-Middle = Hidden Power 70; Lo-Middle & Bottom = Hidden Power 50.
 
=== v1.3 ===
* Fixed: Incorrect Dex number display.
* Fixed: Poké Ball not disappearing with Random Starters.
* Route 34 signpost resets Abra encounters when interacted with.
 
=== v1.2 ===
* NPC added to Pokémon Center 2F who changes in-game time and day.
* Fixed: Night encounter bug on Route 34.
 
=== v1.1 ===
* Randomize Starters via the mouse on Elm’s desk.
* Option to hide starter identities in Poké Balls for added mystery.
* Rival can carry randomized starter throughout the game.
** Evolves normally or at Lv30 for stone/trade evolutions.


=== v1.0 ===
== Backported Pokémon List ==
* Swap Starter Pokémon in any of the three Poké Balls.
* Treecko
* Set your desired Hidden Power type in-game.
* Grovyle
* Guarantee specific encounters:
* Sceptile
** Paras & Psyduck in Ilex Forest
* Torchic
** Abra on Route 34
* Combusken
** HM Friends catch instantly on first ball if enabled.
* Blaziken
* Disable evolutions for your team.
* Mudkip
* Rival carries your opposing starter throughout the story.
* Marshtomp
* Move Reminder added to Blackthorn City (in Move Deleter’s house).
* Swampert
* Gen 1 TM & Egg Move Tutors on 2F of all Pokémon Centers.
* Poochyena
* Trade Evolutions now work via Linking Cord (found in Mahogany Mart after defeating Team Rocket).
* Mightyena
* Zigzagoon
* Linoone
* Wurmple
* Silcoon
* Beautifly
* Cascoon
* Dustox
* Lotad
* Lombre
* Ludicolo
* Seedot
* Nuzleaf
* Shiftry
* Taillow
* Swellow
* Wingull
* Pelipper
* Ralts
* Kirlia
* Gardevoir
* Surskit
* Masquerain
* Shroomish
* Breloom
* Slakoth
* Vigoroth
* Slaking
* Nincada
* Ninjask
* Shedinja
* Whismur
* Loudred
* Exploud
* Makuhita
* Hariyama
* Azurill
* Nosepass
* Skitty
* Delcatty
* Sableye
* Mawile
* Aron
* Lairon
* Aggron
* Meditite
* Medicham
* Electrike
* Manectric
* Plusle
* Minun
* Volbeat
* Illumise
* Roselia
* Gulpin
* Swalot
* Carvanha
* Sharpedo
* Wailmer
* Wailord
* Numel
* Camerupt
* Torkoal
* Spoink
* Grumpig
* Zangoose
* Spinda
* Castform
* Trapinch
* Vibrava
* Flygon
* Cacnea
* Cacturne
* Swablu
* Altaria
* Seviper

Latest revision as of 13:29, 29 June 2026

16-Bit Challenge Run Patch

Latest update: 28th June 2026 (v0.1)

This patch combines all the pre-existing Pokémon Crystal Patches for Challenge Run and Nuzlocke playthroughs, adding a wide range of quality-of-life options. It is regularly updated based on community feedback.

This patch is a 16-bit conversion of Pokémon Crystal and is in early development, there will be bugs. I do not know what the bugs will be yet!

Download

Click here to download the latest version

If you are using this patch to create content, please give credit.

Features by Version

v0.1

  • Options menu located in Elm's Lab, accessed via the top of the far-left bookshelf.
  • Challenge Run Mode, 4 Moves Mode, SuperMON Mode, Nuzlocke Mode, Giftlocke Mode, and Extra Modes are available via the options.

Accessing the Options Menu

  • Talk to this bookshelf before getting your Pokémon
    Talk to this bookshelf before getting your Pokémon
  • Set your options in the menu!
    Set your options in the menu!


Full Options List

  • Quick Game Mode Options
  • HM Items
  • Helpful NPCs
  • Wild Encounters: On/Off/B to Repel
  • Rare Candies: On/10 Immediately/Candy Jar
  • Spinners: On/Off/Avoid
  • Force Starter DVs: On/Off
  • HP Types: All Hidden Power Types
  • DV Range: Tweak DV Range Values
  • Elm's Lab Poké Ball Pic Preview: On/Off
  • Catching: On/Off
  • Gym Gifts: On/Off
  • Forced HM Encounters: On/Off
  • Forced Catching Types: On/Off
  • Randomize Wild Pokémon: On/Off (Work in Progress)
  • Randomize Trainer Pokémon: On/Off (Work in Progress)
  • Randomize Moves (Coming Soon)
  • Metronome Only
  • Forced Reset Upon Blackout (Work in Progress)
  • Abilities (Coming Soon)
  • Megas (Coming Soon)
  • Evolutions: On/Off
  • Trainer Vision: Sight / Talk

Backported Pokémon List

  • Treecko
  • Grovyle
  • Sceptile
  • Torchic
  • Combusken
  • Blaziken
  • Mudkip
  • Marshtomp
  • Swampert
  • Poochyena
  • Mightyena
  • Zigzagoon
  • Linoone
  • Wurmple
  • Silcoon
  • Beautifly
  • Cascoon
  • Dustox
  • Lotad
  • Lombre
  • Ludicolo
  • Seedot
  • Nuzleaf
  • Shiftry
  • Taillow
  • Swellow
  • Wingull
  • Pelipper
  • Ralts
  • Kirlia
  • Gardevoir
  • Surskit
  • Masquerain
  • Shroomish
  • Breloom
  • Slakoth
  • Vigoroth
  • Slaking
  • Nincada
  • Ninjask
  • Shedinja
  • Whismur
  • Loudred
  • Exploud
  • Makuhita
  • Hariyama
  • Azurill
  • Nosepass
  • Skitty
  • Delcatty
  • Sableye
  • Mawile
  • Aron
  • Lairon
  • Aggron
  • Meditite
  • Medicham
  • Electrike
  • Manectric
  • Plusle
  • Minun
  • Volbeat
  • Illumise
  • Roselia
  • Gulpin
  • Swalot
  • Carvanha
  • Sharpedo
  • Wailmer
  • Wailord
  • Numel
  • Camerupt
  • Torkoal
  • Spoink
  • Grumpig
  • Zangoose
  • Spinda
  • Castform
  • Trapinch
  • Vibrava
  • Flygon
  • Cacnea
  • Cacturne
  • Swablu
  • Altaria
  • Seviper
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