Crystal Challenge Patch

Challenge Run Patch

Latest update: 24th December 2024 (v1.10)

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.

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Features by Version

v1.10

• Added option to change Spinners into Rotators.
• Added option to receive PROF’S REPEL — an item that toggles Wild Encounters Off and On.

v1.9

• 1/8192 chance for the Red Gyarados to appear as a regular Gyarados.
• Inverse Battles re-added.

v1.7

• Option for Legends: Arceus–style Hidden Power — always rolls for a Super Effective type regardless of DVs.
• Mega Evolution option added — fully functional, though some sprites are still placeholder.

→ Talk to the Healing Machine to enable either feature.

v1.5

• Failsafe added for evolutions that were not triggering correctly.
• Player now turns to face the camera after setting options in Elm’s Lab.

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

• Swap Starter Pokémon in any of the three Poké Balls.
• Set your desired Hidden Power type in-game.
• Guarantee specific encounters:
  • Paras & Psyduck in Ilex Forest
  • Abra on Route 34
  • HM Friends catch instantly on first ball if enabled.
• Disable evolutions for your team.
• Rival carries your opposing starter throughout the story.
• Move Reminder added to Blackthorn City (in Move Deleter’s house).
• Gen 1 TM & Egg Move Tutors on 2F of all Pokémon Centers.
• Trade Evolutions now work via Linking Cord (found in Mahogany Mart after defeating Team Rocket).