Crystal SuperMON Patch

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SuperMON Patch

Latest update: 9th November 2025 (Beta 1.2)

This patch is for the Pokémon Crystal SuperMON challenge. Several existing features of Pokémon Crystal have been removed, and the challenge is now focused around trying to get as far as possible with one Pokémon, no resets, and just four moves.

To install this patch, you will need an unmodified copy of Pokémon Crystal, and to use an IPS Patcher

Download

Click here to download the latest beta version

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

What is the SuperMON Challenge?

The SuperMON challenge was devised by M.Abaddon on YouTube, and coded and customized by Squidgy.

This is a Solo Pokémon Challenge where the objective is to get as far through the game as you can using just one Pokémon and four pre-selected moves from its valid learnset. You score points the further along the challenge you get, up to a maximum of 100 points for defeating Red.

To change your starters, talk to the right hand side of the desk with Professor Elm's PC. This is where you can set your DVs for the Pokémon, too. If you are playing with perfect DVs, set your Hidden Power type to DARK.

Rules

  • Only the starter Pokémon may be used in battle.
  • Items may not be used in battle.
  • Key Items replace HMs and other field moves.
  • Poké Balls and other methods of obtaining extra Pokémon are disabled.
  • A hard-coded level cap prevents your Pokémon from going past the level of the next Gym Leader or Elite Four member's highest leveled Pokémon.
  • Pokémon are unable to learn moves via level-up, TM, or Move Tutor. Instead, you select your four moves via the Super Nerd at the beginning of the challenge. Any move that a Pokémon can legally know in Pokémon Crystal is considered valid.
  • The challenge ends either when your Pokémon faints, or when you defeat Red.


Features by Version

Beta 1.2

  • Move Deleter and Move Reminder disabled.

Beta 1.1

  • All gift Pokémon except the starter Pokémon have been disabled.
  • Points now track correctly throughout the challenge.

Beta 1.0

  • Catching and obtaining other Pokémon has been disabled.
  • Set your starter via the in-game menus. You can still customise DVs.
  • Move Tutor located in Elm's Lab. Move Tutor can teach all moves the Pokémon can legally learn in Pokémon Crystal. All other methods to learn moves have been disabled.
  • In-built points tracker located at $da3b in RAM.
  • Key Items replace all Field Moves in the game. Badge requirements still apply for HMs. Some HM Items may still be janky.
  • Hard-coded Level Cap set to the level of the next Key Trainer's Ace Pokémon.
  • Reusable CANDY JAR item given by Blue to enable fast leveling up for Red.

SuperMON Backports

Magmortar Line - Added Novembber 8th 2025

Electivire Line - Added Novembber 8th 2025

Alolan Ninetales Line - Added Novembber 8th 2025

Salamence Line - Added Novembber 11th 2025

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