As the "definitive" version of Generation II, Crystal introduced several firsts:
For the first time in North America and Europe, the GS Ball event is legitimately accessible without external hardware. Pokemon Crystal Version 3DS (WORLD) CIA (VC-GBC)
Take the ball to Kurt in Azalea Town, wait 24 hours, then place it in the Ilex Forest shrine to encounter a Level 30 Celebi. This is the only legitimate way to shiny hunt Celebi through soft-resetting. As the "definitive" version of Generation II, Crystal
The 3DS version includes technical modernizations and a previously "lost" event for international players: The 3DS version includes technical modernizations and a
It is fully compatible with Pokémon Bank (via Poké Transporter), allowing you to move your Johto Pokémon to modern games like Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon .
Includes on-screen location signposts when entering new areas and the ability for Kurt to craft multiple Apricorns into Poké Balls at once.
The on the 3DS Virtual Console (VC) is an enhanced port of the 2001 Game Boy Color classic. It introduced several features that became series staples and includes exclusive additions specifically for the 3DS release. 3DS Virtual Console Exclusive Features