It was released in Japan on December 14, 2000, in North America on July 29, 2001, and in Europe on November 2, 2001. It was released as a solitary version to Pokémon Gold and Silver, which were released one year before. Pokémon Crystal Version (Pocket Monsters: Crystal Version) is the third and final Generation II core series game for Game Boy Color. Also, be sure to check out Pokemon Quarantine Crystal.
