The second generation of Pokémon games—Gold, Silver, and Crystal—are full of hidden details, development leftovers, and fascinating theories that many players may have missed. A video reveals 19 of these obscure secrets, offering a new perspective on these classic titles.
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Gym Secrets and Oddities
Even the familiar Gyms of Johto and Kanto hold some fascinating secrets and design choices.
Blue’s Gym
The unique layout of Blue‘s Gym has sparked two popular theories. The first suggests the blocks are a nod to “N & B Blocks,” an old Nintendo product that competed with Lego. The second theory posits the blocks are shelves holding exactly 224 Pokéballs, a number that accounts for every Pokémon in the game, excluding legendaries, Johto starters, Unown, and the Pokémon in Blue’s own party.
Whitney’s and Jasmine’s Gyms
Whitney‘s Gym has a subtle design quirk: its entire shape is a nod to a Clefairy. Meanwhile, a data leak revealed that Jasmine‘s Gym was originally planned to be much more complex, featuring a second floor and an additional junior trainer.
Unused Content and Forgotten Items
These games contain several pieces of content that never made it into the final product or were rendered useless.
The Unused Safari Zone
The game files contain an unfinished and unused Safari Zone located in Kanto. Although it was never officially implemented, it can be accessed using a GameShark code, giving a glimpse into a planned feature that was cut.
The Forgotten Gen 1 Items
Several items from the first generation—the “Brick Piece,” “Silver Over,” and “Gold Leaf“—can be found in the game and even traded, but they serve no purpose whatsoever in these Gen 2 titles.
Obtaining Rare Items
For diligent trainers, there are several ways to get your hands on some of the game’s most sought-after items.
Mystery Gift
The “Mystery Gift” feature allowed players to get rare items and decorations, like a large Onix doll, by connecting with a friend or through Pokémon Stadium 2. This was a great way to acquire exclusive items.
The Trainer House
The Trainer House in Viridian City allows you to battle a copy of the last person you used “Mystery Gift” with. A small detail reveals that the Mystery Gift girl in the Goldenrod Department Store is actually a trainer named Carrie.
Acquiring a Second Metal Coat
You can get a second Metal Coat by trading a Dugtrio for a Magneton at the Kanto Power Plant. If you’re feeling lucky, you can also try your hand at catching wild Magnemite on Route 38, as they have a rare 2% chance of holding one.
Dragon Scales and Fangs
Similar to the Metal Coat, wild Horsea, Dratini, and Dragonair have a chance of holding a Dragon Scale, which is used to evolve Seadra into Kingdra. Interestingly, the Dragon Fang item, needed for the 8th Gym Badge, has no use beyond that specific quest.
Game Mechanics and Staff References
The developers left some fascinating clues about the game’s design, from clever glitches to shout-outs to the team.
The Battle Tower
In Pokémon Crystal, the Battle Tower features different Pokémon rosters depending on the level you enter at. Even more interesting, the trainers you face are named after real-life Pokémon staff members, such as Bug Catcher Tajiri (Satoshi Tajiri, the creator) and Guitarist Masuda (Junichi Masuda, the musical director).
Fun Game Stats
The video highlights some fun trivia: the total number of moves and Pokémon in the game is both 251. Also, Pokémon Crystal is the only international version where gym leaders and the champion don’t have different Pokémon. An interesting glitch also means that female Pokémon have slightly worse stats due to an issue with their attack IVs.
The Belly Drum Glitch
A programming oversight causes the move “Belly Drum” to raise the user’s attack by two stages, even if the move fails because the user’s HP is below half. This is because the move executes one “Swords Dance” command before checking the HP.
The Legendary Beasts Theory
The video provides compelling evidence for a long-held fan theory about the origins of the Legendary Beasts.
The Eeveelutions Connection
There is strong evidence to support the theory that the Legendary Beasts—Raikou, Entei, and Suicune—were originally the Eeveelutions—Jolteon, Flareon, and Vaporeon. As evidence, the three Sage trainers who protect the Tin Tower all use one of the original Eeveelutions as their ace Pokémon, a subtle but powerful clue hidden in plain sight.
• Play Pokémon Silver on your Android device with a simple APK.
• Play Pokémon Gold on your Android device with a simple APK.
• Play Pokémon Crystal on your Android device with a simple APK.
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