About This Game
The definitive Gen 2 experience with physical/special split, running shoes, and all 251 Pokemon catchable.
This is a fan-made ROM hack that modifies the original game to provide new features, increased difficulty, or expanded content. Please support the original games by purchasing official releases.
How to Play Pokemon Polished Crystal
Click the "Play Now" button to start Pokemon Polished Crystal instantly in your browser. No downloads or installations required.
Game Boy Advance Controls
D-Pad
Arrow Keys or WASD
A Button
Z or X key
B Button
X or C key
L / R Shoulders
Q / E key
Start / Select
Enter / Shift
On mobile devices, on-screen touch controls will appear automatically. Your progress is saved in your browser so you can continue any time.
Pokemon Polished Crystal — FAQ
How do I save my progress in Pokemon Polished Crystal?
Pokemon Polished Crystal supports in-game saves through the standard Pokemon save system. Additionally, the emulator lets you create instant save states at any point using the emulator menu or the Ctrl+S shortcut. Load a save state with Ctrl+L.
Can I play Pokemon Polished Crystal on my phone?
Yes! Pokemon Polished Crystal runs smoothly on most mobile browsers. On-screen touch controls appear automatically. For the best experience, rotate your phone to landscape mode.
What platform was Pokemon Polished Crystal originally released on?
Pokemon Polished Crystal is a fan-made ROM hack based on a Game Boy Advance game. It was created by the ROM hacking community to provide new gameplay experiences.
Is this legal?
Emulation technology itself is legal. We encourage users to own original copies of games they play. Please support the developers by purchasing official Pokemon releases from Nintendo.
Game Information
- Platform
- GBA
- Year
- 2016
- Generation
- Gen 3
- Type
- ROM Hack
- Play Time
- 10-40 hours
- Players
- 1 Player
