Story
28h 0m
Length of Pokémon Crystal
This game has been approved.
Extras
50h 39m
Complete
142h 54m
*Updated
About Pokémon Crystal
Pokémon Crystal is an enhanced version of the popular Pokémon Gold and Silver games, released in 2000 for the Game Boy Color. Set in the Johto region, players embark on a quest to become a Pokémon Champion while capturing various Pokémon, battling rival trainers, and thwarting the plans of the nefarious Team Rocket. Notably, Pokémon Crystal introduced the ability to choose a female character for the first time, adding depth to character customization. The game also features a special storyline involving the legendary Pokémon Suicune, alongside enhanced graphics, additional side quests, and support for the Game Boy Printer. Collecting badges, completing the Pokédex, and engaging in battles remain central to the gameplay experience.
Pokémon Crystal is available on platforms Emulated, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS and PC.
How long is Pokémon Crystal?
Let’s take a detailed look at the time you might spend on Pokémon Crystal based on how you play it, detailing also the average times depending on players’ skill levels.
Based on the information provided by 91 players, Pokémon Crystal has an average duration of 28 hours if you only complete the main objectives of the game,. The slowest players tend to finish this playstyle in an average of 40 hours and 58 minutes. Players who prefer to go quickly tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 18 hours and 38 minutes.
Based on the information provided by 82 players, if you also complete the extras, such as the optional objectives or side missions from Pokémon Crystal, the average game duration is 50 hours and 39 minutes. The slowest players tend to finish this playstyle in an average of 121 hours and 45 minutes. Players who prefer to go quickly tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 32 hours and 23 minutes.
Based on the information provided by 17 players, to complete both the story and the optional objectives of the game along with all achievements, collectibles, or trophies from Pokémon Crystal to complete it 100%, the game will last an average of 142 hours and 54 minutes. The slowest players tend to finish this playstyle in an average of 216 hours and 13 minutes. Players who prefer to go quickly tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 100 hours and 50 minutes.
| players | Average Time | Playing slowly | Playing quickly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story | 91 | 28h 0m | 40h 58m | 18h 38m |
| Extras | 82 | 50h 39m | 121h 45m | 32h 23m |
| Complete | 17 | 142h 54m | 216h 13m | 100h 50m |
Length of Pokémon Crystal by platform
Below, you can see the average duration of Pokémon Crystal based on all playstyles for each platform that has a version available:
| players | Story | Extras | Complete | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emulated | 27 | 25h 41m | 43h 20m | 14h 29m |
| Game Boy | 3 | 25h 50m | 38h 42m | - |
| Game Boy Advance | 10 | 5h 38m | 11h 31m | 158h 45m |
| Game Boy Color | 91 | 29h 43m | 55h 18m | 15h 57m |
| Nintendo 3DS | 57 | 4h 1m | 10h 15m | 85h 22m |
| Nintendo DS | 1 | - | 77h 55m | - |
| PC | 1 | 7h 43m | 47h 5m | - |
Speedruns of Pokémon Crystal
Check out the statistics for speedruns of Pokémon Crystal submitted by users:
| players | Average Time | Median | Slowest | Fastest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3h 7m | 3h 3m | 3h 15m | 3h 2m |
Records of Pokémon Crystal
Now let’s look at the maximum time and minimum time Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that any player has spent on Pokémon Crystal to finish it based on the platforms available, regardless of the playstyle:
- Minimum Time: Playing as quickly as possible, Pokémon Crystal could last 8 hours and 43 minutes.
- Maximum Time: If you play slowly, Pokémon Crystal could last 291 hours.
Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that any player has spent on Pokémon Crystal to finish it based on the platforms available. These data do not reflect players’ skills but exclusively the total number of hours they have dedicated to the game:
| player | Fastest | Slowest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emulated | Mr/s. Unknown | 9h 6m | 197h 52m |
| Game Boy | Mr/s. Unknown | 19h 24m | 45h 26m |
| Game Boy Advance | Mr/s. Unknown | 12h 42m | 194h 0m |
| Game Boy Color | Mr/s. Unknown | 8h 43m | 291h 0m |
| Nintendo 3DS | Mr/s. Unknown | 10h 18m | 180h 31m |
| Nintendo DS | Mr/s. Unknown | 77h 36m | 77h 36m |
| PC | Mr/s. Unknown | 12h 14m | 46h 51m |
