Ultimate Pokemon Crystal Cheats Guide: GameShark Codes for Infinite Fun

Pokemon Crystal is considered one of the most popular games in the Pokemon Crystal Cheats series, which introduced the Johto region to the Game Boy Color with some additional features, such as the day-night cycle, the plot of Suicune, and the ability to play with the Kanto region. It was published in 2000 as a refined edition of Gold and Silver and announced 100 new glossy Pokemon and more sophisticated gameplay. However, being honest, grinding to get rare candies or badges may be tiresome even in such a masterpiece. 

GameShark cheats come into the picture that way. These codes allow you to unlock unlimited items, fully evolved Pokemon, and badges automatically, ideal when you want to go on a nostalgia trip or when speedrunning. This full guide is a combination of the most effective working codes of fan forums, whether you are playing on original hardware with a GameShark cartridge or emulating on VisualBoy Advance. We have also checked them to be accurate and categorized them according to their type, and even provided tips on how to stop glitches. Gone are the hours of the chance battle--leap into the fun!

Why Pokemon Crystal Cheats are Important? 

With the help of cheats, Pokemon Crystal ceases to be a difficult RPG, but a sandbox adventure. With no RNG nightmare, imagine catching any Pokemon crystal cheats at the highest level, having an endless supply of master balls, or imagine shiny hunting. They come in particularly handy when returning to challenging places such as the Elite Four or being able to find legendaries, such as Lugia and Ho-Oh with ease. The codes are most commonly utilized with GameShark v1/v2 systems or emulators that support input of cheats- just input the code as an 8-digit hex number, enable one cheat at a time and save to cheat around softlocks.

Quick Setup for Emulators: VisualBoy Advance (VBA) Cheat List, go to Cheats > Cheat List > Gameshark, then paste the following code: OK. For mGBA or BGB, similar menus should be used. On actual hardware, insert your GameShark cart, key in codes as you are prompted to do, and continue the game. Caution: Saves can be corrupted by excessive use of money or item codes, turn them off. Always back up your .sav file. U.S./English Crystal ROMs (SHA-1: 4018DF9B8B2F6B7A) are for PAL/JPN versions require modifications.

Master Codes (Always Activate First)

Every cheat list starts here. To stabilize the game and avoid crashes the master code is used:

• Must-Have Master Code: 9120C9DD 8B9F0CB9 (must be able to create all others)

In its absence, the time-limiting codes such as infinite HP could lock down your opponent fights. Put a first layer of it, then get details on top.

Pokemon Crystal Cheats List of Infinite and Held Items

Fill your bag with all healing things, evolution stone and all the rare stuff. Applicant to stacks of 99.

Bag Item Codes (First Slot):

0163xxD5 91xxFCD7 (xx = item hex of table below)

Full Item Table of Pokemon Crystal Cheats (Hex Codes):

Pokeball Modifiers: 01xxD8D8 (xx = ball type: 01 Master, 02 Ultra, etc.) + 01yyD9D8 (yy = quantity).

Infinite Money: 019947D3 019948D3 019949D3 (over $999,999 instantly).

Pokemon Modifiers: Catch Anything, Any Level, Shiny

Face wild Pokemon of your choice at custom levels- ideal when you do not have to grind in a team.

• Wild Pokemon Modifier: 01xx13D2 (xx = Pokemon hex, e.g. 01 Bulbasaur, 97 Typhlosion).
• Level Modifier: 01yy13D2 (yy = level 01-FF).
• Slim Wild Pokemon: 910730D2 (all encounters sparkle).
• 100% Catch Rate: 01FF911D.

Popular Pokemon Hex Codes: 01- Bulbasaur, 08- Squirtle, 0F- Mewtwo, 25C- Celebi (event), 250- Ho-Oh, 251- Lugia.

Badge and HM/TM Unlock Cheats

Skip the gym grind entirely

All 16 Badges (8 Johto + 8 Kanto):

01FF57D8 01FF58D8

Individual TMs (Examples):

• TM01 Dynamic Punch: 01637FD5 91637AD8
• TM26 Earthquake: 01638FD5 91638AD8
• TM50 Nightmare: 0163A2D5 91639DD8 

(Full TM list 50 codes, enter as 0163xxD5 9163yyD8 with xx/yy TM number)

All HMs Usable: 91FF7CD5 91FF7DD5 (surf, fly, etc. unlocked without badges).

Combat and Stat Boosters

• Infinite PP: 01ED0AD2 (infinite move use).
• Live Current Pokemon: 01FF50D2 01FF51D2 (EVs/IVs all 255).
• One-Hit Kill: 01FF4CD2 (OHKOs any opponent with an attack).
• Infinite HP: 91401DD3 (you will do nothing to pass out).

Advanced Tips and Rare Glitches to Avoid

To speedrunners, shiny Celebi (0101A1D5) combined with master balls will allow speedy glitchless runs. Evolution such as Steelix will work after being cheated with having the item. Popular combinations: Infinite Rare Candies (20 hex) + Wild Mew modifier to become an instant legendary.

Available Pitfalls: Do not use item dupers too much in a single session- reset GameShark. Shiny code may not be compatible with level mods; switch off/on. Crystal Clear ROM hacks are compatible with variant codes such as the ones with infinite money (0103F7D2).
Legal: These are not intended as a team. Don't cheat on Nintendo IP- cheats make it more fun, not less skillful.