Summary
ThreePokemonfans have shared their story of completing the Gen 2 Pokedex and photos of their printed certificates as evidence. EachPokemongeneration has a dedicated fan base of experts, and these three gamers completedGold,Silver, andCrystalafter 25 years.
Pokemon Gold and Silverwere released in 1999, withCrystalcoming out the following year. Since then, Gen 2 has become a favorite with manyPokemonfans pointing to the Johto Pokemon, dual regions, and the Nintendo DS remakes as reasons why it remains beloved. Some Gen 2 Pokemon continue to get updated character models in newer titles, with Cyndaquil even featured as one of thestarters inPokemon Legends: Arceus. While many gamers continue to work towards completing thePokemon Scarlet and VioletPokedex, others still work towards completing earlier collections. One trio of friends has shared photos and memories of their journey to completing theGold,Silver, andCrystalPokedex.
Reddit user FedeX15 recently shared five images from their journey to completing thePokemonGen 2Pokedex, including Celebi and Mew. The first image shows the trio holding theGold,Silver, andCrystalcartridges. One photo shows two of them playing the games with a Link Cable connecting their handhelds, while another focuses on the certificate of authenticity which is printed in Spanish. This certificate appears to be printed by a Game Boy Printer, highlighting the lengths these gamers went to capture the spirit of Gen 2. The Reddit user confirmed that Mew was captured using a popularRedandBlueglitch, while the Virtual Console Gen 2 games allowed them to obtain Celebi legitimately.
These Three Pokemon Fans Completed the Gen 2 Pokedex
Due to the Kanto starters, Legendary Birds, and more being exclusive to Gen 1, the trio had to backtrack to acquire some Pokemon. According to FedeX15, the hardest Pokemon to acquire inGold,Silver, andCrystalwerePokemon’s Legendary BeastsEntei, Raikou, and Suicune. This is presumably because they’re notoriously difficult to capture, and they switch map locations quickly. The gamer also confirmed that theCrystalowner did most of the heavy lifting in this challenge and provided the necessary hardware for the challenge. A Game Boy Operator, basically a cartridge slot for the computer, was used in the process to ensure everything was legitimately obtained, with the exception of Mew.
While some players have gone beyond Gen 2 in completing thePokemonNational Pokedex, this story highlights the staying power of earlierPokemonreleases. Although other gamers may have completed the Gen 2 Pokedex sooner, the post is a reminder that it’s never too late to scratch things off the gaming bucket list.
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