PolishedDex
An independent, educational guide to Pokémon Polished Crystal. PolishedDex focuses on explaining how Polished Crystal actually works by combining clear analysis with a supporting reference database, so you can make better decisions as you play.
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Featured Strategy Guides
Curated guides that dig into the mechanics and strategic decisions that matter most in Polished Crystal.
Learn how to exploit Hidden Grottoes for rare abilities, items, and high-IV Pokémon encounters.
Revised type matchups including Fairy-type and Physical/Special split interactions.
Master egg groups, inheritance patterns, and breeding strategies unique to Polished Crystal.
Updated shiny odds, mechanics, and optimal hunting methods in Polished Crystal.
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Comprehensive overview of all changes and additions in Polished Crystal compared to the original game.
Advanced strategies, team building, and prize optimization for Battle Tower challenges.
Complete list of NPC trades, what you receive, and whether they're worth making.
Why Polished Crystal Just Feels Different
Polished Crystal isn’t just an expanded version of Pokémon Crystal, it rethinks the whole balance, pacing, and mechanics in ways that meaningfully changes how the game is played! Understanding these differences is key to building effective teams and enjoying your gameplay.
New Pokémon
Over 100 additional Pokémon from later generations have been integrated into the game, each with unique stats, abilities, and move sets that impact team composition.Expanded Move Pool
More than 80 new moves have been added, providing fresh strategies and options in battles.Revised Battle Mechanics
The introduction of natures, updated type interactions, and the physical/special move split significantly alter battle dynamics.Updated Maps & Events
New locations and in-game events enrich the storyline and offer additional challenges and rewards.
Supporting Data
Comprehensive supporting data researched directly from Polished Crystal’s game data and mechanics!
All 289 Pokémon with stats, abilities, locations, and Faithful vs. Polished differences.
Every move with power, accuracy, effects, TM/HM availability, and learnsets.
Detailed ability mechanics, battle interactions, and which Pokémon have them.
Complete item catalog with effects, locations, and availability differences.
Interactive maps showing wild encounters, trainers, items, and connections.
In-game events, helpful NPCs, passwords, and special encounters.
Build Better Teams
Interactive tools to analyze teams, calculate probabilities, and optimize your gameplay decisions.
Build and analyze full teams with type coverage and weakness visualization.
Calculate precise catch probabilities for any ball, HP level, and status condition.
Compare base stats, calculate final stats with IVs/EVs, and analyze growth rates.
Interactive type chart with instant offense/defense matchup analysis.
Built for the Community
PolishedDex is maintained as a community resource. If you spot an error or have feedback, contributions and corrections are always welcome. Seriously.
Community Driven
Feedback from the Polished Crystal community helps prioritize new features, guides, and data additions.Regular Updates
PolishedDex is actively maintained with regular updates to ensure accuracy and add new content as needed.Or, Contact Me!
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