Guides & Resources

Welcome to the PolishedDex Guide Library. Whether you're revisiting Johto with fresh eyes or spending time fine-tuning teams and mechanics, these guides are here to support the way you play!

Community contributions are welcome! If you'd like to write a guide or have expertise to share, please reach out via the feedback form or contact page. All contributors will be credited.

If you need further assistance or are looking for more guidance, I strongly implore you to join the Discord for Pokemon Polished Crystal. The community there is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Many contributors and passionate players may also be able to help. It's where I got started! Many times questions there have been asked and answered by others so the search function in the Discord is also a great resource.

Anyways, Pokémon Polished Crystal expands on the original Pokémon Crystal with modern additions like the Physical/Special split, abilities, natures, and the Fairy type, all while preserving the balance and charm that made Gen II memorable. PolishedDex exists to document those systems clearly and thoughtfully, from core gameplay mechanics to breeding, team building, and long-term strategy.

The focus throughout is clarity and usefulness. You'll find straightforward explanations, reference tables, and practical examples meant to help you understand your options, compare strategies, and make decisions that fit your own goals-not force a single "correct" way to play.