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'''Generation II''', also known as the '''metal generation''', is the second set of Pokémon games to be released, and is best described as a sequel to [[Generation I]]. Generation II is the most acclaimed generation among older and more experienced Pokémon trainers and fans. It consists of {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} [[Version]]s on the [[Game Boy Color]] and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] on the [[Nintendo 64]]. The games mostly take place in the [[Johto|Johto region]], but also include the [[Kanto|Kanto region]] and [[White City]]. In the handheld games, the main character starts in [[New Bark Town]] and moves onto Kanto once he or she defeated the [[Elite Four]]. The events of Generation II are contemporaneous with the events of [[Generation IV]], as proven by the opening events of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
{{GenInfo
|titlescreen={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gold|1=Silver|2=Crystal}}
|primary=Gold
|secondary=Silver
|tertiary=Crystal
|region=[[Johto]]
|ndex=251
|debuten=October 15, 2000
|debutjp=November 21, 1999
|battlearena={{pkmn|Stadium 2}}
|sidegames={{pkmn|Puzzle Challenge}}, {{pkmn|Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!}}
|enden=March 19, 2003
|endjp=November 21, 2002
}}


== Advances in gameplay ==
The '''second generation''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|第二世代|だいにせだい}}}}''' ''second generation''; '''ポケットモンスター金・銀シリーズ''' ''Pocket Monsters Gold and Silver Series'') of Pokémon games, referred to as the '''Gold & Silver series''' in {{game|Crystal}}'s box blurb and instruction manual, and commonly referred to by fans as '''Generation II''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|世代|いちせだい}}ＩＩ}}''' ''Generation II''), is the second set of [[Pokémon games]] released, and a sequel to the games of [[Generation I]].
Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal brought with them many changes to the Pokémon world, as well as various advancements from the original games, most of which have now become a tradition. For example:


* Playing as [[Kris (game)|a girl]] (Crystal only).
This [[generation]] started with [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold and Silver]], which were later followed by {{game|Crystal}}. It also includes the [[side series|side game]] [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].
* [[Gender]]s for Pokémon are introduced.
* [[Pokémon breeding|Breeding]]
* Built-in clock, which allows for [[time|real-time]] events.
* [[IVs]] get more involved as breeding became available.
* [[Alternate coloration|Alternate color]]s for Pokémon, known as shininess among fans.
* Trading capabilities with [[Generation I]] via [[Time Capsule]].
* [[:Category:Generation II Pokémon|100 new Pokémon]] bringing the total to 251.
* 86 new [[move]]s, bringing the total to 251.
* {{m|Gust}}, {{m|Sand Attack}}, {{m|Karate Chop}} and {{m|Bite}} all have changed types.
* Two more boxes in the [[Pokémon storage system]], allowing for 280 Pokémon to be stored.
* Some Pokémon introduced in Generation I get new evolutions or [[baby Pokémon|pre-evolutions]].
* Two new Pokémon [[Elemental types|types]]: {{t|Dark}}-type and {{t|Steel}}-type. {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}} are now {{t|Electric}}/{{t|Steel}}.
* [[Happiness]] becomes a quality of all Pokémon.
* Special [[stat]] split into Special Attack and Special Defense.
* [[Pokérus]] introduced.
* Pokémon can now [[Held item|hold items]].
* Opponent [[Pokémon Trainer]]s given individual names.
* [[Exp. All]] replaced with [[Exp. Share]].
* [[PokéGear]] added, which has a built-in cellphone used to call and rematch some trainers. PokéGear can be upgraded with a World Map and a Radio via installable cards.
* Item pack now split into separate sections.
* An item can be put on the <sc>select</sc> button for easy use.
* Pokémon have animations (Crystal only).


In addition, the Generation II games are said to be easier in comparison to the [[Generation I]] games, due to the different [[Pokémon Gym|Gym]] types.
==Terminology==
The Japanese name 「'''ポケットモンスター金・銀シリーズ'''」 (''Pocket Monsters Gold and Silver Series'') has been used in the pokemon.co.jp website, referring to the games [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold, Silver]], [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal]], and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021201103058/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/kingin/index.html Pocket Monsters Gold and Silver Series - Pokemon.co.jp]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021208103715/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/index.html Games - Pokemon.co.jp]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030203084135/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/list/index.html Game List - Pokemon.co.jp]</ref>


== Starters ==
The manual of Pokémon Crystal states that this game is part of the '''Gold & Silver series'''.
This time around, the Pokémon known as {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}} are available to trainers at the beginning of the game. They too follow the Grass-Fire-Water (respectively) route of the previous generation. However, as opposed to the other three generations, where the {{type2|Fire}} would be the most difficult to start with, due to [[Kanto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]'s first [[Gym Leader]]s being of the {{type2|Rock}} specialty, the {{type2|Grass}} Chikorita is most difficult, followed by the {{type2|Water}} Totodile and leaving Cyndaquil as the easiest, as Johto's first Gym Leader specializes in {{type2|Flying}}s.


== Gym Leaders ==
==History==
The [[Johto]] region's [[Gym Leader]]s had different gyms, all of different types than [[Kanto]]'s, including one featuring one of the two new types introduced in these games. Also the Kanto leaders are redone. The leaders are:
Generation II began the Pokémon series' expansion-focused nature, introducing to the world {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|100 new Pokémon}} which did not exist and are unable to be obtained in the Generation I games, and the new region of [[Johto]]. Many of these Pokémon expand the [[Evolution]] families of older Pokémon, while a majority of them are brand-new evolutionary lines.


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The initial hint that Generation II was on its way came in early 1997, with the release of the {{pkmn|anime}}'s [[EP001|first episode]]. A Pokémon appears to [[Ash Ketchum]] on the first day of his journey, shortly after he and {{AP|Pikachu}} become friends, that cannot be identified by the [[Pokédex]]; this Pokémon, later revealed to be the Legendary [[game mascot|mascot]] of Gold Version, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, was the first Pokémon from a future generation to debut in the anime. The games, initially named "Pocket Monsters 2", were set for release in late 1997, but were pushed back to 1999 with the intention to redevelop the games to work with the [[Game Boy Color]] better.
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
 
! #
Details in the games indicate that the storyline of the Generation II games occurs three years after the one in [[Generation I]] and [[Generation III]], while the storyline of the [[Sinnoh]]-based [[Generation IV]] games indicate that they occur contemporaneously to Generation II as Generation I does to Generation III.
! Leader
 
! Type
==Advances in gameplay==
In addition to retaining the system from Generation I in almost every aspect, several key innovations were made to the series, most of which have been retained in every generation since.
 
===Major additions===
* The introduction of {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|100 new Pokémon}}, bringing the total to 251. Several are [[List of cross-generational evolutionary lines|evolved forms of]] or [[baby Pokémon|pre-Evolutions of]] {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}, while others are their own evolutionary lines.
* The addition of {{cat|Generation II moves|86 new moves}}, bringing the total to 251 as well.
* The addition of two new [[type]]s, the {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Steel}} types, which balance the {{t|Psychic}} and {{t|Fighting}} types.
* A new region to explore, [[Johto]], in addition to [[Kanto|the Generation I region]], with the latter accessible after the [[Elite Four]] have been defeated. Johto has its own set of eight new [[Gym]]s and [[Gym Leader]]s to defeat, while the Elite Four have changed since Generation I.
* Pokémon have determinable [[gender]]s, and two Pokémon of opposite genders may {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} if they share an [[Egg Group]].
* The [[Pokémon Storage System]] can store more Pokémon than it could in Generation I and now includes the ability to move Pokémon directly between Boxes.
* A new [[player character]], {{ga|Ethan}}.
* Seven new types of [[Poké Ball]]s, made from [[Apricorn]]s found in Johto.
* A built-in clock, allowing for in-game events to be affected by the [[time]] of day and the [[days of the week]].
* [[Shiny Pokémon]], alternate-color Pokémon which sparkle when brought into battle.
* [[Baby Pokémon]], most of them pre-evolved forms of Generation I Pokémon.
* [[Friendship]], introduced in {{game|Yellow}}, becomes a stat used by all Pokémon.
* Pokémon can now [[held item|hold items]] and use them in battle.
* A special [[Pokérus|Pokémon virus]] is introduced that boosts stats.
* [[Roaming Pokémon]] are introduced.
 
===Major alterations from Generation I===
* A change in the types of four moves: {{m|Gust}}, {{m|Sand-Attack}}, {{m|Karate Chop}}, and {{m|Bite}}. All formerly {{type|Normal}}, they are now {{t|Flying}}, {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Fighting}}, and {{t|Dark}}, respectively.
* The addition of {{t|Steel}} as a secondary type for {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}}.
* An improved [[stats|stat]] system, with the former Special stat being split into Special Attack and Special Defense.
* In-game opponents now have [[PP]] like players.
* Although still classified as a Normal type move, {{m|Struggle}} now deals typeless damage.
* The [[Bag]] is no longer one 20-item container, but has four separate sections for different items: Normal items, [[Poké Ball]]s, [[TM]]s and [[HM]]s, and [[Key Item]]s.
* [[HM|Hidden moves]] can now be used by interacting with the relevant {{cat|Obstacles|obstacle}} (e.g. interacting with water for {{m|Surf}}), in addition to the previous method of selecting the move via the [[party]] menu.
* A Key Item can be set to and then subsequently accessed with the select button, enabling its use without menu navigation.
* When an opponent [[Pokémon Trainer]] encounters the player and challenges them, the player now turns to look at the Trainer.
* The held item [[Exp. Share]] replaces the Exp. All.
* In the previous generation, a Pokémon could gain enough [[experience]] through the defeat of a single Pokémon to increase its level by more than one, thus missing out on the opportunity to learn moves it could have learned in the levels between. From this generation onwards, if a Pokémon is currently in battle, it levels up multiple times if it gains enough experience to do so, and may learn moves at all levels at which it is eligible to do so. While other Pokémon may increase their level by more than one, the player will still be prompted to teach the Pokémon moves that it would be eligible to learn at intermediate levels.
* The [[Town Map]] is no longer a [[Key Item]]; instead, it is available as a feature of an electronic device, the [[Pokégear]], which also has cell phone and radio capabilities.
* The way the game handles color on the world map has been improved. Overworld sprites such as the [[surfing Pikachu]] no longer change their palettes when moving between areas.
* The [[type chart]] has changed from Generation I:
:{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{gold color}}"
! Attacking type
! Defending type
! Old effectiveness
! New effectiveness
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#{{bug color}}" | {{typecolor|Bug}}
| style="background:#{{poison color}}" | {{typecolor|Poison}}
| Super effective
| Not very effective
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#{{poison color}}" | {{typecolor|Poison}}
| style="background:#{{bug color}}" | {{typecolor|Bug}}
| Super effective
| Normal effectiveness
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#{{ghost color}}" | {{typecolor|Ghost}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| Immune
| Super effective
|-
| style="background:#{{ice color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{typecolor|Ice}}
| style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{typecolor|Fire}}
| style="background:#FFF" | Normal effectiveness
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Not very effective
|}
 
====Character names====
* {{ga|Red}}, {{ga|Blue}}, and {{Daisy}} had their definitive names revealed in Generation II.
** In Generation I games, the player (Red) and the rival (Blue) could be named by the player. In the Japanese manuals of Generation I games, they had multiple possible names referencing game titles.
** In Generation I games, Daisy was unnamed and simply referred to as the rival's sister.
* The words "Grunt" and "Executive", referring to [[Team Rocket]] ranks, were introduced in this generation.
** In Generation I, the Team Rocket members were simply known as "Rocket". In this generation, each is them is known as a "Rocket Grunt". In [[Generation III]], this was expanded to "{{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}".
** In some later generations, "Executive" is known as "Admin" instead.
* Opponent [[Pokémon Trainer]]s are given individual names.
 
===Further additions in {{game|Crystal}}===
* A female choice for the player, {{ga|Kris}}.
* Animations for all Pokémon when encountered or when sent from their Poké Balls.
* A {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}}.
* A [[Move Tutor]], outside the [[Goldenrod City]]'s [[Goldenrod Game Corner|Game Corner]].
* Online capabilities of battle, trade and group, through the [[Mobile System GB]].
* An {{pkmn2|event}}, with the Celebi encounter involving a subplot from the [[Mobile System GB]].
* An [[event items|event item]], with the [[GS Ball]] needed in order to catch Celebi.
* [[Event Pokémon]] caught instead of being obtained by trade.
* Special battle music when encountering the [[Legendary beasts]] in the wild.
* Incorporation of [[Legendary Pokémon]] into the plot.
 
==Regions==
===Johto===
[[File:JohtoII.png|thumb|250px|Johto]]
{{main|Johto}}
Generation II introduced a new region to the Pokémon universe, Johto, located directly west of the Kanto region featured in Generation I. Johto's culture is notably more old-fashioned than Kanto's, especially in the more rural areas, which are more plentiful than in Kanto. Like Kanto, it has a sea to the south and mountains to the north.
 
====First partner Pokémon====
The [[first partner Pokémon]] introduced in Generation II follow the same {{t|Grass}}-{{t|Fire}}-{{t|Water}} alignment as those of Kanto. Despite this, they are not the same trio as in Generation I. Instead, [[Professor Elm]] offers {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}} to the player as protection on an errand to [[Mr. Pokémon]]'s house on {{rt|30|Johto}}.
 
Unlike other generations, where the first Gym is strong against the Fire-type and weak to Grass and Water, in this generation, the first Gym is strong against Grass, while Fire and Water both have an opening. Also, Pokémon available can cover for the weaknesses of the first partner types very early on in the game, unlike in Generation I.
 
{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{johto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 1
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:152Chikorita GS.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Chikorita|{{johto color dark}}}}
| style="background: #{{flying color}}" align="center" | [[Falkner]]
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:155Cyndaquil GS.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Cyndaquil|{{johto color dark}}}}
| style="background: #{{flying color}}" align="center" | {{t|Flying}}
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:158Totodile GS.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Totodile|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 2
{{typetable2|Grass}}
| style="background: #{{bug color}}" align="center" | [[Bugsy]]
{{typetable2|Fire}}
| style="background: #{{bug color}}" align="center" | {{t|Bug}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|153|Bayleef}}
| {{pcolor|Bayleef|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|156|Quilava}}
| {{pcolor|Quilava|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|159|Croconaw}}
| {{pcolor|Croconaw|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 3
{{typetable2|Grass}}
| style="background: #{{normal color}}" align="center" | [[Whitney]]
{{typetable2|Fire}}
| style="background: #{{normal color}}" align="center" | {{t|Normal}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP/3|154|Meganium}}
| {{pcolor|Meganium|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|157|Typhlosion}}
| {{pcolor|Typhlosion|{{johto color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/3|160|Feraligatr}}
| {{pcolor|Feraligatr|{{johto color dark}}}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 4
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| style="background: #{{ghost color}}" align="center" | [[Morty]]
{{typetable2|Fire}}
| style="background: #{{ghost color}}" align="center" | {{t|Ghost}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}
 
====Gym Leaders====
Johto's [[Gym Leader]]s specialize in types different from Kanto's Gym Leaders, with eight of the nine types not covered by Kanto being the specialty types of these Gyms. Like Kanto, these Gym Leaders will give out [[Badge]]s and [[TM]]s on their defeat.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{johto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{johto color}}" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 5
! style="background: #{{johto color dark}}; colspan="4" | {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Johto League}}
| style="background: #{{fighting color}}" align="center" | [[Chuck]]
| style="background: #{{fighting color}}" align="center" | {{t|Fighting}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 6
! style="background:#{{johto color dark}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Generation II}}
| style="background: #{{steel color}}" align="center" | [[Jasmine]]
! style="background:#{{johto color dark}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{johto color light}}|Johto}}
| style="background: #{{steel color}}" align="center" | {{t|Steel}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 7
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
| style="background: #{{ice color}}" align="center" | [[Pryce]]
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}" | {{color|{{johto color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
| style="background: #{{ice color}}" align="center" | {{t|Ice}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Badge}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 8
{{gldr|type=Flying|pic=Spr GS Falkner.png|ldr=Falkner|djap=ハヤト|drm=Hayato|loc=Violet City|cjap=キキョウシティ|crm=Kikyō City|bdg=Zephyr}}
| style="background: #{{dragon color}}" align="center" | [[Clair]]
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=Spr GS Bugsy.png|ldr=Bugsy|djap=ツクシ|drm=Tsukushi|loc=Azalea Town|cjap=ヒワダタウン|crm=Hiwada Town|bdg=Hive}}
| style="background: #{{dragon color}}" align="center" | {{t|Dragon}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=Spr GS Whitney.png|ldr=Whitney|djap=アカネ|drm=Akane|loc=Goldenrod City|cjap=コガネシティ|crm=Kogane City|bdg=Plain}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=Spr GS Morty.png|ldr=Morty|djap=マツバ|drm=Matsuba|loc=Ecruteak City|cjap=エンジュシティ|crm=Enju City|bdg=Fog}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=Spr GS Chuck.png|ldr=Chuck|djap=シジマ|drm=Shijima|loc=Cianwood City|cjap=タンバシティ|crm=Tanba City|bdg=Storm}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=Spr GS Jasmine.png|ldr=Jasmine|djap=ミカン|drm=Mikan|loc=Olivine City|cjap=アサギシティ|crm=Asagi City|bdg=Mineral}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=Spr GS Pryce.png|ldr=Pryce|djap=ヤナギ|drm=Yanagi|loc=Mahogany Town|cjap=チョウジタウン|crm=Chōji Town|bdg=Glacier}}
{{gldrb|type=Dragon|pic=Spr GS Clair.png|ldr=Clair|djap=イブキ|drm=Ibuki|loc=Blackthorn City|cjap=フスベシティ|crm=Fusube City|bdg=Rising}}
|}
|}
<br clear="all">
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{| border=1 align="left" width=200px style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
===Kanto===
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
[[File:KantoII.png|thumb|250px|Kanto]]
! #
{{main|Kanto}}
! Leader
Unlike later games in the series, the Generation II games offer the player the chance, once Johto's Gyms are conquered and the Elite Four is defeated, to return to the Kanto region where the [[Generation I]] games are set. Here, players will find that many things have changed over the past three years.
! Type
 
====Gym Leaders====
Unlike in Generation I, the Gym Leaders of Generation II Kanto will for the most part not give away TMs; only [[Janine]] and [[Erika]] do this.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kanto color}}" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 1
! style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; colspan="4" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Indigo League}}
| style="background: #{{rock color}}" align="center" | [[Brock]]
| style="background: #{{rock color}}" align="center" | {{t|Rock}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 2
! style="background:#{{kanto color dark}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Generation II}}
| style="background: #{{water color}}" align="center" | [[Misty]]
! style="background:#{{kanto color dark}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kanto color light}}|Kanto}}
| style="background: #{{water color}}" align="center" | {{t|Water}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 3
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
| style="background: #{{electric color}}" align="center" | [[Lt. Surge]]
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
| style="background: #{{electric color}}" align="center" | {{t|Electric}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=Spr GS Brock.png|ldr=Brock|djap=タケシ|drm=Takeshi|loc=Pewter City|cjap=ニビシティ|crm=Nibi City|bdge=Boulder}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=Spr GS Misty.png|ldr=Misty|djap=カスミ|drm=Kasumi|loc=Cerulean City|cjap=ハナダシティ|crm=Hanada City|bdg=Cascade}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=Spr GS Lt Surge.png|ldr=Lt. Surge|djap=マチス|drm=Matisse|loc=Vermilion City|cjap=クチバシティ|crm=Kuchiba City|bdg=Thunder}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=Spr GS Erika.png|ldr=Erika|djap=エリカ|drm=Erika|loc=Celadon City|cjap=タマムシシティ|crm=Tamamushi City|bdg=Rainbow}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=Spr GS Janine.png|ldr=Janine|djap=アンズ|drm=Anzu|loc=Fuchsia City|cjap=セキチクシティ|crm=Sekichiku City|bdg=Soul}}
{{gldr|type=Psychic|pic=Spr GS Sabrina.png|ldr=Sabrina|djap=ナツメ|drm=Natsume|loc=Saffron City|cjap=ヤマブキシティ|crm=Yamabuki City|bdg=Marsh}}
{{gldr|type=Fire|pic=Spr GS Blaine.png|ldr=Blaine|djap=カツラ|drm=Katsura|loc=Cinnabar Island|cjap=グレンじま|crm=Guren Island|bdg=Volcano}}
{{gldrb|type=Blue|t=Various|pic=Spr GS Blue.png|ldr=Blue (game)|altname=Blue|djap=グリーン|drm=Green|loc=Viridian City|cjap=トキワシティ|crm=Tokiwa City|bdg=Earth}}
|}
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==Johto thematic motif==
The second generation of Pokémon games were more directed towards mythology and tradition.
 
This was the first installment that put emphasis on [[Legendary Pokémon]] being actual legends in-game, in contrast to {{p|Mewtwo}} and the [[legendary birds]] of Generation I. [[Ecruteak City]] fleshed out the legends of {{p|Ho-Oh}} and [[Legendary beasts|the three beasts]], their relationship with one another, and the story behind their departure (the [[Burned Tower]]). Lugia was also glimpsed by an elderly man in Ecruteak City, and others, who stated it looked like a dragon in the sky. Even the uncatchable {{p|Celebi}} was mentioned as the "Forest's Protector" at the shrine in [[Ilex Forest]].
 
The [[Kimono Girl]]s upheld ancient tradition in both battling Pokémon and dancing. The buildings in both Ecruteak City and [[Violet City]] have an older structure to them as well. Kurt offered a more traditional means of creating Poké Balls via [[Apricorn]]s which proved variably superior to manufactured Poké Balls.
 
==Reception==
{{game|Gold and Silver|s}} were among the most-hyped games in the Pokémon franchise, with the innovations introduced in them becoming staples of the series. The later-released {{game|Crystal}} began the series' focus on [[Legendary Pokémon]] of the regions in which the games take place, first bringing them into the plot of the game. Due to these improvements, Generation II is highly acclaimed among long-time fans. Unlike future games, Generation II stood as an extension and a sequel of Generation I, and has been criticized by some for this.
 
Like Generation I's games, the popularity of the Generation II games proved great enough that {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|remakes|s}} were made during [[Generation IV]] as sequels to {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. Another reason why remakes were made was the fact that the original versions are incompatible with [[Generation III]] and onward.
 
==Title screens==
{{bad image|section|Replace with APNGs if and when appropriate}}
This section excludes the unused [[Super Game Boy]] mode of {{game|Crystal}} and the Korean versions of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} since proper support for [[Game Boy]] mode is absent.
 
On the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] releases of the Japanese and Western versions of Pokémon Gold and Silver, [[Game Boy Color]] mode is enforced.
 
===English title screens===
====Game Boy Color====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 4
| style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold}}<br><small>{{color|{{gold color dark}}|Game Boy Color mode}}</small>
| style="background: #{{grass color}}" align="center" | [[Erika]]
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Silver}}<br><small>{{color|{{silver color dark}}|Game Boy Color mode}}</small>
| style="background: #{{grass color}}" align="center" | {{t|Grass}}
| style="background: #{{crystal color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{crystal color dark}}|Pokémon Crystal Version|Pokémon Crystal}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 5
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:GoldTitle.png]]
| style="background: #{{poison color}}" align="center" | [[Koga]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:SilverTitle.png]]
| style="background: #{{poison color}}" align="center" | {{t|Poison}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{crystal color}}" | [[File:CrystalTitle.png]]
|}
{{-}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 6
| style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold}}<br><small>{{color|{{gold color dark}}|Game Boy mode (unused)}}</small>
| style="background: #{{psychic color}}" align="center" | [[Sabrina]]
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Silver}}<br><small>{{color|{{silver color dark}}|Game Boy mode (unused)}}</small>
| style="background: #{{psychic color}}" align="center" | {{t|Psychic}}
| style="background: #{{crystal color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{crystal color dark}}|Pokémon Crystal Version|Pokémon Crystal}}<br><small>{{color|{{crystal color dark}}|Japanese, unused}}</small>
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 7
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:GoldTitle GBCGB unused.png]]
| style="background: #{{fire color}}" align="center" | [[Blaine]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:SilverTitle GBCGB unused.png]]
| style="background: #{{fire color}}" align="center" | {{t|Fire}}
| width="14px" style="background: #{{crystal color}}" | [[File:Pokemon Crystal UnusedTitleScreen.png]]
|}
 
====Super Game Boy====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 8
| style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold}}
| style="background: #{{ground color}}" align="center" | [[Giovanni]]
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Silver}}
| style="background: #{{ground color}}" align="center" | {{t|Ground}}
|-
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:GoldTitle SGB.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:SilverTitle SGB.png]]
|}
 
====[[Game Boy Tower]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold}}
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Silver}}
|-
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:GoldTitle SGBC.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:SilverTitle SGBC.png]]
|}
 
===Japanese title screens===
These title screens for Pokémon Gold and Silver also apply to the {{g|Gold and Silver Spaceworld '99 demo}}.
 
The unused Game Boy mode variants in the final releases load very similar albeit distinct boot ROM palettes to those used by {{game|Red and Green|s}}.
 
The unused Game Boy mode variant of the Spaceworld '99 demo of Pokémon Gold loads the same palette as the Spaceworld '97 demo of Pokémon Gold.
 
====Game Boy Color====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pocket Monsters Gold}}<br><small>{{color|{{gold color dark}}|Game Boy Color mode}}</small>
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pocket Monsters Silver}}<br><small>{{color|{{silver color dark}}|Game Boy Color mode}}</small>
| style="background: #{{crystal color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{crystal color dark}}|Pokémon Crystal Version|Pocket Monsters Crystal}}
|-
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:Japanese GoldTitle.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:Japanese SilverTitle.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{crystal color}}" | [[File:Japanese CrystalTitle.png]]
|}
{{-}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pocket Monsters Gold}}<br><small>{{color|{{gold color dark}}|Space World '99 demo<br>Game Boy mode (unused)}}</small>
| style="background: #{{gold color light}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pocket Monsters Gold}}<br><small>{{color|{{gold color dark}}|Game Boy mode (unused)}}</small>
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pocket Monsters Silver}}<br><small>{{color|{{silver color dark}}|Game Boy mode (unused)}}</small>
| style="background: #{{crystal color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{crystal color dark}}|Pokémon Crystal Version|Pocket Monsters Crystal}}<br><small>{{color|{{crystal color dark}}|unused}}</small>
|-
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:Japanese GoldTitle SW99 GBCGB unused.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:Japanese GoldTitle GBCGB unused.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:Japanese SilverTitle GBCGB unused.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{crystal color}}" | [[File:Pokemon Crystal UnusedTitleScreen.png]]
|}
|}
<br clear="all">
 
{| border=1 align="left" width=200px style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
====Super Game Boy====
|- style="background: #C0C0FF;"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
! #
! Leader
! Type
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 1
| style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pocket Monsters Gold}}
| style="background: #{{rock color}}" align="center" | [[Brock]]
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pocket Monsters Silver}}
| style="background: #{{rock color}}" align="center" | {{t|Rock}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 2
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:Japanese GoldTitle SGB.png]]
| style="background: #{{water color}}" align="center" | [[Misty]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:Japanese SilverTitle SGB.png]]
| style="background: #{{water color}}" align="center" | {{t|Water}}
|}
 
====[[Game Boy Tower]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 3
| style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pocket Monsters Gold}}
| style="background: #{{electric color}}" align="center" | [[Lt. Surge]]
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pocket Monsters Silver}}
| style="background: #{{electric color}}" align="center" | {{t|Electric}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 4
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:Japanese_GoldTitle SGBC.png]]
| style="background: #{{grass color}}" align="center" | [[Erika]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:Japanese_SilverTitle SGBC.png]]
| style="background: #{{grass color}}" align="center" | {{t|Grass}}
|}
 
===Korean title screens===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 5
| style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pocket Monsters Gold}}
| style="background: #{{poison color}}" align="center" | [[Janine]]
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pocket Monsters Silver}}
| style="background: #{{poison color}}" align="center" | {{t|Poison}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 6
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:Korean GoldTitle GBC.png]]
| style="background: #{{psychic color}}" align="center" | [[Sabrina]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:Korean SilverTitle GBC.png]]
| style="background: #{{psychic color}}" align="center" | {{t|Psychic}}
|}
 
===Spaceworld '97 demo title screens===
The Game Boy mode variant of the Pokémon Silver demo loads a very similar albeit distinct boot ROM palette to the one used by Pokémon Green.
 
====Game Boy Color====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 7
| style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Pocket Monsters Gold}}<br><small>{{color|{{gold color dark}}|Game Boy mode, main}}</small>
| style="background: #{{fire color}}" align="center" | [[Blaine]]
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Pocket Monsters Silver}}<br><small>{{color|{{silver color dark}}|Game Boy mode, main}}</small>
| style="background: #{{fire color}}" align="center" | {{t|Fire}}
| style="background: #{{gold color light}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Pocket Monsters Gold}}<br><small>{{color|{{gold color dark}}|Game Boy mode, alternate}}</small>
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Pocket Monsters Silver}}<br><small>{{color|{{silver color dark}}|Game Boy mode, alternate}}</small>
|-
|-
! style="background: #C0C0FF;" | 8
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:Japanese GoldTitle SW97 main GBC.png]]
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" align="center" | [[Blue]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:Japanese SilverTitle SW97 main GBC.png]]
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}}" align="center" | Various
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:Japanese GoldTitle SW97 alt GBC.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:Japanese SilverTitle SW97 alt GBC.png]]
|}
|}
<br clear="all">


==Notes==
====Super Game Boy====
Pokémon Crystal allows trainers to play as a female lead and has a slightly different storyline, as trainers focus on the Pokémon {{p|Suicune}}. Kanto became a different place than what trainers were accustomed to as changes were made, some of which are explained in the [[Kanto#In Generation II|Kanto]] article. This generation is not compatible with [[Generation III]] and later, due to a number of internal mechanics changes, as well as the general incompatibility between Game Boy Color and [[Game Boy Advance]] software.
The Super Game Boy borders can be switched by pressing '''SELECT''' in the [[Options]] screen.


The type chart is also changed slightly from Generation I, and these changes are carried into subsequent generations:
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
{| {{graytable}}
|- style="background:#CCCCFF"
! Attacking
! Defending
! Old
! New
|-
|-
| Bug || Poison || 2× || ½×
| style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Pocket Monsters Gold}}<br><small>{{color|{{gold color dark}}|final border, main}}</small>
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Pocket Monsters Silver}}<br><small>{{color|{{silver color dark}}|final border, main}}</small>
| style="background: #{{gold color light}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Pocket Monsters Gold}}<br><small>{{color|{{gold color dark}}|final border, alternate}}</small>
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Pocket Monsters Silver}}<br><small>{{color|{{silver color dark}}|final border, alternate}}</small>
|-
|-
| Poison || Bug || 2× || 1×
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:Japanese GoldTitle SW97 main SGB final.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:Japanese SilverTitle SW97 main SGB final.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:Japanese GoldTitle SW97 alt SGB final.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:Japanese SilverTitle SW97 alt SGB final.png]]
|}
{{-}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
|-
| Ice || Fire || 1× || ½×
| style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Pocket Monsters Gold}}<br><small>{{color|{{gold color dark}}|demo-only border, main}}</small>
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Pocket Monsters Silver}}<br><small>{{color|{{silver color dark}}|demo-only border, main}}</small>
| style="background: #{{gold color light}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Pocket Monsters Gold}}<br><small>{{color|{{gold color dark}}|demo-only border, alternate}}</small>
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Pocket Monsters Silver}}<br><small>{{color|{{silver color dark}}|demo-only border, alternate}}</small>
|-
|-
| Ghost || Psychic || 0× || 2×
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:Japanese GoldTitle SW97 main SGB demo.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:Japanese SilverTitle SW97 main SGB demo.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:Japanese GoldTitle SW97 alt SGB demo.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:Japanese SilverTitle SW97 alt SGB demo.png]]
|}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Despite the accepted "standard formula" for a [[generation]] to be two paired versions and later on a third version, Generation II is the only completed generation that has only this, as [[Generation I]] has four games in Japan, while [[Generation III]] and [[Generation IV]] have five games worldwide.
* This is the smallest completed [[generation]] so far, with only seven {{pkmn|games}} and three [[core series]] games, if the [[Pokémon mini]] and arcade games aren't taken into consideration.
*Including console connectivity games, Generation II is the smallest generation yet.
* This is the first generation to:
*Generation II is the only Generation to have all of its starters (and their families) [[Chikorita (Pokémon)|pure-Grass]], [[Cyndaquil (Pokémon)|pure-Fire]], or [[Totodile (Pokémon)|pure-Water]] types.
** Introduce a [[Battle Tower (Generation II)|new named location]] and [[List of Key Items in Generation II#Key Items exclusive to Crystal|new items]] in its {{DL|Core series|release model|upper version}}.
*Generation II is so far the only generation where the total number of moves is equal to the total number of Pokémon in the National Pokédex at the time.
** Introduce a pure {{type|Ghost}} and a pure {{type|Rock}} Pokémon.
*Generation II is the only generation with no [[Fossil]] Pokémon introduced or even available.
** Not introduce any new [[Fossil]]s.
** Not feature a [[Safari Zone]] in any capacity.
** Not introduce a new {{cat|Moves with a charging turn|move with a charging turn}}.
* This is the only generation: 
** To not introduce a {{type|Dragon}} [[pseudo-legendary Pokémon]].
** Where all of its [[first partner Pokémon]] are initially holding an item (in this case, a {{i|Berry}}).
** To not introduce a {{type|Fire}} or {{type|Water}} [[type expert]].
** To feature a total number of moves equal to the total number of Pokémon at the time (251).
** To not introduce a new [[villainous team]].
** Where Pokémon cannot be transferred to the [[Generation III|following generation]].
** To not introduce a new [[Pokémon League]].
** To allow [[trade|trading]] Pokémon with a [[Generation I|previous generation]].
* This generation leaves the least extra space for Pokémon in the {{pkmn|Storage System}} if [[Living Pokédex|one of every species is caught]]. Only 280 Pokémon (270 in the Japanese versions due to differences in storage) may be obtained at once; there are 251 different Pokémon species available in this generation.
* This generation features the first core series game, Crystal, whose Japanese title is in katakana only ''and'' that uses an English word, rather than using the Japanese counterpart word in kanji. No game since has been named in kanji.
* Unlike in other generations, should the player use a glitch or cheat in a Generation II game to initiate a battle without a Pokémon, the fight will instantly end (and be treated as a victory in case of Trainer battles), instead of the player sending out a [[glitch Pokémon]].
* This generation started the trend of featuring Legendary Pokémon [[game mascot|on the boxart]] of the core series games, rather than first partner Pokémon or their final Evolutions.
* Because of the introduction of a completely new stat due to the special split, this generation had the most base stat changes between generations, as all 151 [[Generation I]] Pokémon had their base stat total increased.
** Additionally, this generation arguably had the most base stat increases and decreases between generations, as the majority of Pokémon received a different value for their Special Attack and Special Defense, while some had both Special stats remain the same.
* This generation introduced the fewest {{type|Poison}} moves of all generations, with only {{m|Sludge Bomb|one}}.
 
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Generation II
Pokémon Silver Version
Title screen of Pokémon Silver Version
Debut EN October 15, 2000
JA November 21, 1999
Pokémon 251 (100 new)
Main games Gold, Silver, and Crystal
Region(s) introduced Johto
Battle arena games Stadium 2
Side games Puzzle Challenge, Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!
End EN March 19, 2003 (885 days)
JA November 21, 2002 (1096 days)

The second generation (Japanese: 第二世代 second generation; ポケットモンスター金・銀シリーズ Pocket Monsters Gold and Silver Series) of Pokémon games, referred to as the Gold & Silver series in Pokémon Crystal's box blurb and instruction manual, and commonly referred to by fans as Generation II (Japanese: 世代ＩＩ Generation II), is the second set of Pokémon games released, and a sequel to the games of Generation I.

This generation started with Pokémon Gold and Silver, which were later followed by Pokémon Crystal. It also includes the side game Pokémon Stadium 2.

Terminology

The Japanese name 「ポケットモンスター金・銀シリーズ」 (Pocket Monsters Gold and Silver Series) has been used in the pokemon.co.jp website, referring to the games Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, and Stadium 2.[1][2][3]

The manual of Pokémon Crystal states that this game is part of the Gold & Silver series.

History

Generation II began the Pokémon series' expansion-focused nature, introducing to the world 100 new Pokémon which did not exist and are unable to be obtained in the Generation I games, and the new region of Johto. Many of these Pokémon expand the Evolution families of older Pokémon, while a majority of them are brand-new evolutionary lines.

The initial hint that Generation II was on its way came in early 1997, with the release of the anime's first episode. A Pokémon appears to Ash Ketchum on the first day of his journey, shortly after he and Pikachu become friends, that cannot be identified by the Pokédex; this Pokémon, later revealed to be the Legendary mascot of Gold Version, Ho-Oh, was the first Pokémon from a future generation to debut in the anime. The games, initially named "Pocket Monsters 2", were set for release in late 1997, but were pushed back to 1999 with the intention to redevelop the games to work with the Game Boy Color better.

Details in the games indicate that the storyline of the Generation II games occurs three years after the one in Generation I and Generation III, while the storyline of the Sinnoh-based Generation IV games indicate that they occur contemporaneously to Generation II as Generation I does to Generation III.

Advances in gameplay

In addition to retaining the system from Generation I in almost every aspect, several key innovations were made to the series, most of which have been retained in every generation since.

Major additions

Major alterations from Generation I

  • A change in the types of four moves: Gust, Sand-Attack, Karate Chop, and Bite. All formerly Normal-type, they are now Flying, Ground, Fighting, and Dark, respectively.
  • The addition of Steel as a secondary type for Magnemite and Magneton.
  • An improved stat system, with the former Special stat being split into Special Attack and Special Defense.
  • In-game opponents now have PP like players.
  • Although still classified as a Normal type move, Struggle now deals typeless damage.
  • The Bag is no longer one 20-item container, but has four separate sections for different items: Normal items, Poké Balls, TMs and HMs, and Key Items.
  • Hidden moves can now be used by interacting with the relevant obstacle (e.g. interacting with water for Surf), in addition to the previous method of selecting the move via the party menu.
  • A Key Item can be set to and then subsequently accessed with the select button, enabling its use without menu navigation.
  • When an opponent Pokémon Trainer encounters the player and challenges them, the player now turns to look at the Trainer.
  • The held item Exp. Share replaces the Exp. All.
  • In the previous generation, a Pokémon could gain enough experience through the defeat of a single Pokémon to increase its level by more than one, thus missing out on the opportunity to learn moves it could have learned in the levels between. From this generation onwards, if a Pokémon is currently in battle, it levels up multiple times if it gains enough experience to do so, and may learn moves at all levels at which it is eligible to do so. While other Pokémon may increase their level by more than one, the player will still be prompted to teach the Pokémon moves that it would be eligible to learn at intermediate levels.
  • The Town Map is no longer a Key Item; instead, it is available as a feature of an electronic device, the Pokégear, which also has cell phone and radio capabilities.
  • The way the game handles color on the world map has been improved. Overworld sprites such as the surfing Pikachu no longer change their palettes when moving between areas.
  • The type chart has changed from Generation I:
Attacking type Defending type Old effectiveness New effectiveness
 Bug   Poison  Super effective Not very effective
 Poison   Bug  Super effective Normal effectiveness
 Ghost   Psychic  Immune Super effective
 Ice   Fire  Normal effectiveness Not very effective

Character names

  • Red, Blue, and Daisy had their definitive names revealed in Generation II.
    • In Generation I games, the player (Red) and the rival (Blue) could be named by the player. In the Japanese manuals of Generation I games, they had multiple possible names referencing game titles.
    • In Generation I games, Daisy was unnamed and simply referred to as the rival's sister.
  • The words "Grunt" and "Executive", referring to Team Rocket ranks, were introduced in this generation.
    • In Generation I, the Team Rocket members were simply known as "Rocket". In this generation, each is them is known as a "Rocket Grunt". In Generation III, this was expanded to "Team Rocket Grunt".
    • In some later generations, "Executive" is known as "Admin" instead.
  • Opponent Pokémon Trainers are given individual names.

Further additions in Pokémon Crystal

Regions

Johto

Johto
Main article: Johto

Generation II introduced a new region to the Pokémon universe, Johto, located directly west of the Kanto region featured in Generation I. Johto's culture is notably more old-fashioned than Kanto's, especially in the more rural areas, which are more plentiful than in Kanto. Like Kanto, it has a sea to the south and mountains to the north.

First partner Pokémon

The first partner Pokémon introduced in Generation II follow the same Grass-Fire-Water alignment as those of Kanto. Despite this, they are not the same trio as in Generation I. Instead, Professor Elm offers Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile to the player as protection on an errand to Mr. Pokémon's house on Route 30.

Unlike other generations, where the first Gym is strong against the Fire-type and weak to Grass and Water, in this generation, the first Gym is strong against Grass, while Fire and Water both have an opening. Also, Pokémon available can cover for the weaknesses of the first partner types very early on in the game, unlike in Generation I.

152Chikorita GS.png
Chikorita 		155Cyndaquil GS.png
Cyndaquil 		158Totodile GS.png
Totodile
Grass Fire Water
Bayleef Bayleef Quilava Quilava Croconaw Croconaw
Grass Fire Water
Meganium Meganium Typhlosion Typhlosion Feraligatr Feraligatr
Grass Fire Water

Gym Leaders

Johto's Gym Leaders specialize in types different from Kanto's Gym Leaders, with eight of the nine types not covered by Kanto being the specialty types of these Gyms. Like Kanto, these Gym Leaders will give out Badges and TMs on their defeat.

Johto League
Generation II Region: Johto
Gym Leader
Japanese 		Location
Japanese 		Type Badge
{{{size}}}
Falkner
ハヤト Hayato 		Violet City
キキョウシティ
Kikyō City 		Flying Zephyr Badge.png
Zephyr Badge
{{{size}}}
Bugsy
ツクシ Tsukushi 		Azalea Town
ヒワダタウン
Hiwada Town 		Bug Hive Badge.png
Hive Badge
{{{size}}}
Whitney
アカネ Akane 		Goldenrod City
コガネシティ
Kogane City 		Normal Plain Badge.png
Plain Badge
{{{size}}}
Morty
マツバ Matsuba 		Ecruteak City
エンジュシティ
Enju City 		Ghost Fog Badge.png
Fog Badge
{{{size}}}
Chuck
シジマ Shijima 		Cianwood City
タンバシティ
Tanba City 		Fighting Storm Badge.png
Storm Badge
{{{size}}}
Jasmine
ミカン Mikan 		Olivine City
アサギシティ
Asagi City 		Steel Mineral Badge.png
Mineral Badge
{{{size}}}
Pryce
ヤナギ Yanagi 		Mahogany Town
チョウジタウン
Chōji Town 		Ice Glacier Badge.png
Glacier Badge
{{{size}}}
Clair
イブキ Ibuki 		Blackthorn City
フスベシティ
Fusube City 		Dragon Rising Badge.png
Rising Badge


Kanto

Kanto
Main article: Kanto

Unlike later games in the series, the Generation II games offer the player the chance, once Johto's Gyms are conquered and the Elite Four is defeated, to return to the Kanto region where the Generation I games are set. Here, players will find that many things have changed over the past three years.

Gym Leaders

Unlike in Generation I, the Gym Leaders of Generation II Kanto will for the most part not give away TMs; only Janine and Erika do this.

Indigo League
Generation II Region: Kanto
Gym Leader
Japanese 		Location
Japanese 		Type Badge
{{{size}}}
Brock
タケシ Takeshi 		Pewter City
ニビシティ
Nibi City 		Rock Boulder Badge.png
Boulder Badge
{{{size}}}
Misty
カスミ Kasumi 		Cerulean City
ハナダシティ
Hanada City 		Water Cascade Badge.png
Cascade Badge
{{{size}}}
Lt. Surge
マチス Matisse 		Vermilion City
クチバシティ
Kuchiba City 		Electric Thunder Badge.png
Thunder Badge
{{{size}}}
Erika
エリカ Erika 		Celadon City
タマムシシティ
Tamamushi City 		Grass Rainbow Badge.png
Rainbow Badge
{{{size}}}
Janine
アンズ Anzu 		Fuchsia City
セキチクシティ
Sekichiku City 		Poison Soul Badge.png
Soul Badge
{{{size}}}
Sabrina
ナツメ Natsume 		Saffron City
ヤマブキシティ
Yamabuki City 		Psychic Marsh Badge.png
Marsh Badge
{{{size}}}
Blaine
カツラ Katsura 		Cinnabar Island
グレンじま
Guren Island 		Fire Volcano Badge.png
Volcano Badge
{{{size}}}
Blue
グリーン Green 		Viridian City
トキワシティ
Tokiwa City 		Various Earth Badge.png
Earth Badge


Johto thematic motif

The second generation of Pokémon games were more directed towards mythology and tradition.

This was the first installment that put emphasis on Legendary Pokémon being actual legends in-game, in contrast to Mewtwo and the legendary birds of Generation I. Ecruteak City fleshed out the legends of Ho-Oh and the three beasts, their relationship with one another, and the story behind their departure (the Burned Tower). Lugia was also glimpsed by an elderly man in Ecruteak City, and others, who stated it looked like a dragon in the sky. Even the uncatchable Celebi was mentioned as the "Forest's Protector" at the shrine in Ilex Forest.

The Kimono Girls upheld ancient tradition in both battling Pokémon and dancing. The buildings in both Ecruteak City and Violet City have an older structure to them as well. Kurt offered a more traditional means of creating Poké Balls via Apricorns which proved variably superior to manufactured Poké Balls.

Reception

Pokémon Gold and Silver were among the most-hyped games in the Pokémon franchise, with the innovations introduced in them becoming staples of the series. The later-released Pokémon Crystal began the series' focus on Legendary Pokémon of the regions in which the games take place, first bringing them into the plot of the game. Due to these improvements, Generation II is highly acclaimed among long-time fans. Unlike future games, Generation II stood as an extension and a sequel of Generation I, and has been criticized by some for this.

Like Generation I's games, the popularity of the Generation II games proved great enough that remakes were made during Generation IV as sequels to Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Another reason why remakes were made was the fact that the original versions are incompatible with Generation III and onward.

Title screens

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This section excludes the unused Super Game Boy mode of Pokémon Crystal and the Korean versions of Pokémon Gold and Silver since proper support for Game Boy mode is absent.

On the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console releases of the Japanese and Western versions of Pokémon Gold and Silver, Game Boy Color mode is enforced.

English title screens

Game Boy Color

Pokémon Gold
Game Boy Color mode 		Pokémon Silver
Game Boy Color mode 		Pokémon Crystal
GoldTitle.png SilverTitle.png CrystalTitle.png


Pokémon Gold
Game Boy mode (unused) 		Pokémon Silver
Game Boy mode (unused) 		Pokémon Crystal
Japanese, unused
GoldTitle GBCGB unused.png SilverTitle GBCGB unused.png Pokemon Crystal UnusedTitleScreen.png

Super Game Boy

Pokémon Gold Pokémon Silver
GoldTitle SGB.png SilverTitle SGB.png

Game Boy Tower

Pokémon Gold Pokémon Silver
GoldTitle SGBC.png SilverTitle SGBC.png

Japanese title screens

These title screens for Pokémon Gold and Silver also apply to the Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '99 demo.

The unused Game Boy mode variants in the final releases load very similar albeit distinct boot ROM palettes to those used by Pokémon Red and Green.

The unused Game Boy mode variant of the Spaceworld '99 demo of Pokémon Gold loads the same palette as the Spaceworld '97 demo of Pokémon Gold.

Game Boy Color

Pocket Monsters Gold
Game Boy Color mode 		Pocket Monsters Silver
Game Boy Color mode 		Pocket Monsters Crystal
Japanese GoldTitle.png Japanese SilverTitle.png Japanese CrystalTitle.png


Pocket Monsters Gold
Space World '99 demo
Game Boy mode (unused) 		Pocket Monsters Gold
Game Boy mode (unused) 		Pocket Monsters Silver
Game Boy mode (unused) 		Pocket Monsters Crystal
unused
Japanese GoldTitle SW99 GBCGB unused.png Japanese GoldTitle GBCGB unused.png Japanese SilverTitle GBCGB unused.png Pokemon Crystal UnusedTitleScreen.png

Super Game Boy

Pocket Monsters Gold Pocket Monsters Silver
Japanese GoldTitle SGB.png Japanese SilverTitle SGB.png

Game Boy Tower

Pocket Monsters Gold Pocket Monsters Silver
Japanese GoldTitle SGBC.png Japanese SilverTitle SGBC.png

Korean title screens

Pocket Monsters Gold Pocket Monsters Silver
Korean GoldTitle GBC.png Korean SilverTitle GBC.png

Spaceworld '97 demo title screens

The Game Boy mode variant of the Pokémon Silver demo loads a very similar albeit distinct boot ROM palette to the one used by Pokémon Green.

Game Boy Color

Pocket Monsters Gold
Game Boy mode, main 		Pocket Monsters Silver
Game Boy mode, main 		Pocket Monsters Gold
Game Boy mode, alternate 		Pocket Monsters Silver
Game Boy mode, alternate
Japanese GoldTitle SW97 main GBC.png Japanese SilverTitle SW97 main GBC.png Japanese GoldTitle SW97 alt GBC.png Japanese SilverTitle SW97 alt GBC.png

Super Game Boy

The Super Game Boy borders can be switched by pressing SELECT in the Options screen.

Pocket Monsters Gold
final border, main 		Pocket Monsters Silver
final border, main 		Pocket Monsters Gold
final border, alternate 		Pocket Monsters Silver
final border, alternate
Japanese GoldTitle SW97 main SGB final.png Japanese SilverTitle SW97 main SGB final.png Japanese GoldTitle SW97 alt SGB final.png Japanese SilverTitle SW97 alt SGB final.png


Pocket Monsters Gold
demo-only border, main 		Pocket Monsters Silver
demo-only border, main 		Pocket Monsters Gold
demo-only border, alternate 		Pocket Monsters Silver
demo-only border, alternate
Japanese GoldTitle SW97 main SGB demo.png Japanese SilverTitle SW97 main SGB demo.png Japanese GoldTitle SW97 alt SGB demo.png Japanese SilverTitle SW97 alt SGB demo.png

Trivia

  • This is the smallest completed generation so far, with only seven games and three core series games, if the Pokémon mini and arcade games aren't taken into consideration.
  • This is the first generation to:
  • This is the only generation:
  • This generation leaves the least extra space for Pokémon in the Storage System if one of every species is caught. Only 280 Pokémon (270 in the Japanese versions due to differences in storage) may be obtained at once; there are 251 different Pokémon species available in this generation.
  • This generation features the first core series game, Crystal, whose Japanese title is in katakana only and that uses an English word, rather than using the Japanese counterpart word in kanji. No game since has been named in kanji.
  • Unlike in other generations, should the player use a glitch or cheat in a Generation II game to initiate a battle without a Pokémon, the fight will instantly end (and be treated as a victory in case of Trainer battles), instead of the player sending out a glitch Pokémon.
  • This generation started the trend of featuring Legendary Pokémon on the boxart of the core series games, rather than first partner Pokémon or their final Evolutions.
  • Because of the introduction of a completely new stat due to the special split, this generation had the most base stat changes between generations, as all 151 Generation I Pokémon had their base stat total increased.
    • Additionally, this generation arguably had the most base stat increases and decreases between generations, as the majority of Pokémon received a different value for their Special Attack and Special Defense, while some had both Special stats remain the same.
  • This generation introduced the fewest Poison-type moves of all generations, with only one.

References

  1. ↑ Pocket Monsters Gold and Silver Series - Pokemon.co.jp
  2. ↑ Games - Pokemon.co.jp
  3. ↑ Game List - Pokemon.co.jp
Core series games and DLC
Pokémon games

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