Coin Case glitches

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Coin Case glitches are a variety of glitches involving the Coin Case in Gold and Silver Versions. They all involve listening to a Pokémon's cry then immediately using the Coin Case. Due to a translation bug, the Coin Case text is improperly terminated, making the game jump to $E112 every time it is used. This section of RAM is used by the game to store data related to Pokémon cries. Depending on the Pokémon's cry listened to, one of several effects will be activated: the game may restart with an altered color scheme and possibly blocks of color placed on the screen ("Glitch Dimension", "Shadow Puppet Effect" and "Shadow Puppets"), the game may crash to a white screen, or "Coin Case:" and a glitch phrase may be displayed (e.g., "which move?PP of"). The most well known of these glitches can be performed in Pokémon Gold using the Machop in Vermilion City.

Glitches caused by each Pokémon cry

Pokémon Effect Bulbasaur ‡Glitch Dimension Ivysaur *which move?PP of Venusaur *which move? Charmander *which move?PP of Charmeleon *which move?PP of Charizard *which move? Squirtle *which move?PP of Wartortle *which move?PP of Blastoise *which move? Caterpie ‡Glitch Dimension Metapod ‡Glitch Dimension Butterfree *which move?PP of Weedle ‡Glitch Dimension Kakuna Glitch Dimension Beedrill ‡Glitch Dimension Pidgey ‡Glitch Dimension Pidgeotto *which move? Pidgeot *which move? Rattata *which move? Raticate *which move? Spearow *which move? Fearow *which move? Ekans *which move?PP of Arbok ‡Glitch Dimension Pikachu ‡Glitch Dimension Raichu ‡Glitch Dimension Sandshrew *which move?PP of Sandslash *which move? Nidoran♀ ‡Glitch Dimension Nidorina Glitch Dimension Nidoqueen *which move? Nidoran♂ *which move? Nidorino ‡Glitch Dimension Nidoking *which move? Clefairy ‡Glitch Dimension Clefable Game crashes Vulpix ‡Glitch Dimension Ninetales ‡Glitch Dimension Jigglypuff ‡Glitch Dimension Wigglytuff ‡Glitch Dimension Zubat ‡Glitch Dimension Golbat *which move? Oddish ‡Glitch Dimension Gloom *which move?PP of Vileplume *which move? Paras Glitch Dimension Parasect *which move? Venonat *which move?PP of Venomoth *which move? Diglett ‡Glitch Dimension Dugtrio ‡Glitch Dimension Meowth ??? Persian *which move? Psyduck ‡Glitch Dimension Golduck *which move?PP of Mankey ‡Glitch Dimension Primeape *which move?PP of Growlithe *which move?PP of Arcanine *which move? Poliwag *which move? Poliwhirl ‡Glitch Dimension Poliwrath *which move? Abra ‡Glitch Dimension Kadabra *which move? Alakazam *which move? Machop Glitch Dimension Machoke Glitch Dimension Machamp Glitch Dimension Bellsprout Glitch Dimension Weepinbell ??? Victreebel which move? Tentacool ‡Glitch Dimension Tentacruel which move? Geodude ‡Glitch Dimension Graveler *which move? Golem *which move?PP of Ponyta *which move? Rapidash *which move? Slowpoke *which move? Slowbro *which move? Magnemite ‡Glitch Dimension Magneton *which move? Farfetch'd Glitch Dimension Doduo ‡Glitch Dimension Dodrio Glitch Dimension Seel ‡Glitch Dimension Dewgong *which move? Grimer *which move? Muk *which move? Shellder *which move? Cloyster Glitch Dimension Gastly *which move? Haunter *which move?PP of Gengar *which move? Onix *which move? Drowzee ‡Glitch Dimension Hypno *which move?PP of Krabby Glitch Dimension Kingler Glitch Dimension Voltorb ‡Glitch Dimension Electrode ‡Glitch Dimension Exeggcute *which move? Exeggutor *which move? Cubone *which move? Marowak ??? Hitmonlee ‡Glitch Dimension Hitmonchan *which move? Lickitung *which move? Koffing *which move? Weezing *which move? Rhyhorn *which move? Rhydon *which move? Chansey *which move? Tangela *which move? Kangaskhan *which move? Horsea ??? Seadra ‡Glitch Dimension Goldeen *which move?PP of Seaking *which move? Staryu Game crashes Starmie *which move? Mr. Mime *which move?PP of Scyther *which move? Jynx *which move? Electabuzz *which move? Magmar ??? Pinsir *which move? Tauros *which move?PP of Magikarp ‡Glitch Dimension Gyarados *which move? Lapras *which move? Ditto *which move? Eevee ‡Glitch Dimension Vaporeon *which move? Jolteon *which move? Flareon ‡Glitch Dimension Porygon *which move? Omanyte Glitch Dimension Omastar *which move?PP of Kabuto *which move?PP of Kabutops Game crashes Aerodactyl *which move? Snorlax Game crashes Articuno *which move?PP of Zapdos *which move? Moltres *which move?PP of Dratini *which move?PP of Dragonair *which move? Dragonite *which move? Mewtwo *which move? Mew *which move? Chikorita ‡Glitch Dimension Bayleef *which move? Meganium ‡Glitch Dimension Cyndaquil ‡Glitch Dimension Quilava *which move? Typhlosion *which move? Totodile ‡Glitch Dimension Croconaw ‡Glitch Dimension Feraligatr *which move? Sentret ‡Glitch Dimension Furret *which move? Hoothoot ??? Noctowl *which move? Ledyba ??? Ledian ??? Spinarak ‡Glitch Dimension Ariados *which move? Crobat *which move? Chinchou *which move? Lanturn ‡Glitch Dimension Pichu *which move? Cleffa ‡Glitch Dimension Igglybuff No effect Togepi *which move? Togetic Game crashes Natu ‡Glitch Dimension Xatu Glitch Dimension Mareep ‡Glitch Dimension Flaaffy ‡Glitch Dimension Ampharos Game crashes Bellossom *which move? Marill No effect Azumarill *which move? Sudowoodo *which move? Politoed *which move? Hoppip ??? Skiploom ??? Jumpluff *which move? Aipom ??? Sunkern ??? Sunflora *which move? Yanma ‡Glitch Dimension Wooper No effect Quagsire *which move? Espeon *which move? Umbreon Game crashes Murkrow *which move? Slowking ‡Glitch Dimension Misdreavus ??? Unown *which move? Wobbuffet *which move? Girafarig ‡Glitch Dimension Pineco *which move? Forretress *which move? Dunsparce *which move? Gligar *which move? Steelix ??? Snubbull ??? Granbull *which move? Qwilfish Game crashes Scizor ??? Shuckle ??? Heracross ‡Glitch Dimension Sneasel No effect Teddiursa No effect Ursaring No effect Slugma No effect Magcargo *which move?PP of Swinub *which move? Piloswine *which move? Corsola ??? Remoraid *which move? Octillery *which move? Delibird ??? Mantine ‡Glitch Dimension Skarmory *which move? Houndour *which move? Houndoom *which move? Kingdra *which move? Phanpy *which move? Donphan *which move? Porygon2 ‡Glitch Dimension Stantler *which move? Smeargle ??? Tyrogue Glitch Dimension Hitmontop *which move? Smoochum *which move? Elekid ??? Magby *which move? Miltank ‡Glitch Dimension Blissey *which move? Raikou *which move? Entei *which move? Suicune *which move? Larvitar *which move?PP of Pupitar *which move? Tyranitar *which move? Lugia *which move? Ho-Oh *which move? Celebi Glitch Dimension ?????????? ‡Glitch Dimension

Info

• An asterisk by an effect means that the text is displayed in a dialogue box one line under "Coins:".
• "†" (a dagger)in addition to an asterisk by an effect means that the text goes over the edge of the dialogue box.
• "‡" (double daggers) by an effect means that a special version of the "Glitch Dimension" is started, dubbed "Shadow Puppets" or called the "Shadow Puppet Effect".

Display alterations

Glitch dimension

Main article: Glitch dimension

When accessed, the game restarts in what appears as an altered color scheme. This is particularly evident in the beginning cutscene/intro movie. The entire (apparently) game can be played as normal. When the player talks to a character, gets on his bike, goes through a door/portal, opens the menu, or does any other action affecting his sprite (though not necessarily changing it), a purple block is generated depending on the position of the player. At other times, seemingly randomly, blocks of color will be generated. For example, after flying to Cinnabar Island and Surfing downwards, the water will be blue, red and green in different places. Battles will be conducted with the colors of the HP bar, names, Pokémon, and Trainers altered, and with blocks of purple. Interestingly, the blocks seem to slide across the screen as the battle begins (at the point where the stat areas and Trainer slide into view). In towns, houses, routes, and other locations, blocks of color can be made to disappear by moving so that they move off-screen. The blocks appear to not be just a display problem, because they scroll with the map. This is apparently caused by the game thinking that it is being played on a Classic Game Boy.

When a cheating device is used to walk through objects, in some cases where the game does not freeze when the player walks out of the game, the game will restart in a "clean" glitch dimension where the background of the title screen is grey and has no blocky effects. Gameplay will be virtually the same, the only difference being; when a person is talked to, glitch dimension blocks will appear.

When the color scheme is altered in the title sequence to display Ho-Oh in color, this can only be done in Gold version. It will not work in Silver version and will not display Lugia in color.

Ho-Oh showing its true colors, in a "clean" Glitch Dimension.

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Shadow Theater

Everything is completely white, except for the sprites (such as the player character, the NPCs, the Game Freak logo at the beginning). The sprites are either black, extremely darkened, dark blue, or near white. Sometimes an already-dark sprite will become white. Sprites with areas of high contrast (near black near white combinations) will appear partially black and partially white. Menus are not visible, but it is possible to navigate through them by memory. When viewing the PokéGear only the arrow selector pointing upwards is visible in the upper-left corner. During battles, the images of the Pokémon are not visible, but the blacked-out move graphics are. The specific cause of this is unknown, but is probably related to the cause of the Glitch Dimension.

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Changes in the beginning cutscene

Object(s) Original color Color in Glitch Dimension Color in Shadow Theater Game Freak logo Yellow White Black Shellder Blue-white with red tongue Pink with blue tongue Black Lapras Blue with blue-white shell Pink-Red with light pink shell Black Magikarp Red Blue Black Pikachu Yellow, red cheek pouches Same as normal color Black Jigglypuff Purple Same as normal color Black Totodile Light blue Pink Black Chikorita Green Light orange Black Cyndaquil Orange and black with red flames Same as normal color Black with white detail Charizard Red Blue White Gold Version Gold Silver Invisible Ho-Oh silhouette Black Red with pink wing tips Black Sparkles from silhouette Yellow Purple Black Silver Version Silver Blue-grey with white highlight Invisible Lugia silhouette Black Black Black Clouds from silhouette Grey Black Black "Pokémon" logo Yellow with blue border Dark yellow with blue border and green shadow Invisible/White

Arbitrary code execution

See also: Arbitrary code execution

Perfect EVs

When the game jumps to $E112, it starts executing data related to Pokémon cries as machine instructions. In particular, when Coin Case is used after hearing the Machop cry, the game will eventually reach address $E912. Data around that address is related to the overworld and can be manipulated through moving around in different patterns. When exiting Professor Elm's Laboratory and moving four steps to the right (prior to using the Coin Case after hearing the Machop's cry), the game will jump to address $FA98, which is in the middle of the data of the third Pokémon in the player's party. The game can therefore be made to execute specific code, based on the Pokémon's attributes such as species, item held, ..., by deliberately placing party Pokémon. By placing a specific species of Pokémon in the fourth slot of the party with the correct held item and first move, the game's execution may even be made to jump to the memory area that stores the items deposited in the player's PC, where code will execute based on the identifier and quantity of the items in the PC.

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Unused Memorygame

The glitch can be used for executing the code for the unused memorygame. The player needs a Quagsire, which holds the item HP-UP and a new captured Pokémon, which does not hold an item. Also the player needs the following items in his PC in the following order:

• Max Revive x1
• Full Restore x4
• PP UP x56
• X-Accuracy x99
• Blackglasses x44
• Dire Hit x44
• Dire Hit x44
• TM 16

Then the player has to go back to Professor Elm's Laboratory, save the game, exit and moving four steps to the right. If you now hear the cry of a Bellsprout, it is possible to enter the memorygame by opening the Coin Case.

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Glitches in the Pokémon games Multiple generations Transform glitches • Glitch Trainers • Cloning glitches • Error messages • Arbitrary code execution Generation I Glitches • Battle glitches • Overworld glitches -- • 0 ERROR • Broken hidden items • Cable Club escape glitch • Dual-type damage misinformation Experience underflow glitch • Fight Safari Zone Pokémon trick • Glitch City • Item duplication glitch • Item underflow Mew glitch • Old man glitch • Pewter Gym skip glitch • Pokémon merge glitch • Rhydon glitch • Rival twins glitch Select glitches (dokokashira door glitch, second type glitch) • Super Glitch Time Capsule exploit • Walking through walls • ZZAZZ glitch Generation II Glitches • Battle glitches Bug-Catching Contest glitch • Celebi Egg glitch • Coin Case glitches • Experience underflow glitch Glitch dimension • Glitch Egg • Teru-sama • Time Capsule exploit • Trainer House glitches • GS Ball mail glitch Generation III Glitches • Battle glitches • Overworld glitches Berry glitch • Dive glitch • Pomeg glitch • Glitzer Popping Generation IV Glitches • Battle glitches • Overworld glitches Acid rain • GTS glitches • Pomeg glitch • Rage glitch Surf glitch • Tweaking • Pal Park Retire glitch Generation V Glitches • Battle glitches • Overworld glitches Charge Beam additional effect chance glitch • Charge move replacement glitch • Choice item lock glitch Frozen Zoroark glitch • Sky Drop glitch Generation VI Glitches • Battle glitches • Overworld glitches Charge Beam additional effect chance glitch • Charge move replacement glitch • Choice item lock glitch Lumiose City save glitch • Symbiosis Eject Button glitch • Toxic sure-hit glitch Generation VII Glitches • Battle glitches Charge Beam additional effect chance glitch • Charge move replacement glitch • Choice item lock glitch Toxic sure-hit glitch • Rollout storage glitch Generation VIII Glitches Charge Beam additional effect chance glitch • Charge move replacement glitch • Choice item lock glitch Toxic sure-hit glitch • Rollout storage glitch • Party item offset glitch Generation IX Glitches Glitch effects Game freeze • Glitch battle • Glitch song Gen I only: Glitch screen • TMTRAINER effect • Inverted sprite Gen II only: Glitch dimension Lists Glitches (GO • Mystery Dungeon • TCG GB • Spin-off) Glitch Pokémon (Gen I • Gen II • Gen III • Gen IV • Gen V • Gen VI • Gen VII • Gen VIII) Glitch moves (Gen I) • Glitch types (Gen I • Gen II)

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