On what date was Pokémon Crystal first released in Japan?

Pokémon Crystal was first released in Japan on December 14, 2000.

Crystal is the enhanced third version associated with Pokémon Gold and Silver. Like many later third versions, it retained the main setting and story structure while adding changes and refinements to the generation’s gameplay.

The Japanese release came about a year after Gold and Silver debuted there. Crystal later reached North America on July 30, 2001, and Europe on November 2, 2001.

Crystal is notable as a Game Boy Color title and for introducing several presentation and gameplay changes. It was also re-released worldwide through the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console on September 22, 2017, alongside Gold and Silver.