Which Pokemon game to get? (gba/gbc)

Hello, I'm thinking of getting a Pokemon game, but I'm not sure which one to get. I'm not looking for anything specific, just tell me your favorite pokemon game, and why.

GBC- Pokemon Crystal

GBA- Pokemon Emerald, if you are beginner, then you should get either Leaf Green, or Fire Red.

Gold

SO much more depth than ALL the other Pokemon

the phone system, the two areas/continents to explore

The day/night system plus the pokemon are the best, they still don't top the original 151 but you can trade all the original 151 easily so you can start the game with squirtle, charmander or bulbasaur as well as one of the other new starter pokemon

I never played the expanded versions (yellow,crystal,emerald), but it's probably better because it has somewhat of a different story (I think) and if Crystal is like Yellow you'll eventualy be able to get all three starter pokemon from gold/silver without having to trade with your friends

just get yourself either red, blue or yellow or if you want some color just buy crystaltrick6952

Yellow, Crystal and Emerald...none should be to expencive save for emerald, and all three are worth itdarkspineslayer

Actually it would probably be more expensive and harder to find an older Pokemon game. I can personally say Emerald is the best GBA pokemon game. But I think that Crystal is better if you can tolerate graphics. As you can go to Johto and Kanto to get all 16 badges. I never had a chance to get Crystal because I did not have a Gameboy back then so my opinion is based on what other people have said.