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Features: New Region: The games take place in the Johto region, which also includes the Kanto region from the first games. New Pokémon: Added 100 new species, bringing the total to 251, including the legendary Ho-Oh (Gold) and Lugia (Silver). Real-Time Clock: An internal clock created a day/night cycle that affected wild Pokémon appearances and events. Gameplay Mechanics: Introduced held items, berries, Pokémon breeding, and the ability to rebattle trainers. New Types: Added the Steel and Dark Pokémon types to balance the game. Shiny Pokémon: Introduced rare, alternate-colored Pokémon. Color Graphics: The first Pokémon games to utilize the Game Boy Color’s palette.