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A '''Theo Crystal''' (often shortened to just '''Theo''') is an object that appears in {{ch|5A|lf=1}} and {{ch|5B|lf=1}}. As the name suggests, it features [[Theo]] trapped inside a pentagon-shaped crystal. [[Madeline]] needs to carry it with her in order to progress: a brown-coloredgold temple gate, blocking her path, will open if and only if a Theo Crystal is near it.

[[File:Theo_crystal_and_gate.gif|250px|thumb|The presence of a Theo Crystal makes browngold gates open by themselves|alt=A browngold gate opens when Madeline goes near it while carrying a Theo Crystal]]

A Theo Crystal can be carried by holding the button used for climbing. While held, it slows Madeline down and makes her unable to dash or grab walls. Madeline can still perform walljumps, including [[neutral jumps]], normally.

Releasing the button used for climbing will throw a Theo Crystal in the direction Madeline faces in. To drop a crystal without throwing it (neutral drop), you need to press the down button before releasing the button used for climbing.

Dash Platforms and Springs give [[momentum]] to a Theo Crystal. If a [[Seeker|Seeker]] crashes into the crystal, Madeline may drop it. A Theo Crystal can freely pass through spinners and spikes, however, it dies when crushed or dropped into a pit unless Invincibility is on. This kills Madeline too, but it can be circumvented by [[mods]] like Disposable Theo.

It is possible (and sometimes required) to activate yellow-colored dash switches by throwing a Theo Crystal into them. [[Touch switches]] can also be triggered by it. Additionally, in the final room of {{ch|5A|lf=1}}, a Theo Crystal must be thrown into the eye; this will destroy both the crystal and the eye, freeing Theo.

* Eyes in the background, platforms, and the eye in the end always look at a Theo Crystal.

* In {{ch|5B|lf=1}}, it is possible to collect a Red [[Crystal Heart]] by throwing a Theo Crystal at it instead of dashing into it.

* AThis crystal is an expression of Theo's negative psychic energy, as mentioned in the dialogues.