diff --git a/engine/events/print_unown.asm b/engine/events/print_unown.asm
index 6375f40d..89c08894 100644
--- a/engine/events/print_unown.asm
+++ b/engine/events/print_unown.asm
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ _UnownPrinter:
 	ldh a, [hJoyPressed]
 	vc_patch Forbid_printing_Unown
 if DEF(_GOLD_VC) || DEF(_SILVER_VC)
-	and 0
+	and NO_INPUT
 else
 	and A_BUTTON
 endc
diff --git a/engine/pokemon/mail_2.asm b/engine/pokemon/mail_2.asm
index 74435292..88510551 100644
--- a/engine/pokemon/mail_2.asm
+++ b/engine/pokemon/mail_2.asm
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ ReadAnyMail:
 	jr z, .loop
 	vc_patch Forbid_printing_mail
 if DEF(_GOLD_VC) || DEF(_SILVER_VC)
-	and 0
+	and NO_INPUT
 else
 	and START
 endc