Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
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(Gamecube - JP, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Genius Sonority Inc.
Published_By:
Nintendo
Released On:
28 Sep 2005
UPC-A:
045496963033 (USA)
Part #:
DOL-GXXE-USA (USA)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
Control Stick
Move character/select a command.
+ Control Pad
Move character/select a command.
C Stick
Move character/select a command.
Button
Cancel a command/go back to the previous screen.
START/PAUSE
Bring up the menu screen/move an item (X and Y Buttons only).
Y Button
Bring up the menu screen/move an item (X and Y Buttons only).
X Button
Bring up the menu screen/move an item (X and Y Buttons only).
A Button
Fight (Selecting Moves)
B Button
Pokémon (Selecting Moves)
C Stick up
First Move (Other Commands)
C Stick right
Second Move (Other Commands)
C Stick down
Third Move (Other Commands)
C Stick left
Fourth Move (Other Commands)
R Button
Confirm move info.
Control Stick + R Button
Confirm each move's info.
+ Control Pad (up, right, down, or left)
Select target for moves like Surf and Recover (Pokémon XD player).
R Button + Control Stick up
Check info of First Pokémon's move.
R Button + Control Stick right
Check info of Second Pokémon's move.
R Button + Control Stick down
Check info of Third Pokémon's move.
R Button + Control Stick left
Check info of Fourth Pokémon's move.
R Button + Control Stick left up
Check info of Fifth Pokémon's move.
R Button + Control Stick right up
Check info of Sixth Pokémon's move.
How to Play
FIELD MENU
Pressing the X Button, Y Button, or START/PAUSE on the field will open the menu. Select what you would like to check and press the A Button.
POKÉMON MOVES
When you press the A Button, the Pokémon's moves will be selected. By doing this, you can see the description of a move, as well as its Power and Matchup against all of the Types (except for Shadow moves).
Pressing the A Button once more, you can change the order of the moves on the list.
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The order of Shadow moves can't be changed.
POKÉMON RIBBONS
Ribbons the Pokémon has obtained are shown here.
POKÉMON
You can arrange your party Pokémon here.
SUMMARY
Displays a detailed status of each of your Pokémon-current level, EXP. Points, marking (♥), and so on-on four pages. Push left and right on the Control Stick to flip through the pages, and up and down on the Control Stick to switch Pokémon.
POKÉMON INFO
Displays the Pokémon's name, Type, the Trainer's name that caught the Pokémon, and the item the Pokémon is holding.
The Trainer Memo displays the nature of the Pokémon, as well as the level and place where the Pokémon was first encountered.
POKÉMON STATUS
Displays such information as the Pokémon's Stats, EXP. Points, and ability.
If the Pokémon is a Shadow Pokémon, the Heart Gauge is displayed instead of EXP. Points.
SWITCH
You can change the order of your Pokémon.
ITEM
You can give your Pokémon an item to hold, or take an item from it.
P★DA
The P★DA is a device the hero carries around. P★DA is the abbreviation for Pokémon Digital Assistant. You can check information on Pokémon and can also receive E-mail with it.
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PLAYER NAME: Hero's name.
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ID: Hero's ID No.
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POKÉMON DOLLARS: The money you currently have. The currency in the Orre Region is P (Pokémon Dollars).
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POKÉ COUPONS: Your current Poké Coupons.
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PLAY TIME: The amount of time you have played.
Shadow Monitor
You can see currently Snagged Shadow Pokémon and how their Purification is progressing. You can arrange the order of the Pokémon based on their Snagged order, remaining Heart Gauge, or their current location by pressing the L or R Buttons.
Strategy Memo
You can check information on Pokémon that you have met. Move the cursor onto the Pokémon you want to check, then press the A Button to confirm.
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Details: You can see the Pokémon's Type, ability, size, and so on.
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View: You can see the Pokémon from any angle by rotating the view. You can also hear its cry.
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Size: You can check the Pokémon's size compared to the hero.
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Matchup: You can check matchups against other Pokémon.
Mailbox
You can read E-mails you've received. There might be useful information in them to help you on your adventures.
Spot Monitor
You can check the current situation of Poké Spots. This option is not available at the beginning of the game.
Cancel
Close the P★DA.
ITEMS
Select the item category by pressing left and right on the Control Stick. Then select an item by pressing up and down on the Control Stick.
You can use an item or give it to a Pokémon. You can select the item using the X Button or Y Button and move it to wherever you want. You can also sort your items using the R Button.
SAVE
Select Save when you want to save the progress of your adventure. By choosing Continue on the main menu screen the next time you play, you can continue playing from the place where you last saved.
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You can't save the game if a Memory Card other than the one used originally is inserted.
EXIT
Close the menu.
BATTLES
You will battle against Pokémon Trainers you meet. Most of the battles are Double Battles, in which you and your opponent use two Pokémon at the same time.
Once the battle begins, the Pokémon on the left side of your Pokémon screen will enter into the battle. EXP. Points are earned after each opposing Pokémon is defeated. If you win, Pokémon Dollars are earned.
If all of your Pokémon faint, you will lose, and you will have to start again from a certain point (this point is dependent upon where you are in the game). Not only that, but you'll lose some of your money.
BATTLE COMMANDS
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FIGHT: You can fight using your Pokémon's moves.
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POKÉMON: You can switch Pokémon or look at a Pokémon's summary.
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ITEM: You can use items for various things. You can restore a Pokémon's HP or Snag a Pokémon using a Poké Ball.
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CALL: You can make a Pokémon come to its senses when it is in Reverse Mode or awaken a Pokémon from sleep. You can also raise the accuracy of your Pokémon.
USE A POKÉMON'S TYPE TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
Various types of Pokémon (such as Electric, Grass, etc.) each have different advantages and disadvantages against other types.
For example, Water-type moves have the greatest effect on Fire-type Pokémon, while Ground-type moves have no effect on
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