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Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

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Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Developer(s) Genius Sonority
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Release date(s) August 4, 2005
October 5, 2005
November 18, 2005
Genre(s) Role-playing game
Mode(s) Single player, multiplayer
Rating(s) ESRB: Everyone
Platform(s) Wii
Media Wii Optical Disc
Preceded by Pokémon Colosseum
Followed by Pokémon Battle Revolution
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Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness (Japanese: ポケモンXD 闇の旋風ダーク・ルギア) is the sequel to the role-playing game Pokémon Colosseum for the Nintendo Game Cube. The game takes place once again in the Orre region.

[edit] Story

The story for the game begins 5 years after the events of Pokémon Colosseum with the introduction of a new main protagonist named Michael goes out to save defeat the Cipher syndicate and their mysterious XD001 project.

[edit] Changes from Colosseum

The game is notably different from Pokémon Colosseum.

  • The main character is a kid rather than a teen
  • The main character is an average trainer instead of an ex-convict
  • Saving is now possible anytime instead of at PCs
  • A special headset is provided for viewing shadow Pokémon, instead of having a "gifted" partner. This solves the problem of your partner getting in the way.
  • The main character uses a motor scooter instead of a modified motorbike.
  • There are special places where wild pokemon can be attracted using bait.
  • The areas have been redesigned somewhat.
  • "Hyper mode" has been renamed "reverse mode".
  • Calling a pokemon when not asleep or in hyper mode now raises accuracy. It previously had no effect.
  • There is now a machine designed to purify multiple pokemon at once.
  • Hidden items are now made noticeable using a shine effect
  • The television graphic now distinguishes between a repeat story and a new one
  • The starter pokemon is now Eevee instead of Espeon and Umbreon. The trainer now has the ability to choose what to evolve Eevee into.
  • The trainer is initially treated as a beginner, and is provided with basic info at the start of the game.
Pokémon games Pikachu
Generation One: Pokémon Red | Pokémon Green | Pokémon Blue | Pokémon Yellow
Generation Two: Pokémon Gold | Pokémon Silver | Pokémon Crystal
Generation Three: Pokémon Ruby | Pokémon Sapphire | Pokémon Fire Red | Pokémon Leaf Green | Pokémon Emerald
Generation Four: Pokémon Diamond | Pokémon Pearl
Console Titles: Pokémon Stadium | Pokémon Colosseum | Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire | Pokémon XD
Spin-Offs: Pokémon Puzzle League | Pokémon Snap | Hey You, Pikachu! | Pokémon Channel | Pokémon Puzzle Challenge | Pokémon Pinball | Pokémon Trading Card Game | Pokémon Ranger | Pokémon Trozei | Pokémon Mysterious Dungeon