Pokémon Colosseum

If you were looking for the the GB1 set with the same Japanese name, see Colosseum (TCG GB1). For other uses, see Colosseum (disambiguation).

Pokémon Colosseum (Japanese: ポケモンコロシアム Pokémon Colosseum) was released on the Nintendo GameCube on November 21, 2003 in Japan, March 22, 2004 in North America, and May 14, 2004 in Europe. The game followed the basic stadium style battling found in the Pokémon Stadium games, but extra gameplay was included in the form of an RPG story mode comparable to the core series, which allowed Trainers to catch Generation II and Generation III Pokémon in the desolate region of Orre.

Pokémon Colosseum
ポケモンコロシアム
Colosseum EN boxart.png
Boxart of Pokémon Colosseum
Basic info
Platform: Nintendo GameCube
Category: RPG
Players: 1, 2, or 4
Connectivity: GameCube Game Boy Advance cable, e-Reader (Japan only)
Developer: Genius Sonority
Publisher: Nintendo
Part of: Generation III side series
Ratings
CERO: All
ESRB: E
ACB: G
OFLC: G8+
PEGI: 3
GRAC: N/A
GSRR: N/A
Release dates
Japan: November 21, 2003[1]
North America: March 22, 2004[2]
Australia: June 24, 2004
Europe: May 14, 2004[3]
South Korea: N/A
Hong Kong: N/A
Taiwan: N/A
Websites
Japanese: Pokémon.co.jp
Nintendo.co.jp
English: Pokémon.com
Nintendo.com
Nintendo.co.uk
Nintendo.co.uk (Mega Pak)
Japanese boxart
Colosseum JP boxart.png
Japanese boxart of Pokémon Colosseum
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In this game, the player character Wes was formerly a member of an organization called Team Snagem, which had obtained a machine that allowed the user to "snag" another Trainer's Pokémon as though it were wild. Another team, Cipher, was responsible for corrupting the hearts of Pokémon and giving them to Trainers. With the help of a young girl named Rui, Wes was able to find the Pokémon whose hearts were sealed and surrounded by a purple aura and use the Snag Machine to rescue Shadow Pokémon and restore them to normal.

Plot

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

The game starts with an opening scene depicting the player stealing equipment from the strongly guarded headquarters of Team Snagem, and then proceeding to flee with an Espeon and Umbreon as the base explodes. After riding on a strange one-wheeled motorcycle for a while, the player stops at the dilapidated gas station of Outskirt Stand. The player battles Rider Willie, who tells the player about Phenac City after he is defeated.

Upon reaching the new location, a pair of shady people are just leaving the city with a noisy, wriggling sack in tow. Once they see that they've been caught, one of the goons, Folly, starts a battle with the player. After defeat, both people get away, leaving the sack unattended. A girl emerges from the bag after some trouble undoing the knot, and claim to have seen the kidnappers use some kind of strange looking Pokémon. The girl becomes the player's partner and both go to find the Mayor to clear things up. A strange man bumps into the player as he leaves the Mayor's office, predicting that he will see the player again sometime in the future. The player and partner then enter the house as the girl proceeds to alert the Mayor of weird Pokémon that have a dark aura and attack humans. The Mayor assures the team that he will look into this case, and suggests going to the city's Stadium. At the doorway of the Stadium, some Snagem members recognize the player as the traitor who blew up their base. A battle with one of them ensues, and upon defeat, the girl tells the player that she doesn't care about the past, but she does encourage buying some Poké Balls for future use. After this scene, the girl, Rui, becomes the player's permanent partner, and will follow the player throughout the length of the game.

Then, after purchasing some Poké Balls at Outskirt Stand, the player returns to Phenac City, only to find it taken over by some thugs. The player tries to rescue the Mayor, but finding the decked-out Miror B. and his mischievous friends in his wake. The player's partner identifies the first Shadow Pokémon available for capture after entering a battle with Miror B.'s underlings, Folly and Trudly. After beating both in a battle, and/or capturing the Shadow Pokémon, the player tries to leave the city for Pyrite Town, but is waylaid by brightly clad goons at each exit. Each has a Shadow Pokémon, but defeat of one will cue the others to leave.

From this point, the player and partner will journey all across the Orre region, battling Trainers, snagging Shadow Pokémon, and uncovering the disastrous plan of the secret organization, Cipher. This shady group and its ambitious admins are the creators of Shadow Pokémon, closing their hearts to strengthen their stats. The player eventually learns how to reverse the effects of this process, and must capture all of Cipher's Shadow Pokémon to thwart the evil mastermind behind it all. After defeating Miror B in Pyrite Cave, Dakim in Mt. Battle, Venus in The Under and Ein in the Shadow Pokémon Laboratory, the player goes to Realgam Tower; after defeating the Admins again, Gonzap comes out and reveals that Cipher gave Team Snagem the Snag Machines; and that Snagem gave the Pokémon to Cipher, who created Shadow Pokémon; meaning that this was all one master plan hatched by Cipher. After defeating Snagem, Nascour—the boss of Cipher—is defeated by the player. Afterwards, it is revealed that Phenac City's mayor Es Cade is actually Evice, the true boss of Cipher. After he is defeated, he tries to escape; however, fortunately, a Ho-Oh uses Sacred Fire to stop him, saving the day.

Even with the true leader of Cipher under arrest, there is still a post-ending to be completed. Secc, from the Kids Grid, emails the player information about some interesting characters who end up telling the player about some points of interest. Eventually, the Snagem Hideout becomes available for exploration, the Shadow Pokémon Laboratory gets some Cipher refugees to battle, and a hidden Stadium in the Under is brought to the player's attention. Lastly, after all the Shadow Pokémon are snagged, the player will be notified of a Trainer that is attacking people with another Shadow Pokémon, who supposedly looks just like the player. After the copy's defeat, there are still Colosseum battles to be won and a Ho-Oh to be obtained in Battle Mode.

Blurb

Story Mode: Gotta Save 'em All!
In the new Orre region, a sinister organization is capturing Pokémon and misusing them. It's up to you to restore balance. Seek out all the Shadow Pokémon, snag them, and restore their spirit.

Unleash your Pokémon from Story Mode or send in your team from Pokémon Ruby or Pokémon Sapphire! Let them show off their true power in Single, Double, and Multi Battles!
Battle Mode: Worlds Collide!

Gameplay

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Characters

See the Colosseum characters category.

Locations

See the Colosseum locations category.

Purification

Main article: Purification

Pokémon in the game can be purified in a variety of ways.

  • Walking around with Shadow Pokémon in the party.
  • Rubbing Scents on the Pokémon (these can be bought at Agate Village).
  • Sending them out in battle.
  • Calling out to the Pokémon when it is in Hyper Mode.
  • Placing a Shadow Pokémon in the Pokémon Day Care in Agate Village.

Once the Heart Gauge reaches the point where it says "The Pokémon's heart is about to open! Undo the final lock!", Trainers would go to the Agate Village shrine and use its power to restore the Pokémon's heart and remove the move known as Shadow Rush. Once the Pokémon has been purified, it will gain all experience and friendship it earned during the time it was a Shadow Pokémon, and acquire a special Ribbon exclusive to purified Pokémon. No effort values are earned until the Pokémon has been purified.

After players have beaten the game, Pokémon can be traded to all Generation III games provided that their hearts are open (and certain objectives have been completed in FireRed and LeafGreen, if they are being traded to). Note that trading Pokémon to Ruby and Sapphire will not unlock the National Pokédex.

Pokémon

Starting Pokémon

At the beginning of the game, Wes already owns an Espeon and Umbreon.

Starting Pokémon
0196   Espeon
Psychic Level 25
0197   Umbreon
Dark Level 26

Snaggable

In Phenac City, the player is given a choice between Bayleef, Quilava, or Croconaw. The other two will be available later in the game, after the credits roll. The Pokémon whose type is weak to the chosen Pokémon's type will be at the Snagem Hideout and the Pokémon whose type is strong against the chosen Pokémon's type will be at the Shadow Pokémon Laboratory.

Shadow Pokémon
0153   Bayleef
Grass Level 30
0156   Quilava
Fire Level 30
0159   Croconaw
Water Level 30
0162   Furret
Normal Level 33
0164   Noctowl
Normal Flying Level 30
0166   Ledian
Bug Flying Level 40
0168   Ariados
Bug Poison Level 43
0176   Togetic
Normal Flying Level 20
0180   Flaaffy
Electric Level 30
0185   Sudowoodo
Rock Level 35
0188   Skiploom
Grass Flying Level 30
0190   Aipom
Normal Level 43
0192   Sunflora
Grass Level 45
0193   Yanma
Bug Flying Level 33
0195   Quagsire
Water Ground Level 30
0198   Murkrow
Dark Flying Level 43
0200   Misdreavus
Ghost Level 30
0205   Forretress
Bug Steel Level 43
0206   Dunsparce
Normal Level 33
0207   Gligar
Ground Flying Level 43
0210   Granbull
Normal Level 43
0211   Qwilfish
Water Poison Level 33
0213   Shuckle
Bug Rock Level 45
0214   Heracross
Bug Fighting Level 45
0215   Sneasel
Dark Ice Level 43
0217   Ursaring
Normal Level 45
0218   Slugma
Fire Level 30
0221   Piloswine
Ice Ground Level 43
0223   Remoraid
Water Level 20
0225   Delibird
Ice Flying Level 45
0226   Mantine
Water Flying Level 33
0227   Skarmory
Steel Flying Level 47
0229   Houndoom
Dark Fire Level 48
0234   Stantler
Normal Level 43
0235   Smeargle
Normal Level 45
0237   Hitmontop
Fighting Level 38
0241   Miltank
Normal Level 48
0243   Raikou
Electric Level 40
0244   Entei
Fire Level 40
0245   Suicune
Water Level 40
0248   Tyranitar
Rock Dark Level 55
0296   Makuhita
Fighting Level 30
0307   Meditite
Fighting Psychic Level 33
0329   Vibrava
Ground Dragon Level 43
0333   Swablu
Normal Flying Level 33
0357   Tropius
Grass Flying Level 49
0359   Absol
Dark Level 48
0376   Metagross
Steel Psychic Level 50

Prizes

Plusle

  • Plusle is given to Wes by Duking after Wes saves it from Cipher. He asks Wes to protect it from harm and to make it stronger.

Ho-Oh

Ho-Oh is obtainable in Pokémon Colosseum when all of the 48 Shadow Pokémon have been snagged and purified. Players would then have to use a team of Pokémon from the RPG to clear Mt. Battle in Battle Mode from zones one to 100.

Region OT ID no.
Japanese バトルやま 10048
English MATTLE
French MT BATA
German DUELLBE
Italian MONTE L
Spanish ERNESTO


Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
  HO-OH Dex No. 0250 Random nature. Normal Recover None
Lv70 Type Met in a fateful encounter when Fire Fire Blast
  Fire Flying at Lv 70. Fire Sunny Day
OT MATTLE   Normal Swift
ID No. 10048 There is no limit to this Pokémon's availability.
It may be obtained on any date, beginning from
when it was released.
It was available in all regions.
Item Ability
  None Pressure
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: R S FR LG E
Obtained from: Colo XD Box Chn Distribution

Pokémon obtainable by other means

Ageto Celebi

This Celebi was only obtainable from the Japanese bonus disc.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
  セレビィ Dex No. 0251 Random nature. Psychic Confusion None
Lv10 Type Met in a fateful encounter when Normal Recover
  Psychic Grass at Lv 10. Normal Heal Bell
OT アゲト   Normal Safeguard
ID No. 31121 There is no limit to this Pokémon's availability.
It may be obtained on any date, beginning from
when it was released.
It was available in Japan.
Item Ability
  None Natural Cure
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: R S FR LG E
Obtained from: Colo XD Box Chn Distribution

Colosseum Pikachu

This Pikachu was only obtainable from the Japanese bonus disc.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
  ピカチュウ / Dex No. 0025 Random nature. Electric ThunderShock None
Lv10 Type Met in a fateful encounter when Normal Growl
  Electric Unknown at Lv 10. Normal Tail Whip
OT コロシアム   Electric Thunder Wave
ID No. 31121 There is no limit to this Pokémon's availability.
It may be obtained on any date, beginning from
when it was released.
It was available in Japan.
Item Ability
  None Static
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: R S FR LG E
Obtained from: Colo XD Box Chn Distribution

Wishmaker Jirachi

Transferred directly to Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire from American Bonus Disc.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
  JIRACHI Dex No. 0385 Random nature. Normal Wish None
Lv5 Type Met in a fateful encounter when Psychic Confusion
  Steel Psychic at Lv 5. Psychic Rest
OT WISHMKR   -- --
ID No. 20043 There is no limit to this Pokémon's availability.
It may be obtained on any date, beginning from
when it was released.
It was available in the United States.
Item Ability
  Salac Berry or
  Ganlon Berry
Serene Grace
This Pokémon is English in origin.
This Pokémon can be Shiny.
Can be obtained with: R S FR LG E
Obtained from: Colo XD Box Chn Distribution

Japanese e-card

Togepi
Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
  トゲピー Dex No. 0175 Random nature. Normal Metronome  
Lv20 Type Met in a fateful encounter when Normal Charm
  Normal Unknown at Lv 20. Normal Sweet Kiss
OT (Purifier)   Normal Yawn
ID No. (Purifier) There is no limit to this Pokémon's availability.
It may be obtained on any date, beginning from
when it was released.
It was available in Japan.
Item Ability
  None Serene Grace
This Pokémon is English in origin.
This Pokémon can be Shiny.
Can be obtained with: R S FR LG E
Obtained from: Colo XD Box Chn Distribution
Mareep
Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
  メリープ Dex No. 0179 Random nature. Electric Thunder  
Lv37 Type Met in a fateful encounter when Electric ThunderShock
  Electric Unknown at Lv 37. Electric Thunder Wave
OT (Purifier)   Grass Cotton Spore
ID No. (Purifier) There is no limit to this Pokémon's availability.
It may be obtained on any date, beginning from
when it was released.
It was available in Japan.
Item Ability
  None Static
This Pokémon is English in origin.
This Pokémon can be Shiny.
Can be obtained with: R S FR LG E
Obtained from: Colo XD Box Chn Distribution
Scizor
Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
  ハッサム Dex No. 0212 Random nature. Bug Fury Cutter  
Lv50 Type Met in a fateful encounter when Steel Metal Claw
  Bug Steel at Lv 50. Normal Swords Dance
OT (Purifier)   Normal Slash
ID No. (Purifier) There is no limit to this Pokémon's availability.
It may be obtained on any date, beginning from
when it was released.
It was available in Japan.
Item Ability
  None Swarm
This Pokémon is English in origin.
This Pokémon can be Shiny.
Can be obtained with: R S FR LG E
Obtained from: Colo XD Box Chn Distribution

Battle Mode

The other half of the game, known as Battle Mode, consists of Colosseum Battle and Battle Now. This mode allows players to focus solely on Pokémon Battles, similar to the Stadium series.

Colosseum Battle

Main article: Colosseum Battle (Colosseum)

Colosseum Battle allows players to participate in various challenges that can earn the player Poké Coupons. Along with a different version of the Mt. Battle 100-Trainer Challenge, Colosseum Battle also consists of several Colosseum venues to which Trainers can send Pokémon from the RPG or the Game Boy Advance games to battle.

Battle Now

Main article: Battle Now (Colosseum)

Battle Now allows one to two players to battle immediately, without any preparation or other games or Pokémon necessary. Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness' Quick Battle is almost identical to this mode.

Rewards

While competing in the Mt. Battle 100 Trainer challenge in either the RPG or the Colosseum section of the game, players can receive Poké Coupons which can be used to buy items. Additionally, players have the option of storing Poké Coupons on a Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire game pak for later use. Below is a list of what players can receive after collecting a set amount of Poké Coupons.

Poké Coupon shop


Compatibility

Pokémon Colosseum is compatible with all five of the core series Pokémon games on the Game Boy Advance. Items and Pokémon can be traded between them in the same manner that they can be traded between each other. However, the player must have defeated Evice in the main story mode in order to unlock it, have a GameCube-Game Boy Advance cable, and a Game Boy Advance.

Localization changes

Development Cycle

Main article: Pokémon Colosseum beta

Staff

Main article: Staff of Pokémon Colosseum

Gallery

Logos

Title screens

Trivia

External links

In other languages

Language Title
  French Pokémon Colosseum
  German Pokémon Colosseum
  Italian Pokémon Colosseum
  Korean 포켓몬 콜로세움
  Spanish Pokémon Colosseum

See also

References


Side series Pokémon games
Stadium series: Stadium (Japanese)StadiumStadium 2
Storage software: Box RSMy Pokémon RanchBank (Poké Transporter) • HOME
Orre games: ColosseumXD: Gale of Darkness
Other games: Battle RevolutionPokéwalkerDream WorldDream Radar
Pokémon game templates


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