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'''Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンＸＤ {{tt|闇|やみ}}の{{tt|旋風|かぜ}}ダーク・ルギア''' ''Pokémon XD: Whirlwind of Darkness, Dark Lugia'') is [[Genius Sonority]]'s second and final Pokémon game for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] as well as the second RPG in the Pokémon series for a home console. The game features a [[Battle | '''Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンＸＤ {{tt|闇|やみ}}の{{tt|旋風|かぜ}}ダーク・ルギア''' ''Pokémon XD: Whirlwind of Darkness, Dark Lugia'') is [[Genius Sonority]]'s second and final Pokémon game for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] as well as the second RPG in the Pokémon series for a home console. The game features a [[Quick Battle]] mode akin to the {{OBP|Battle Now|Colosseum}} mode of its [[Pokémon Colosseum|predecessor]], as well as a Story Mode featuring a brand new plot set in the [[Orre]] region. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
The game once again takes place in the [[Orre]] region, about five years after the events of {{pkmn|Colosseum}}. In their second attempt at world domination, the criminal organization [[Cipher]] has created a [[Shadow Lugia]], codenamed ''XD001'', claimed to be immune to purification. A young {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Michael]], aims to defeat Cipher and prevent their plans. | The game once again takes place in the [[Orre]] [[region]], about five years after the events of {{pkmn|Colosseum}}. In their second attempt at world domination, the criminal organization [[Cipher]] has created a [[Shadow Lugia]], codenamed ''XD001'', claimed to be immune to purification. A young {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Michael]], aims to defeat Cipher and prevent their plans. | ||
The game opens with a shot of the [[S.S. Libra]] cruising through the sea, when suddenly some helicopters appear overhead with [[Shadow Lugia]], which picks up the ship. The sailors fall out and watch in awe as it flies away, carrying the ship with it. | The game opens with a shot of the [[S.S. Libra]] cruising through the sea, when suddenly some helicopters appear overhead with [[Shadow Lugia]], which picks up the ship. The sailors fall out and watch in awe as it flies away, carrying the ship with it. | ||
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===Changes from Pokémon Colosseum=== | ===Changes from Pokémon Colosseum=== | ||
Some changes have been made to the region and gameplay from Pokémon Colosseum: | Some changes have been made to the region and gameplay from Pokémon Colosseum: | ||
*The main character, Wes, is replaced by Michael. Michael's starter Pokemon is a L10 Eevee instead of a L25 Espeon and L26 Umbreon. | *The {{player|main character}}, Wes, is replaced by Michael. Michael's starter Pokemon is a L10 Eevee instead of a L25 Espeon and L26 Umbreon. | ||
*Gameplay is less challenging until the post-game in Story Mode. | *Gameplay is less challenging until the post-game in Story Mode. | ||
*PCs now have 8 Boxes, and access to the Purify Chamber. The Save function has been removed from PCs, replaced with a Save option in the menu. | *PCs now have 8 Boxes, and access to the Purify Chamber. The Save function has been removed from PCs, replaced with a Save option in the menu. | ||
*Hyper Mode is renamed Reverse Mode. | *Hyper Mode is renamed Reverse Mode. | ||
*Shadow | *Shadow Pokémon can't be put in the Day Care. | ||
*Shadow | *Shadow Pokémon now learn exclusive Moves via purification. | ||
*Shadow Rush's power has dropped to 50 and no longer causes recoil damage. | *Shadow Rush's power has dropped to 50 and no longer causes recoil damage. | ||
*Multiple Shadow moves have been added alongside Shadow Rush. | *Multiple Shadow moves have been added alongside Shadow Rush. | ||
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*Calling a non-Shadow Pokemon raises its accuracy if it's not asleep. | *Calling a non-Shadow Pokemon raises its accuracy if it's not asleep. | ||
*The Orre Region map got a makeover, and is now viewed from a 3D rather than a top-down look. | *The Orre Region map got a makeover, and is now viewed from a 3D rather than a top-down look. | ||
*Pyrite Cave, The Under and Phenac Stadium are | *Pyrite Cave, The Under and Phenac Stadium are inaccessible. | ||
*Pyrite Building has been turned into ONBS. | *Pyrite Building has been turned into ONBS. | ||
*A Purify Chamber has been added. | *A Purify Chamber has been added. | ||
*[[Trest]] is the mayor of [[Phenac City]]. | |||
*Wild Pokemon, in-game trades, a Move Relearner, Battle Bingo and Battle Sims have been added. | *Wild Pokemon, in-game trades, a Move Relearner, Battle Bingo and Battle Sims have been added. | ||
*Strategy Memo is automatically updated. | *Strategy Memo is automatically updated. | ||
*In Mt. Battle, | *In Mt. Battle, the player is no longer asked if the player wants to advance to the next zone. | ||
*Areas 1-3 of Mt. Battle are available from the start. | *Areas 1-3 of Mt. Battle are available from the start. | ||
*Mt. Battle trainer levels now go up to Level 70 and trainers now use Legendary | *Mt. Battle trainer levels now go up to Level 70 and trainers now use Legendary Pokémon. | ||
*TMs 07 (Hail), 46 (Thief) and 37 (Sandstorm) are gone. | *TMs 07 (Hail), 46 (Thief) and 37 (Sandstorm) are gone. | ||
*The books in the basement of the Phenac | *The books in the basement of the Phenac Pokémon Center are now described as a Hoenn/Kanto region research. | ||
*Time Flutes are gone. | *Time Flutes are gone. | ||
* | *Poké Balls can now be bought at most Poké Marts. | ||
*There are now stricter conditions for trading with the GBA games. | *There are now stricter conditions for trading with the GBA games. | ||
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===In-game trades=== | ===In-game trades=== | ||
====Elekid==== | ====Elekid==== | ||
[[Hordel]] will only trade this Elekid for a purified [[Shadow Pokémon|Shadow]] {{p|Togepi}} | [[Hordel]] will only trade this Elekid for a purified [[Shadow Pokémon|Shadow]] {{p|Togepi}} or {{p|Togetic}}. | ||
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* {{p|Bonsly}} | * {{p|Bonsly}} | ||
These Pokémon are not catchable, but they have special roles in the game. The Herbalist's Munchlax will often appear at a Poké Spot and make the player receive a false alarm that a wild Pokémon has appeared to eat his [[Poké Snack]]s. When the player finds Munchlax, the Herbalist will appear to take it back to her store, and she will | These Pokémon are not catchable, but they have special roles in the game. The Herbalist's Munchlax will often appear at a Poké Spot and make the player receive a false alarm that a wild Pokémon has appeared to eat his [[Poké Snack]]s. When the player finds Munchlax, the Herbalist will appear to take it back to her store, and she will give the player ten Poké Snacks and a random herbal medicine from her shop in compensation each time. | ||
A girl's Bonsly can be found inside the [[S.S. Libra]] after it appears in the desert. This Bonsly is apparently a Pokémon that Cipher forgot to take to [[Cipher Key Lair]]. After | A girl's Bonsly can be found inside the [[S.S. Libra]] after it appears in the desert. This Bonsly is apparently a Pokémon that Cipher forgot to take to [[Cipher Key Lair]]. It will then randomly appear at any Poke Spot until the player captures it. After doing so and taking it to the girl in [[Pyrite Town]], she will allow the player to use a special [[Battle Bingo#Bonsly Card|bingo card]] at [[Realgam Tower]], which features Bonsly as a playable Pokémon. | ||
==Connectivity== | ==Connectivity== | ||
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* Though {{p|Lugia}} is the main focus of the game, it has only the second-highest level of snaggable [[Shadow Pokémon]] (tied with {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Salamence}}), at level 50. The Shadow Pokémon of the highest level in this game is a {{p|Dragonite}} at level 55. | * Though {{p|Lugia}} is the main focus of the game, it has only the second-highest level of snaggable [[Shadow Pokémon]] (tied with {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Salamence}}), at level 50. The Shadow Pokémon of the highest level in this game is a {{p|Dragonite}} at level 55. | ||
* Before the release of Pokémon XD, {{wp|Reggie Fils-Aime}} stated that Pokémon XD would not be a sequel to {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, but rather a whole new game, having a similar style to {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}. | * Before the release of Pokémon XD, {{wp|Reggie Fils-Aime}} stated that Pokémon XD would not be a sequel to {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, but rather a whole new game, having a similar style to {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}. | ||
* If one trades a Pokémon from {{g|Colosseum}} to a [[Game Boy Advance]] game and then to this game, it will say the Pokémon was met in a distant land, even though both Colosseum and XD take place in Orre. A similar oddity occurs if the reverse is done. | * If one trades a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from {{g|Colosseum}} to a [[Game Boy Advance]] game and then to this game, it will say the Pokémon was met in a distant land, even though both Colosseum and XD take place in Orre. A similar oddity occurs if the reverse is done. | ||
* If a player pre-ordered this game, they could receive a limited edition [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] skin featuring [[Shadow Lugia]], {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, {{p|Eevee}}, and [[Michael]]. | * If a player pre-ordered this game, they could receive a limited edition [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] skin featuring [[Shadow Lugia]], {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, {{p|Eevee}}, and [[Michael]]. | ||
* Like in Pokémon Colosseum, Shadow Pokémon are banned from VS mode. However, there are no restrictions on non-Shadow Pokémon that are given [[Shadow move]]s through [[cheating]]. The same lack of restrictions also apply to {{p|Bonsly}}. | * Like in Pokémon Colosseum, Shadow Pokémon are banned from VS mode. However, there are no restrictions on non-Shadow Pokémon that are given [[Shadow move]]s through [[cheating]]. The same lack of restrictions also apply to {{p|Bonsly}}. | ||
* This game and {{g|Colosseum}} are the only RPG Pokémon games released after {{game|Crystal}} to not allow the player to choose their gender. | * This game and {{g|Colosseum}} are the only RPG Pokémon games released after {{game|Crystal}} to not allow the player to choose their gender. | ||
** | * The box art for Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness was designed by [[James Turner]]. <ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/900861377333542912 Tweet about designing Shadow Lugia and the box art for Pokémon XD]</ref> | ||
* This game was developed using Pokémon Colosseum as a base game. | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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[[Category:Nintendo GameCube games]] | [[Category:Nintendo GameCube games]] | ||
[[de:Pokémon XD | [[de:Pokémon XD: Der Dunkle Sturm]] | ||
[[es:Pokémon XD: Tempestad oscura]] | [[es:Pokémon XD: Tempestad oscura]] | ||
[[fr:Pokémon XD : le Souffle des Ténèbres]] | [[fr:Pokémon XD : le Souffle des Ténèbres]] | ||