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==Story== | ==Story== | ||
===Setting=== | ===Setting=== | ||
The game once again takes place in the [[Orre]] region, about five years after the events of | 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 trainer, [[Michael]], aims to defeat Cipher and prevent their plans. | ||
===Plot=== | ===Plot=== | ||
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* Though {{p|Lugia}} is the main focus of the game, it has the second highest level of all snaggable [[Shadow Pokémon]] in this game (tied with {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Salamence}}). The Shadow Pokémon of the highest level in this game is a {{p|Dragonite}}. | * Though {{p|Lugia}} is the main focus of the game, it has the second highest level of all snaggable [[Shadow Pokémon]] in this game (tied with {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Salamence}}). The Shadow Pokémon of the highest level in this game is a {{p|Dragonite}}. | ||
* Pokémon XD is only the second true sequel Pokémon game, after the [[Generation II]] games, which are a sequel to [[Generation I]]. | * Pokémon XD is only the second true sequel Pokémon game, after the [[Generation II]] games, which are a sequel to [[Generation I]]. | ||
** Before the release of Pokémon XD, Reggie Fils-Aime stated that Pokémon XD would not be a sequel to | ** Before the release of Pokémon XD, 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}}. | ||
** Trainers that were in Colosseum who also appear in this game tend to still have the same Pokémon, but their levels and even stages of evolution are sometimes different. This could mean that this game might not be a sequel, but possibly a prequel. | ** Trainers that were in Colosseum who also appear in this game tend to still have the same Pokémon, but their levels and even stages of evolution are sometimes different. This could mean that this game might not be a sequel, but possibly a prequel. | ||
*** This probably isn't the case, however, as the story for Pokémon XD takes place five years after Pokémon Colosseum. | *** This probably isn't the case, however, as the story for Pokémon XD takes place five years after Pokémon Colosseum. | ||
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* If a player pre-ordered this game, they could receive a limited edition [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] skin featuring [[Shadow Lugia]] or, {{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]] or, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, {{p|Eevee}}, and [[Michael]]. | ||
* In the game, the player can capture Lugia, then Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres. | * In the game, the player can capture Lugia, then Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres. | ||
** | ** Coincidentally, in ''[[M02|The Power of One]],'' [[Lawrence III|the antagonist]] of the movie captures Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres to capture Lugia. | ||
*The game's name may be a reference to Lugia's original name before the release of Gold and Silver, Pokémon X. | *The game's name may be a reference to Lugia's original name before the release of Gold and Silver, Pokémon X. | ||
*Unlike most games, traveling by foot is not required as transportation to get to new lands. Michael uses a {{wp|Scooter (motorcycle)|scooter}} instead. | *Unlike most games, traveling by foot is not required as transportation to get to new lands. Michael uses a {{wp|Scooter (motorcycle)|scooter}} instead. | ||