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* This is one of the few episodes storyboarded by executive producer [[Kunihiko Yuyama]].}}
* This is one of the few episodes storyboarded by executive producer [[Kunihiko Yuyama]].}}
'''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン不思議のダンジョン 時の探検隊・闇の探検隊''' ''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Time Expedition & Darkness Expedition'') is a special episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 9, 2007, as part of [[Pokémon Sunday]]. It was also streamed online on September 13, 2007. It was released in North America on DVD as part of a limited edition Pokémon pack on August 17, 2008. The pack contains the DVD, a {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} Onyx DS Lite, a carrying case, and a mini-poster of {{p|Grovyle}}. It has been released in the United Kingdom on DVD, free as part of a goodie bag with an event. It was also available in Woolworths stores, coming free with Mystery Dungeon 2 and Diamond and Pearl. Finally it was aired on Cartoon Network in September 1, 2008, as a part of a ''[[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]]'' marathon.
'''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン不思議のダンジョン 時の探検隊・闇の探検隊''' ''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Time Expedition & Darkness Expedition'') is a special episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 9, 2007, as part of [[Pokémon Sunday]]. It was also streamed online on September 13, 2007. It was released in North America on DVD as part of a limited edition Pokémon pack on August 17, 2008. The pack contains the DVD, a {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} Onyx DS Lite, a carrying case, and a mini-poster of {{p|Grovyle}}. It has been released in the United Kingdom on DVD, free as part of a goodie bag with an event. It was also available in Woolworths stores, coming free with Mystery Dungeon 2 and Diamond and Pearl. Finally it was aired on Cartoon Network in September 1, 2008, as a part of a ''[[S11|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]]'' marathon.


Unlike previous special episodes, this does not take place in any continuity of the main storyline. Instead, the plot is based on the spinoff games, the two versions of {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}.  
Unlike previous special episodes, this does not take place in any continuity of the main storyline. Instead, the plot is based on the spinoff games, the two versions of {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}.  
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* The episode has music producers, which are usually only found in the movies, both short and long.
* The episode has music producers, which are usually only found in the movies, both short and long.
* Most of the background music in the episode was taken from the game score, which was composed by Arata Iiyoshi and others. Unusually for the Pokémon anime, the music was not arranged by [[Miyazaki Shinji]].
* Most of the background music in the episode was taken from the game score, which was composed by Arata Iiyoshi and others. Unusually for the Pokémon anime, the music was not arranged by [[Miyazaki Shinji]].
* Also, when team [[Poképals]] battles {{p|Gabite}}, the music from the battle with {{p|Palkia}} is used.
* Also, when Team [[Poképals]] battles {{p|Gabite}}, the music from the battle with {{p|Palkia}} is used.
* As with the previous Mystery Dungeon special, the episode ends with ''To be continued''.  Unlike the previous special, however, this episode really did get a [[SS021|sequel]].
* As with the previous Mystery Dungeon special, the episode ends with ''To be continued''.  Unlike the previous special, however, this episode really did get a [[SS021|sequel]].
* This special appeared first in parts of Europe before the United States. The same thing happened with the [[Pokémon Chronicles]] series.
* This special appeared first in parts of Europe before the United States. The same thing happened with the [[Pokémon Chronicles]] series.
** The special aired in the US on Labor Day as part of a [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]] marathon.
** The special aired in the US on Labor Day as part of a [[S11|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]] marathon.
* [[Maddie Blaustein]] and [[Rachael Lillis]] return to voice Chatot, Sunflora, and Shinx.   
* [[Maddie Blaustein]] and [[Rachael Lillis]] return to voice Chatot and Sunflora and Shinx, respectively.   
**This was Blaustein's last role in the Pokémon series before her death on December 11th, 2008.
**This was Blaustein's last role in the Pokémon series before her death on December 11th, 2008.
**This was also Lillis's last role to date, as she did not reprise the role of Sunflora in the [[SS021|next special]].
**This was also Lillis's last role to date, as she did not reprise the role of Sunflora in the [[SS021|next special]].
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