Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness facts for kids

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is an exciting Role-Playing video game released in 2005 for the Nintendo GameCube. It was created by The Pokémon Company and developed by Genius Sonority. This game first came out in Japan on August 4, 2005, and then in the United States on September 14, 2005. It's a sequel to Pokémon Colosseum and brings back the unique concept of "Shadow Pokémon."

What is Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?

This game is an adventure where you play as a young Pokémon trainer named Michael. Your main goal is to stop a bad organization called Cipher. Cipher is turning innocent Pokémon into "Shadow Pokémon." These Pokémon have had their hearts closed off, making them powerful but also dangerous and unable to feel.

Shadow Pokémon and Purification

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Pokémon are a big part of the story. Unlike regular Pokémon, they cannot gain experience points or level up normally. They also have special Shadow moves that can be very strong. Your job is to rescue these Shadow Pokémon from Cipher and bring them back to normal.

How to Purify Pokémon

To purify a Shadow Pokémon, you need to battle it and then catch it. Once you have a Shadow Pokémon, you can start the purification process. This involves battling with them, walking around with them, and using special items. The game also introduces a new tool called the "Purify Chamber." This chamber helps you purify Pokémon faster by placing other purified Pokémon around the Shadow Pokémon.

The Story and Characters

The story of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness takes place in the Orre region. You play as Michael, a skilled trainer who uses a special device called the "Aura Reader." This device helps him identify Shadow Pokémon. Your journey involves traveling across Orre, battling Cipher agents, and uncovering their plans to create an army of Shadow Pokémon.

Your Starter Pokémon

Unlike most Pokémon games where you choose a starter, in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, you start with a special Eevee. This Eevee can evolve into different forms depending on what you need for your team. This makes your starting Pokémon very flexible and unique.

Gameplay Features

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness offers a unique gameplay experience compared to the main series Pokémon games. It focuses on double battles, where you use two Pokémon at once against your opponent's two Pokémon. This adds a lot of strategy to the battles.

Catching Pokémon

In this game, you can only catch Shadow Pokémon from other trainers. You cannot catch wild Pokémon in the same way you would in other Pokémon games. This makes every Shadow Pokémon you encounter a valuable target to rescue and purify.

Battle System

The battle system is turn-based, just like other Pokémon games. You choose moves for your Pokémon, and they take turns attacking. The game emphasizes strategy, especially with the double battle format. Knowing your Pokémon's types and moves is key to winning.

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  In the new "Purify Chamber" mode, the player arranges purified Pokémon around a Shadow Pokémon to purify the latter. Ideally, four purified Pokémon would be arranged in a clockwise fashion so that each would have a typological advantage over the next. This would fill the "tempo" gauge and allow for most efficient purification.

See also

In Spanish: Pokémon XD: Tempestad Oscura para niños