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Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

About This Game

Pokemon XD is a sequel to the role-playing game Pokémon Colosseum. You'll play as Michael, a Pokémon trainer who is trying to thwart the evil Cipher. Cipher plans to control the world by using the powerful, but unpredictable, shadow Pokémon. Now you must fight back by collecting your own shadow Pokémon and beating Cipher's goons in battle. Pokémon XD also lets you import Pokémon from Game Boy Advance Pokémon games and participate in head-to-head battles with other players.

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2(1 reviews)

Release Date:
August 4, 2005
Platforms:
- Nintendo GameCube
Genre:
Role-playing (RPG),Adventure
Game Modes:
Single player

Companies

Developer:
Genius Sonority
Publisher:
Nintendo

Franchise Info

Series:
Pokémon
Collection:
Pokémon Stadium

Release Dates per platform

Nintendo GameCube:
Aug 04, 2005

Age Rating

US & CA

USK_0

Frequently Asked Questions

It blends RPG mechanics with Shadow Pokémon capture and purification, avoiding wild battles. You snag corrupted Pokémon in real-time, then purify them via chamber or in-party—an addictive twist on traditional catching.

The 20-hour campaign follows Michael fighting Team Cipher across Orre. It’s cinematic and more structured than other spin-offs—GameSpot called it "fun, though familiar" and praised its length.

Yes: Mt. Battle rematches, Orre Colosseum battles, multiple Eeveelutions, and tracking down all Shadow Pokémon give solid replayability for completionists. GameFAQs players noted "good replay value."

It’s well-paced early, but late-game spikes during Citadark Isle and Mt. Battle “can get frustratingly difficult,” requiring grinding and strategy to beat high-level foes.

It appeals to fans of depth, uncommon Pokémon lore, and turn-based strategy without wild battles. But main-series fans expecting Pokémon variety or challenge like Colosseum may find its lack of wild encounters and middling endgame limiting.