Appendix:Pokémon XD walkthrough/Section 1

Welcome to Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. If you need to check on generic Pokémon information, you've got a giant Bulbapedia full of info. Now, let's get started. Make a name for yourself (you may only play as a boy), and you'll be on your way.

Pokémon HQ Lab

You start out by watching the opening cutscene. Shadow Lugia and these shady guys in helicopters steal the S.S. Libra and leave the two pilots in the middle of the ocean with no supplies whatsoever.

Now you'll be partaking in a fight. You're Michael, a red-headed teenager, with a Level 50 Salamence (foreshadow?) against a Level 50 Metagross. Just use Earthquake twice and you'll defeat it. When the battle is over you'll find out it's just a hologram--no Salamence for you. You actually only have a Level 10 Eevee.

Sim Trainer Losten Simulation Pokémon XD Reward: None
Types: Steel Psychic Ability: Clear Body Held item: None Metagross Lv.50 Sludge Bomb Poison   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

You live in a giant mansion/lab that works on Pokémon. Head to the room to the left to you to find your mother Lily and Professor Krane. Lily asks you to find your sister Jovi, and Krane tells you to find a P☆DA. If you don't remember or didn't play Colosseum, the P☆DA is your device with which you can check your Shadow Pokémon, Pokémon Viewed, Mailbox, and Poké Spots.

Now's a good time to explore the Lab and get a feel for the building. One of the rooms is your room (the room next to the one with the Plusle in it) and there's a P☆DA shining on the table. Grab it, and you'll get a preliminary e-mail from Professor Krane. There are also 3 Potions in the room. In the bottom-left room of the second floor is Adon hiding under the desk. Speak to him and he'll give you important information about where Jovi is. Leave the HQ Lab (by leaving the boundaries of the building, of course), and head for the question mark on the map to Kaminko's House.

Kaminko's House

Trying to enter the house leads into Kaminko Aide Chobin, a character probably more important than Kaminko himself, who has awesome glasses and mistakes you for a burglar.

Kaminko Aide Chobin Kaminko's House Pokémon XD Reward: $150
Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Chlorophyll Held item: None Sunkern♂ Lv.5 Absorb Grass   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Now that he's out of the way, he'll realize you're a child and apologizes. Enter with the building and listen to (or ignore) Chobin's ramblings. You'll find Jovi annoying Dr. Kaminko. Talk to Jovi and she'll temporarily join your party. Leave the manor, and head home.

Pokémon HQ Lab

The scientists have just finished the Snag Machine, a machine for snagging Shadow Pokémon.On your way out, you'll find Professor Krane being kidnapped. Quickly chase the intruders outside, and you'll see them preparing to run away. Go to them, and one of them turns around and fights you.

Spy Naps Pokémon HQ Lab Pokémon XD Reward: $165
Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Pickup Held item: None Shadow Lv.11+ Teddiursa♂/♀ Shadow Blitz Shadow   --       Shadow Mist Shadow   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Simply throw a Poké Ball to Snag Teddiursa. Despite losing a Shadow Pokémon, Naps and the other two guys scram with Professor Krane. After a long cutscene with the family, they will continue work on their other invention, the Purify Chamber, without Professor Krane. They want you to get a Machine Part at Gateon Port. Jovi wants to be a pain and tag along.

Gateon Port

As soon as you arrive, Jovi decides to make a scene and runs straight into Thug Zook without looking. Zook is a big tough guy with too much pride. Zook threatens to hurt you and Jovi with his Shadow Zangoose, which he releases in public, but before he can, he is stopped by Mr. Verich (someone who has won the favor of Gateon Port by providing free food and drink) and his two bodyguards. The blue-haired one (Mystery Man Ardos) sends out an Alakazam to defeat the Zangoose. The three people leave as Zook storms off, and Jovi thanks them, and then Verich turns around and says what just seems like an old-man ramble.

Head into the shop at the left of Gateon Port after running into Jovi's friend. Talk to the guy at the bottom-right, and you'll find he's an Eevee expert. He will offer you one of the following items for you to evolve your Eevee with:

• Water Stone for a Vaporeon
• Thunderstone for a Jolteon
• Fire Stone for a Flareon
• Sun Shard for an Espeon
• Moon Shard for an Umbreon

He will only give you one of the above, and you cannot change your decision later. Helpful, but not what you were looking for in the Parts Shop. Talk to the guy who just repaired the movable bridges, and he'll take you back to the Shop and give you the Machine Part you needed. Before you leave, if you want two more Shadows in your party, you can use the Bridge System to reach two other Trainers, one on a cliff and one at the top of the lighthouse, in that order.

Casual Guy Cyle Gateon Port Pokémon XD Reward: $330
Types: Normal Flying Ability: Guts Held item: None Taillow♀ Lv.6 Peck Flying   --       Growl Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Types: Bug Flying Ability: Swarm or Early Bird Held item: None Shadow Lv.10+ Ledyba♂/♀ Shadow Blitz Shadow   --       Shadow Shed Shadow   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Bodybuilder Kilen Gateon Port Pokémon XD Reward: $264
Types: Poison Flying Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Zubat♀ Lv.6 Supersonic Normal   --       Leech Life Bug   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Dark Unknown Ability: Run Away or Quick Feet Held item: None Shadow Lv.10+ Poochyena♂/♀ Shadow Blitz Shadow   --       Shadow Hold Shadow   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

There are still 2 battles you will want to fight before leaving. The first Navigator Berk. He will engage you in a battle as you attempt to enter the Krabby building on the far right of the port, just north of the PokeCenter and PokeMart.

Navigator Berk Gateon Port Pokémon XD Reward: $120
Types: Water Flying Ability: Keen Eye Held item: None Wingull♂ Lv.6 Growl Normal   --       Water Gun Water   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Types: Water Grass Ability: Swift Swim Held item: None Lotad♀ Lv.6 Growl Normal   --       Astonish Ghost   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

There isn't much to do inside of the Club. If you enter the building, go left behind the bar, and down the stairs. You will find a SuperPotion in the basement.

And if you want the TM45 Attract, there's another battle to help raise your Pokémon's experience. To find Sailor Bost, he is on the far left side of the port, go as far North as you can. He is standing next to the ship singing. When he asks if you have heard about him, say "no" and he will engage you in a battle, and award you TM45 as a reward for defeating him.

Sailor Bost Gateon Port Pokémon XD Reward: $96
Type: Water Unknown Ability: Thick Fat Held item: None Marill♂ Lv.6 Tackle Normal   --       Defense Curl Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Soundproof Held item: None Whismur♂ Lv.6 Pound Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

And now it's time to head to Agate Village after heading back to Pokémon HQ Lab for directions.

Dr. Kaminko's House

When you try to enter to find Perr's father, yet again he'll think you're a burglar. Oh well, it's good practice for battles to come.

Kaminko Aide Chobin Kaminko's House Pokémon XD Reward: None
Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Chlorophyll Held item: None Sunkern♂ Lv.6 Absorb Grass   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Swift Swim Held item: None Magikarp♀ Lv.6 Splash Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Still easy. Inside, talk to Makan (aka Perr's dad) and tell him everything. Now head back to the Lab.

Pokémon HQ Lab

Talk to Lily (on the second floor) and you can give her the Machine Part. Jovi will take it and bring it to the Purify Chamber. Lily will tell you to head to Agate Village. Now you're on your way to Agate Village.

Agate Village

The first thing you find upon entering Agate Village is a chest. Open it to get a Poké Ball, then ascend the ramp beyond. Your immediate goal is to reach Eagun's house on the highest terrace. Along the way, talk to everyone you meet to learn more about the town. Some of the residents will challenge you to a friendly battle. You can always refuse if your Pokémon aren't in fighting condition.

Fun Old Man Clerr Agate Village Pokémon XD Reward: $244
Types: Grass Poison Ability: Chlorophyll Held item: None Oddish♂ Lv.7 Absorb Grass   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Guts Held item: None Machop♀ Lv.7 Low Kick Fighting   --       Leer Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Cooltrainer Cida Agate Village Pokémon XD Reward: $210

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Thick Fat Held item: None Azurill♂ Lv.7 Charm Normal   --       Bubble Water   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Cute Charm Held item: None Igglybuff♀ Lv.7 Pound Normal   --       Charm Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Serene Grace Held item: None Togepi♂ Lv.7 Charm Normal   --       Peck Flying   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Rider Hebon Agate Village Pokémon XD Reward: $70

Type: Bug Unknown Ability: Shield Dust Held item: None Wurmple♀ Lv.6 String Shot Bug   --       Poison Sting Poison   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Bug Unknown Ability: Shed Skin Held item: None Silcoon♂ Lv.7 Harden Normal   --       Poison Sting Poison   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Bug Unknown Ability: Shed Skin Held item: None Cascoon♂ Lv.7 Harden Normal   --       Poison Sting Poison   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Matron Belish Agate Village Pokémon XD Reward: $224
Type: Dark Unknown Ability: Run Away Held item: None Poochyena♂ Lv.7 Howl Normal   --       Tackle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Types: Bug Ground Ability: Compoundeyes Held item: None Nincada♂ Lv.7 Scratch Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

If you beat her, she rewards you with TM09-Bullet Seed.

Bodybuilder Dosk Agate Village Pokémon XD Reward: $192

Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Guts Held item: None Tyrogue♂ Lv.7 Tackle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Poison Unknown Ability: Stench Held item: None Grimer♂ Lv.8 Harden Normal   --       Pound Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Types: Poison Flying Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Zubat♂ Lv.8 Leech Life Bug   --       Supersonic Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

When battling in Agate Village, take advantage of the nearby Pokémon Center and ensure that your Pokémon are at full strength for every battle. Since many of the trainers here favor Grass-type and Bug-type Pokémon, Ledyba's Aerial Ace is fantastic to use against them.

Before heading for the high ground, follow the left path which leads to a hidden cave. Go inside to find a pair of chests and the Move Tutor. You can't use the Move Tutor's services just yet, but you can get a Poké Ball and Super Potion by opening both chests.

Go inside of Eagun's house and you'll meet Beluh, Eagun's wife. She'll say that she and Eagun have been expecting you. After a conversation, Eagun comes running in. He introduces himself and tells you to meet him at the Relic Stone.

Head down, and into the cave that leads to the Relic Stone. You will see a group of trainers (four to be exact) that you have to battle in order.

Cooltrainer Gorps Agate Village Pokémon XD Reward: $240
Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Pickup Held item: None Zigzagoon♂ Lv.8 Tail Whip Normal   --       Tackle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Types: Fire Ground Ability: Oblivious Held item: None Numel♂ Lv.8 Growl Normal   --       Tackle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Supertrainer Jols Agate Village Pokémon XD Reward: $800

Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Run Away Held item: None Snubbull♀ Lv.8 Scary Face Normal   --       Tackle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Hyper Cutter Held item: None Corphish♂ Lv.8 Harden Normal   --       Bubble Water   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Types: Water Grass Ability: Swift Swim Held item: None Lotad♂ Lv.8 Absorb Grass   --       Growl Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Matron Ladi Agate Village Pokémon XD Reward: $256
Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Sand Veil Held item: None Cacnea♀ Lv.8 Leer Normal   --       Poison Sting Poison   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Magma Armor Held item: None Slugma♀ Lv.8 Ember Fire   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Fun Old Man Cron Agate Village Pokémon XD Reward: $288

Type: Water Unknown Ability: Swift Swim Held item: None Horsea♂ Lv.9 Water Gun Water   --       Leer Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Abra♀ Lv.9 Thunder Punch Electric   --       Fire Punch Fire   --       Ice Punch Ice   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Effect Spore Held item: None Shroomish♂ Lv.9 Absorb Grass   --       Tackle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

After beating them, you're let into the Relic Stone. By now your Teddiursa should be ready for purification. If it isn't, there's tons of Trainers in Agate Village to help you purify. Upon reaching the Relic Stone, Eagun will ask to battle to you.

Myth Trainer Eagun Agate Village Pokémon XD Reward: $1200
Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Pikachu♂ Lv.12 Thunderbolt Electric   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Pathetic. Now you can purify Teddiursa, and, if you overtrained, Ledyba and Poochyena. Head back to Eagun's house when you're done and talk to Eagun. He'll tell you Vander knows some important information, and that he lives/works at Mt. Battle. You know what to do!

Mt. Battle

As soon as you arrive, Mr. Verich's red-haired bodyguard will arrive and give you a few words of wisdom and leave. And you didn't even get to know his name... Now head into the building and talk to the lady. She'll let you in. Now you've got to find Vander on the third platform of Area 1. Before you get there, though, you'll have to fight three Trainers.

Beauty Miru Mt. Battle Pokémon XD Reward: $180
Type: Bug Unknown Ability: Shield Dust Held item: None Wurmple Lv.9 Poison Sting Poison   --       Tackle Normal   --       String Shot Bug   --       Struggle Normal   --       Types: Water Flying Ability: Keen Eye Held item: None Wingull Lv.9 Water Gun Water   --       Growl Normal   --       Supersonic Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Casual Dude Cridel Mt. Battle Pokémon XD Reward: $200
Type: Water Unknown Ability: Hyper Cutter Held item: None Corphish Lv.9 Harden Normal   --       Bubble Water   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Types: Normal Flying Ability: Natural Cure Held item: None Swablu Lv.10 Peck Flying   --       Growl Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Cooltrainer Bardo Mt. Battle Pokémon XD Reward: $300
Types: Normal Flying Ability: Early Bird Held item: None Doduo Lv.10 Pursuit Dark   --       Peck Flying   --       Growl Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Thick Fat Held item: None Spoink Lv.10 Psywave Psychic   --       Odor Sleuth Normal   --       Splash Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --

Once you find Vander, you can finally get the information you wanted from him. He tells you that he saw a few Cipher thugs at the once-abandoned Cipher Lab, known to Colosseum players as the "Shadow Pokémon Lab". Now you can finally head there! Stock up on Poké Balls at Agate; you're gonna need them.

Pokémon XD walkthrough

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