Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

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Pokémon Ranger Batonnage
[[File:File:Pokemon ranger batonnage.jpg|250px]] Pokémon Ranger Batonnage's boxart
Basic info
Platform:	{{{platform}}}
Category:	Action RPG
Players:	1
Connectivity:	None
Developer:	HAL Laboratory, Inc./Creatures, Inc.
Publisher:	Nintendo
Part of:	{{{gen_series}}}
Ratings
CERO:	N/A
ESRB:	Everyone
ACB:	N/A
OFLC:	N/A
PEGI:	N/A
GRAC:	N/A
GSRR:	N/A
Release dates
Japan:	March 20, 2008
North America:	TBA 2008
Australia:	TBA
Europe:	TBA
South Korea:	TBA
Hong Kong:	N/A
Taiwan:	N/A
Websites
Japanese:	www.Pokémon.co.jp: ポケモンレンジャーバトナージ
English:	NA

Pokémon Ranger Batonnage (Japanese: ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ) is an action-adventure game for the Nintendo DS and the sequel to Pokémon Ranger. It was released in Japan on March 20, 2008.

The game is set in a new region called Almia where the base of operations is a Ranger School that the main characters have just graduated from. The selection of starter Pokémon has risen from solely Plusle and Minun to a choice between 17 different species. Additionally, there are several side quests and a card collection system used to power up the Capture Styler.

Known information

• It takes place in the region of Almia. As the game's storyline starts, the player character has just graduated from Pokémon Ranger School.
• The player can choose to play as a male or a female protagonist. The male protagonist is known as Hajime, and the female, Hitomi.
• The game features Generation IV Pokémon and the ominous Pokémon of the game seems to be Darkrai.
• The player will have a selectable Pokémon partner. Known selectable partners include Munchlax, Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Kricketot, Mime Jr., Cranidos, Shieldon, Croagunk, Machop, Pachirisu, Starly, Hippopotas, Snover, Misdreavus, Sneasel, and Gible. It should be noted that each Pokémon is of one of the 17 types of Pokémon.
• The villainous team is named (Japanese: ヤミヤミ団 Team Yamiyami).
• The game has optional, non-story-progressing missions called quests where the player helps citizens of towns.
• A system of cards that are collectible can power up the Capture Styler.
• The player is able to Surf on Pokémon in controlled environments.
• There are three downloadable Pokémon unlocked in this game by special missions, in the vein of the Manaphy egg mission in the prequel. These Pokémon are a second Manaphy egg, a Riolu with Aura Sphere and Darkrai with Dark Void at level 50.
• In addition to the aforementioned special missions, there is another group of downloadable missions called extra missions. The rare Pokémon encountered during these missions are Dialga, Palkia and Shaymin. Unlike in the special missions, the Pokémon captured in extra missions are subsequently released without being transferred to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
• The game can utilize the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for unlocking both special and extra missions, but only for a limited period when an event is held.

Transferable Pokémon

These two, along with a Manaphy Egg, are the Pokémon transferable to your Japanese Diamond or Pearl game after some completing the specific mission. The mission for Manaphy can be done after becoming a Ranger while the other two can only be done after completing the game. These missions can only be downloaded from March 20 to June 15. 2008.

Batonnage Riolu, Japan

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Nature	Ribbons	Ability Held item	Moves
File:CherishballDP.png Template:P2♂	OT: カイト ID: 03208	Mar. 20, 2008 Pokémon Ranger Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 30.	Serious	Classic	Steadfast	Aura Sphere
						Shadow Claw
						Bullet Punch
						Drain Punch

Batonnage Darkrai, Japan

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ribbons	Ability Held item	Moves
File:CherishballDP.png Template:P2	OT: アルミア ID: 03208	Mar. 20, 2008 Pokémon Ranger Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.	Classic	Bad Dreams	Dark Void
					Dark Pulse
					Shadow Ball
					Double Team

Gallery

• Ranger II - Characters - Boy 1.jpg

  Male main character

• Ranger II - Characters - Girl 1.jpg

  Female main character

• Ranger II - Characters - Boy 2.jpg

  Male main character

• Ranger II - Characters - Girl 2.jpg

  Female main character

External links

• Official Japanese Site
• Bulbanews: Pokémon Ranger Batonnage announced in February Coro Coro
• Serebii.net: Pokémon Ranger Batonnage

Side series games

Stadium series

Stadium (Japanese) • Stadium • Stadium 2

Storage software

Box RS • My Pokémon Ranch • Bank (Poké Transporter) • HOME

Orre games

Colosseum • XD: Gale of Darkness

Other games

Battle Revolution • Pokéwalker • Dream World • Dream Radar

Pokémon games

Core series • Side series • Spin-off series • Pokémon mini • Individual spin-offs • Betas • Demos