List of Mystery Dungeon characters

The following is a list of characters that appeared in the Mystery Dungeon games, listed by game in chronological order of its release.

Red and Blue

Absol

Absol joins the player after the defeat of Articuno in Frosty Grotto, revealing that the player is not the cause of the impending disaster. Absol then joins the player's team.

Articuno

Articuno attacks the player and partner when they reach the end of Frosty Grotto, accusing them of causing disasters.

Bellsprout

Bellsprout stands by Pelipper Post Office, next to the notice board.

Butterfree

Butterfree asks for the player's help to rescue her baby Caterpie from the bottom of Tiny Woods.

Gardevoir

Gardevoir first appears in the player's dreams, giving them information. Later, it is revealed that Gardevoir took a curse laid upon its master, who pulled the tail of Ninetales. This caused Gardevoir to be sealed away. The player helps Gengar free Gardevoir from the curse, erasing all memories of before the curse. Gardevoir offers to join the player's team the next day.

Magnemite

Magnemite is the target of the second rescue mission in the game. Two Magnemite have stuck together and got lost in Thunderwave Cave, and must be rescued by the player. A third waits outside while the player does this. Once Friend Areas are unlocked, one of the Magnemite rescued joins the team. The other two remaon in Pokémon square for the rest of the game.