Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
Purifying Shadow Pokemon and the Purification Chamber
Version 1.00
Copyright 2005
Dalem Arsa Artha
PkmnMstr10@AOL.com
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Table of Contents
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1. Introduction
2. Version History
3. Game Synopsis
4. Shadow Pokemon
5. Snagging and Purifying
6. The Purification Chamber
7. List of Shadow Moves
8. The Shadow Pokemon
9. XD001
10. Credits
11. Legal Business
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1. Introduction
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Welcome to the Purification Guide of Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, written by
yours truly. This guide covers Shadow Pokemon, what they are, how to purify
them, and which Shadows need your help. The Purification Chamber will also be
covered, as it is tricky on getting Sets to achieve Tempo and Flow.
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2. Version History
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1.00: The complete guide of Pokemon Purification
1.10: Fixed all the Pokemon words with the accented e, and cleared up Shadow
Lugia problems.
1.20: There are a few missing Shadow Pokémon that have been brought to my
attention, added them in.
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3. Game Synopsis
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It was five years back in Pokemon Colosseum where the criminal syndicate
Cipher threatened to take over the world with Shadow Pokemon in the Orre
Region. Fortunately, a young hero betrayed Team Snagem, stole the Snag
Machine, and used it to recapture the Pokemon. He saved these Pokemon, with
the help of a girl who had the ability to distinguish the Shadow Pokemon from
the ordinary ones, and ended the threat of Cipher. All seemed well...
...for now.
Alas, it is five years later. All had seemed peaceful and quiet, but word has
it that Shadow Pokemon appeared in areas around Orre, and yet nobody has a
clue to why they are here. There is only one cause. Cipher has risen up to
power again, and they are continuing plans for world domination and Shadow
Pokemon, including a Pokemon that you cannot purify.
Could this really be true? All will be revealed in the adventures of Pokemon
XD: Gale of Darkness.
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4. Shadow Pokemon
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Shadow Pokemon are Pokemon created by Cipher by artificially closing the door
to a Pokemon's heart and turning them into fighting machines because of their
lack of compassion and feelings. A fully closed Shadow Pokemon will not show
their true characteristics, and they forget their normal moves and receive
Shadow Moves in return. The human eye does not easily distinguish a Shadow
Pokemon, and if they are, the Pokemon will cast a dark glow, and their data
box is purple as well.
As a Shadow Pokemon, they have these characteristics:
A. Shadows do not level up. They will gain experience participating in battle;
however, it is not accumulated until the Pokemon is purified.
B. Evolution with Shadows is impossible. When a Pokemon can't level up, they
can't really evolve now, can they?
C. At the beginning of the game, Shadows will only know two Shadow Moves.
However, as the game progresses, Shadows can have three or a full list of four
moves to use in combat. When they are purified, the Pokemon will regain their
normal moves.
NOTE: Some of the new moves that the Pokemon regain are moves that Pokemon do
not normally learn by level up or Technical Machines and they are rare. These
can make the purified Pokemon much more unique and diverse in combat and can
work the battle into your favor.
D. Shadows cannot learn moves from TMs.
E. Shadows cannot have a nickname.
F. Shadows cannot trade into GBA Games. What is a Hoenn/Kanto trainer supposed
to do with a Shadow Pokemon anyway?
Reverse Mode
Sometimes, Shadow Pokemon will enter a wild state of emotion known as Reverse
Mode. In Reverse Mode, the Pokemon will cast a dark red glow and the data box
will turn red. While in Reverse, Shadows will inflict damage upon themselves
during battle, and the effects last even when the battle is over.
When a Pokemon is in Reverse Mode:
A. Use of items will be impossible on the Pokemon. They can recover their HP
by healing at a Pokemon Center, but Reverse Mode stays in effect.
In Pokemon Colosseum, this was known as Hyper Mode. Back then, the Shadow
Pokemon's Shadow Rush could gain critical hit ratio, or they could ignore the
trainer or even attack him. Also, they would never suffer self-damage.
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5. Snagging and Purifying
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In order to save a Shadow Pokemon and purify it, you need to catch it.
However, catching another trainer's Pokemon is forbidden. Prof. Krane at the
Pokemon HQ Lab deals with this by creating the Snag Machine, the same machine
that was used in Colosseum, to capture the Shadow Pokemon. Doing this is wrong
in spirit, but you are left with no choice in the matter. When the Pokemon is
Snagged, you can work on purifying it.
A. Snagging
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At the start of the battle, if your opponent sicks a Shadow Pokemon on you,
the Aura Reader will activate and identify it.
Snagging a Pokemon is like catching wild ones, for those of you who played
Game Boy Pokemon Games before. In the beginning, catching a Pokemon will be
easy, but as the game goes on, you will need to take on different tactics to
catch these Pokemon.
The most basic of trying to make a Pokemon easier to catch is whittling it
down to the red zone. Be careful of moves you use so you don't accidentally
defeat it. Use fixed damage moves, like Seismic Toss or Night Shade, so you
don't score a Critical Hit, and False Swipe, which will always leave the enemy
at 1 HP.
Another method to catch the Pokemon is inflicting a Status Condition.
(Paralyze, Sleep, etc.) Usually, this will render the Pokemon immobile, making
it easier to catch and preventing it to break out of the Pokeball. The best
Status Conditions are Sleep, Paralyze and Freeze, as they keep the Pokemon at
bay without damaging effects. Poison, Burn, and Confusion on the other hand
are not the best, as they can KO the Pokemon.
When these two factors are met, the Pokemon will be ready to catch. Try using
the lowest effective Pokeball or a Premier Ball before using a strong one. If
the Pokemon resists it a few times, then use a Great Ball. If that still does
not work, use the Ultra Ball.
Or, you can use special Pokeballs.
Luxury Ball: Makes a Pokemon more friendly when caught
Nest Ball: Works better when opposing Pokemon is weaker than your own
Net Ball: Works better on Bug or Water type Pokemon
Timer Ball: Becomes stronger as more turns are taken in battle
Do not use the Master Ball when you first get it. It is better to reserve it
for Lugia.
B. Purifying
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The Heart Gauge
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A Shadow Pokemon's heart gauge is displayed in place of the experience bar.
When you use the different methods of purifying Pokemon, the Pokemon's true
nature and old moves, if any, will return to it. When the heart gauge is down
to zero, that is, it is fully white, it is ready for complete and total
purification.
Stages of Purification
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The Full Bar (The door to its heart is tightly shut - The door to its heart is
starting to open)
This is where purifying begins. When you first acquire a Shadow Pokemon, its
heart gauge is fully purple. It will have at least two Shadow Moves to work
with and the Pokemon's nature remains hidden.
20% Purified (The door to its heart is opening up)
When a Pokemon's heart gauge goes down below the first section, it will regain
a new move, that is, if there is room for it.
40% Purified
When the heart gauge falls below the second section, the Pokemon's nature is
revealed (Adamant, Bashful, etc.). Using this, you can decide which
purification method is best for the Pokemon.
60% Purified
When the heart gauge is behind the third section, the Pokemon will regain a
second move, if there is room.
80% Purified
As a Pokemon reaches the final stage of purification, it will enter Reverse
Mode more frequently. Keep on calling it and speed its way to the end.
100% Purified (The door to its heart is about to open. Undo the final lock!)
This is it. The Pokemon is ready for purification. When the heart gauge
reaches zero, a message will appear signaling the Pokemon is ready to purify.
Go to the Relic Stone in Agate Village, and save it from its state of mind.
When the Pokemon is Purified
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When the Relic Stone completes the purification, the Pokemon will relearn its
old moves, gather up experience to learn new moves or evolve by leveling up,
and receive a ribbon for clearing all difficulties. You also get the chance in
nicknaming it.
C. Purification Methods
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There are four ways to purify a Pokemon and lower its heart gauge.
Method 1. Using it in battle
When you call out a Shadow Pokemon to battle, the heart gauge will decrease.
Participating in battle is the only way a Pokemon can enter Reverse Mode, so
keep it in the fray when you can. Also, calling it back out a second time in
the same battle won't loosen the Pokemon's heart. It's a once per battle
thing.
Method 2. Call it from Reverse Mode
When a Shadow Pokemon enters Reverse Mode, call it during battle. This will
make the Pokemon come to its senses and lower the heart gauge because of your
concern for it. Calling a Pokemon also guarantees waking it up from sleep as
well. Alternatively, use a Cologne Massage to cure it and lower the heart
gauge, or let it faint and heal it at a Pokemon Center, which won't do
anything at all.
Method 3. Keep it with you
Walking around with your Shadow Pokemon in tow will also help lower its heart
gauge for every step you take. Simple and easy.
Method 4. Use Cologne Massages
When you get the Cologne Case, you can buy Cologne Massages at the Pokemart in
Agate Village to use on your Shadow Pokemon. This lowers the heart gauge and
brings it out of Reverse Mode.
The Nature Makes a Difference
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When you learn a Pokemon's nature after purifying it 40%, you can use the best
method in purifying it faster. Here is a nature chart:
Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Method 4
Adamant+ = = = -
Bashful+ - = = ++
Bold = = = =
Brave ++ = = -
Calm- - = = =
Careful- = = = =
Docile- = + - +
Gentle+ -- = ++ =
Hardy+ = = = =
Hasty ++ = -- =
Impish + = + -
Jolly+ + = = +
Lax- = = = =
Lonely- -- = = ++
Mild+ - = = +
Modest- -- = + =
Naive+ = = + -
Naughty + = = -
Quiet- = = = =
Quirky ++ = - =
Rash = = = +
Relaxed+ = = = =
Sassy ++ - = --
Serious- = = = =
Timid- -- = = +
++ Extremely Effective
+ Very Effective
= Effective
- Not Very Effective
-- Barely Effective
Natures with plus or minus signs next to it shows how frequently a Pokemon
will enter Reverse Mode. Plus signs means it will go Reverse more often, minus
signs means it will go Reverse very little.
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6. The Purification Chamber
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Professor Krane has been researching on Shadow Pokemon and how to purify them
for five years, even when the threat subsided. When Cipher ultimately
returned, they kidnapped him in hopes of trying to contribute to the
production on XD001. He refused. While he was gone, the rest of the research
team worked on completing the Purification Chamber, and the chamber was
finished when you brought him back to the lab. With the Purification Chamber,
you can quickly purify up to 9 Shadow Pokemon at once.
The Purification Chamber, or Purify Chamber, contains 9 different sets. Use
Pokemon in your storage box in the sets you create, and use the L and R
buttons to switch sets. In each set, a Shadow Pokemon goes in the middle, and
up to four other Pokemon surround it. The Chamber relies on two factors, Tempo
and Flow. You can modify the Sets from any PC, but when the Pokemon is ready
to be purified, the purification ceremony must take place at the Pokemon HQ
Lab.
Tempo
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The large bar on the left side of the screen measures tempo. The more Pokemon
surrounding the Shadow Pokemon will increase the Tempo. To fully maximize the
Tempo, you need to place the Pokemon so its type trumps the next Pokemon in
line. For example:
Let's say you needed to purify a water type Pokemon. I'll work with single
types to make it easier. The water Pokemon must point towards a Pokemon that
it can easily take down, a fire type, for example. The fire type then has to
be followed by a type it can beat, like grass. This can lead to a ground type,
and then a rock type, which creates an infinite circle called a "best circle."
This achieves high Tempo.
Water, to Fire, to Grass, to Ground, to Rock, and back to Fire. Simple?
Flow
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Flow is the total speed at which the Pokemon is purified. Flow relies on
Tempo, and to boost the flow, have the Shadow Pokemon face a type it can beat,
like above. However, one best circle is not enough for Flow. You need to make
even more sets with best circles so Flow can reach its max. Make the circles
diverse, so you have a wide range of types for your Shadow Pokemon.
Purification Ceremony
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Once the Shadow Pokemon is ready to purify, you will be notified on screen.
Head over to the Pokemon HQ Lab and when you enter the holographic chamber,
press the A button, and the Pokemon is instantly purified. It will regain its
old moves, obtain a ribbon, and can be nicknamed, but unless it participated
in battle one time or another, it will not receive experience.
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7. List of Shadow Moves
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The Shadow Moves are the only moves that Shadow Pokemon know when they are
first Snagged. Commonly, a Shadow Pokemon will know at least one attack that
causes damage, and one that will not. Shadow moves are super effective against
any type, and they are not very effective against Shadow Pokemon. Because of
this, you can use Shadow Pokemon as a line of defense against opposing
Shadows, and use Shadow moves to whittle down their HP without doing major
damage. Also, do not confuse Shadow Ball and Shadow Punch as Shadow moves.
They are Ghost type moves.
The Shadow Moves are:
Shadow Blast - A wicked blade of air formed using a shadowy aura
Base Attack 80
Accuracy 100
Shadow Blitz - A Pokemon throws this tackle while casting a shadowy aura
Base Attack 40
Accuracy 100
Shadow Bolt - A shadowy thunder attack that may cause Paralyze
Base Attack 75
Accuracy 100
Shadow Break - A shattering ram attack with a shadowy aura
Base Attack 75
Accuracy 100
Shadow Chill - A shadowy ice attack that may cause Freeze
Base Attack 75
Accuracy 100
Shadow Down - A shadowy aura sharply cuts the foe's Defense
Accuracy 100
Shadow End - A shadowy aura ram attack that also rebounds on the user
Base Attack 120
Accuracy 60
My note: Shadow End is very devastating to a non-Shadow Pokemon, and the
rebound can end up cutting your HP in half. When opponents use this attack, it
can be very helpful in trying to catch it, but a Shadow Pokemon defense is a
must.
Shadow Fire - A shadowy fireball attack that may inflict a Burn
Base Attack 75
Accuracy 100
Shadow Half - A shadowy aura's energy cuts everyone's HP in half
Accuracy 100
My note: Shadow Half involves all the Pokemon in battle, including the user.
This can help to catch the Shadow Pokemon, but make sure you consult your own.
Shadow Hold - A shadowy aura descends to prevent fleeing
Accuracy 80
My note: This move can easily be knocked useless if your Pokemon knows Baton
Pass.
Shadow Mist - A shadowy aura sharply cuts the foe's evasiveness
Accuracy 100
Shadow Panic - A shadowy aura emanates to cause a Confuse condition
Accuracy 60
Shadow Rave - A shadowy aura in the ground is used to launch spikes
Base Attack 70
Accuracy 100
Shadow Rush - A Pokemon executes a tackle while casting a shadowy aura
Base Attack 55
Accuracy 100
My note: Shadow Rush was the only move that could be used in Colosseum, and is
a stronger version of Shadow Blitz
Shadow Shed - A shadowy aura eliminates Reflect and other similar moves
Accuracy 100
My note: Don't bother with this attack if your opponent does not use a barrier
attack (Reflect, Light Screen, etc.).
Shadow Storm - A shadowy aura is used to whip up a vicious tornado
Base Attack 95
Accuracy 100
Shadow Sky - Darkness hurts all except Shadow Pokemon for 5 turns
Accuracy 100
Shadow Wave - Shadowy aura waves are used to inflict damage
Base Attack 50
Accuracy 100
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8. The Shadow Pokemon
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Here is the full list of Shadow Pokemon:
Teddiursa
Ledyba
Poochyena
Houndour
Spheal
Baltoy
Mareep
Gulpin
Seedot
Spinarak
Numel
Carvanha
Shroomish
Delcatty
Voltorb
Makuhita
Vulpix
Duskull
Ralts
Mawile
Snorunt
Pineco
Natu
Roselia
Meowth
Swinub
Spearow
Grimer
Seel
Lunatone
Zangoose
Nosepass
Togepi
Paras
Growlithe
Shellder
Beedrill
Pidgeotto
Tangela
Butterfree
Magneton
Venomoth
Weepinbell
Arbok
Primeape
Hypno
Raticate
Golduck
Sableye
Dodrio
Farfetch'd
Altaria
Kangaskhan
Banette
Magmar
Pinsir
Magcargo
Rapidash
Hitmonchan
Hitmonlee
Lickitung
Scyther
Chansey
Solrock
Starmie
Electabuzz
Swellow
Snorlax
Poliwrath
Mr. Mime
Dugtrio
Manetric
Salamence
Marowak
Lapras
Lugia
Zapdos
Moltres
Articuno
Tauros
Rhydon
Exeggutor
Dragonite
That is the list of Shadow Pokemon, all 83 of them. You are going to have a
lot of work to do.
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9. XD001
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Throughout the game, you will hear Cipher saying things about XD001. They
claim that it is the Pokemon that cannot be purified. This Pokemon is a Shadow
Lugia.
At the beginning of the game, the S.S. Libra is sailing across the ocean, when
Cipher helicopters begin to raid the ship, and Shadow Lugia appears, lifting
the ship out of the sea using its psychic powers. However, as an imperfect
Shadow Pokemon, it fails its mission and drops the ship in the desert. Since
then, it has been undergoing modifications and tuning to become the Ultimate
Shadow Pokemon.
Unlike the other Shadow Pokemon, Shadow Lugia's changes are completely
noticeable. Its body color switched, sporting dark skin, along with a very
light blue to white chest, back fins, and eye blades. Its claws are sharper,
the forehead is dented, and its eye blades are jagged instead of smooth. To
complete the transformation, Shadow Lugia sees with piercing red eyes.
When you come up against Grand Master Greevil, he will summon up XD001 to
finish you. That's what he thought. You still have your Master Ball. Snag
Lugia with it, and it is yours. He will be furious, and will challenge you to
the final battle of 6 Shadow Pokemon. I recommend leaving a spot open for
Shadow Lugia so you can use it in battle, you will need its help. Its moves
are Shadow Blast, Shadow Shed, Shadow Down, and Shadow Storm.
What Cipher seems to say may be true. Shadow Lugia will not open its heart by
normal means. Walking with it, calling it to battle, and using colognes will
have no effect. Its heart will stay sealed shut. This serves as a problem. How
are you supposed to purify a Shadow Pokemon if it is immune to the natural
methods? The Purify Chamber, that's how. You need to use the Chamber to its
full extent in order to purify Lugia. If you have common sense, it means
filling all 9 sets in the chamber with best circles. Once Lugia is purified,
it acquires the rare moves, Psycho Boost, Featherdance, Earthquake, and Hydro
Pump.
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10. Credits
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You have to give everyone their props, and these are no exception.
Credits go to:
Nintendo, for creating the game and the Official Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
Strategy Guide
The Pokemon Company, for being the corporate owners of the franchise
Genius Sonority, the masterminds behind the game's production
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11. Legal Business
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Simply put, anything you want from this guide must be for personal and private
use. This guide or even a little part of it may not be sold and/or displayed
on any site without my permission. Use of this guide on any unlisted website
without my consent results in having the guide removed. I have every right to
ask that the guide is removed promptly and immediately, and I have every right
to sue for damages in court until January 2006. Upon expiration, I can only
collect any profits you acquired with my guide thereafter.
The only websites allowed to display this guide is GameFAQs, Pokemon Dream,
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Copyright 2005 by Dalem Arsa Artha
