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CIPHER PEON BOPEN $1,600
Pokémon Colosseum

CIPHER PEON BOPEN $1,600

Learn how to defeat the Cipher Peon Bopen in Pokémon Colosseum. This guide breaks down the strategy, including the $1,600 reward and what to expect.

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Learn how to defeat the Cipher Peon Bopen in Pokémon Colosseum. This guide breaks down the strategy, including the $1,600 reward and what to expect.

Alright, so you've run into a Cipher Peon, and this one's got a bit of a price tag on him – $1,600 P$. These guys are usually the first real hurdle you'll face in challenging a Shadow Pokémon, and this particular Peon is no exception. Don't sweat it, though; we'll get you through this.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    You'll likely encounter this Cipher Peon guarding a path or a specific objective, often near the start of a new area like Outskirt Stand or Phenac City. He'll have a couple of regular Pokémon supporting him before he sends out his main threat: a Shadow Pokémon.
  2. 2
    The Peon himself isn't too tough. His regular Pokémon are usually low-level and easy to defeat. Just use your starter Pokémon or any others you've snagged and leveled up. Type matchups are your best friend here – if you have a strong Fire-type, use it against Grass or Bug types, for example.
  3. 3
    Once you defeat his supporting Pokémon, he'll send out his Shadow Pokémon. This is the main event. Remember, Shadow Pokémon have a special move called Shadow Rush, which is powerful but also deals recoil damage to your own Pokémon.
  4. 4
    Your goal here isn't just to defeat the Shadow Pokémon, but to Snag it. You'll need to weaken it considerably without knocking it out. Aim to get its HP into the red zone.
  5. 5
    Once it's weak enough, switch to a Pokémon that has the Snag Machine equipped (this is automatic for you) and throw a Poké Ball. If its HP is low enough, you'll successfully Snag it!
Tips
  • Save before the battle! If you mess up the Snag or lose the fight, you can always reload and try again.
  • Don't be afraid to use items like Potions if your Pokémon get hurt. You'll earn $1,600, which should cover the cost of any supplies you use.
  • If you're having trouble weakening the Shadow Pokémon without knocking it out, try using moves that inflict status conditions like Paralysis or Sleep. This can give you more breathing room.
  • Remember that Shadow Pokémon don't gain EXP. You'll need to purify them later to make them truly useful.
  • $1,600 P$
  • A Shadow Pokémon (which you'll need to Snag)

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