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Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Notes and Strategy

Strategy for Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, including Pikachu's Thunderbolt weakness and purifying Shadow Pokemon with the Relic Stone.

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Strategy for Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, including Pikachu's Thunderbolt weakness and purifying Shadow Pokemon with the Relic Stone.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Be wary of Pikachu's Thunderbolt attack, which can instantly defeat Ledyba and heavily damage your other Pokémon.
  2. 2
    Use Teddiursa's Lick move to attempt to paralyze Pikachu.
  3. 3
    After winning battles, Eagun suggests using the Relic Stone to Purify Shadow Pokemon.
  4. 4
    Approach the Relic Stone and select a Shadow Pokemon from your party to Purify.
  5. 5
    When you are in Eagun's house, he will suggest asking his friend Vander for help in locating Professor Krane.
  6. 6
    Vander mentions seeing suspicious individuals in the desert, possibly the ones who kidnapped the Professor.
  7. 7
    Eagun adds Vander's location, Mt. Battle, to your map (a navigational aid showing your surroundings).
  8. 8
    Eagun records your P*DA number (a personal data assistant).
  9. 9
    Travel to Mt. Battle.
  10. 10
    Obtain Battle CD 14 from Wobbuffet after the Snag Machine is stolen.
Tips
  • Pikachu's Thunderbolt is a significant threat; paralyzing it with Lick is a key strategy.
  • The Relic Stone is essential for purifying Shadow Pokemon.
  • Vander at Mt. Battle is a crucial contact for finding Professor Krane.

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