Discover detailed information about Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, including gameplay mechanics, characters, locations, and Pokémon availability. Your ultimate guide to the Orre region!
This guide covers the Nintendo GameCube title Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, developed by Genius Sonority and published by Nintendo. It is the second RPG in the Pokémon series for a home console and a sequel to Pokémon Colosseum.
The game features a Quick Battle mode and a Story Mode set in the Orre region. A re-release for Nintendo Switch 2 as part of Nintendo Classics on March 17, 2026, will not support connectivity with Game Boy Advance core series games.
Key Features:
- Platform: Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Switch 2 (Nintendo Classics)
- Category: RPG
- Players: Single-player, multiplayer
- Developer: Genius Sonority
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Region: Orre
- Connectivity: GameCube Game Boy Advance cable, e-Reader (Japan only)
Release Dates:
- Japan: August 4, 2005 (GameCube), March 17, 2026 (Nintendo Classics)
- North America: October 3, 2005 (GameCube), March 17, 2026 (Nintendo Classics)
- Australia: November 10, 2005 (GameCube), March 17, 2026 (Nintendo Classics)
- Europe: November 18, 2005 (GameCube), March 17, 2026 (Nintendo Classics)
The game's plot involves a new story set in the Orre region. It also includes information on various Pokémon, including starting Pokémon, snag-able Pokémon (Legendary Pokémon like Lugia, Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres), given Pokémon, Poké Spot Pokémon, Johto first partner Pokémon (Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile), and Pokémon obtained through in-game trades (Elekid, Meditite, Shuckle, Larvitar).
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