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POKEMON HQ LAB
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

POKEMON HQ LAB

Guide to the Pokémon HQ Lab in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. Learn about the opening simulator battle, meeting Prof. Krane, and obtaining the Snag Machine.

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Guide to the Pokémon HQ Lab in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. Learn about the opening simulator battle, meeting Prof. Krane, and obtaining the Snag Machine.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The game begins with a battle simulator against a Level 50 Salamance (you) and a Level 50 Metagross (opponent). Use Earthquake twice to win.
  2. 2
    You then realize you only have a Level 10 Eevee. Explore the Pokemon HQ Lab.
  3. 3
    Head west to meet Professor Krane and your mother, Lily. Agree to find your sister, Jovi.
  4. 4
    Explore further and talk to everyone.
  5. 5
    Go to your room (west side, ground floor), pick up your PDA from the table, and 3 Potions from the pokeball-shaped chest.
  6. 6
    In the upstairs room, talk to Adon, who is hiding. He reveals Jovi is at Dr. Kaminko's house, southeast of the lab.
  7. 7
    Before leaving the area, go down the stairs and head west to find 2 Antidotes.
  8. 8
    Exit the building to head towards Dr. Kaminko's house.
  9. 9
    Upon returning to the Pokemon HQ Lab after visiting Dr. Kaminko's house, meet Professor Krane again. He will give you the Snag Machine, which works on Shadow Pokemon.
  10. 10
    Aidan, Professor Krane's assistant, will give you 5 Pokeballs.
  11. 11
    Professor Krane is ambushed and taken away by kidnappers.
  12. 12
    Chase after them and battle Spy Naps.
  13. 13
    During the battle with Spy Naps, you will automatically snag his Shadow Teddiursa. You cannot control your actions in this specific battle; the game forces the snag.
  14. 14
    After the battle, Lily and Aidan explain they need a Machine Part from Gateon Port to finish the Purification Chamber. Jovi will offer to take you there.
Tips
  • Memorize the layout of the Pokemon HQ Lab as it's your starting base.
  • The initial battle simulator is a tutorial; your actual starter is a Level 10 Eevee.
  • The Snag Machine is crucial for capturing Shadow Pokemon.
  • Pay attention to the dialogue for clues about your next objective.
  • Eevee (Starter Pokemon)
  • PDA
  • 3 Potions
  • Snag Machine
  • 5 Pokeballs
  • Shadow Teddiursa (automatically snagged)

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