Navigate the S.S. LIBRA in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Q: How to beat Cipher Peon Smarton in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?

Navigate the S.S. Libra, defeat Cipher Peon Smarton, collect valuable items including TM35 Flamethrower and a Luxury Ball, attempt to catch Bonsly, and prepare for a confrontation with Team Snagem who steal your Snag Machine.

Q: Where to find Battle CD 18 in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?

Navigate the S.S. Libra, defeat Cipher Peon Smarton, collect valuable items including TM35 Flamethrower and a Luxury Ball, attempt to catch Bonsly, and prepare for a confrontation with Team Snagem who steal your Snag Machine.

Q: What items can you get from Acri's interview in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?

Navigate the S.S. Libra, defeat Cipher Peon Smarton, collect valuable items including TM35 Flamethrower and a Luxury Ball, attempt to catch Bonsly, and prepare for a confrontation with Team Snagem who steal your Snag Machine.

Q: How to get the Snag Machine back in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?

Navigate the S.S. Libra, defeat Cipher Peon Smarton, collect valuable items including TM35 Flamethrower and a Luxury Ball, attempt to catch Bonsly, and prepare for a confrontation with Team Snagem who steal your Snag Machine.

Q: What Pokemon does Cipher Peon Smarton use in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?

Navigate the S.S. Libra, defeat Cipher Peon Smarton, collect valuable items including TM35 Flamethrower and a Luxury Ball, attempt to catch Bonsly, and prepare for a confrontation with Team Snagem who steal your Snag Machine.

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Walkthrough

1
Upon entering the S.S. Libra, you'll receive an e-mail about the Pre-Gym reopening. You may choose to visit it.
2
Return to the S.S. Libra and push crates to navigate through the rooms.
3
You will encounter Cipher Admin Gorigan, who orders Snidle to deal with you. Snidle delegates this to Cipher Peon Smarton.
4
Defeat Smarton (L27 Huntail, L27 Cacnea, L27 Teddiursa, L27 Koffing). He will escape after being beaten.
5
An Engineer will appear and inform you that you can rest and heal your Pokémon at the wheelhouse.
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The Engineer asks you to investigate odd noises coming from the ship's hull.
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Go downstairs and collect Battle CD 18.
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Push crates and go through the rooms to find a Fire Stone, two PP Ups, a Max Ether, a Yellow Flute, and TM35 (Flamethrower).
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In the final room, you will find a Luxury Ball and Bonsly. Approach it slowly to attempt a capture.
10
Your P*DA will activate, startling Bonsly, which runs off, leaving behind Leftovers.
11
You will receive an e-mail from Acri from Gateon Port, who wishes to interview you for a novel.
12
Choose your interview responses: say "Yes" three times for an Amulet Coin, "No" three times for a Quick Claw, "Yes" twice and "No" once for a Mental Herb, or "No" twice and "Yes" once for a White Herb. You can only choose one.
13
Return to the engineer and describe the Pokémon heard in the ship's hull.
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The engineer suggests looking for it in Poke Spots.
15
Grab Battle CD 18 again and attempt to leave the S.S. Libra.
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At the exit, you will be confronted by three Team Snagem members, including Wakin.
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Wakin uses Gloom's Sleep Powder to put you to sleep and steals your Snag Machine.
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You wake up in the wheelhouse. The engineer informs you that Team Snagem went north to '???' (Cipher Key Lair).
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You cannot Snag Shadow Pokémon until your Snag Machine is recovered.

Tips

TM35 (Flamethrower) is an excellent Fire-Type attack. Consider teaching it to Fire-Type Pokémon like Houndour/Houndoom.
The Amulet Coin is recommended from the interview reward, as the other items can be obtained at the Mt. Battle Coupon Exchange.

Items found: Fire Stone, 2x PP Up, Max Ether, Yellow Flute, TM35 (Flamethrower), Luxury Ball, Leftovers.
Interview rewards: Amulet Coin, Quick Claw, Mental Herb, or White Herb (choose one).
Battle CD 18.

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