Guide Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Q: Where is the secret room in Pokemon HQ Lab in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is an RPG for the Nintendo GameCube, a sequel to Pokémon Colosseum, set in the Orre region. It features a Story Mode with a new plot involving the criminal organization Cipher and their creation, Shadow Lugia (XD001), and a Quick Battle mode. A Nintendo Switch re-release is planned for March 17, 2026, but will lack connectivity with Game Boy Advance core series games.

Q: How do I find Jovi's secret room in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is an RPG for the Nintendo GameCube, a sequel to Pokémon Colosseum, set in the Orre region. It features a Story Mode with a new plot involving the criminal organization Cipher and their creation, Shadow Lugia (XD001), and a Quick Battle mode. A Nintendo Switch re-release is planned for March 17, 2026, but will lack connectivity with Game Boy Advance core series games.

Q: What is Jovi's Random Diary Entry No. 1 about in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is an RPG for the Nintendo GameCube, a sequel to Pokémon Colosseum, set in the Orre region. It features a Story Mode with a new plot involving the criminal organization Cipher and their creation, Shadow Lugia (XD001), and a Quick Battle mode. A Nintendo Switch re-release is planned for March 17, 2026, but will lack connectivity with Game Boy Advance core series games.

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Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

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Discover the world of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness! This guide covers gameplay, characters, locations, and Pokémon details for the Nintendo GameCube classic.

By teroqim·Originally published: October 2005·Updated Apr 2025·10 min read·Multi-source verified

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Walkthrough

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The game is set in the Orre region, five years after Pokémon Colosseum.
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The criminal organization Cipher has created Shadow Lugia (XD001), which is claimed to be immune to purification.
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The player controls a young Trainer named Michael, who aims to defeat Cipher.

Tips

The game includes a Quick Battle mode, similar to Colosseum's Battle Now mode.
The Nintendo Switch re-release will not support connectivity with Game Boy Advance core series games, limiting Pokémon trading options.

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