Walkthrough - Pokémon Colosseum

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I will be posting the Guide Friday September 23 - Sunday September 25 in separate parts so that it won't be too confusing!

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In the guide the guy is referred to Josh & the girl as Terra (If I remember right!)

This Is My Friend's Walkthrough and sometimes he adds wierd things(like his exact battles
among other things) into the guide so take a little warning to that


A. Outskirt Stand

First, pick a name for your hero. I will refer to him as "Josh"
(surprise, surprise) throughout this FAQ.
After the opening FMV, you emerge in front of a derailed train in the
middle of a desert. Enter the train and you find a bunch of people
inside. Talk to all of them, and watch the news on TV. One of them
will battle you eventually. But let's take the time to evaluate your
starting Pokémon.


Espeon Lv25
Sun Pokémon
Type: Psychic
Ability: Synchronize
Moveset
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Confusion POWER/ 65 HIT %/100 TYPE/Psychic SPCL/Confuses 10% of hits
Reflect POWER/--- HIT %/100 TYPE/Psychic SPCL/Cuts physicals by 1/2
Return POWER/Var HIT %/100 TYPE/Normal SPCL/Power varies by trust
Helping Hand POWER/--- HIT %/--- TYPE/Normal SPCL/Boosts partner by 50%

Level-Up Moves
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Swift L30 POWER/ 60 HIT %/--- TYPE/Normal SPCL/Can't miss
Psybeam L36 POWER/ 65 HIT %/100 TYPE/Psychic SPCL/Confuses 10% of hits
Psych Up L42 POWER/--- HIT %/--- TYPE/Normal SPCL/Copies foe's stat-ups
Psychic L47 POWER/ 90 HIT %/100 TYPE/Psychic SPCL/Reduces Sp Def 10%
Morning SunL52 POWER/--- HIT %/--- TYPE/Normal SPCL/Recover user's HP

Espeon is a solid Psychic-type you may decide to use for the entire game. I
don't think it really learns any good moves later on, but it's worth using
if you need a Psychic-type attacker, especially early on in the game.



Umbreon Lv26
Moonlight Pokémon
Type: Dark
Ability: Synchronize
Moveset
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Bite POWER/ 60 HIT %/100 TYPE/Dark SPCL/Flinches 30% of hits
Secret Power POWER/ 70 HIT %/100 TYPE/Normal SPCL/Inflicts a bad status
Taunt POWER/--- HIT %/100 TYPE/Dark SPCL/Rival can only attack
Snatch POWER/--- HIT %/100 TYPE/Dark SPCL/Steals stat/HP raises

Level-Up Moves
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Confuse RayL30 POWER/--- HIT %/100 TYPE/Ghost SPCL/Confuses target
Faint Attack36 POWER/ 60 HIT %/--- TYPE/Dark SPCL/Can't miss
Mean Look L42 POWER/--- HIT %/100 TYPE/Normal SPCL/Target can't switch
Screech L47 POWER/--- HIT %/ 85 TYPE/Normal SPCL/Defense down 2 Lvls
Moonlight L52 POWER/--- HIT %/--- TYPE/Normal SPCL/Recover user's HP

Umbreon is a very defensive Pokémon with little attack strength and utility
techniques like Taunt and Snatch. It will learn Confuse Ray if you get it to
about level 30. I recommend using this Pokémon for weakening Shadow Pokémon
early in the game. You can go for the flinchax with Bite, and Secret Power
inflicts a bad status depending on the location it's used in.

Because Colosseum is compatible with Fire Red and Leaf Green which were
released after Pokémon Colosseum, every Espeon and Umbreon in this game
is male, meaning you can't breed for Eeveelutions until you get a female
Eevee (or a Ditto) from Fire Red/Leaf Green.
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Head outside and a guy from inside the train will head out and ask you
to Double Battle with him. Accept the challenge. Be aware that every
battle in this game is a Double Battle, meaning you field two Pokémon
at once.
------Trainer Battle!------
Rider Willie
P$ = 240
Opponents: Zigzagoon Lv24 Exp: 153
Zigzagoon Lv24 Exp: 153

A big change from the Level 2 Pokémon of the GB games, eh? Not to worry,
this guy is a pushover. STABbed Confusion and Bite have 75 and 90 Power,
which are more than enough to take down one of his Zigzagoon. Repeat the
process for the other one.
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After this battle, you will get a short FMV sequence. Well...

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The FMV sequence involves Josh and Team Snagem, a group of Pokémon
thieves that have developed a Snag Machine capable of stealing
a trainer's Pokémon by turning regular Poke Balls into Snag Balls.
Two Snag Machines were created. The first one was destroyed in the
explosion of the opening FMV, and the Snagem grunts are asking for
the second one back. Josh holds the second one in his left hand. They
will not battle you yet, instead they will head for Phenac City, to
the west.
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After the FMV sequence, head west for Phenac City.

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B. Phenac City
As soon as you enter Phenac, a short FMV sequence begins. I won't spoil
this one for you. You end up in a battle with...
------Trainer Battle!------
Shady Guy Folly
P$ = 500
Opponents: Whismur Lv24 Exp: 174
Whismur Lv25 Exp: 181

This is also a very easy battle. Just attack them with your special
attacks and they will fall in a couple of turns.
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The trainer runs away, and his mate follows. At this point, undo the
knot in the sack by pressing the A button while in front of it. This
causes another FMV to begin. At the end of it, you get a girl as a
partner. In the middle of the sequence, you get to name her. I will
refer to her as "Terra". (I know it's FF6ish, but that's what I named
her...)

At this point, your Pokémon could use some healing. Head for the Pokémon
Center and heal up. Now head to the PC in the corner and save your game.
Every PC in the game is a save point. This is revolutionary for a Pokémon
game because now, you can't save your game just anywhere. The main reason
for doing this was to save on memory.

Once you've healed up, head for the Pre Gym, in the center of town.
This is a place of training for your Pokémon.

Head up to the left inside the Pre Gym and talk to the teacher. She gives
you a P*DA upgrade. You can now look at data on Pokémon you've seen by
selecting "Strategy Memo" on the main menu of the P*DA. Pokémon you see
will be registered when you see them, but you won't be able to look up
any data. Here's the data you can access with the feature:
Pokémon's Name
Pokémon's Specie Type
Pokémon's Element Type(s)
Pokémon's Ability(s)
Pokémon's Height/Weight
Also, you can look at the Pokémon in detail by rotating it in 3D and zooming
in or out. Lastly, you can look at the Pokémon's size compared to Josh, which
is probably the most interesting feature. Anyhow, go on to the right
side of the building and talk to Justy. He's the Gym Leader here, but he
won't battle you right now. (He'd slaughter you anyway.) He will have you
battle four Gym Trainers. You will not be able to go back and heal in-between
fights. Here are the four trainers...
------Trainer Battle 1/4!------
Cooltrainer Botan
P$ = 810
Opponents: Sunkern Lv27 Exp: 150
Hoppip Lv26 Exp: 205

Grass-type Pokémon are neutral against Psychic or Dark. Neither of them
are very tough, but watch your HP more closely. Use your Special attacks
and this will be over quickly.
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------Trainer Battle 2/4!------
Cooltrainer Liqui
P$ = 810
Opponents: Surskit Lv27 Exp: 181
Marill Lv26 Exp: 160

You still won't be able to type-trump. This will be harder than the
first battle. Marill will take more than two hits to take down, so
do away with Surskit first.
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------Trainer Battle 3/4!------
Rich Boy Dugo
P$ = 540
Opponents: Trapinch Lv27 Exp: 210
Swinub Lv27 Exp: 225

This is a little harder but not bad. Continue to use Special attacks,
because Dugo's Pokémon have higher Defense than Special Defense.
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------Trainer Battle 4/4!------
Lady Gwin
P$ = 540
Opponents: Geodude Lv27 Exp: 247
Rhyhorn Lv27 Exp: 390

Gwin will try to give you a run for your money. Her Rhyhorn is your
toughest opponent yet. Watch for her team's physical attacks, they will
do more damage than anything else you've encountered to this point.
Take Rhyhorn down first with your Special attacks, then do the same
with Geodude.
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After you win, Justy congratulates you and gives you a White Herb.
Deposit this item in the computer and do not withdraw it until you
are ready to transfer a Pokémon to your Game Boy. It is a hold item
that replenishes any lowered stat, and every non-AI trainer I've met
is fond of lowering my Pokémon's stats. As I said earlier, Justy will
not face you yet. Come back when you have more and better Pokémon.

There is another trainer near the entrance to the city, if you want
the experience points and a good amount of cash.

------Trainer Battle!------
Fun Old Man Drig
P$ = 800
Opponents: Hoothoot Lv25 Exp: 154
Sentret Lv25 Exp: 151

Compared to the previous battles, this is pie. They should be very weak
after one round.
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Go back to the Pokémon Center and heal/save, then head to the Pokémon
Mart, which sells the following goods:

Item P$ Effect
-----------------------------------
Super Potion 700 Recovers 50 HP
Potion 200 Recovers 20 HP
Paralyz Heal 200 Cures paralysis
Awakening 250 Cures sleep
Ice Heal 250 Cures freeze
Burn Heal 250 Cures burns
Antidote 100 Cures poison
Full Heal 600 Cures all status effects
Guard Spec. 700 Prevents stat reduction
Dire Hit 650 Raises criticals
X Accuracy 950 Raises accuracy by 1 Level
X Attack 500 Raises Attack by 1 Level
X Defend 550 Raises Defense by 1 Level
X Speed 350 Raises Speed by 1 Level
X Special 350 Raises Special Attack by 1 Level

I'd buy about 5 more Super Potions. Sell your two Awakenings, because
you can use the Call command to wake a Pokémon up.

After you finish here, head for the Mayor's House, north of here.
You will get a short FMV sequence involving an evil-looking person
named Nascour. Enter the Mayor's House and talk to Es Cade. After
that conversation, head for Phenac Stadium, the northmost building in
town.

When you talk to the receptionist, she tells you that a tournament is
already in progress. Too bad! Walk out and you get another FMV involving
Team Snagem. One of the grunts battles you.
------Trainer Battle!------
Team Snagem Wakin
P$ = 270
Opponents: Corphish Lv25 Exp: 297
Koffing Lv27 Exp: 328

Finally, we can type-trump! Have Espeon use Confusion on Koffing for what
should be an OHKO. Have Umbreon use Secret Power on Corphish.
This should be a very easy fight.
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Outside the Mayor's House is a chest with three Super Potions inside.

After the rest of the FMV, Terra suggests you buy some Poké Balls. Talk
to the man in the front of the second floor of the Pokémon Mart. He tells
you to go to the Outskirt Stand. Do it.

Back at the Stand, talk to the shopkeeper behind the desk, and he gives
you five Great Balls. He will also sell you Poké Balls (P$ 200) and
Great Balls (P$ 600). Buy five to ten more Great Balls, then head back
to Phenac and save your game. Now head for the Mayor's House. Bad guy
music plays and an FMV starts.

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The FMV sequence involves Josh, Nascour, Miror B., and a couple of
Snagem grunts. Nascour is a high-ranking executive of the criminal
syndicate Cipher. You also discover that Miror B. is also of a
high rank at Cipher. You will learn more about Cipher later.
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You now have to face two Trainer battles in a row.
------Trainer Battle!------
Miror B. Peon Folly
P$ = 520
Opponents: Lotad Lv25 Exp: 198
Whismur Lv26 Exp: 189

This will be very easy. Use Secret Power with Umbreon instead of Return.
Espeon just attacks.
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------Trainer Battle!------
Miror B. Peon Trudly
Shadow Pokémon #01/48: Makuhita
P$ = 600
Opponents: Duskull Lv25 Exp: 259
Spinarak Lv25 Exp:?,
Makuhita Lv30 SHADOW Pokémon #01/48

After you KO one of Trudly's Pokémon, he sends out Makuhita. Terra
then tells you that the Makuhita is surrounded by a black aura,
and is not afraid to attack people. This is why we bought all those
Great Balls. You can Snag it.

The trick to Snagging is not to KO the target inadvertently. That means
no Super-effective attacks. In other words, waste Espeon's turn by using
non-damaging moves or the Call command, and have Umbreon use Bite until
Makuhita's HP is in the red (20%), or at least one-third. Now take out
one of your Great Balls and attempt to Snag it. You should be able to
do so with little trouble. If it happens to escape, throw another Ball.

If you miss this opportunity, you can battle this trainer
again at this same location after you finish the game.
He'll battle you until you Snag his Makuhita.
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At this point, you may want to put Makuhita in the front of your party,
so that its shadow gauge goes down. It's also your highest-level Pokémon
yet.

When you exit the Mayor's house, save your game. Three trainers are blocking
the way out of Phenac City, one at each exit. They each have a Shadow
Pokémon, one of the starters from Gold and Silver. The trainer in green
has a Shadow Bayleef; red, a Shadow Quilava; blue, a Shadow Croconaw.
If you want to breed them on your Gameboy game, reset until you get a
female one, which is about 12.5% of the time. The three Trainers use the
same other two Pokémon, and you will have a chance to meet the other
two trainers later in the game. Anyway, I will be following the blue
Trainer.
------Trainer Battle!------
Cipher Peon Bluno
Shadow Pokémon #02/48: Croconaw
P$ = 900
Opponents: Grimer Lv26 Exp: 250
Spoink Lv24 Exp: 228
Croconaw Lv30 SHADOW Pokémon #02/48

You've got to Snag this Pokémon no matter what, so save your game
beforehand. You'll need to get through a Spoink and a Grimer
regardless of who you challenged, but they're easy as pie. Now onto
the Snag...

This Snag will be harder than the last one. Since neither of your
Pokémon's attacks will have an advantage/disadvantage over any of
the Shadow Pokémon, use Bite. Don't let Makuhita battle, Shadow
Rush is too powerful. You don't want to use Confusion either, because
of the possiblity of confusing it. Get its HP into the red and
use your Great Balls. Continue to throw Balls at it until you Snag.
The backlash from Shadow Rush will make this attempt easier over time.
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After you Snag it, save! Now we can head to the next area.

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C. Realgam Construction Lot

Not much to do here. Talk to all the workers, exit, and move on to the
next area.

D. Pyrite Town

OK, none of that sissy stuff from before. This place is where the game
starts to ramp up in difficulty. There are also lots of Shadow Pokémon
you can get here, so get to Snagging. Most of the people you talk
to in town are trainers. Take this opportunity to get Makuhita's
shadow gauge down. It will purify quickly. Here are the trainers.
After each battle, head to the jail, where there is a PC. Deposit
your weakened Pokémon in the computer, then withdraw them. Magically,
they will be fully recovered! This way you don't have to spend P$ 100
at the hotel every time you need to be healed. Don't forget to save.
The Pokémon Mart sells most of the same items that were sold in Phenac,
but here, you can also buy Hyper Potions at a <$$$>very pricey</$$$>
P$ 1,200 each. Stick to Super Potions, they're a lot more economical for
your Pokémon's levels...and your wallet!

------Trainer Battle!------
Chaser Calda
P$ = 520
Opponents: Sentret Lv25 Exp: 260
Taillow Lv25 Exp:?,
Slakoth Lv26 Exp: 306

Nothing to worry about. Shadow Rush with Makuhita and Confusion with
Espeon.
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------Trainer Battle!------
Chaser Emok
P$ = 540
Opponents: Gulpin Lv27 Exp: 216
Zubat Lv27 Exp: 210

Espeon will pwn Emok's Poison-types. 'Nuff said.
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Now head to Duel Square, an open area in the middle of town with two
concentric rings on the outside. Six trainers await you there, and
each one of them has a Shadow Pokémon.
------Trainer Battle!------
Rider Vant
SHADOW Pokémon #03/48: Misdreavus
P$ = 300
Opponents: Zigzagoon Lv28 Exp: 195
Skitty Lv28 Exp: 180
Misdreavus Lv30 SHADOW Pokémon #03/48

If the Skitty is female, be careful about using Contact attacks like
Bite and Return. It has Cute Charm, which infatuates attackers on
contact, and that's never a good thing. Now, for Misdreavus.

You have infinite chances to Snag Misdreavus. If you mess up, just
enter and exit a building, scope the Trainer out, and you get another
try. Misdreavus is a must-Snag. It's got Pain Split, which helps the
Snagging process tremendously, as well as some status moves.
I'd use Umbreon and Croconaw for this Snag. Have Umbreon use
Bite once and Croconaw use Shadow Rush. This should take Misdreavus
down to the red or low orange HP. Now you can try to Snag it. If it
resists, let it wear itself down with Shadow Rush, then try again.
Watch your HP closely, because Misdreavus' Shadow Ball attack has
80 Power, 120 with STAB, and that can do 30 damage to your Shadow
Pokémon. Don't use Espeon here unless you're trying to bait Misdreavus
from using Shadow Rush.
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------Trainer Battle!------
Rider Nover
SHADOW Pokémon #04/48: Noctowl
P$ = 300
Opponents: Ledyba Lv27 Exp: 156
Wingull Lv27 Exp: 184
Noctowl Lv30 SHADOW Pokémon #04/48

You'll run through Ledyba and Wingull easily. Now for Noctowl...

As with the previous Snag, you have infinite tries.
Noctowl will be your hardest Snag so far, but it's VERY important,
because it has Hypnosis, essential for Snagging other Shadow Pokémon.
Snag it the same way you would other Shadow Pokémon, but try to get
it to attack Flaaffy if you have it--its Static ability might kick in.
Noctowl also has a lot of HP (over 100), and its Attack is low, so the
backlash from Shadow Rush won't hurt it too much. Odds are you'll Snag
it before it KOs itself.
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------Trainer Battle!------
Street Performer Diogo
SHADOW Pokémon #05/48: Flaaffy
P$ = 416
Opponents: Shroomish Lv28 Exp: 180
Flaaffy Lv30 SHADOW Pokémon #05/48

Again, you have infinite tries.
Flaaffy will put up a lot of resistance. Try to attack it with
non-contact attacks such as Confusion, because Flaaffy has the
Static ability, paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact. This is
why it is a must-Snag. Weaken it with Confusion or if you're feeling
lucky, Shadow Rush. Make sure its HP is in the red before you attempt
to Snag. If you got Noctowl, use Hypnosis to put it to sleep, which
makes the Snag easier.
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------Trainer Battle!------
Rider Leba
SHADOW Pokémon #06/48: Skiploom
P$ = 260
Opponents: Dustox Lv26 Exp: 445
Oddish Lv26 Exp: 216
Skiploom Lv30 SHADOW Pokémon #06/48

As with the last three, you have infinite tries.
This is very easy. Take out the Oddish and Dustox with ease. Now carefully
whittle down its HP with Shadow Rush. Don't use any moves your Shadow
Pokémon may have learned. Get its HP into the red. You should succeed
with your first Ball.
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------Trainer Battle!------
Bandana Guy Divel
SHADOW Pokémon #07/48: Quagsire
P$ = 480
Opponents: Psyduck Lv29 Exp: 247
Quagsire Lv30 SHADOW Pokémon #07/48

Again, you have infinite tries.
This is about as hard as Flaaffy, but not too bad. If you have
Croconaw's Water attack, do NOT use it here unless you want
Quagsire's HP to operate in reverse. You have to get past
a Psyduck, but it's no trouble. Use Umbreon's Bite to weaken
it, then throw Great Balls until you Snag. If it resists,
very carefully get its HP lower, then try again. This is a good
Pokémon for Snagging Electric-types with, because it absorbs water
and nullifies electricity.
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------Trainer Battle!------
Roller Boy Lon
SHADOW Pokémon #08/48: Slugma
P$ = 168
Opponents: Swablu Lv27 Exp: 213
Azurill Lv27 Exp: 63
Igglybuff Lv26 Exp: 78
Slugma Lv30 SHADOW Pokémon #08/48

Guess what? You have infinite tries!
Slugma is probably the easiest of the six Pyrite Pokémon. As with
Flaaffy, watch for contact attacks, or your Pokémon may get Burned.
You can actually turn this to your advantage if you use physical
attacks or Shadow Rush. As with all Shadow Pokémon, make sure its HP
is low before Snagging. If you Snagged Bayleef, don't use it here.
Slugma has Flamethrower, a Fire attack with 95 Power, over 140 with
STAB. Such an attack seriously pwns it. We're talking OHKO. Skiploom,
too.
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At this point, Makuhita, and maybe Croconaw, should have nothing left
in their shadow gauges. Does this mean they're purified? About 99% of
the way. There's nothing you can do with them now, so use your other
Shadow Pokémon in battle, so they can start rehab. After six Snags,
you are likely running out of Great Balls. Save and exit town, then go
back to the Outskirt Stand and buy about 7 to 10 more Great Balls.
If you talk to Willie outside, he'll battle you again.

------Trainer Battle!------
Rider Willie
P$ = 300
Opponents: Zigzagoon Lv29 Exp: 186
Linoone Lv30 Exp: 411

With the number of Pokémon you have, this is an easy fight. Linoone is
very fast and has a couple of strong attacks, so switch out or use
Super Potions as necessary. It's good experience for your Pokémon!
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Now would also be a convenient time to visit the Pre Gym and update your
P*DA. Though you've got six Pokémon, don't battle Justy yet, he'll still
slaughter you. Now go back to Pyrite Town and save.

Head for Pyrite Colosseum in back. There is already a tournament going on
there as well, so you can't enter yet :-( Anyway, talk to the rogue on
the left and he tells you that another rogue, Cail, has been seen with
a weird Pokémon. He is the guy in green by the entrance to the town.
Guess what? You're going to see his "weird" Pokémon in a battle!

------Trainer Battle!------
Rogue Cail
SHADOW Pokémon #09/48: Furret
P$ = 168
Opponents: Ralts Lv29 Exp: 217
Seedot Lv29 Exp: 229
Machop Lv29 Exp: 273
Furret Lv33 SHADOW Pokémon #09/48

Oooo... Level 33 Pokémon... I'm quaking in my boots...
The rest of his team is tough, expecially Machop. He's fond of using
Karate Chop, which is a powerful move that Critical Hits often.

No more infinite tries, but if you come back after you beat Miror B.,
he'll fight you as often as you'd like, so you don't have to Snag
Furret this time, but it helps. You've got to get through a fairly
tough team, including a Machop at Lv29. It's tough to encourage
Furret to use anything but Shadow Rush, so be very careful in
taking down its HP. Put it to sleep with Noctowl's Hypnosis.
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After this battle, you will see a short FMV involving Nascour and
Miror B. Now, make sure you have lots of Great Balls and Super Potions.
Save, and head for the Mayor's house. It has a white "C" on it, and it's
on the left.

Look for a bookshelf on the left side. Stand on the right side of the
bookshelf, next to the wall, then press the A button. You will flip
a hidden switch and the bookcase will move to the left, revealing a
hidden door. Head inside and talk to everyone. After you exit, there
will be an FMV involving Duking.

Exit and head for the windmill, to the left of the bridge to the
Colosseum. Talk to everyone inside there, and another FMV begins.
The windmill's Gear has been stolen, and you have to retreive it.
Head for the Realgam Construction Lot, and look in the upper-right
corner for the Gear. Take it back to the windmill and the Colosseum
opens up for business. But first, check the deck at the jail for a
Jail Key, and open all the cells. One of the cells has a TM46 inside.
TM46 teaches the following move to a Pokémon.

Thief POWER/ 40 HIT %/100 TYPE/Dark SPCL/Steals enemy's item
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Explanation of TMs

A TM, short for Technical Machine, is a device that teaches a move to
a Pokémon. It can only be used one time, so make your decision carefully.
Not all Pokémon are compatible with all TMs. For instance, Croconaw can't
use Hyper Beam until it evolves, so you can't use TM15 on it.
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Save and head to the Colosseum, and enter the tournament. Use this
opportunity to purify your Shadow Pokémon, for Espeon and Umbreon
can run through this tournament with little trouble.

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---------Round One--------
Hunter Hoks
Opponents: Barboach Lv30 Exp: 298
Sandshrew Lv31 Exp: 307

Quagsire and Flaaffy pwn here.
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---------Round Two---------
Chaser Tisler
Opponents: Natu Lv30 Exp: 234
Meditite Lv30 Exp: 292

Use Misdreavus here, especially if it knows Shadow Ball.
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---------Semifinal---------
Bandana Guy Vilch
Opponents: Electrike Lv30 Exp: 333
Cacnea Lv31 Exp: 321
Vulpix Lv32 Exp: 216

Vilch's Electrike is a little tricky. If you have non-contact attacks,
like Quagsire's Surf, use it here. If not, be wary of paralyzation from
Static.
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-----------Final-----------
Bodybuilder Mirez
Opponents: Bagon Lv32 Exp: 304
Goldeen Lv32 Exp: 379
Magnemite Lv31 Exp: 295
Delibird Lv34 Exp: 666

You get serious experience points from this battle. Bagon is a
Dragon-type, meaning it resists most Special attacks; hence, use
physical attacks. Magnemite and Delibird go down to Fire attacks,
and Goldeen to electricity, but when facing Delibird, be careful.
It has Present, which is a hit-or-miss attack that can have a
Power of 40, 80, or 120, or it will heal you by 80 HP.
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You win a cash prize of P$ 4,848 for winning this tournament. Now
save your game and exit the Colosseum. A long FMV sequence begins.

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The FMV sequence shows several Cipher Peons escorting Josh and
Terra to Pyrite Building. They are congratulating you on your win
and are about to present you with a Shadow Pokémon, when one of them
realizes it's the same Josh that is on Cipher's blacklist.
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After the FMV you end up in Pyrite Building, and you face a Trainer.
------Trainer Battle!------
Cipher Peon Nore
SHADOW Pokémon #10/48: Yanma
P$ = 1,280
Opponents: Pineco Lv32 Exp: 205
Surskit Lv32 Exp: 216
Nincada Lv31 Exp: 214
Yanma Lv33 SHADOW Pokémon #10/48

You'll run through Nore's bugs with fire attacks. Now to Yanma...

I find it very difficult to make this Snag right now. It was the first
Snag I missed. Don't worry, you can find Nore in the Snagem Hideout
after you beat the game, and he'll fight you until you Snag his Yanma.
Yanma is hard to Snag because of its Speed Boost ability and its tendency
to use Shadow Rush every turn. Use the same strategy as usual, but if you
miss it, come to Snagem Hideout with Ultra Balls and you'll be able to
Snag it much more easily.
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After the battle, Duking races in and an FMV begins involving the Shadow
Pokémon scandal.

[HoennMaster]

E. The Miror Man

The Pyrite Building is full of trainers waiting for fights. First, grab
the Ein File "H" off the desk. The file is a report on Hyper Mode.

Before you can reach the revitalizing device and the PC, you have to go
through two Trainers.
------Trainer Battle!------
Chaser Kai
P$ = 640
Opponents: Phanpy Lv31 Exp: 411
Trapinch Lv32 Exp: 249

They're both Ground-types, so Surf pwns. Easy money.
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------Trainer Battle!------
Roller Boy Pike
P$ = 204
Opponents: Taillow Lv33 Exp: 208
Hoothoot Lv34 Exp: 211

They're both very weak, so you can use just about any attack you want.
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Now you reach the revitalizing device (fully heals your party) and the
save point, so SAVE!

Head up to the 2F of the building. More Trainers!
------Trainer Battle!------
Bandana Guy Geats
P$ = 512
Opponents: Larvitar Lv31 Exp: 208
Hoothoot Lv32 Exp: 315
Carvanha Lv32 Exp: 301

Carvanha (I have so much trouble spelling its name for some odd reason)
is the only wild card in this roster. The rest will go down with Surf,
especially Larvitar, who has a 4x weakness to it. Don't attack Carvanha
with a contact attack, or you'll take unnecessary damage.
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------Trainer Battle!------
Hunter Geare
P$ = 528
Opponents: Remoraid Lv33 Exp: 274
Magnemite Lv32 Exp: 304

No trouble at all. Magnemite has high Defense, so go nuts with the
Special.
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You now reach a junction. You can head left, or through a door straight
ahead. The door has a trainer, but a chest as well. Take the door.
------Trainer Battle!------
Bandana Guy Loba
P$ = 528
Opponents: Wingull Lv32 Exp: 210
Wooper Lv33 Exp: 183

Physical attacks and Shadow Rush work swell here.
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There is a chest to his left that contains 5 Great Balls.
At this point, your team is probably fatigued from the battles.
Head back down to the 1F, heal, and save. Now resume your climb
and take the other way at the junction.

------Trainer Battle!------
Bodybuilder Akmen
P$ = 744
Opponents: Electrike Lv31 Exp:?,
Voltorb Lv31 Exp: 342

Quagsire pwns here because of Surf and immunity to electricity.
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Head up to the 3F for...more Trainers. Think about the glass being
half full over half empty. You get experience points and cash! Anytime
your team gets weak, head down to 1F and heal. Save while you're there.

------Trainer Battle!------
Rider Raleen
P$ = 320
Opponents: Doduo Lv32 Exp: 328
Ledyba Lv32 Exp: 184
Swablu Lv31 Exp: 244

All of Raleen's Pokémon fly, so use Flaaffy and turn up the juice!
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------Trainer Battle!------
Hunter Tura
P$ = 512
Opponents: Spheal Lv31 Exp: 249
Snorunt Lv32 Exp: 253

You may want to attack with fire, but Spheal has a water technique
that'll pwn Slugma. If not, use conventional attacks. Spheal's HP
is kind of high, so be aware of that.
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You will now see two doors. The left one leads to a chest containing
a Revive. You will need this item later! Anyways, back to the Trainer
battles...

------Trainer Battle!------
Hunter Toti
P$ = 512
Opponents: Horsea Lv31 Exp: 274
Oddish Lv32 Exp: 267
Sandshrew Lv32 Exp: 318

Conventional attacks are all you need. Your Shadow Pokémon's shadow
gauges should be close to empty, if not already there. Swap your
purified Pokémon with Shadow ones at the PC on 1F.
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One more trainer on this floor and you should save and change Pokémon.

------Trainer Battle!------
Bodybuilder Elidi
P$ = 792
Opponents: Cacnea Lv32 Exp: 331
Tentacool Lv33 Exp: 370

This is a fairly easy battle. If you still have Espeon, good for you.
Confusion your way to victory. Bite/Secret Power works well on Cacnea.
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After healing and saving, you take the stairs to the 4F, which puts
you outside the building. A trainer is blocking the entrance to
Pyrite Cave, but he won't battle you yet. Enter the door and an FMV
sequence begins involving Miror B.'s goons. You will have to
fight both trainers inside, and they each carry a Shadow Pokémon that
is tough to Snag.

------Trainer Battle!------
Miror B. Peon Reath
SHADOW Pokémon #11/48: Remoraid
P$ = 660
Opponents: Spinarak Lv33 Exp: 126
Luvdisc Lv32 Exp: 376
Remoraid Lv20 SHADOW Pokémon #11/48

Spinarak and Luvdisc aren't too tough to take down. Take them out
fast. Now for the Shadow Pokémon...

This is a very tough Snag because it is terribly easy to KO Remoraid
by accident. One of your Pokémon should know Quick Attack, perhaps
Furret. One Quick Attack should take Remoraid down to the red. You
should be able to Snag it with one Ball because of its low level.
Unfortunately, it'll KO itself if it Shadow Rushes after a Quick Attack.
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------Trainer Battle!------
Miror B. Peon Ferma
SHADOW Pokémon #12/48: Mantine
P$ = 660
Opponents: Furret Lv31 Exp: 384
Aipom Lv32 Exp: 321
Yanma Lv33 Exp: 519
Mantine Lv33 SHADOW Pokémon #12/48

Furret's physical power can take weaker Pokémon out in a hurry. Be very
careful. For fun, fight back with your own Furret. Now, for Mantine...

Mantine is a very tough Pokémon to Snag simply because they are hard
to capture, perhaps due to size/weight. Like Quagsire, Mantine has the
Water Absorb ability, so no Surfing allowed. I don't know if you have
any second chances with it, so make it count. I got lucky because it
was about to Shadow Rush itself to death. It had a sliver of HP left
and I Snagged it at the last possible moment. Use Bite carefully to
whittle down its HP. Putting it to sleep can't hurt, either.
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The trainers run away and leave an Ein File "S" for you. This one's about
Shadow Pokémon. Now go talk to Silva and an FMV begins involving Josh,
Terra, Silva, and Miror B. Take the stairs down to the 1F, picking up
three Hyper Potions in a chest along the way. Go through the one-way
door, and head back to the save point. Heal and save, especially if you
Snagged Remoraid and/or Mantine. Leave Remoraid in the PC for now, because
it's far too weak to battle.

Head back up to the 4F and talk to the trainer in front of the cave. He
will battle.

------Trainer Battle!------
Hunter Doken
SHADOW Pokémon #13/48: Qwilfish
P$ = 660
Opponents: Goldeen Lv33 Exp: 391
Linoone Lv33 Exp: 451
Qwilfish Lv33 SHADOW Pokémon #13/48

As you know from your second battle with Willie, Linoone's speed
can give you problems. Shock Goldeen.

This is a tough Snag despite its size. I saved this one for after
I finished the game, when I had Ultra Balls and Net Balls, and it
still wasn't easy. Getting its HP down is no problem, but it has a
tendency to Shadow Rush often, and there's little you can do to
convince it otherwise. Come back later with Net Balls. If you want
to try to Snag it now, I wish you plenty of good luck. Even if
you put it to sleep, it still puts up a lot of resistance.
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Now enter Pyrite Cave. Because we have entered a new dungeon, the floor
count resets. This means you enter on the 1F. Early on, you will see
a trainer near a staircase. You do not have to fight her if you don't
want to, and she has no Shadow Pokémon.
------Trainer Battle!------
**OPTIONAL**
Street Performer Simes
P$ = 512
Opponents: Anorith Lv32 Exp: 408
Lotad Lv32 Exp: 253

Yes, it's Lotad. Get used to seeing them, because you'll see him and
Lombre, his evolved form, quite a bit in this cave. It's only weak to
Flying and Poison attacks. Noctowl's Attack sucks, and Qwilfish is the
only Pokémon you could have at this point with a Poison-type attack.
Anorith falls to water.
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Search the far right end of the area for a chest containing three Ethers,
and the top of the area north of the stairs for a chest containing two
valuable Hyper Potions. Save them for later.

Take the stairs down to the B1, where you find another trainer you can
sneak by if you're looking to avoid fights.
------Trainer Battle!------
**OPTIONAL**
Chaser Maiz
P$ = 640
Opponents: Koffing Lv32 Exp: 390
Ralts Lv31 Exp: 232
Shroomish Lv32 Exp: 222

Nothing special here. Just thrash them for the experience, cash, and the
chance to bring your Pokémon's shadow gauges down.
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I'd head back and save/heal about now. The trip back isn't that far.
And this next fight you can't avoid. You have a choice between stairs to
the 1F and a battle. Take the battle and head north. This guy has a Shadow
Pokémon. Before pressing on, make sure you have plenty of Great Balls, at
least a dozen.

------Trainer Battle!------
Rider Twan
SHADOW Pokémon #14/48: Meditite
P$ = 330
Opponents: Numel Lv32 Exp: 301
Bagon Lv33 Exp: 313
Meditite Lv33 SHADOW Pokémon #14/48

Again, Bagon has resistance to most Special attacks. Attack it
physically (Shadow Rush...), and water pwns Numel. Now for the
Shadow Meditite...

This is a lot easier than the last two, and there's no real excuse
for not Snagging it right now. Umbreon's Bite is a good idea, as is
putting it to sleep so it can't KO itself from Shadow Rush. This is
quite easy.
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To the right is a trainer guarding an item. You will be able to bypass
the trainer. The item is a single Full Heal.

------Trainer Battle!------
**OPTIONAL**
Hunter Valen
P$ = 528
Opponents: Whismur Lv33 Exp: 240
Lotad Lv32 Exp: 253
Slakoth Lv32 Exp: 283

This is standard. You can take them down easily. Slakoth is powerful, but
can only act every other turn. Purify those Shadow Pokémon!
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Now take the north stairs down to the B2, and head left. There'a another
trainer there.

------Trainer Battle!------
Rider Sosh
SHADOW Pokémon #15/48: Dunsparce
P$ = 340
Opponents: Mareep Lv34 Exp: 214
Cacnea Lv34 Exp: 352
Dunsparce Lv33 SHADOW Pokémon #15/48

Flaaffy evolves from Mareep, so you know what that means? No contact
attacks on it or Zzzzt! Static!

First, put it to sleep with Noctowl, then have Umbreon Bite or Noctowl
Shadow Rush. This is also very easy.
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After the battle, head left and there is a revitalizing device and a
PC. Praise God, it's a save and recovery point. You know what? Save
and heal. You've got to be insane if you don't save and heal here.
You will be using this area as a base for the rest of the dungeon.

Now head back to the staircase you came from, the one on the right. Take
the staircase you skipped up to 1F. Two Trainers up there guard a good
item, but you have to fight first!
------Trainer Battle!------
Chaser Rehan
P$ = 640
Opponents: Geodude Lv32 Exp: 294
Lotad Lv31 Exp: 244
Slakoth Lv31 Exp: 274?
Snorunt Lv32 Exp: 253

Four Pokémon to take down, so it will be a longer-than-usual fight.
It's not hard, just use Quagsire, but don't use Surf on Lotad as it has a
4x resistance to water.
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------Trainer Battle!------
**OPTIONAL**
Bandana Guy Noxy
P$ = 528
Opponents: Lotad Lv32 Exp: 253
Lotad Lv33 Exp: 261
Lotad Lv33 Exp: 261
Lotad Lv33 Exp: 261

I told you you'd see lots of them in here! Just attack them with physical
attacks and it's no trouble.
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Grab the three ULTRA BALLS(!!) from the chest, then head back to the save
point. Save and take the stairs by the save point. We're almost through!
Save the Ultra Balls for later.

In this section of the B1, there are three Trainers. You can sneak by
all of them, but one has a Shadow Pokémon you should Snag.
------Trainer Battle!------
**OPTIONAL**
Roller Boy Evat
P$ = 198
Opponents: Lotad Lv32 Exp: 253
Lombre Lv33 Exp: 498

See? Told you you'd see Lombre eventually. Just physically attack them both.
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------Trainer Battle!------
**OPTIONAL**
Rider Derid
P$ = 330
Opponents: Pineco Lv30 Exp: 192
Shuppet Lv33 Exp: 342
Koffing Lv30 Exp: 366

Shuppet falls to Umbreon's Bite, Pineco to fire, and Koffing to Confusion or
other special attacks.
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------Trainer Battle!------
Hunter Zalo
SHADOW Pokémon #16/48: Swablu
P$ = 512
Opponents: Lotad Lv31 Exp: 244
Beldum Lv32 Exp: 352
Lombre Lv32 Exp: 483
Swablu Lv33 SHADOW Pokémon #16/48

Beldum falls to fire. Lotad and Lombre you've seen enough to know what to
do.

If you have Espeon about Lv32, two Confusions should take it into the red.
If not, two or three of Umbreon's Bites should do the trick. Either way,
put it to sleep and Snag it. Not too hard.
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There are two sets of stairs that lead to the B2, one on each side of the
trainer you just beat. Take the stairs on the right. There are three
of trainers down here. One you have to fight, the others you don't.
------Trainer Battle!------
**OPTIONAL**
Chaser Mela
P$ = 660
Opponents: Natu Lv33 Exp: 258
Tentacool Lv32 Exp: 310
Teddiursa Lv32 Exp: 424

This will be a piece of cake. Natu falls to Bite. Take the other two out
as normal.
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------Trainer Battle!------
**OPTIONAL**
Cipher Peon Sema
P$ = 1,360
Opponents: Spheal Lv34 Exp: 273
Lileep Lv32 Exp: 414
Dustox Lv33 Exp: 565

As a whole, the Cipher Peons aren't very hard trainers to beat, but
they give out tremendous amounts of cash. Battle them for their wealth!
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------Trainer Battle!------
Hunter Heli
P$ = 528
Opponents: Zigzagoon Lv32 Exp: 205
Zigzagoon Lv32 Exp: 205
Linoone Lv33 Exp: 451

They're normal and weak. Deal with them however you want.
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Walk all the way to the left and you find four chests. They contain a
Protein, an Iron, a Carbos, and a Zinc. You can sell these for some
serious cash. Do so when you leave this dungeon. Now go back to the
save point, heal, and SAVE. Head back to the section where you (hopefully)
Snagged Swablu. This time, take the stairs on the left. Take a deep
breath, and prepare for a big battle.

Take the stairs down and head north, through the passage. You emerge
in a room with four Ludicolo and Miror B. dancing. Walk up to Miror B.
and an FMV begins. You will end up in the game's first real boss battle.

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Cipher Admin Miror B.
SHADOW Pokémon #17/48: Sudowoodo
P$ = 3,500
Opponents: Ludicolo Lv28 Exp: 543
Ludicolo Lv29 Exp: 561
Ludicolo Lv30 Exp: 580
Ludicolo Lv31 Exp: 600
Sudowoodo Lv35 SHADOW Pokémon #17/48

<rant>I don't know why this guy has to be so weird and annoying and
irritating and obnoxious and...OK, I'll shut up about that.</rant> With
the exception of Sudowoodo, all of his Pokémon are annoyers. Basically,
all four of his Ludicolo have the same moveset. That moveset is Rain Dance,
Leech Seed, Mega Drain/Absorb, and an attack filler. Miror B.'s entire
strategy revolves around Rain Dance. Because of Rain Dish, his Ludicolo
will gain HP every turn. Combined with Leech Seed, they can recover HP
faster than you can take it away. Use your Hyper Potions here. Once you
take down three of his Ludicolo (a lot easier typed than done), his Shadow
Sudowoodo appears.

Once you get to Sudowoodo, put it to sleep using Noctowl, but don't switch
it back out; you'll encourage Sudowoodo to use Rock Slide instead of Shadow
Rush. If you KO it, you will have a second chance to face him in Realgam
Tower, and infinitely many more chances in Deep Colosseum. Make sure
Sudowoodo's HP is in the red, then start throwing Great Balls. Not Ultra
Balls yet. You might catch it with the Great Balls. If it's close but not
caught, try one of your three Ultra Balls. If it isn't caught, try another
Ultra Ball. You should catch it before your three Ultra Balls are used up.
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After you win the battle, Miror B. and his four Ludicolo will run away,
leaving an Ein File "P" behind. It is a report on purifying Pokémon.
Take the TM49 from the chest that's now there. TM49 contains this move:

Snatch POWER/--- HIT %/100 TYPE/Dark SPCL/Steals stat&HP ups

Go into the back room and take the Macho Brace from the chest. It's a
useful tool for EV training if you battle competitively. Now press the
A button in front of Plusle and an FMV begins. You know what that means?

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The FMV sequence involves Duking, Silva, Terra, Josh, Plusle, and
much of the family of the mayor. They congratulate you on chasing
Miror B. out of town, but they also tell you that this is not the
end of the road. Miror B. is only one of the Admins behind the
creation of Shadow Pokémon. He also refers you to Agate Village,
where it is said that Celebi lives. Unfortunately, you will not
be able to catch it. This is also where Terra's grandparents live.
Before you leave, Duking will ask for your P*DA number. You will
give it to him at this time.
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At the end of the FMV, Plusle joins your party. Since it's only Lv13,
it would be a splendid idea to put it in the computer and keep it
there. Now head for Fateen, the fortune-teller, in front of her
shop, which is to the left as you enter town. A short FMV begins,
and she gives you information about Agate Village and Shadow Pokémon.
Guess where we're headed?

[Mstrgmr]

Pretty good so far

[HoennMaster]

F. Agate Village

The lush greenery you see is a rarity in the Orre region. Head for
the Pokémon Center first of all. Heal and save. Now head for the
house in the center of the village on the highest floor. Once you
enter the house, an FMV begins. It is interrupted by a civilian
rushing in the house, screaming Emergency! Apparently, there's trouble
in the Relic Forest. That's where you're going, after you do a little
business.

First, on the level under the Pokémon Mart, there is an opening
on the right wall on the far left side, directly under the Pokémon Mart.
You find two Ultra Balls and a Silk Scarf there. Behind Eagun's house,
there is a secret passage leading to the Exp. Share. Have Noctowl hold
that for now, so its levels continue to increase, since it is a weak
battler. Save the game again, then head for the Relic Forest, which is
down the path just to the left of the Pokémon Center. In the cave leading
to the forest, you will have to face three trainers.

------Trainer Battle!------
Cipher Peon Doven
P$ = 1,360
Opponents: Spheal Lv33 Exp: 264
Carvanha Lv34 Exp: 319

Use electrical moves on them both. This isn't tough. Don't attack Carvanha
with a contact attack, or you'll take unnecessary damage.
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------Trainer Battle!------
Cipher Peon Silton
P$ = 1,360
Opponents: Shroomish Lv34 Exp: 235
Cacnea Lv34 Exp: 332

Use fire moves to take them out. Not hard.
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------Trainer Battle!------
Cipher Peon Kass
P$ = 1,360
Opponents: Baltoy Lv35 Exp: 217
Ralts Lv35 Exp: 262
Kirlia Lv35 Exp: 525

They're all weak to Shadow Ball or Bite, but Kirlia is strong.
Its attacks can do a lot of damage, probably more than you're
used to.
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Head out, SAVE, then enter the forest. Approach the Relic Stone and
an FMV involving Eagun and a Cipher Peon named Skrub begins. They
have a battle.

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------Trainer Battle!------
Cipher Peon Skrub
SHADOW Pokémon #18/48: Hitmontop
P$ = 1,520
Opponents: Hitmontop Lv38 SHADOW Pokémon #18/48

This is a fully automated battle. Myth Trainer Eagun sends out a
Lv50 Pikachu to fight Skrub's Hitmontop. Who you think's going to win?
How can a Lv50 Pikachu lose with a level advantage?...Shadow Rush?!
Basically, Pikachu gets pwned by this attack, while Hitmontop's HP
is barely drained. Eagun loses.
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Eagun's out. You and Terra step in to defend the Relic Stone.
So you battle Skrub.
------Trainer Battle!------
Cipher Peon Skrub
SHADOW Pokémon #18/48: Hitmontop
P$ = 1,520
Opponents: Geodude Lv36 Exp: 331
Clamperl Lv36 Exp: 364
Wynaut Lv37 Exp: 173
Hitmontop Lv38 SHADOW Pokémon #18/48

Wynaut is the biggest problem. It's got an unfair amount of HP,
and Counter and Mirror Coat. Worst of all, you can't switch out
while you see it due to Shadow Tag. Get rid of it fast. Geodude
is pwned by water, and Clamperl isn't too tough.

At this point, you should be able to buy Ultra Balls from the Outskirt
Stand. Do so. It's very tough to convince Hitmontop to use anything
but Shadow Rush, so weaken it carefully. Umbreon and Bite is an option,
but there's the risk of a painful Triple Kick. Instead, use Croconaw
or your other Shadow Pokémon to weaken Hitmontop. Noctowl's Hypnosis
helps, too. If you miss it, you can fight him again later, at a distant
location.
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After the fight, another FMV begins about the Relic Stone and Shadow
Pokémon. Well...

MAJOR SPOILER ALERT! MAJOR SPOILER ALERT! MAJOR SPOILER ALERT!
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Eagun, Beluh, and Terra deduce the relationship among the Relic
Stone, Celebi, Cipher, and Shadow Pokémon. Apparently, when Cipher
discovered Terra's ability to identify Shadow Pokémon, and the process
of purifying Shadow Pokémon, they found the need to destroy the Relic
Stone and summon Celebi to capture (or destroy.) This is why Skrub
attacked. If a Shadow Pokémon sees Celebi, it remembers its
personality pre-Shadow conversion and instantly opens the door to its
heart. The Relic Stone has the same power once a Shadow Pokémon's
shadow gauge has been fully emptied.
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After the FMV, there is news on TV saying that Pyrite has been freed
of Cipher's grasp and Shadow Pokémon are no longer in distribution
there. Eagun will now refer you to Senilor. His house is SSE of the
Pokémon Mart. Talk to him and he tells you more about the Relic Stone.
This triggers an event with Eagun. See him again and his wife, Beluh,
gives you the Small Tablet and tells you to go to the Relic Forest.

"You have 1 new message(s)."
Your P*DA will go off at this time. If you recall, you gave Duking
your number. He's got something to say.

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Subj: EMERGENCY!!!
From: Duking of Pyrite Town

Josh, we've got big trouble! I just got word from our people that
Mt. Battle's under attack by a mysterious group of thugs. Please,
can you go help? We think it's the same group as the one Miror B.
belonged to. We're counting on you!
=========================================

Withdraw all of your Shadow Pokémon you purified from the PC. If you
have more then six, you'll have to make two trips. Grab the Ein File
"C" at the Relic Stone. It's a report on Celebi's effect on Shadow
Pokémon. Now, approach the relic and press A. You will be prompted
to choose a Shadow Pokémon whose shadow gauge is empty.

The Relic Stone will completely purify the Pokémon. It will forget
Shadow Rush, and learn a very powerful move in its place. It will then
receive all the experience points it built up as a Shadow Pokémon,
which will likely be enough to level up several times. If you've been
using Quagsire a lot, expect it to gain about 6 or 7 levels right now.
Lastly, it will acquire a Ribbon, and you will be able to rename it.
Repeat this process for every purified Shadow Pokémon you have.
You might want to leave Remoraid in Day Care, as that's the best way to
purify it. Take the path behind the Day Care to find a man with a
Taillow. He will give you one Berry every day. Some of them, like the
Aguav Berry, are quite rare.

At this point, go to the Outskirt Stand, sell the vitamins you got
in the Pyrite Cave for P$ 4,900 each, then buy lots and lots of Ultra
Balls. Sell your remaining Great Balls and buy at least 2 dozen
Ultra Balls. I recommend more (about 30). Spend the rest on Hyper
Potions. Now would be a good time to get your P*DA updated in Phenac,
as well as saving your game. Now head for Mt. Battle.