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FranchisePokémonSeriesPokémon Stadium

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

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First release
Aug 04, 2005
Publisher
Nintendo
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure · Action, Fantasy
Platforms
Nintendo GameCube

Pokemon XD is a sequel to the role-playing game Pokémon Colosseum. You'll play as Michael, a Pokémon trainer who is trying to thwart the evil Cipher. Cipher plans to control the world by using the powerful, but unpredictable, shadow Pokémon. Now you must fight back by collecting your own shadow Pokémon and beating Cipher's goons in battle. Pokémon XD also lets you import Pokémon from Game Boy Advance Pokémon games and participate in head-to-head battles with other players.

Also known as Pokémon XD : Le Souffle des ténèbres, Pokémon XD: Der Dunkle Sturm, Pokémon XD: Tempestad Oscura, Pokémon XD: Tempesta Oscura
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Release dates
Nintendo GameCube
Aug 04, 2005
Nintendo GameCube
Oct 03, 2005
Nintendo GameCube
Oct 10, 2005
All 4 release dates
Nintendo GameCube
Nov 18, 2005
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
11h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
exploration, anime, evolution, pikachu, rock paper scissors
… All 27, leveling up, character growth, scientist, tentacles, new protagonist in sequel, poisoning, fire manipulation, earth manipulation, battle screen, connectivity, clefable, parasect, drowzee, octillery, fictional currencies, psychics, greatest hits, gym leader, damage over time, male protagonist, nintendo switch online - expansion pack, nintendo gateway system

At a Glance

Critic Score
40
Main + Extras (IGDB)
11h
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  • Englishinterface, subtitles
  • Deutschinterface
IGDB · recorded 7 Oct 2026
Also in 1 other language

Language data: IGDB · recorded 7 Oct 2026