Pokémon Colosseum is a version of Pokémon that diverges from the rest. While in most games you play as a young trainer going out to become a Pokémon master, the more sinister storyline of Pokémon Colosseum presents a whole genre where the main protagonist finds shadow Pokémon – that is, stolen Pokémon with closed hearts. Assuming the role of Wes, a former member of Team Snagem, the player then has the objective of capturing and purifying these shadow Pokémon while bringing down criminal organizations.
Table of Contents
This walkthrough shall take you through each point and major battle, providing the tactics to navigate your way through Pokémon Colosseum most efficiently.
Step 1: Outset in Outskirt Stand and Phenac City
Your journey begins at Outskirt Stand, where you see Wes running away from Team Snagem’s hideout after sabotaging their operation. Here, you will first see Miror B.’s stooges. After this, you’ll find two grunts kidnapping a young girl, Rui.
Key Steps:
- Defeat Miror B.’s Peons: Easy but will get you accustomed to double battles, which are unique to Pokémon Colosseum. Use your Espeon and Umbreon right?
- Escort Rui to Phenac City: Rui can see shadow Pokémon. She’ll be your wingwoman throughout this game, and help you know which Pokémon need rescuing and purifying.
You and Cynthia, once you land in Phenac City, will be faced by members of Team Snagem trying to cause chaos. Your main goal is to battle these grunts and retrieve their shadow Pokémon.
Step 2: Phenac City Gym and Mayor’s Office
In Phenac City, you have to sneak into the mayor’s office to learn more about Team Cipher, the shadow Pokémon group.
Key Steps:
- Battles With Cipher Peons: They introduce you to the shadow Pokémon you could later catch with Wes’ snatching tool.
- Visit the Colosseum: Once you have been to the offices of mayors, after several requests from Rui to view the Phenac Stadium about the flow of rumors and information. Engage yourself in several battles; thereby, earn several experience points along with obtaining a sum of Poké Coupons
Step 3: Pyrite Town – A Haven of Thugs
Pyrite Town is the next stop, a grimy, crime-ridden town with a Colosseum right in the middle. Team Cipher is strong here, and you have to unravel their influence in the town.
Key Steps:
- Go to the Pyrite Colosseum: Battle here to gain experience and get a shadow Pokémon. Battles won will give you rewards that prove valuable.
- Explore Duking’s House: Duking is the unofficial leader of the town. Talk to him and his daughter, who explains Cipher’s grip on the town.
- Enter the Under: Enter The Under The Under is an underground city that exists in a world unknown to everyone else. This section includes tougher battles, mainly with Cipher Peons and trainers that have shadow Pokémon.
Step 4: Miror B.’s Hideout and Colosseum Battles
One of Cipher’s highest-ranking leaders, Miror B., has established a hideout in Pyrite Town. The dude is just weird and loves his Ludicolo, but he is certainly one of the game’s most unique and memorable characters.
Key Steps:
- Explore Miror B’s Hideout: This is one of the maze-like places that are packed with Cipher Peons, and you should be properly healed to conquer all the subsequent battles.
- Battle with Miror B.: Miror B. relies entirely on his Ludicolo team which can easily be against you if you’re not prepared. Use Electric-type or Ice-type moves if you have any shadow Pokémon that can counter the Water and Grass-type combination of Ludicolo.
- Catch Shadow Pokémon: Miror B. carries a few shadow Pokémon. Simply weaken them without fainting so the catches will be easier.
You get the right to access battles at Pyrite Colosseum once you defeat Miror B. Battles at Pyrite Colosseum also carry prizes of some rare items and lots of experience for the player.
Step 5: Agate Village and Celebi’s Shrine
Now that you have defeated the enemies that were bothering you in Pyrite Town, go to Agate Village. Said to be a resting haven for elderly trainers, this peaceful place houses the shrine of Celebi.
Key Steps:
- Purify Shadow Pokémon: In the Shrine with Celebi, you will learn about the Relic Stone. This is a very important item that is used to purify shadow Pokémon. To purify, defeat the shadow Pokémon in battle to open the heart, then apply the Relic Stone to it.
- See Eagun: The grandfather of Rui, Eagun, tries out your skills in a friendly battle. In addition, he explains how Celebi purifies shadow Pokémon.
Agate Village is an excellent place to train and purify any shadow Pokemon Colosseum you’ve captured so far, as purified Pokemon Colosseum gains experience and loyalty faster.
Step 6: Mt. Battle – A Grueling Gauntlet
Mt. Battle is a training facility with 100 trainers. Here, you’ll face a mix of trainers and Cipher Peons as you ascend the mountain. The battles increase in difficulty, and you’ll need to have a strong, balanced team.
Key Steps:
- Prepare for Endurance: Ensure you have all the healing items and powerful movements. The 100-battle structure can be pretty long, so arm yourself ahead.
- Catch More Shadow Pokémon: There are trainers in Mt. Battle with Shadow Pokémon. Catch them for your collection.
Step 7: Realgam Tower – The Final Confrontation
As the hub of Cipher’s stronghold, Realgam Tower is where the toughest battles in Pokémon Colosseum will be found. Here you will encounter not only some of the toughest trainers but also Cipher’s top leaders, each wielding fearsome Pokémon.
Key Steps:
- Battle Cipher Admins: The tower is loaded with Cipher’s high command, including rematches with Miror B. and introductions to new leaders such as Dakim and Venus.
- Face Evice: He is Cipher’s mastermind, so expect to face high-level Pokémon. You should go into battle prepared with well-trained Pokemon Colosseum and with a good number of healing items.
- Snag Final Shadow Pokémon: This is your final chance to snag shadow Pokémon. Some of the shadow Pokemon Colosseum in the game are actually on Evice’s team, and he has several of the most powerful ones.
Step 8: Purifying Shadow Pokémon
Purifying shadow Pokémon is a must to own them. After purifying, shadow Pokémon can access their entire move pool and even level up properly.
Purification Tips:
- Battles Open Hearts: The more battles shadow Pokémon encounter the more open their hearts will be. Observe a Pokémon’s “Heart Gauge” to see how much farther it is to complete purification.
- Visit Celebi Shrine: When the gauge lowers down, head on to Agate Village’s Celebi Shrine where purification is finished.
- Earn Rewards: Cleaning all shadow Pokémon unlocks secret content, and some cleaned Pokemon Colosseum will have rare moves or higher base stat values.
Final Tips for Mastering Pokémon Colosseum
- Balance Your Team: Since you will mainly be playing Pokémon Colosseum through double battles, you need a well-balanced team of Pokémon. Try pairing Pokemon Colosseum whose complementary moves can hit multiple opponents or guard your teammates.
- Stock up on heals: You’re going to encounter several trainers in a row, so you are more than likely going to need some heals. Revives, Hyper Potions, and Full Heals will come in handy.
- Use status moves: Status effects like Sleep, paralysis, and confusion make it easier to snag shadows. Stuff like Thunder Wave and Hypnosis is pretty priceless, so try to use them as much as you can.
- Return to Colosseums for Training: Through the game’s Colosseums, players can offer experience and rewards for repeated battles that would allow them to prepare for a tough battle.
Conclusion
Pokemon Colosseum has an intense storyline accompanied by strategic battles and some memorable characters. With this guide, you should be able to save all the shadow Pokémon, defeat Team Cipher, and bring peace to the Orre region. Determination and strategy can bring a purification of every shadow Pokémon, and you will surely become a hero to Orre.
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