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Pokémon Colosseum Guide

2003 · Turn-based RPG

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GuideWhat you will find
The Japanese status screen displays a Shadow Pokémon and its Heart Gauge.Getting startedPrepare the opening team and understand the rescue loop.
Wes stands at the shrine in Agate Village.CharactersUnderstand who identifies Shadows and who supports purification.
The Japanese status screen displays a Shadow Pokémon and its Heart Gauge.Shadow PokémonRecognize early rescue opportunities and avoid accidental knockouts.
Green light surrounds the shrine during a purification scene.PurificationSeparate opening the heart from the final restoration ritual.
Bayleef appears amid light after the purification sequence.Double battlesPlan both actions as one turn and protect your rescue target.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Snagging and purification are separateCatching a Shadow Pokémon does not immediately restore it.
Plan both actions togetherA turn contains two allied choices and two enemy threats.
Preserve the Shadow targetAvoid attacks that can knock out the Pokémon you intend to rescue.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
WesProtagonistUses the Snag Machine to rescue Shadow Pokémon.
RuiCompanionCan identify Shadow Pokémon.
EagunAgate elderConnected to the shrine and purification.
Miror B.Cipher AdminA flamboyant opponent associated with Ludicolo.
GonzapTeam Snagem leaderConnected to Wes’s past and the Snag Machine.
EviceCipher figureA major late-story antagonist.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Shadow PokémonTreat the list as early opportunities →
PurificationReduce the Heart Gauge first →

Pictures All pictures →

The Japanese status screen displays a Shadow Pokémon and its Heart Gauge.
The Japanese status screen displays a Shadow Pokémon and its Heart Gauge.
Wes stands at the shrine in Agate Village.
Wes stands at the shrine in Agate Village.
Green light surrounds the shrine during a purification scene.
Green light surrounds the shrine during a purification scene.
Bayleef appears amid light after the purification sequence.
Bayleef appears amid light after the purification sequence.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Pokémon Colosseum: game and edition overviewwww.serebii.net