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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Guide

2015 · Dungeon RPG

Box art

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon box art
North American Nintendo 3DS packaging for Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon.

Game guides

Find the guide you need
GuideWhat you will find
The starter-selection scene presents Pokémon from several generations.Starter Pokémon and Partner ChoicesCompare the 20 choices and build a pair with complementary ranges and types.
Riolu explores a watery dungeon with Wailord and another ally.Dungeon Survival and Alliance AttacksManage Belly, turn order and disabling tools before a crowded room becomes a wipe.
Pikachu leads a three-Pokémon team across a lava dungeon floor.Looplets, Emeras and AwakeningUse temporary dungeon bonuses without confusing them with permanent equipment.
Lombre and other town residents discuss the petrification mystery.Connection Orb Recruitment and Expedition RequestsGrow the network, combine compatible requests and rotate available allies.
Lombre and other town residents discuss the petrification mystery.Characters, Serene Village and the Expedition SocietyRecognize the major companions and the roles that matter during exploration.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Recruit through connectionsComplete requests rather than repeatedly defeating the same wild Pokémon.
Build for the current dungeonEmeras expire when you leave; Looplets remain.
Carry food and control itemsBelly and enemy positioning matter alongside level.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
PlayerHuman turned PokémonChoose one of 20 starter species.
PartnerExploration companionYour second starter accompanies the central story.
NuzleafEarly guardianIntroduces the player to Serene Village.
AmpharosExpedition Society leaderConnects the player with the wider exploration network.
EspurrVillage classmateA Psychic-type friend in the school storyline.
DedenneSociety communicatorHelps coordinate the Expedition Society.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Starter Pokémon and Partner ChoicesChoose the species you want to keep →

Pictures All pictures →

The starter-selection scene presents Pokémon from several generations.
The starter-selection scene presents Pokémon from several generations.
Pikachu leads a three-Pokémon team across a lava dungeon floor.
Pikachu leads a three-Pokémon team across a lava dungeon floor.
Riolu explores a watery dungeon with Wailord and another ally.
Riolu explores a watery dungeon with Wailord and another ally.
Snivy leads the party through a grassy dungeon with the HP display visible.
Snivy leads the party through a grassy dungeon with the HP display visible.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: game and edition overviewcsassets.nintendo.com