Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is a role-playing video game for the Nintendo GameCube developed by Genius Sonority and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. Released in 2005, it serves as a sequel to Pokémon Colosseum and is part of a subseries distinct from the mainline Pokémon games that appear on handheld consoles.
Storyline and Setting: The game is set in the Orre region, a desert-like area, and revolves around the protagonist, Michael, who aims to thwart Cipher, an evil organization that captures and corrupts Pokémon into Shadow Pokémon.
Shadow Pokémon: One of the game’s central mechanics is the purification of Shadow Pokémon—Pokémon whose hearts have been closed off, resulting in them being more aggressive and unable to grow. Purification involves battling with them and reaching various in-game milestones to reopen their hearts.
Battle System: Unlike traditional mainline Pokémon games that often focus