A comprehensive guide and walkthrough for Pokémon Colosseum, covering everything from the main story to side quests and battle modes. Updated for version 2.97.
This document is a comprehensive guide and walkthrough for Pokémon Colosseum, created by josher1212. It covers the entire game, including the main story walkthrough, side quests, and battle modes. The guide is updated to version 2.97 and was last updated on December 1st, 2004. It also includes a section on legal information, explanations of game mechanics like Snagging and Shadow Pokémon, and a vocabulary list for common Pokémon battle terms.
The guide is structured with a detailed table of contents, allowing players to easily navigate to specific sections using codes in square brackets (e.g., [S05-01OSS] for the Outskirt Stand walkthrough). It aims to provide 100% completion for most sections, with some battle modes having partial completion percentages listed.
Key sections include:
- Walkthrough: Covers all major story areas from Outskirt Stand to The Showdown.
- Side Quests: Details optional objectives like obtaining the second and third Shadow Starters, dealing with Deep King, and finding the Last Shadow Pokémon.
- Battle Mode: Explains Colosseum Battles, Mt. Battle, Gang Battles, and competitive battling strategies.
- Indices: Provides lists of items, attacks, and abilities found in the game.
- FAQ: Answers frequently asked questions.
- Credits and Version History: Acknowledges contributors and tracks updates to the guide.
The guide also includes a detailed explanation of Snagging and Shadow Pokémon, including how their Heart Gauge works, the concept of Hyper Mode, and the purification process at the Relic Stone. It clarifies that Shadow Pokémon have a unique move called Shadow Rush and do not gain EXP until purified.
A vocabulary section defines terms like 'Hax', 'P$', 'STAB', 'Type Trumping', 'OHKO', 'Purification', 'Pwn', 'Sweeper', 'Annoyer', 'Tank', 'Sponge', and 'BP' to help players understand the game mechanics and strategies discussed.
The author emphasizes that spoilers are present throughout the guide but will be clearly marked. They also provide guidelines for using and distributing the guide, encouraging personal use and free distribution while prohibiting commercial use and plagiarism without credit. The latest version of the guide is always available at GameFAQs.
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