RIDER SOSH $340 SHADOW POKéMON #15

Guide to defeating Cipher Admin Venus in Pokémon Colosseum, snagging the legendary Shadow Pokémon Suicune, and obtaining the R-Disk and final Ein File.

Alright, so you've been making some good progress, and now it's time to face off against a Cipher Admin and snag a legendary Shadow Pokémon! We're talking about Venus and her Suicune. Don't worry, I'll walk you through it.

First off, let's talk about supplies. You'll find a vending machine in the lower-left part of town. Stock up on Lemonade – seriously, buy a couple dozen. They're way more cost-effective than Super Potions, giving you 30 more HP for half the price. The Pokémon Mart is also your friend for items like Hyper Potions (P$1,200), Max Potions (P$2,500), Full Restores (P$3,000), Revives (P$1,500), and Full Heals (P$600). They also have a good selection of TMs, with prices ranging from P$3,000 to P$7,500 for TM15.

Before we get to Venus, you'll encounter a couple of trainers. First up is Hunter Zada with a team of Skitty (Lv35), Oddish (Lv34), Jigglypuff (Lv35), and Shuppet (Lv35). Then there's Chaser Gurks with Magikarp (Lv38), Feebas (Lv38), and a Wailord (Lv40). If you're using Entei, it'll make short work of these guys, but be mindful of Wailord's water attacks – using Sunny Day first can help mitigate the damage.

Keep an eye out for a chest to the left of the hotel; it's got 3 Hyper Potions inside. Head up to the second floor of the hotel for an FMV with Venus. After that, go next door and down the stairs. A kid there will tell you about Venus's propaganda and give you the Powerup Part. Take this to Nett, who's working on a computer in the back rooms on the far left side of town, next to an antenna. After Nett takes the part, you'll see another FMV involving Ein and Venus. Nett will then ask for your P*DA number.

After saving and healing at the Colosseum, head over to the elevator. You'll see an FMV where Cipher Peons throw Silva in jail. Now you'll have to fight them. First is Cipher Peon Kloak with Volbeat (Lv39), Spinarak (Lv39), and the Shadow Pokémon Ledian (Lv40). Entei's fire moves should handle the first two easily. For Ledian, use one of Entei's Stomps. Next is Cipher Peon Dagur with Ariados (Lv39), Illumise (Lv40), and Gloom (Lv39). Again, Entei's fire attacks will be super effective here.

After defeating them, talk to Silva to get the R-Disk. This disk is crucial for moving the UFO to where Venus is broadcasting. Now, sell any extra vitamins you have for cash and head to the Outskirt Stand to buy a dozen Net Balls. You'll need them for the next Shadow Pokémon – the Water Beast, Suicune!

Heal and save your game at The Under Colosseum. In Venus's studio, there's a hidden room with three Rare Candies. Save them for later or use them on Entei now. Then, it's time to face Venus.

Boss Battle: Cipher Admin Venus

Venus's Team: Delcatty (Lv45), Steelix (Lv45), Banette (Lv45), Vileplume (Lv44), and the Shadow Pokémon Suicune (Lv40).

Venus's Pokémon can be tricky. Delcatty has Cute Charm, so avoid direct contact attacks. If you have X Accuracy, use it on Entei to ensure it goes first against her team. Entei's Fire Blast is great against her first four Pokémon. Be careful with Banette, as it might have Confuse Ray and Spite. Once Suicune appears, your Net Balls will be very effective. Suicune is defense-oriented, so avoid using Fire Blast to prevent burning it. Try putting it to sleep with Noctowl, but keep Entei out to bait Suicune into using Surf. Use Entei's Bite or Stomp until Suicune's HP is low, then start throwing Net Balls. If you accidentally knock it out, hit the Reset button! If you run out of Net Balls, Ultra Balls will work. Snagging Suicune is vital, as you won't get another chance for a long time. If you miss it here, you can find Venus again in Deep Colosseum.

After you defeat her Pokémon and snag Suicune, Venus will drop the final Ein File, "F". Grab the TM45 (Attract) from the chest. Head downstairs and open the locked door – this is your shortcut back to the subway and a convenient base with a save point and Pokémon Center. Seriously, SAVE YOUR GAME!

Follow Venus down the stairs, where you'll face four trainers, each with a Shadow Pokémon. Remember to save after snagging each one!

• Hunter Frena: Teddiursa (Lv37), Shroomish (Lv35), Jigglypuff (Lv36), and Shadow Gligar (Lv43). Use Suicune's Shadow Rush to lower Gligar's HP.
• Chaser Liaks: Kirlia (Lv37), Roselia (Lv38), Gloom (Lv38), and Shadow Stantler (Lv43). This one can be tough. Be careful with Shadow Rush; Surf might be a better option if you have it. Put Stantler to sleep to prevent it from KOing itself with Take Down.
• Bodybuilder Lonia: Octillery (Lv38), Masquerain (Lv38), Dunsparce (Lv39), and Shadow Piloswine (Lv43). Don't use Fire Blast on Piloswine; put it to sleep and wear it down with Shadow Rush or Bite.
• Rider Nelis: Corsola (Lv41), Seviper (Lv40), Loudred (Lv41), and Shadow Sneasel (Lv43). Seviper can poison you, so be prepared. Sneasel is very fast, even faster than Entei. Carefully lower its HP with Bite, and try to put it to sleep. Watch out for Icy Wind, which lowers Speed.

After the last trainer, enter the subway station. You'll see an FMV of Venus heading to the Mystery Lab. Look around for a chest containing the Blackglasses (they boost Dark-type moves by 10%). Enter the train and use the Subway Key you get from Venus to reach a station below the Mystery Lab. Two Cipher goons will bomb the entrance, but they drop the Maingate Key in the rubble. Take the subway back to The Under.

The elevator is now working, leading to the Colosseum where high-level Pokémon await. The U-Disk you found leads to the second Time Flute. You might consider using the Time Flute on Suicune, but it's probably best to save it for a Pokémon you'll snag soon.