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Battle Cipher Admin Ardos in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. Catch Shadow Swellow and Electabuzz, and get a Normal-Type Snorlax.

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Battle Cipher Admin Ardos in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. Catch Shadow Swellow and Electabuzz, and get a Normal-Type Snorlax.

Cipher Admin Ardos awaits you across a bridge outside the dome. He is the same Ardos who defeated Zook at Gateon Port, claiming he was punishing Zook for using a Shadow Pokemon in public. Ardos recognizes your growing threat to Cipher and wishes to battle you to gauge your strength before you continue onward.

This is your opportunity to catch a Swellow and Electabuzz with Shadow Half (a special ability that allows Pokemon to use Shadow moves). You can also obtain a good Normal-Type Pokemon, Snorlax.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Cross the bridge to confront Cipher Admin Ardos.
  2. 2
    Engage in a battle with Cipher Admin Ardos. His team includes L44 Shuckle, L42 Blissey, and L41 Weezing.
  3. 3
    Defeat Cipher Admin Ardos.
Tips
  • This battle is a good chance to catch the Shadow Pokemon Swellow and Electabuzz.
  • Snorlax is also available as a Normal-Type Pokemon during this section.
  • Remember that Ardos is the same Cipher Admin who previously defeated Zook at Gateon Port.

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