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Get the best strategies for Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness! Learn how to handle tough opponents like Greevil, Shadow Lugia, and their powerful Shadow Pokémon.

Alright, let's talk strategy for the final stretch of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. You're about to face Greevil, and he's brought some serious firepower. We'll cover how to handle his tricky Pokémon and prepare for that big Shadow Lugia showdown.

Handling Greevil's Crew:

• Manectric, Salamence, and Marowak: These guys know Shadow End, and Marowak can really dish it out if it's holding the Thick Club. Manectric and Marowak also have a nasty Shadow Panic/Mist combo. To counter this, you'll want to leave Flygon out of your party for this fight. Its Double-Edge attack isn't strong enough to make a big difference here, and it won't disrupt their combo effectively.
• Ninjask: This speedy Pokémon uses Silver Wind and Dig, which hit a lot of types hard. Your priority should be to take it out as quickly as possible.
• Electric and Water Moves: Be careful! If Manectric or Marowak has the Lightningrod ability, using Electric-type attacks will just draw them to itself. Similarly, avoid Water moves against Lapras if it has the Water Absorb ability, as it'll just heal it up.

The Final Stretch:

After you beat Eldes, he'll lower that glass wall, giving you access to the Healing Machine and PC. Make sure to grab the Max Revive here. This is your absolute last chance to save your game before the end, so don't skip it!

Preparing for Shadow Lugia:

• You're about to face Shadow Lugia. Make sure you leave an empty slot in your party so you can catch it. You'll need it to fight Greevil's other Shadow Pokémon later.
• Have Electabuzz ready in one of your front slots. This way, you can use its Shadow Half ability right away when the battle starts.

Bonus Trainers:

After beating Eldes, keep an eye out for a couple of trainers hanging around the simulation battle area. Kaller is sitting in the chair closest to the elevator door leading to Greevil. Loket is in the first seat at the table across from Kaller. They might offer a good challenge or some extra experience!