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Notes and Strategy (6)
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Notes and Strategy (6)

Learn strategies for Nuzleaf, Whiscash, and Skarmory in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. Get Gonzap's Key and TM30 (Shadow Ball) after the battle.

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Learn strategies for Nuzleaf, Whiscash, and Skarmory in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. Get Gonzap's Key and TM30 (Shadow Ball) after the battle.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Nuzleaf, Whiscash, and Skarmory can use Hyper Beam, which deals significant damage but requires a one-turn recharge.
  2. 2
    Nuzleaf uses Fake Out, and Vileplume uses Sleep Powder to disrupt your team.
  3. 3
    Nuzleaf's Aerial Ace is effective against Grass, Fighting, and Bug-type Pokémon.
  4. 4
    Gonzap's party has several Pokémon vulnerable to Fire-type moves; approximately 4 or 5 Flamethrowers from Houndoom should suffice.
  5. 5
    Electrode can be defeated by Ground-type moves, and Whiscash by Grass-type moves.
  6. 6
    If you lack Fire-type attacks, 1 or 2 Thunderpunches from Ampharos can defeat Skarmory.
  7. 7
    After defeating Gonzap, he will give you the Snag Machine.
  8. 8
    He also provides Gonzap's Key, which unlocks a chest on the ground floor (1F) containing TM30 (Shadow Ball).
  9. 9
    With these items, you can proceed to the Cipher Key Lair.
  10. 10
    You may now be strong enough to clear Areas 5-6 of Mt. Battle and the Realgam Colosseum.
Tips
  • Be aware that Nuzleaf and Vileplume are designated as 'Annoyers' due to their disruptive move sets.
  • Consider using Pokémon with Ground-type moves to counter Electrode and Grass-type moves for Whiscash.
  • If facing Skarmory without Fire-type options, Ampharos's Thunderpunch is a viable alternative.

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