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Talk:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

2009-02-25T02:50:26Z

TeamMegaraptor: /* Wigglytuff's Back Story */ new section

So is this truly MD3, as a sequel to MD2, or is it MD2.5, as a third version to EOT and EOD? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 06:58, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

:Officially PMD3, it's the sequel (or third version, I suppose) to PMD2, carrying the story on where PMD2 left it. [[User:Cipher|'''''Cipher''''']] [[User talk:Cipher|'''''(Talk)''''']] 09:10, 18 January 2009 (UTC)
::I don't think we can be sure exactly what this game is yet. Dogasu's already calling it the Platinum to MD2. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 16:02, 20 January 2009 (UTC)
::: Unown Lord said the official website also said the same thing. It's Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 2 with new quests and starter Pokémon, but it retains all of the plot, content, and things from Time and Darkness. Considering that, we should probably move this page to something that doesn't say Mystery Dungeon 3. --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 19:08, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

:Agree. This should be the third version of PMD2. Since its plot is the same.-[[User:Billy4b2004|Billy4b2004]] 14:24, 6 February 2009 (UTC)
::OBJECTION! Clearly, this contradicts that fact that the plot is, in fact, NOT the same. *taps papers* If you recall, Herr Billy, Grovyle and Dusknoir were seen SURROUNDED BE SABLEYE! That is not in the plot of the original PMD2 games! *plays Pursuit - Cornered (Orchestra)* This is a clear contradiction in the witness testimony! Obviously, this game is a direct sequel to the other two PMD2 games! '''[[User:Optimatum|Θρtιmαtum]][[User talk:Optimatum|Talk]] 15:21, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

:: Even with a modified plot/story, it isn't to be understood as a third installment of the Dungeon series - it's still just a third part of PMD2. o.o I'm for moving it to something that doesn't contain "Dungeon 3" as well. --[[User:Nyoo|nYoo]] 23:37, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

:: Seriously, this can't stay "Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 3". It's not a third installment of the series, it's a third version of the second installment. Regardless of whether it would be "Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky" or something else, it '''can't''' stay "Dungeon '''3'''". Though I really don't see a problem with "Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky" since, the movie articles have [[Arceus:_To_a_Conquering_Spacetime|translated titles]] as well and a redirect would exist for those who try to find "Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 3". o.o --[[User:Nyoo|nYoo]] 03:36, 18 February 2009 (UTC)
:::I'm guessing you haven't read the other conversations. The page is protected, and we can't do anything about the title or even update the information on the page. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:51, 18 February 2009 (UTC)

:::: You're right, I didn't notice the other discussion. Sorry. Kinda strange to have two of them on one talk page. o.o The fact that the page is protected isn't relevant though. It's better than having people moving it back and froth all the time. --[[User:Nyoo|nYoo]] 03:33, 19 February 2009 (UTC)

==Starter==
I don't get this line : "Every starter Pokémon from the previous games can now be a partner as well, bringing the total of starting Pokémon to 21, only 19 of which are available to the player, since Meowth and Munchlax can only be selected as partners." What does it mean? You can't pick Munchlax and Meowth as the playing character? - ''unsigned comment from {{u|Happizelpom}} ([[User talk:Happizelpom|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Happizelpom|contribs]]){{ #if: 23:57, 20 January 2009 | 23:57, 20 January 2009 |}}''
:Nope. Check the [[starter Pokémon]] page. - '''[[User talk:EspeonA|esp]][[Special:Contributions/EspeonA|eon]][[User:EspeonA|A]]''' 00:00, 21 January 2009 (UTC)

== Riolu! ==

OK, I swear I put up a line on pic. 1 saying Riolu was the leader of the squad. If the deleter responds, if you remember this, could you please recall exactly what the f***ing h*** I said? [[User:Giratina's Embodiment|Giratina's Embodiment]] 03:38, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
:Watch the language, please. It's in the [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_Mystery_Dungeon_3&action=history page history], you can go and look yourself. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 04:14, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

:Yeah, sorry. Anyways, if you're the deleter, why is it deleted? - ''unsigned comment from {{u|Giratina's Embodiment}} ([[User talk:Giratina's Embodiment|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Giratina's Embodiment|contribs]]){{ #if: 20:40, 24 January 2009 | 20:40, 24 January 2009 |}}''
::Check the [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_Mystery_Dungeon_3&action=history page history] to see for yourself who deleted it and why it was deleted. [[Special:Contributions/EspeonA|—]] '''[[User talk:EspeonA|e]][[User:EspeonA|A]]''' 20:42, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
:::I did the deletion. I deleted it since I see no need for it to be mentioned, what the caption says is already enough. If I recall, you said that "Riolu ''seems'' to be a leader in this squad, seen holding a Rescue Badge" and the word "seems" don't belong in any article on the mainspace. --☆'''[[User:Kevzo8|Ke]][[Special:Contributions/Kevzo8|vz]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|o8]]''' 02:07, 25 January 2009 (UTC)

== Release date confirmed ==

April 18th, 2009--[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[Quilava (Pokémon)|Racer''']] [[User talk:RexRacer|'''''-talk''''']] 12:42, 12 February 2009 (UTC)
:From? --×'''[[User:Kevzo8|Ke]][[Special:Contributions/Kevzo8|vz]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|o8]]''' 12:49, 12 February 2009 (UTC)
::Serebii confirmed it on his front page with another CoroCoro scan. The box art was revealed as well. [[User:Ryuartyi|Ryuartyi]] 13:04, 12 February 2009 (UTC)
:::Ahh. The page is protected, so an admin must be the one to add the info. ×'''[[User:Kevzo8|Ke]][[Special:Contributions/Kevzo8|vz]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|o8]]''' 13:15, 12 February 2009 (UTC)
::::Confirmed also by bluesky, and boxart revealed.--'''[[User:Prmatt11|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Prmatt11|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Prmatt11|Prmatt11]]''' at 18:17, 12 February 2009 (UTC)

== Image... ==

Do you like? [[Image:EOS.PNG]] It's from Serebii. [[User:Ht14|''ht'']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 01:54, 14 February 2009 (UTC)
:I'd say logo for now, and let's wait for an official box art image.×'''[[User:Kevzo8|Ke]][[Special:Contributions/Kevzo8|vz]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|o8]]''' 02:03, 14 February 2009 (UTC)
::And a clearer one too.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 02:12, 14 February 2009 (UTC)

== Game Site Updated ==

Pokémon.co.jp was just updated with [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/dungeon_sora/], showing a bunch of story information and other general info. [[User:Ryuartyi|Ryuartyi]] 03:57, 14 February 2009 (UTC)

It shows that a Skymin will be involved in the story. *[[User:Tc26|tc]][[User talk:Tc26|26]]* 09:23, 14 February 2009 (UTC)
:Plus there's a story that happened in the past, where {{OBP|Wigglytuff|Mystery Dungeon 2 character}} as an {{p|Igglybuff}} is involved. --×'''[[User:Kevzo8|Ke]][[Special:Contributions/Kevzo8|vz]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|o8]]''' 09:30, 14 February 2009 (UTC)

== Add ==

Could anyone add this: [[Image:Pmd sky giratina.png]] *[[User:Tc26|tc]][[User talk:Tc26|26]]* 09:35, 14 February 2009 (UTC)
:I'm sure someone could. You could. But, um, .png format is preferred. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 09:42, 14 February 2009 (UTC)
::protected *[[User:Tc26|tc]][[User talk:Tc26|26]]* 09:43, 14 February 2009 (UTC)
:::D'oh. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 10:25, 14 February 2009 (UTC)

== REAL FREAKIN' TITLE ==

THE REAL TITLE OF THE GAME IS '''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky''' (and it's not the "third series", it's actually the third version of Darkness/Time!) Can someone with powers move the article? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 11:09, 14 February 2009 (UTC)
:This is quiet true. We need an admin to change the title.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 12:30, 14 February 2009 (UTC)
::I agree with the witness's statement. I see no "san" in the title. It is a third version, for sure. I demand that an admin move it to the correct title, or else be placed in contempt of court. '''[[User:Optimatum|Θρtιmαtum]][[User talk:Optimatum|Talk]] 12:33, 14 February 2009 (UTC)

:::Yeah. Besides, they're EXACTLY THE SAME except for the side-quests and starters. Someone needs to put sidequest info in! If this is a sequel to PMD2, (which it isn't) then Emerald must be a sequel to Ruby/Sapphire! [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 18:18, 14 February 2009 (UTC)
::::But they didn't move {{g|Mystery Dungeon}} into Pokémon Mystery Dungeon:Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team and {{g|Mystery Dungeon 2}} into Pokémon Mystery Dungeon:Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness. ×'''[[User:Kevzo8|Ke]][[Special:Contributions/Kevzo8|vz]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|o8]]''' 04:01, 15 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::Which leaves us with a quandry. What do we call this page? 3 doesn't fit, as it's not a sequel to 2. Explorers of Sky doesn't fit, as that's not analogous to the other pages. Ideas? --[[User:Martonimos|((Marton]] [[User talk:Martonimos|imos))]] 01:26, 16 February 2009 (UTC)

::::::What about Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2.5? [[User:0 Degrees|0]][[User talk:0 Degrees|°]] 01:33, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::::That rankles me, personally. I hate calling anything "n.5" unless it's referred to as such officially. Another idea would be to move the other pages to more standard titles, but then that begs the question as to why they're not at those titles in the first place... --[[User:Martonimos|((Marton]] [[User talk:Martonimos|imos))]] 01:36, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
:Merge to MD2 and make special mention of the third version? Treat it like r/b/y, r/s/e, etc.? (Although that still has the analogousness issue) [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 01:39, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
::Yeah, just treat it like a third version to the first two, like Emerald is to Ruby and Sapphire. It's not exactly a sequel, since it has the same storyline, just extended. Though that doesn't really work out the title issue... '''~ overgrown'''[[User:Sol|s]][[User_talk:Sol|o]][[Special:Contributions/Sol|l]] 02:05, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
:::We should stick to official titles instead of numbers, IMO. It's like referring to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past as "The Legend of Zelda 3"; it sort of is, sequentially, but not officially. If we don't want to have an awfully long name ("Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness", like [[wp:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Wikipedia does it]]), I'd think we should just simplify it like this: "Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness". Same would apply to PMD1. '''[[User:Memo326|Memo]]'''[[User talk:Memo326|326]] 02:27, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
::::It's been moved to "Explorers of Time and Darkness" before, but it was disagreed upon because it's not one game, but two separate games, and since Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness is too long... '''~ overgrown'''[[User:Sol|s]][[User_talk:Sol|o]][[Special:Contributions/Sol|l]] 02:29, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::Too long as in, MediaWiki can't handle titles of that length? Or too long as in, people thought it looked too long? --[[User:Martonimos|((Marton]] [[User talk:Martonimos|imos))]] 03:26, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
::::::It's too long to type in the Search bar. [[User:Haruka uzumaki|Trust me, there have been users with a 100+ character subpage before]].'''[[User:Optimatum|Θρtιmαtum]][[User talk:Optimatum|Talk]] 11:47, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::::That's the use of redirects. (But I don't support the title change.) --×'''[[User:Kevzo8|Ke]][[Special:Contributions/Kevzo8|vz]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|o8]]''' 11:55, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
::::::::I agree with Kevzo8.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 12:48, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
:I support Pocket Monsters Mystery Dungeon 2: Explorers of the Sky. '''[[User:Optimatum|Θρtιmαtum]][[User talk:Optimatum|Talk]] 13:52, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
::I don't care what you all decide it should be called, the whole thing needs to be updated. I mean, heck, even Wikipedia has it updated right for once. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 02:29, 17 February 2009 (UTC)

::: I've been not very active for a while and am not sure about this. How exactly do we come to an agreement for a title? I mean, I could do a move to "Pocket Monsters Mystery Dungeon 2: Explorers of the Sky", but that makes no sense as long as others disagree, especially other sysops. o.o" If this is relevant to the Time/Darkness article title as well, maybe someone from the Editorial Board should join the discussion? --[[User:Nyoo|nYoo]] 03:33, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
::::I'm against a merge because that's not how we treat the main-series games. But nYoo's idea has some merit. We should stick {{template|search}} tags at the top of each page, but I think it'd work. --[[User:Martonimos|((Marton]] [[User talk:Martonimos|imos))]] 23:39, 19 February 2009 (UTC)

== Sunday title. ==

Copied from Filb: In der heutigen Folge 226 der wöchentlichen japanischen TV-Sendung wurde erstmals der neue Pokémon-Mystery-Dungeon-Titel ポケモン不思議のダンジョン空の探検隊 Pokémon Fushigi no Dungeon: Sora no Tankentai, über den wir gestern ausführlich berichteten, erstmals live angespielt.

For those who don't understand German, it basically says, minus some unessecary talking: In EP 226 (Of Pokémon Sunday) a new title ポケモン不思議のダンジョン空の探検隊 Pokémon Fushigi no Dungeon: Sora no Tankentai, which we (Filb) reported yesterday, was referenced.

Understanding no Japanese, I ask if the title differs from the one we currently have. Sunday also apparently talked about some gameplay elements, and debuted Arceus on TV, but given that the release date is still a while yet, they could still be beta. [[User:Aura-Knight|Aura-Knight]] 16:02, 16 February 2009 (UTC)

: Ah, you misunderstood. It doesn't say anything about a new title for the game. "der neue Pokémon-Mystery-Dungeon-Titel XYZ [...]" = "the new title of the Mystery Dungeon series, XYZ, [...]", as in the new entry or game or whatever. --[[User:Nyoo|nYoo]] 12:50, 18 February 2009 (UTC)

== Wigglytuff's Back Story ==

Now that it's been proven that the Igglybuff in the pictures is Wigglytuff, shouldn't we say he is in the main article. along with that why aren't I allowed to edit the page?

Team (Mystery Dungeon)

2009-01-26T01:23:18Z

TeamMegaraptor: /* In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 */

Rescue teams are a team of 2 to 4 Pokémon that are mentioned throughout the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series. Each team has a personal goal. They are also found in the manga series, ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]''.

===In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]===
'''[[Team A.C.T.|Team Alakazam]]''' (Team A.C.T. in the anime) (チーム F.L.B. ''Team F.L.B.'')
* {{p|Alakazam}}
* {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Tyranitar}}

Status: Gold-rank 
Purpose: Unknown

'''[[Team Meanies]]''' (チーム　イジワルズ ''Team Ijiwarus'')
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Ekans}}
* {{p|Medicham}}

Purpose: World Domination and wealth gain

'''Team Shifty''' (チーム　テングス ''Team Tengus'')
* {{p|Shiftry}}
* {{p|Nuzleaf}} ×2

Status: Normal-rank 
Purpose: Unknown

'''Team Constrictor''' (チーム　カラミツキ ''Team Karamitsuki'')
* {{p|Octillery}} ♀
* {{p|Tentacruel}}
* {{p|Cradily}}

Status: Silver-rank 
Purpose: Unknown

'''Team Hydro''' (チーム　ハイドロズ ''Team Hydros'')
* {{p|Blastoise}}
* {{p|Feraligatr}}
* {{p|Swampert}}

Status: Bronze-rank 
Purpose: Unknown

'''Team Rumblerock '''(チーム　ゴロゴロ ''Team Gorogoro'')
* {{p|Graveler}} ×2
* {{p|Golem}}

Status: Normal-rank 
Purpose: Unknown

'''Team Fakers'''
* {{p|Sudowoodo}}
1 or 2 other Pokémon is included in this team, but not mentioned in Pokémon News #15.

Purpose: Unknown

===In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]===
Note: These are exploration teams.

'''Team Razor Wind'''
* {{p|Zangoose}}
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Sandslash}}

Purpose: Unknown

'''Team Seedgey'''
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Seedot}}

Purpose: To explore unknown dungeons

'''Team Glee'''
* {{p|Togepi}}
* {{p|Politoed}}
* {{p|Ledyba}}

Purpose: to help others feel happy

'''Team Skull'''
* {{p|Skuntank}}
* {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Zubat}}

Purpose: to be worshiped treasure hunters

'''Team Charm'''
* {{p|Lopunny}}
* {{p|Gardevoir}}
* {{p|Medicham}}

Purpose: Unknown

'''Team Tasty'''
*{{p|Swellow}}
*{{p|Wurmple}}

'''Team Poochy'''
*{{p|Poochyena}} ×3

Purpose: to track down criminals of around rank C

'''Team Ebony'''
* {{p|Shuppet}} ♀
* {{p|Murkrow}}

Purpose: To find rare treasures

'''Team Slacker'''
*{{p|Slakoth}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}

Purpose: Unknown

'''Team Flame'''
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Camerupt}}
* {{p|Ponyta}}

Purpose: Unknown

'''Team AWD'''
* {{p|Arbok}}
* {{p|Weavile}} ♀
* {{p|Drapion}}

Purpose: To conquer [[Zero Isle]]

'''Team Raider'''
* {{p|Gallade}}
* {{p|Roserade}}
* {{p|Rhyperior}}

Purpose: Unknown

===In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]===

'''Ginji's Rescue Team'''
* {{p|Torchic}} ([[Ginji]])
* [[Mudkip (Ginji's Rescue Team)|Mudkip]]

'''[[Team A.C.T.]]'''
* {{p|Alakazam}}
* {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Tyranitar}}

Note that this is the same Team A.C.T. in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon.

===In the anime===

'''[[Team Go-Getters]]'''
* {{p|Squirtle}}: boy turned into a Pokémon ♂
* {{p|Chikorita}}
* {{p|Charmander}}
'''Team [[Poképals]]'''
* {{p|Piplup}}: boy turned into a Pokémon ♂
* {{p|Chimchar}}
* {{p|Sunflora}} Assist from the [[Wigglytuff Guild]].

{{stub}}
{{Mystery Dungeon teams}}
[[Category:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]

Talk:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team

2009-01-26T01:21:28Z

TeamMegaraptor: /* Humans in the PMD world */

== Legendaries ==

Can you try to recruit legendary pokemon more than once? If not, it would be the the equivalent (in the case of deoxys, the legendary birds, the legendary beasts, the regis, etc.) of catching a legendary with a single pokéball. {{unsigned|Ditto132}}
:Sure! If you're lucky, the legendary will join your team. But after that, the legendary will never appear again at the place you caught it unless you release it.
'''[[User:Optimus35|Agent]] [[User:Optimus35/Mission|4]][[User:Optimus35/Emerald|4]][[Gallade (Pokémon)|8]][[User talk:Optimus35|Talk]] | [[User:Optimus35/Diamond&Pearl|DP]]''' 09:39, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

== Instant Fainting ==

When it starts says "If you stay on one floor of a dungeon for too long, this will happen:

* It will say "Something is stirring".
* It will say "Something is approaching".
* It will say "It's coming closer."
* It will say "It's right near! It's gusting hard!" Then the player's character will faint. "

What do you think makes the pokemon faint? A pokemon? -{{U|Nidolord500}}

Its evil. No not an evil '''''thing''''' just plain evil.
[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']] 13:51, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
Actually, it's wind. Remember reading that someplace, I think the guidebook for the Explorers installation. [[User:Kiryu|Kiryu]] 23:21, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

== Body size ==

How much can be the body size for your team? '''[[User:Thijssietjuh|Thijssietjuh]] [[User talk: Thijssietjuh|☆]]''' 18:34, 25 December 2007 (UTC)

:six.. [[User:Flygon4evah|Vib]] 15:09, 25 December 2007 (UTC)

::Ok thanks --'''[[User:Thijssietjuh|Thijssietjuh]] [[User talk: Thijssietjuh|☆]]''' 18:34, 25 December 2007 (UTC)

== ??? ==

Hey, how do Tradevolutions work in this game? [[User:Kpokefan|'''K''']][[User talk:Kpokefan|'''P''']][[User:Kpokefan/Missions|'''F''']] 22:30, 14 February 2008 (UTC)
:When you are prompted to use an item in the evolution process, select the Link Cable. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 22:36, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

::thanks, but, uhh...is link cable an item? if so, where do i get it...and umm where do i get the evolution stones? [[User:Kpokefan|'''K''']][[User talk:Kpokefan|'''P''']][[User:Kpokefan/Missions|'''F''']] 01:21, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

:::I think wyhat Fabu-Vinny means is the Link Cable IRL and select the link cable option when it asks you stuffs.--[[User:Ace|Ace]] 21:47, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

::::Actually, there's a Link Cable ITEM within the game. Don't remember where it was, though. =/ --[[User:Jonouchi|Ricco]] 14:49, 18 February 2008 (UTC)

:::::How can you interpret my comment to mean a real life link cable? They are found in place of items you can only own one of at a time (such as HMs) when you own that particular item. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 15:09, 18 February 2008 (UTC)

::::::thank you [[User:Kpokefan|'''K''']][[User talk:Kpokefan|'''P''']][[User:Kpokefan/Missions|'''F''']] 17:26, 18 February 2008 (UTC)`

:::::::A popular and easy place to pick up the Link Cable would be the Solar Cave, after getting the HMs, such as {{m|Surf}} and {{m|Dive}}. [[User:SharKing|SharKing]] 20:27, 4 September 2008 (UTC)SharKing

== HM Fly? ==

Where is Fly I can not find it...so...yeah...uhhh...anyone...
[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']] 14:32, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
:Get Dragon Cave from a quest. Then get to Wyvern Hill and BRING A KEY -important!-'''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|Optimus35, to be exact...>.>;;;</nowiki>">Optimatum]]</sc>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]{{{1|13:35 7 Mar 2008}}}'''
::Thnx --[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']] 13:40, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
:::But you need the Cipher code...'''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|Optimus35, to be exact...>.>;;;</nowiki>">Optimatum]]</sc>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]{{{1|13:42 7 Mar 2008}}}'''
::::Cypher Code??? What is that? --[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']] 13:45, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
:::::-slams head- OMG! I meant Wonder Mail!!! (How could I mistake Mega Man for Pokémon???) '''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|Optimus35, to be exact...>.>;;;</nowiki>">Optimatum]]</sc>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]{{{1|13:48 7 Mar 2008}}}'''
Ok that makes more sense. --[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']] 13:49, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
:Hold on...enter the following code:
H ? 0 8 ? 9 S ? ? Q 6 4
? P ? ! 8 4 S 0 + F ? !
::But it may not be reliable...'''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|Optimus35, to be exact...>.>;;;</nowiki>">Optimatum]]</sc>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]{{{1|13:54 7 Mar 2008}}}'''

:::o'.'o I forgot how to make wonder mail. --[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']] 13:57, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
::::First, go to the Main Menu...'''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|Optimus35, to be exact...>.>;;;</nowiki>">Optimatum]]</sc>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]{{{1|14:12 7 Mar 2008}}}'''
:::::Ok I got the mail it worked... I just remembered how but now I am doing some weird mission --[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']] 14:16, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
::::::Precisely. Finish it and you'll get the Dragon Cave. From there, you'll find a lock on the 20th floor. Good luck and DON'T DIE! '''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|Optimus35, to be exact...>.>;;;</nowiki>">Optimatum]]</sc>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]{{{1|14:16 7 Mar 2008}}}'''

Dragon Cave is a friend area? How does that work?What do I do?[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']] 14:19, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

:Nevermind I figured it out... --[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']] 13:08, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

== Recruit Rate ==
Should there be a section for Recruit Rates and stuff??? --[[User:CoolPikachu!|'''Co''']][[Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin|'''ol''']] [[User talk:CoolPikachu!|'''Pika''']][[User:CoolPikachu!/Extra‎|'''chu''']][[User:CoolPikachu!/Sig|'''!''']][http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/ '''!!''']

--[[User:TeamMegaraptor|TeamMegaraptor]] 01:21, 26 January 2009 (UTC)== Humans in the PMD world ==

there has to have been humans in the world the game takes place in. How else would all the pokémon in the story line know about humans? and also some of the friend areas were made by humans long ago. I think they went extinct due to the natural disasters that were ravaging the land. {{unsigned|TeamMegaraptor}}

== Typeless? ==

The typeless moves Vacuum Cut and Wide Slash, can one hack the game to get STAB from these moves? '''[[User:Optimus35|It's the <sc>Θρtιmαtum♏</sc>]][[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|Links]]''07:32 18 Jun 2008'''''
Probably. [[User:Kiryu|Kiryu]] 23:24, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

== Evolution? ==

How do Pokémon evolve in this game? I've been playing for a while and I haven't evolve yet (or maybe I won't evolve xD). I'm a Mudkip and I'm level 18 =S. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 01:48, 5 July 2008 (UTC)

You can't evolve pokemon until after you have beaten Rayquaza. after that, this cave appears in [[Whiscash pond]], where you can evolve pokemon. basiacally you have to finish the main plotline to evolve. --[[User:Cadellin|Cadellin]] 16:00, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

:If a Pokémon evolves under a special circumstance, it needs to have the relative item before going into the cave. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 18:14, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

== Team Fakers ==

The newspaper #15 says about the Team Fakers, which has an Sudowoodo. Is this relevant to the main article? [[User:Mateussf|Mateussf]] 14:13, 1 November 2008 (UTC)

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness

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{{Infobox_game |
name = Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 |
boxart = [[Image:Pokemon MD Explorers of Time.jpg|200px]]
[[Image:Pokemon MD Explorers of Darkness.jpg|200px]] |
caption = The US boxart. |
category = Dungeon Crawler/Roguelike |
players = 1 |
release_date_ja = Sept. 13, 2007 |
release_date_au = June 19, 2008 |
release_date_eu = July 4, 2008 |
release_date_na = Apr. 20, 2008 |
release_date_kr = December 11, 2008 |
publisher = [[Nintendo]] |
developer = [[Chunsoft]] |
esrb = E for Everyone |
website_en = [http://www.pokemon-games.com/pokemonmd/ Official English site] |
website_ja = [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/dungeon/ Official Japanese site]
}}

'''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン不思議のダンジョン時の探検隊''') and '''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン不思議のダンジョン闇の探検隊''') are a matched pair of Pokémon games for the [[Nintendo DS]].

The games are sequels to [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]. They include the new [[Generation IV]] Pokémon and have some Wi-Fi features, as well as more dual-screen features than their predecessor for the same system (Mystery Dungeon Blue).

An {{an|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2|anime adaptation}} of these games has been produced.

These games feature 491 Pokémon; {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Arceus}} were excluded for they had yet to be officially revealed when the games were released. The games were released on April 20th, 2008.

[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 3|A third installment]] is in development by [[Chunsoft]] and is expected for release in 2009.

==Plot==
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The story begins with the {{player}} having been washed ashore by a storm. Meanwhile, the partner is nervous about joining the [[Wigglytuff Guild]], a local exploration club, and gives up early. Walking along the beach, the partner encounters the player, and informs that the player has been turned into a Pokémon. After a brief exchange, the partner explains their motivation for joining the guild the partner loves legends and lore, and his life dream is to find what his personal treasure, the [[Relic Fragment]], belongs to. Before the partner explains further, the Relic Fragment is stolen by Zubat and Koffing, members of [[Team Skull]], which the player helps recover. The partner, reinvigorated by the player's courage, joins the Guild as a new team with the player.

Over the next few days, the team gets accustomed to life at the Guild and the nearby [[Treasure Town]]. Among the folks they meet are {{p|Wigglytuff}}, the kindhearted Guild Leader, {{p|Chatot}}, the hot-tempered yet well-meaning second-in-command, {{p|Bidoof}}, the newest recruit prior to the team joining, the Guild chef {{p|Chimecho}} (also in charge of maintaining the team), {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Loudred}}, the Guild sentries, {{p|Dugtrio}}, maintainers of the job boards, {{p|Magnezone}}, the local sheriff, and other exploration teams. As they are introduced to the Guild, they learn of the fact that rogue Pokémon have been wreaking havoc in the world due to the disruption of time, Pokémon cannot [[evolution|evolve]], and new "Mystery Dungeons" have been revealed and open to exploration.
The player discovers not too long after that he/she has the ability to spontaneously see things in the past and future, which is known as the [[Dimensional Scream]].

=== The Legend of the Time Gears ===
One stormy night, The partner finds the player and tells the player of the story of the Time Gears, the artifacts that all Pokémon are to avoid lest time stand still. When a Time Gear is stolen, time in that area is frozen. Despite this, a mysterious thief, {{p|Grovyle}}, is stealing the Time Gears.

One day, the player and partner, along with the Guild and Team Skull (as special guests), make an expedition to a location called Fogbound Lake, a lake seemingly covered in fog. Arriving there, the player recalls the place as being familiar, but cannot ascertain as to why. At the top, they find the Lake Guardian {{p|Uxie}}, who is said to be able to erase the memories of all who arrive there. Uxie does not trust the Guild, fearing that they may take the Time Gear at the center of the lake, hence the reason for erasing the memories. However, after an appeal from the partner, the Guild earns Uxie's trust, and Uxie decides not to erase the memories of the Guild or the lake's treasure.

Returning home, they meet a famous explorer named {{p|Dusknoir}}, who explains that the player's ability to see through time is called the Dimensional Scream. Asking Dusknoir how the player had arrived in their condition, they surprisingly get no results. Nevertheless, Dusknoir offers their help in uncovering the secret behind the player's transformation. Just then, however, the Guild reports that the Time Gear from Fogbound Lake has been stolen, and an all-points bulletin has been posted for the arrest of Grovyle. As a result, Wigglytuff has the Guild focus their energies on bringing Grovyle to justice, to which Dusknoir also offers his assistance. The Guild splits up to look for the other Time Gears, while the player's team eventually discovers an underground lake beneath the Northern Desert, which is home to a Time Gear. The Time Gear is guarded over by {{p|Mesprit}}, which the team defeats. Just as the partner explains that they are not there to steal the Time Gear, Grovyle appears. Grovyle easily dispatches the team and the weakened Mesprit, and steals the Time Gear. Fortunately, the team and Mesprit manages to escape before they are frozen in time.

Back at the guild, the failure of the team to stop Grovyle meant that there are no leads to his next location. However, Dusknoir determines that, as Uxie is the being of knowledge, and Mesprit is the being of emotion, thus {{p|Azelf}}, the being of willpower, is likely to be guarding another Time Gear. Dusknoir further explains that as Uxie and Mesprit were encountered in lakes, Azelf is also likely to be found in a lake area. Hoping to find a lead, Dusknoir asks the player to touch a treasure that Bidoof made off with at Crystal Cave, in order to trigger a Dimensional Scream. Indeed, after touching it, the player sees a vision where Azelf is defeated at the hands of Grovyle. However, Chimecho is unsure - because the Dimensional Scream cannot tell the difference between past and future, Grovyle may have already made off with the Time Gear. Dusknoir remains confident that it is of the future, as the partner had never heard Azelf's name before Dusknoir had mentioned it. Because there is a chance that the Dimensional Scream is describing the future, the Guild decides to have all hands search the cave. The team arrives at the lake in the middle of the cave, where they find Azelf about to be defeated by Grovyle. However, just as Grovyle is about to steal the Time Gear, Azelf activates a fail-safe trap. The trap covers the lake in crystals, preventing Grovyle from going underwater and getting the Time Gear. This does not deter Grovyle, and the team is knocked unconscious and the partner is badly wounded. Before Grovyle can finish the partner off, Dusknoir appears. The team discovers that Dusknoir and Grovyle have been long acquainted, but before they can delve any further, Grovyle makes his getaway, and Dusknoir chases after the Pokémon. Just then, the Guild finds the team, and cart them back to headquarters.

Some time later, the team reawaken back at headquarters. The partner recalls the exchange between Dusknoir and Grovyle, and the information is shared with the Guild and Azelf. Just then, the Guild's emergency alarm sounds, requiring everyone to be in attendance at a town meeting. In town, they find Dusknoir, who reminds everyone that Grovyle is still at large. Dusknoir further reveals that Grovyle is a Pokémon from the future - there, Grovyle was a criminal, who fled to the past to avoid being captured. He plots to steal the Time Gears, which in turn would freeze the world in time, thus causing the planet's paralysis. Water would not flow, the sun would not rise, the seasons would not change, and darkness would cover the world. When Corphish is curious as to why Dusknoir knows all of this, Dusknoir reveals that he, too, is from the future, sent back in time to capture Grovyle and bring him to justice. The Guild and townsfolk all agree to help Dusknoir stop Grovyle. Azelf has a plan to trap Grovyle - as the Time Gear in Crystal Lake still remains, they are certain that Grovyle will return for it. In order to lure Grovyle, the townsfolk spread a false rumor that the lake trio will try to seal the Time Gear away permanently, while the trio will be defending the Time Gear, awaiting the moment to make the jump on Grovyle. Although everyone wants to help, Dusknoir insists on doing so alone as to avoid suspicion.

Some days later, a report from Magnezone arrives, indicating that Grovyle has been captured, and that Dusknoir plans to take Grovyle back to the future to face justice. To do so, Dusknoir has opened a Dimensional Hole in the middle of town square. In town, the townsfolk find the Dimensional Hole, but no sign of Dusknoir. As the lake trio explain to the partner that the Time Gears were recovered and were returned, Dusknoir appears with Grovyle and two {{p|Sableye}} guards. As Grovyle is carted off into the Dimensional Hole, Dusknoir gives his farewell. But before he steps through the portal, he asks the player's team to step forward. When they do, he suddenly grabs the team and drags them into the portal. Before the townsfolk can give chase, the Dimensional Hole closes.

=== Escape From the Future ===
The player is woken up by the partner, who reveals that they have been locked in a cell. Just then, they encounter their guards - a group of Sableye. The Sableye blindfold them and take them to another room, where they find themselves bound to a pole, awaiting execution. Along with the two is Grovyle, also tied up. Dusknoir appears, giving the orders to the Sableye to execute the three. Grovyle convinces the team to cooperate - while the Sableye to attack the ropes tying them to the stake, there is a slight chance of breaking the ropes, and it may allow the three to escape. Fortunately, the ropes break free, and the three overwhelm the Sableye. This allows Grovyle to use a Luminous Orb, and take the team to safety. Back outside, Grovyle reveals that they are indeed in the future, but despite the Lake Trio returning the Time Gears back to their original places, the planet has been paralyzed.

Continuing to elude the Sableye, the partner loses confidence on whether they will ever return home. The player than proposes to the partner to catch up to the Grovyle, and see how he had traveled back to the past in the first place. They eventually catch up to Grovyle, and save him from the {{p|Spiritomb}} who had knocked him out earlier. Though Grovyle is reluctant to help them (because the partner still does not trust him), he proceeds to tell his side of the story. The world's paralysis dated back to the present day, with the collapse of the Temporal Tower, governed by {{p|Dialga}}, the legendary Pokémon that controls time. When the tower collapsed, Dialga lost control of time, and it too lost all control. Dialga has turned berserk, becoming Primal Dialga. Seeking only self-preservation, Primal Dialga tries to prevent history from changing, and hence its need to exterminate Grovyle and the team. The partner is visibly shocked by this revelation - and even more so when Grovyle reveals that he collected the Time Gears to prevent the tower from collapsing. Grovyle continues, claiming that the time stop by the removal of the Time Gears is merely temporary - the area affected would restart once the gears were placed in Temporal Tower. Grovyle then further revealed that Dusknoir is an agent of Primal Dialga sent to stop him and the team, and had everyone in the past played for fools.

Though the partner does not believe Grovyle, the player believes that Grovyle's assertions are reasonable, and that the partner cannot seem to accept the truth. The partner even thought of going back to the stockade and ask Dusknoir to reveal the truth. Grovyle leaves to find {{p|Celebi}}, the time-traveling Pokémon, to start his mission anew. Although the player is determined to follow Grovyle, the partner is more reluctant. Nevertheless, the partner agrees to follow, if only to find a way to return to the present. The group eventually manages to find Celebi, who replied that the player is Grovyle's friend. However, Grovyle didn't hear what Celebi said, and before the team can react, Grovyle reminds the team to get a move on. Celebi leads the group to the Passage of Time - a secret corridor spanning multiple dimensions. However, before they can go through the passage, they are stopped by Dusknoir and the Sableye, who had caught up to them. Surrounded, the group has no choice but to overpower Dusknoir and the Sableye. However, when Primal Dialga appears, Grovyle, believing that they are outmatched, has no choice but to surrender. He contends that at least hope will remain, for he had not time travelled alone before. When he first traveled back to the past, he and his partner had been separated. Dusknoir, however, believes otherwise, and forces Grovyle to tell the name of his partner - the player. The partner is surprised at this revelation - and Grovyle and Celebi are even more surprised that the player is standing with them. Grovyle refuses to believe that the player has been turned into a Pokémon, but Dusknoir had planned to eliminate the player and Grovyle, and had merely befriended the team and the Guild so as to destroy them all in one shot.

The partner is shocked by the revelation, partly because at one point he had idolized Dusknoir, and partly from sticking with the player. The partner has a plan to elude the Dusknoir and Sableye - all that is needed is to have Celebi teleport them closer to the Passage. Although Celebi recognizes that Dialga could detect them, Celebi agrees to the partner's idea. They fail to escape Dusknoir, but they get to the Passage. Celebi implores the rest of the group to leave though the Passage, leaving Dusknoir to herself. It is believed that Celebi managed to elude capture as the group returns back to the present.

=== Racing the Clock ===
Arriving back to the present, the partner explains that the beach that they are in was where the player was first found. However, before the partner can lead Grovyle back to the Guild to plan their next move, he reminds them that in the present time, Grovyle is a criminal. The partner, seeing the complications this may cause, instead takes the player and Grovyle to a cliff known as Sharpedo Bluff (named as the cliff is in the shape of a {{p|Sharpedo}}), which was the home of the partner prior to joining the Guild. That night, Grovyle explains to the partner the common history between himself and the player. The player and Grovyle had been a formidable team investigating the planet's paralysis. The player had the ability to perform the Dimensional Scream, but only in the presence of a trusted partner. Grovyle further explains that the Dimensional Scream is set off by triggers tied to places where Time Gears were hidden. The partner realizes that the player had a lot of trust in them, largely due to having witnessed the Dimensional Scream. However, the partner also realizes that perhaps Dimensional Screams had worked differently in the past, as the player had experienced them in incidents unrelated to Time Gears. In any event, the three quickly agree to plot a new plan to take the Time Gears.
Later, the partner shares his story of the Relic Fragment with Grovyle. Grovyle and the partner agree that the player has a connection to the both of them - the player had made each of them stronger. The trio redoubles their efforts to retake the Time Gears, starting with the one in Treeshroud Forest, where Grovyle had found the one unguarded. However, after arriving there, they find that, despite the presence of the Time Gear, time has stopped - a sign that Temporal Tower is starting to collapse.

That night, back at Sharpedo Bluff, the partner reveals, after a fact-finding mission, that time in other places is also stopped, despite the return of the Time Gears. It appears that the only way to restore time is to take the Time Gears to Temporal Tower. This is easier said than done, though; the Tower is located in the Hidden Land, and no one knows where the Hidden Land is. Desperate, and running out of options and time, the player convinces the partner to return back to the Guild. The Guild is surprised to find that the team has returned, but is more surprised when the team reveals their story. The Guild, though shocked at the revelations brought forth by the team, agrees to help retrieve the Time Gears, and tells the lake trio to allow Grovyle to reclaim the ones they guard. The team is recommended by Wigglytuff to see {{p|Torkoal}}, the town elder, for advice on finding the Hidden Land. At the hot springs, Torkoal reveals that the Hidden Land is a place beyond the oceans, but also a place which only appears to those with sufficient "proof". However, Torkoal does not recall what is needed for such "proof". The next day, however, Torkoal arrives at the Guild Hall with one new recollection - the "proof" is an inscription of a certain pattern - the same pattern found in the Relic Fragment. What is more surprising is that that Wigglytuff and Chatot has also seen the same pattern - found in a distant place called Brine Cave, where bandits had scared the two in an earlier adventure. Nevertheless, the Guild decides to make an expedition to Brine Cave. Meanwhile, the team hears word that Grovyle has taken all the Time Gears, but warns that Dusknoir may also return from the future to hunt them down.

The next day, The Guild (without Wiggytuff) arrives at Brine Cave, where they split up to reach the innermost part, with Chatot following the team. However, partway into the cave, they are ambushed by Team Skull, who steal the Relic Fragment. Though Chatot gives chase and manages to catch them, by the time the team manages to catch up, they find both Team Skull and Chatot severely wounded, due to themselves having been ambushed by {{p|Omastar}} and {{p|Kabutops}}. After dispatching them, the team tend to Chatot. Just then, Wigglytuff and Grovyle arrive, with the rest of the Guild in tow. Wigglytuff is particularly concerned, as Chatot had been severely injured by the Omastar and Kabutops protecting Wigglytuff in their last trip to Brine Cave. Urging the team and Grovyle to continue, the Guild return home to tend to Chatot's wounds. Further in, the team discovers a rock wall pointing out to sea, on which is a wall pattern similar to the one found on the Relic Fragment. When the Relic Fragment is presented, a light shines out towards the sea. Just then, a {{p|Lapras}} arrives. At the same time, back at the Guild, Wigglytuff explains to the Guild the story of how they had previously encountered the pattern on the Relic Fragment: Chatot had been injured by Omastar and Kabutops in protecting Wigglytuff. Though Wigglytuff had fended off the Omastar and Kabutops, he had felt helpless because he could not help Chatot. Just then, Lapras had appeared to help Chatot, on the condition that they not explore the wall pattern further. Back with the team, Lapras, while ferrying the team and Grovyle, explains that she is the gatekeeper to the Hidden Land, a land that exists in a different dimension - within a moment of time. The Hidden Land is as such because Dialga had feared that interference by exploration teams or bad Pokémon could affect the flow of time. Dialga had, however, left one key to entering the Hidden Land, within the Relic Fragment. Wigglytuff had known this, and had realized that the promise to Lapras could not be kept in the interests of saving the world, and thus had set off towards Brine Cave ahead of the Guild to find Lapras. Lapras explained to Wigglytuff then that the Relic Fragment chooses who may visit the Hidden Land, and it had chosen the partner due to the partner's purity of heart. Now, it lies upon the team to explore the land and save the world.

=== Saving the World ===
Arriving at the Hidden Land, Lapras tells them that in order to reach the Temporal Tower, they must take the Rainbow Stoneship, located inside an old ruin. Finding the ruin, the partner is astounded at what they can find - pictures of legendary Pokémon {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, Dialga, and {{p|Palkia}} engraved on the wall. Proceeding further, they find a temple where, at the top, they find the Ruin Fragment pattern. The team discovers that the temple itself is the Rainbow Stoneship, and in order for the ship to operate, the Relic Fragment must be slotted in one of the indentations. But before the partner can do so, they are captured by Dusknoir and the Sableye entourage. Dusknoir takes their captives to a nearby Dimensional Hole, but before the team can be put through it, they overwhelm the Sableye, prompting Dusknoir to fight back. The team is able to defeat Dusknoir in battle, but while the partner goes to activate the Rainbow Stoneship, Dusknoir warns that should they succeed in their quest, the Pokémon of the future, including the player and Grovyle, will be erased from existence, from being from a future that will no longer exist. Grovyle admits that this is the case, but that their sacrifice is worth the trouble if it means that the future can be saved. The player accepts this fate, even though the player knows that the partner will not take it as easily as the player or Grovyle.

Meanwhile, the partner succeeds in activating the Rainbow Stoneship, but Dusknoir manages to recover and attack the player before either the player or Grovyle is on board. Just as Dusknoir tries to finish off the player, Grovyle intervenes. In a move of desperation, Grovyle pushes Dusknoir towards the Dimensional Hole, hoping that in his own sacrifice, Grovyle will erase Dusknoir from existence. Dropping the Time Gears, Grovyle pushes Dusknoir and himself through the Dimensional Hole, but not without giving his last goodbye. The partner recovers the Time Gears, and the team proceed on the Rainbow Stoneship, with the player keeping silent to the partner about his/her fate. With a heavy heart, the team head towards Temporal Tower to take on their final mission.

Arriving at the top of Temporal Tower as the tower itself is collapsing, they find a mystical relic with five indentations. Before the partner slots in the Time Gears into the indentations, the team is attacked by none other than Primal Dialga, having just gone berserk. Realizing that there is no reasoning with Primal Dialga, the team prepare to battle it out to the end. After a long battle, Primal Dialga is defeated, and the partner takes the opportunity to install the Time Gears. The earthquakes destroying the tower eventually stop, and Dialga is restored back to normal. Dialga quickly uses its powers to restore the world back to normal, though Temporal Tower remains heavily damaged. Dialga explains that the world's paralysis has been prevented with the installation of the Time Gears, and that peace has been restored. Dialga says its thanks to the team, but also warns that the world can only be back to normal in time. Dialga shows the team out of the Temporal Tower, where the Stoneship and Lapras are awaiting them for their ride home.

On the way back, the player feels the effects of being slowly erased from existence. The partner notices this, and wonders what is wrong. The player says his/her goodbyes, regretting that the partner was kept in the dark on the player's situation. The player slowly fades out of existence as the partner makes their tearful goodbye. The partner returns home, crying, but knowing that the player has made the partner stronger. Back home, the partner tells the townsfolk and the guild everything - how they had traveled across the Hidden Land, how Grovyle and the player had sacrificed themselves, and how they had saved the world.

Months have passed since the incident. The damages from time have slowly been healed, and life has returned to normal for most... but not for the partner, still mourning over the player's death. At the beach, the partner is taking a walk, when the partner is reminded of the player and their adventures together, and how now the player is gone - erased from existence. The end credits roll at this point.

After the credits, Dialga feels the partner's sorrow in the distance. Using its powers, Dialga brings the player back to life, as thanks for bringing it back in control. The player reappears at the beach, where the partner and Bidoof are crying, overjoyed to find the player alive.

=== Post-game story ===
As with ''Blue Rescue Team'' and ''Red Rescue Team'', there is a post-credits story. Several months after the player was brought back, {{p|Wigglytuff}} decides that the team is ready for an exam to qualify for graduation from the guild (apparently only accepting one team a year). They are told to go find the treasure found in Luminous Spring, a place where Pokémon used to go to to evolve, but are also warned to avoid the "grand master of all things bad" who lives there with his minions. Although {{p|Loudred}} is not allowed to speak of the test, having taken it the year before, {{p|Ursaring}} and {{p|Teddiursa}}, two Treasure Town locals, claim of going to the springs before and meeting no such "Grand Master". Upon reaching the springs they run into Ursaring and Teddiursa and conclude that the "Grand Master" does not exist before falling into the lair of the "Grand Master", who turns out to be nothing more than Wigglytuff and the guild members (revealed by a slip up by Bidoof, who continues to deny it till the end). After finding the treasure they return and graduate, finding that the only benefit to be that they can explore on their own and change the group leader, but they still have to give most of their prize money to the guild. Having graduated, the team move their headquarters to Sharpedo Bluff.

Then, {{p|Mr. Mime}} appears in Treasure Town stating the famous explorer {{p|Scizor}} has been missing in a place called the Blizzard Island. The team pays a visit and finds Scizor frozen solid by {{p|Froslass}}. After they rescue Scizor, Scizor gives the team the 'Secret Rank' which the team and everyone else knows nothing about. This rank is used for the 7 dungeons home to the great [[Seven Treasures]].

One day, the player finds Corphish at the guild's intersection, saying to go talk to Sunflora about something. When Sunflora is found on the lower level, she says that there is a land that has recently become possible to enter. This dungeon is called the Surrounded Sea, supposedly home to hundreds of rare treasures brought by the currents that run through it. At the end of Surrounded Sea, there are three Deluxe Boxes and a Wonder Egg, along with a warp tile that will get the player out of the dungeon. The next morning, the egg hatches into a {{p|Manaphy}}. The team goes to see Chatot, who says that Manaphy are extremely rare. This makes the team take extra good care of it. A day later, the team takes Manaphy for a walk by the beach, which makes baby Manaphy incredibly happy. That night, however, when the team is asleep, Manaphy stays up and longingly stares out at the sea, eventually resorting to go to the shore. When the team finds Manaphy missing in the morning, they run around in a panic, trying to find it. They finally find it at the beach, where it suddenly keels over in the sand. Once the team reports to Chatot, the bird says that Manaphy are really supposed to grow in the ocean. However, Manaphy's current ailment could only be cured by the Phione Dew, located in Miracle Sea. At the end of the dungeon, there are six Phione, who are driven away suddenly by an enraged, treasure-seeking Gyarados. After defeating Gyarados, he runs away, and in their thanks, the Phione gives the player the Phione Dew. After Manaphy is cured after a few days of rest, a Pokémon named {{p|Walrein}} is told by Chatot to take care of Manaphy under the sea. With a tearful farewell, Manaphy is taken to its home.

After the player saves Manaphy and after a couple of days of plain jobs, Team Charm pays a visit to the guild. Team Charm consists of {{p|Lopunny}}, {{p|Medicham}}, and {{p|Gardevoir}}. This trio is legendary for their rank, which is the Master Rank, and for their style of treasure hunting. A former member, surprisingly, is Wigglytuff. They came because they're stuck on a hunt for treasure because they don't have a key. They ask Wigglytuff and Wigglytuff "claims" that he doesn't have it. But just before everyone thinks Team Charm will leave, Lopunny gives Wigglytuff a Perfect Apple and Wigglytuff finds the key with a big bang from his room. When Team Charm is leaving, everyone asks if they can go to the [[Aegis Cave]], including the team. Lopunny, the leader of Team Charm, agrees and says everyone can go after they open it with the key. The treasure of Aegis Cave is guarded by 3 legendary beings, {{p|Regice}}, {{p|Regirock}}, and {{p|Registeel}}. After defeating them, Team Charm assists the player in fighting {{p|Regigigas}}.

Later, {{p|Darkrai}} (disguised as {{p|Cresselia}}) appears in the player's dreams and tells the player that their continued existence is causing a distortion in space. On the night before going to Palkia for an explanation, Palkia itself attacks the team, spiriting them away to it's domain, the [[Spacial Rift]]. They battle Palkia for answers, but it gets trapped in a nightmare. Darkrai (still disguised as Cresseila) tries to finish off the team using Palkia, but it is stopped by another Cresselia, who reveals that the first was an impostor by the name of Darkrai, who reveals itself to be the one distorting space. Although Darkrai invites the team to stop him, Cresselia thinks it is a trap, because normally Darkrai run away when found, doing its work in the shadows and only coming out to finish the job. The team decides to heed Darkrai's call, and Darkrai reveals his plans, by stopping time or space, the world would stop and be covered in darkness, and all Pokémon would share an everlasting nightmare, in which Darkrai would rule. In addition to this, Darkrai also reveals that he had been responsible from everything right from the beginning, from the collapse of the Temporal Tower to the player's very own transformation and memory loss. Darkrai lets the team decide if they want to join him ruling the world in darkness. The player's partner decides that it's useless to resist, so he/she decides to join Darkrai, but it's not real. The player realizes this is just another illusion, and breaks free of it. With the partner back on the player's side, the team battles Darkrai and wins. Darkrai attempts to flee through a portal, but Palkia arrives and attempts to stop Darkrai from leaving by unleashing an attack on him. But instead of destroying him, he attacks the Dimensional Hole, thus erasing Darkrai's memories, much like what happened to the player. Darkrai has no more memory of his evil ambitions, and wanders the Pokémon world; his location is at that point unknown.

After Darkrai is gone, Team Raider, legendary Master Rank team, shows up on the beach after rescuing Dugtrio. It is unknown if they do anything.

Manaphy returns and joins the player's team. three days later, he tells the team about the Marine Resort and then after the team unlocks it, the player and partner can finally evolve; after recruiting Palkia in the Spacial Rift.

==Characters==
===Playable characters===
{| {{bluetable|lightgraybg c}}
|- style="background:#CCCCFF"
! rowspan="2" | Pokémon
! colspan="2" | Nature/Personality
! rowspan="2" | Pokémon.com description
|- style="background:#CCCCFF"
! Male !! Female
|-
! {{p|Bulbasaur}}
| Lonely || Docile || Bulbasaur's {{a|Overgrow}} Ability powers up Grass-type moves when it's weakened.
|-
! {{p|Charmander}}
| Docile || Brave || This starter Pokémon wears its emotions on its tail—the flame on its tail, that is!
|-
! {{p|Squirtle}}
| Quirky || Bold || With its Water Terrain ability, Squirtle can lead you across rivers and lakes!
|-
! {{p|Pikachu}}
| Brave || Hasty || Pikachu is one of the starters you can choose from! We wonder if its ability, {{a|Static}}, will come in to play?
|-
! {{p|Meowth}}*
| Sassy || Relaxed || If Meowth sees something shiny, its eyes sparkle like jewels!
|-
! {{p|Chikorita}}
| Calm || Quiet || Grass-type Pokémon like Chikorita can be found in forests.
|-
! {{p|Cyndaquil}}
| Timid || Calm || Cyndaquil delivers a warm reception when it's angered or startled—its back erupts with fire!
|-
! {{p|Totodile}}
| Jolly || Sassy || Even its friends need to be careful of Totodile—it has a habit of biting anything with its developed jaws.
|-
! {{p|Treecko}}
| Quiet || Hardy || After you battle in the [[Explorer Maze]], Treecko shows up to request a job.
|-
! {{p|Torchic}}
| Hardy || Rash || Those who hug Torchic get an extra warm feeling because a fire burns inside its body!
|-
! {{p|Mudkip}}
| Rash || Lonely || Skilled in Water-type moves, Mudkip checks its surroundings using the fin on its head.
|-
! {{p|Skitty}}*
| Hasty || Naïve || Skitty is so adorable that its {{a|Cute Charm}} Ability can even infatuate its foes.
|-
! {{p|Turtwig}}
| Bold || Timid || Turtwig is a Grass-type Pokémon. Will it be powerful in grassy areas?
|-
! {{p|Chimchar}}
| Naïve || Impish || Using Fire-type moves with Chimchar will definitely help you out in a pinch.
|-
! {{p|Piplup}}
| Impish || Quirky || Piplup is friendly and enthusiastic. It will make a great Pokémon adventurer!
|-
! {{p|Munchlax}}*
| Relaxed || Jolly || Let's hope Munchlax's hunger doesn't stop it from being a great adventurer.
|-
|}

Notes:
* <nowiki>*</nowiki>: These Pokémon may not be selected as a partner.

===Non-player characters===

====Guild====
[[Image:Wigglytuff.jpg|thumb|right|Wigglytuff and Chatot]]
* [[Wigglytuff (Mystery Dungeon 2 character)|Wigglytuff]] - Leader of the Wigglytuff Guild.
* [[Chatot (Mystery Dungeon 2 character)|Chatot]] - Wigglytuff's apprentice, whom assigns jobs to the guild as a whole on a daily basis, as well as taking charge when Wigglytuff dozes off.
* {{p|Loudred}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This Pokémon guards the guild entrance gate. Don't mess with Loudred.
* {{p|Diglett}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Diglett assists Loudred by identifying visitors by examining their footprints.
* {{p|Dugtrio}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Calm and trustworthy, Dugtrio keeps the bulletin board current with the latest jobs.
* {{p|Chimecho}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Chimecho runs the Chimecho Center and summons guild members when it's time to eat.
* {{p|Croagunk}} - Runs the guild's swap shop.
* {{p|Sunflora}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Feeling sad? Sunflora's sunny disposition is sure to cheer you up! She also keeps a journal at her bedside.
* {{p|Corphish}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This high-spirited Pokémon will take to you like a big brother!
* {{p|Bidoof}} - The previous newest guild member, prior to your arrival. He keeps a journal at his bedside. He also has a habit of saying 'yup yup' and 'by golly'.

===Treasure Town===
* {{p|Kangaskhan}} - As in Mystery Dungeon 1, she will store items for the player.
* {{p|Xatu}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Xatu will tell you what's in your Treasure Box—for a price.
* {{p|Kecleon}} - Runs two shops, one for consumables, one for orbs and TMs.
* {{p|Duskull}} - Operates the Duskull Bank, where the player can store their extra cash.
* {{p|Electivire}} - Will link moves and allow the player to relearn forgotten moves.
* {{p|Chansey}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Chansey runs the Day Care, and its happy to take care of your egg until it hatches!
* {{p|Marowak}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Marowak runs the dojo where you can train and improve your battle skills.
* {{p|Magnezone}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - When you capture Pokémon fugitives, deliver them to Magnezone, the town sheriff.

====Expedition Teams====
* Team Razor Wind
** {{p|Zangoose}}
** {{p|Scyther}}
** {{p|Sandslash}}
* Team Seedgey
** {{p|Pidgey}}
** {{p|Seedot}}
* Team Glee
** {{p|Togepi}}
** {{p|Politoed}}
** {{p|Ledyba}}
* [[Team Skull]]
** {{p|Skuntank}}
** {{p|Koffing}}
** {{p|Zubat}}
* Team Charm
** {{p|Lopunny}}
** {{p|Gardevoir}}
** {{p|Medicham}}
* Team Tasty
** {{p|Swellow}}
** {{p|Wurmple}}
* Team Poochy
** {{p|Poochyena}} ×3
* Team Ebony
** {{p|Shuppet}}
** {{p|Murkrow}}
* Team Slacker
** {{p|Slakoth}}
** {{p|Slowpoke}}
* Team Flame
** {{p|Camerupt}}
** {{p|Ponyta}}
** {{p|Bellsprout}}
* Team AWD
** {{p|Arbok}}
** {{p|Weavile}}
** {{p|Drapion}}
* Team Raider
** {{p|Gallade}}
** {{p|Roserade}}
** {{p|Rhyperior}}

===Bosses===
While most of the Bosses in this game are the standard legendaries, there are some average Pokémon added to the mix. The list of boss battles are in dungeon order.

====Story Mode Bosses====
* {{p|Zubat}} and {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Drowzee}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Drowzee pretends to be a helpful Pokémon, offering assistance when Azurill and Marill lose something important.
* {{p|Groudon}} (Fake) {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Strong enough to lift an entire terrain, Groudon won't be happy if it's disturbed!
* [[Luxray and the Luxio Tribe (Mystery Dungeon 2 clan)|Luxio (x8) and Luxray]]
* {{p|Mesprit}} (recruitable after beating the game once)
* {{p|Grovyle}}
* {{p|Spiritomb}}
* {{p|Kabutops}} and {{p|Omastar}} (2)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} and {{p|Sableye}} (6) {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com, for Dusknoir}} This Pokémon is a bit mysterious. Does it have something to hide?
* [[Primal Dialga]]
=====After the credits=====
* {{p|Uxie}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This [[Legendary Pokémon]] might have something to do with your past--but why can't you remember?
* {{p|Mesprit}}
* {{p|Azelf}}
* {{p|Dialga}} (regular)
* Wigglytuff Guild
* {{p|Froslass}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Regice}}
* {{p|Regirock}}
* {{p|Registeel}}
* {{p|Regigigas}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}} (4), and {{p|Bronzong}} (4)
* {{p|Palkia}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}

====Wonder Mail Exclusives====
Like the previous Mystery Dungeon game, some dungeons are unlocked through Wonder Mail codes. However, unlike the previous game, the bosses below are obtained through these codes. However there will be no reward other than the treasure for the Guardians of the Seven Treasures. They are all top-secret and self-deleting. Gabite's is more like a normal Wonder Mail mission.

=====Known Codes=====
* {{p|Kyogre}} ('''FN01 HWN- 00%F 8678 +XY@ &%#3''')
* {{p|Groudon}} (Real) ('''#&S6 NY2& YJN= 1P57 F0MN MH7Y''')
* {{p|Articuno}} ('''4MP= K98# CT%Y R@-- &P7% %K86''')
* {{p|Heatran}} ('''FH0T HYNH R0QF 86N8 +SY@ &%YN''')
* {{p|Giratina}} ('''WNWY JXTK &5C1 4N3- P4NM 8K&C''')
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ('''HW+8 66%T 5S51 +J5Y 4-K# H@P-''')
* {{p|Mew}} ('''X%8S WYY+ S-JF PFH@ @##K 5W8K''')
* {{p|Gabite}}* ('''78SR -H2M P0+4 Y6FY 1&Y+ #R9S''')
<nowiki>*</nowiki>: Gabite cannot be recruited.

=====Code Exclusive Recruits=====
The following Pokémon can be found only in the domains of the Guardians of the Seven Treasures (A.K.A. the dungeons of the above codes)

'''[[Shimmer Desert]]''' (Groudon's Domain)
* {{p|Ekans}}
* {{p|Arbok}}
* {{p|Diglett}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}

'''[[Sky Stairway]]''' (Rayquaza's Domain)
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Haunter}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Ditto}}
* {{p|Probopass}}
* {{p|Muk}}
* {{p|Raichu}}
* {{p|Steelix}}
* {{p|Drifloon}}
* {{p|Togekiss}}
* {{p|Claydol}}
* {{p|Forretress}}
* {{p|Metang}}
* {{p|Gabite}}
* {{p|Leafeon}}
* {{p|Tangrowth}}
* {{p|Shelgon}}
* {{p|Duskull}}
* {{p|Banette}}
* {{p|Misdreavus}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Magneton}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Rhydon}}

'''[[Mystery Jungle]]''' (Mew's Domain)
* {{p|Treecko}}
* {{p|Grovyle}}
* {{p|Sceptile}}
* {{p|Lopunny}}
* {{p|Victreebel}}

====Item Required Bosses====
Some bosses will need the leader to hold either the [[Mystery Part and Secret Slab|Mystery Part or Secret Slab]] while traversing certain dungeons.

* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Raikou}}
* {{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Suicune}}
* {{p|Lugia}}
* {{p|Ho-Oh}}
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Latias}}
* {{p|Latios}}
* {{p|Jirachi}}
* {{p|Deoxys}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}

===Miscellaneous NPCs===
* {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Grovyle}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Who is Grovyle, and why is it hunting Time Gears?
* {{p|Vigoroth}} - Advertises the newest shops that open in Treasure Town.
* {{p|Spoink}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Spoink always has a spring in its step--until it loses its treasured pearl. Can you help?
* {{p|Marill}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Marill and his younger brother, Azurill, shop in Treasure Town. They might be looking for their Water Float.
* {{p|Azurill}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Azurill and his older brother, Marill, shop in Treasure Town. They might be looking for their Water Float.
* Lt. {{p|Magnezone}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} When you capture Pokémon fugitives, deliver them to Magnezone, the local sheriff.
* {{p|Shinx}}
* Celebi ({{shiny2}}) - A close friend of Grovyle in the future, and helps him to travel through time.
* {{p|Lapras}} - Does it know the secret of the Hidden Land?
* {{p|Torkoal}} - A very wise elder.
* {{p|Scizor}} - A legendary explorer until he disappeared while searching for a valuable treasure...
* {{p|Cresselia}} - She has been hunting Darkrai for years. Will she finally catch Darkrai?
* {{p|Manaphy}} - Manaphy has hatched from a mysterious egg. Who is Manaphy?
* {{p|Phione}} - Phione are known for producing a dew that can act as a cure-all...

==Version-exclusive Pokémon==
Certain Pokémon are only in certain versions. However, if the {{player}} unlocks an exclusive Pokémon that is not from their version through [[Wonder Mail]], they will be in the same place they would be in the game they were originally exclusive to.

{{VexHeader|land|5}}
{{Vexmd2|150|Mewtwo|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|251|Celebi|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd2|412|Burmy|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|415|Combee|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd2|417|Pachirisu|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd2|427|Buneary|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|428|Lopunny|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|447|Riolu|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd2|448|Lucario|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd2|479|Rotom|no|yes}}
{{VexFooter|land|5}}

While Combee and Burmy are exclusive to Time and Darkness, respectively, their evolutions can be found in both versions. Mewtwo and Celebi can be obtained in the opposite version through a Wi-Fi mission.

==Version-exclusive items==
There are also certain items that are only avalible in certain versions.

===Exclusive to Darkness===
* Violent Seed — Boosts attack and special attack stats when eaten.
* Foe-Seal Orb — An item that affects all enemies in the room with a Paused status condition.
* Lunar Ribbon — An Item used for pokémon that usually evolve at nighttime.

===Exclusive to Time===
* Vile Seed — Reduces defense and special defense when eaten. It should be thron at an enemy.
* Foe-Hold Orb — An item that afflicts all enemies on the floor with the Petrified status condition.
* Sun Ribbon — An item that is used for pokémon that usually evolve in the daytime.

==Dungeon Tips==
*If the player remains on one floor of a dungeon for too long, this will happen:
**It will say "Something is stirring".
**It will say "Something is approaching".
**It will say "It's coming closer."
**It will say "It's right near! It's gusting hard!" Then the player's character will faint.
*Pokémon with the Float terrain ability who try to cross magma will get burned (unless they have the "All-Terrain Hiker" IQ skill or are also {{type2|Fire}}), but for {{type2|Water}} and the lake parts, it will be able to cross.
*Fully evolved Pokémon can be recruited in the game. However, they will have lower recruit rates.

==Trivia==
*This is the third game to feature the player having to delete the saved data before starting a new game, with the first two being [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] and [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]].
*This is the second game to feature a {{shiny2}} Pokémon as part of the main storyline, with the first being the [[Generation II]] main series.
*This game is more focused on every Pokémon's gender (even the legendaries, who are believed not to have a gender). In the previous Mystery Dungeon games, the main character had a confirmed gender, but only because it was asked at the start, and very few other characters had confirmed genders.

==External links==
* Bulbanews: [[n:CoroCoro reveals Mystery Dungeon sequel details|CoroCoro reveals Mystery Dungeon sequel details]]
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/dungeon/ Official website]
* [http://www.chunsoft.co.jp/games/pokedun2/index.html Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 page on Chunsoft website]
* [http://www.serebii.net/dungeon2/ Serebii.net: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]
* [http://www.pokemon.com/#dungeon2_main|Pokemon USA Mini-Site]
* [http://www.pokemon-games.com/pokemonmd/ Official USA Site]
*[http://pokemon.marriland.com/mystery_dungeon_time_darkness/videos Japanese Sneak Peek Video]
*[http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product%5FID=69169 English Sneak Peek Video]
*[http://www.pokemon.com/dungeon2/personality_test/ Pokemon.com Official Personality Test]

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness

2009-01-26T01:17:36Z

TeamMegaraptor: /* Exclusive to Darkness */

{{Infobox_game |
name = Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 |
boxart = [[Image:Pokemon MD Explorers of Time.jpg|200px]]
[[Image:Pokemon MD Explorers of Darkness.jpg|200px]] |
caption = The US boxart. |
category = Dungeon Crawler/Roguelike |
players = 1 |
release_date_ja = Sept. 13, 2007 |
release_date_au = June 19, 2008 |
release_date_eu = July 4, 2008 |
release_date_na = Apr. 20, 2008 |
release_date_kr = December 11, 2008 |
publisher = [[Nintendo]] |
developer = [[Chunsoft]] |
esrb = E for Everyone |
website_en = [http://www.pokemon-games.com/pokemonmd/ Official English site] |
website_ja = [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/dungeon/ Official Japanese site]
}}

'''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン不思議のダンジョン時の探検隊''') and '''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン不思議のダンジョン闇の探検隊''') are a matched pair of Pokémon games for the [[Nintendo DS]].

The games are sequels to [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]. They include the new [[Generation IV]] Pokémon and have some Wi-Fi features, as well as more dual-screen features than their predecessor for the same system (Mystery Dungeon Blue).

An {{an|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2|anime adaptation}} of these games has been produced.

These games feature 491 Pokémon; {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Arceus}} were excluded for they had yet to be officially revealed when the games were released. The games were released on April 20th, 2008.

[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 3|A third installment]] is in development by [[Chunsoft]] and is expected for release in 2009.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The story begins with the {{player}} having been washed ashore by a storm. Meanwhile, the partner is nervous about joining the [[Wigglytuff Guild]], a local exploration club, and gives up early. Walking along the beach, the partner encounters the player, and informs that the player has been turned into a Pokémon. After a brief exchange, the partner explains their motivation for joining the guild the partner loves legends and lore, and his life dream is to find what his personal treasure, the [[Relic Fragment]], belongs to. Before the partner explains further, the Relic Fragment is stolen by Zubat and Koffing, members of [[Team Skull]], which the player helps recover. The partner, reinvigorated by the player's courage, joins the Guild as a new team with the player.

Over the next few days, the team gets accustomed to life at the Guild and the nearby [[Treasure Town]]. Among the folks they meet are {{p|Wigglytuff}}, the kindhearted Guild Leader, {{p|Chatot}}, the hot-tempered yet well-meaning second-in-command, {{p|Bidoof}}, the newest recruit prior to the team joining, the Guild chef {{p|Chimecho}} (also in charge of maintaining the team), {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Loudred}}, the Guild sentries, {{p|Dugtrio}}, maintainers of the job boards, {{p|Magnezone}}, the local sheriff, and other exploration teams. As they are introduced to the Guild, they learn of the fact that rogue Pokémon have been wreaking havoc in the world due to the disruption of time, Pokémon cannot [[evolution|evolve]], and new "Mystery Dungeons" have been revealed and open to exploration.
The player discovers not too long after that he/she has the ability to spontaneously see things in the past and future, which is known as the [[Dimensional Scream]].

=== The Legend of the Time Gears ===
One stormy night, The partner finds the player and tells the player of the story of the Time Gears, the artifacts that all Pokémon are to avoid lest time stand still. When a Time Gear is stolen, time in that area is frozen. Despite this, a mysterious thief, {{p|Grovyle}}, is stealing the Time Gears.

One day, the player and partner, along with the Guild and Team Skull (as special guests), make an expedition to a location called Fogbound Lake, a lake seemingly covered in fog. Arriving there, the player recalls the place as being familiar, but cannot ascertain as to why. At the top, they find the Lake Guardian {{p|Uxie}}, who is said to be able to erase the memories of all who arrive there. Uxie does not trust the Guild, fearing that they may take the Time Gear at the center of the lake, hence the reason for erasing the memories. However, after an appeal from the partner, the Guild earns Uxie's trust, and Uxie decides not to erase the memories of the Guild or the lake's treasure.

Returning home, they meet a famous explorer named {{p|Dusknoir}}, who explains that the player's ability to see through time is called the Dimensional Scream. Asking Dusknoir how the player had arrived in their condition, they surprisingly get no results. Nevertheless, Dusknoir offers their help in uncovering the secret behind the player's transformation. Just then, however, the Guild reports that the Time Gear from Fogbound Lake has been stolen, and an all-points bulletin has been posted for the arrest of Grovyle. As a result, Wigglytuff has the Guild focus their energies on bringing Grovyle to justice, to which Dusknoir also offers his assistance. The Guild splits up to look for the other Time Gears, while the player's team eventually discovers an underground lake beneath the Northern Desert, which is home to a Time Gear. The Time Gear is guarded over by {{p|Mesprit}}, which the team defeats. Just as the partner explains that they are not there to steal the Time Gear, Grovyle appears. Grovyle easily dispatches the team and the weakened Mesprit, and steals the Time Gear. Fortunately, the team and Mesprit manages to escape before they are frozen in time.

Back at the guild, the failure of the team to stop Grovyle meant that there are no leads to his next location. However, Dusknoir determines that, as Uxie is the being of knowledge, and Mesprit is the being of emotion, thus {{p|Azelf}}, the being of willpower, is likely to be guarding another Time Gear. Dusknoir further explains that as Uxie and Mesprit were encountered in lakes, Azelf is also likely to be found in a lake area. Hoping to find a lead, Dusknoir asks the player to touch a treasure that Bidoof made off with at Crystal Cave, in order to trigger a Dimensional Scream. Indeed, after touching it, the player sees a vision where Azelf is defeated at the hands of Grovyle. However, Chimecho is unsure - because the Dimensional Scream cannot tell the difference between past and future, Grovyle may have already made off with the Time Gear. Dusknoir remains confident that it is of the future, as the partner had never heard Azelf's name before Dusknoir had mentioned it. Because there is a chance that the Dimensional Scream is describing the future, the Guild decides to have all hands search the cave. The team arrives at the lake in the middle of the cave, where they find Azelf about to be defeated by Grovyle. However, just as Grovyle is about to steal the Time Gear, Azelf activates a fail-safe trap. The trap covers the lake in crystals, preventing Grovyle from going underwater and getting the Time Gear. This does not deter Grovyle, and the team is knocked unconscious and the partner is badly wounded. Before Grovyle can finish the partner off, Dusknoir appears. The team discovers that Dusknoir and Grovyle have been long acquainted, but before they can delve any further, Grovyle makes his getaway, and Dusknoir chases after the Pokémon. Just then, the Guild finds the team, and cart them back to headquarters.

Some time later, the team reawaken back at headquarters. The partner recalls the exchange between Dusknoir and Grovyle, and the information is shared with the Guild and Azelf. Just then, the Guild's emergency alarm sounds, requiring everyone to be in attendance at a town meeting. In town, they find Dusknoir, who reminds everyone that Grovyle is still at large. Dusknoir further reveals that Grovyle is a Pokémon from the future - there, Grovyle was a criminal, who fled to the past to avoid being captured. He plots to steal the Time Gears, which in turn would freeze the world in time, thus causing the planet's paralysis. Water would not flow, the sun would not rise, the seasons would not change, and darkness would cover the world. When Corphish is curious as to why Dusknoir knows all of this, Dusknoir reveals that he, too, is from the future, sent back in time to capture Grovyle and bring him to justice. The Guild and townsfolk all agree to help Dusknoir stop Grovyle. Azelf has a plan to trap Grovyle - as the Time Gear in Crystal Lake still remains, they are certain that Grovyle will return for it. In order to lure Grovyle, the townsfolk spread a false rumor that the lake trio will try to seal the Time Gear away permanently, while the trio will be defending the Time Gear, awaiting the moment to make the jump on Grovyle. Although everyone wants to help, Dusknoir insists on doing so alone as to avoid suspicion.

Some days later, a report from Magnezone arrives, indicating that Grovyle has been captured, and that Dusknoir plans to take Grovyle back to the future to face justice. To do so, Dusknoir has opened a Dimensional Hole in the middle of town square. In town, the townsfolk find the Dimensional Hole, but no sign of Dusknoir. As the lake trio explain to the partner that the Time Gears were recovered and were returned, Dusknoir appears with Grovyle and two {{p|Sableye}} guards. As Grovyle is carted off into the Dimensional Hole, Dusknoir gives his farewell. But before he steps through the portal, he asks the player's team to step forward. When they do, he suddenly grabs the team and drags them into the portal. Before the townsfolk can give chase, the Dimensional Hole closes.

=== Escape From the Future ===
The player is woken up by the partner, who reveals that they have been locked in a cell. Just then, they encounter their guards - a group of Sableye. The Sableye blindfold them and take them to another room, where they find themselves bound to a pole, awaiting execution. Along with the two is Grovyle, also tied up. Dusknoir appears, giving the orders to the Sableye to execute the three. Grovyle convinces the team to cooperate - while the Sableye to attack the ropes tying them to the stake, there is a slight chance of breaking the ropes, and it may allow the three to escape. Fortunately, the ropes break free, and the three overwhelm the Sableye. This allows Grovyle to use a Luminous Orb, and take the team to safety. Back outside, Grovyle reveals that they are indeed in the future, but despite the Lake Trio returning the Time Gears back to their original places, the planet has been paralyzed.

Continuing to elude the Sableye, the partner loses confidence on whether they will ever return home. The player than proposes to the partner to catch up to the Grovyle, and see how he had traveled back to the past in the first place. They eventually catch up to Grovyle, and save him from the {{p|Spiritomb}} who had knocked him out earlier. Though Grovyle is reluctant to help them (because the partner still does not trust him), he proceeds to tell his side of the story. The world's paralysis dated back to the present day, with the collapse of the Temporal Tower, governed by {{p|Dialga}}, the legendary Pokémon that controls time. When the tower collapsed, Dialga lost control of time, and it too lost all control. Dialga has turned berserk, becoming Primal Dialga. Seeking only self-preservation, Primal Dialga tries to prevent history from changing, and hence its need to exterminate Grovyle and the team. The partner is visibly shocked by this revelation - and even more so when Grovyle reveals that he collected the Time Gears to prevent the tower from collapsing. Grovyle continues, claiming that the time stop by the removal of the Time Gears is merely temporary - the area affected would restart once the gears were placed in Temporal Tower. Grovyle then further revealed that Dusknoir is an agent of Primal Dialga sent to stop him and the team, and had everyone in the past played for fools.

Though the partner does not believe Grovyle, the player believes that Grovyle's assertions are reasonable, and that the partner cannot seem to accept the truth. The partner even thought of going back to the stockade and ask Dusknoir to reveal the truth. Grovyle leaves to find {{p|Celebi}}, the time-traveling Pokémon, to start his mission anew. Although the player is determined to follow Grovyle, the partner is more reluctant. Nevertheless, the partner agrees to follow, if only to find a way to return to the present. The group eventually manages to find Celebi, who replied that the player is Grovyle's friend. However, Grovyle didn't hear what Celebi said, and before the team can react, Grovyle reminds the team to get a move on. Celebi leads the group to the Passage of Time - a secret corridor spanning multiple dimensions. However, before they can go through the passage, they are stopped by Dusknoir and the Sableye, who had caught up to them. Surrounded, the group has no choice but to overpower Dusknoir and the Sableye. However, when Primal Dialga appears, Grovyle, believing that they are outmatched, has no choice but to surrender. He contends that at least hope will remain, for he had not time travelled alone before. When he first traveled back to the past, he and his partner had been separated. Dusknoir, however, believes otherwise, and forces Grovyle to tell the name of his partner - the player. The partner is surprised at this revelation - and Grovyle and Celebi are even more surprised that the player is standing with them. Grovyle refuses to believe that the player has been turned into a Pokémon, but Dusknoir had planned to eliminate the player and Grovyle, and had merely befriended the team and the Guild so as to destroy them all in one shot.

The partner is shocked by the revelation, partly because at one point he had idolized Dusknoir, and partly from sticking with the player. The partner has a plan to elude the Dusknoir and Sableye - all that is needed is to have Celebi teleport them closer to the Passage. Although Celebi recognizes that Dialga could detect them, Celebi agrees to the partner's idea. They fail to escape Dusknoir, but they get to the Passage. Celebi implores the rest of the group to leave though the Passage, leaving Dusknoir to herself. It is believed that Celebi managed to elude capture as the group returns back to the present.

=== Racing the Clock ===
Arriving back to the present, the partner explains that the beach that they are in was where the player was first found. However, before the partner can lead Grovyle back to the Guild to plan their next move, he reminds them that in the present time, Grovyle is a criminal. The partner, seeing the complications this may cause, instead takes the player and Grovyle to a cliff known as Sharpedo Bluff (named as the cliff is in the shape of a {{p|Sharpedo}}), which was the home of the partner prior to joining the Guild. That night, Grovyle explains to the partner the common history between himself and the player. The player and Grovyle had been a formidable team investigating the planet's paralysis. The player had the ability to perform the Dimensional Scream, but only in the presence of a trusted partner. Grovyle further explains that the Dimensional Scream is set off by triggers tied to places where Time Gears were hidden. The partner realizes that the player had a lot of trust in them, largely due to having witnessed the Dimensional Scream. However, the partner also realizes that perhaps Dimensional Screams had worked differently in the past, as the player had experienced them in incidents unrelated to Time Gears. In any event, the three quickly agree to plot a new plan to take the Time Gears.
Later, the partner shares his story of the Relic Fragment with Grovyle. Grovyle and the partner agree that the player has a connection to the both of them - the player had made each of them stronger. The trio redoubles their efforts to retake the Time Gears, starting with the one in Treeshroud Forest, where Grovyle had found the one unguarded. However, after arriving there, they find that, despite the presence of the Time Gear, time has stopped - a sign that Temporal Tower is starting to collapse.

That night, back at Sharpedo Bluff, the partner reveals, after a fact-finding mission, that time in other places is also stopped, despite the return of the Time Gears. It appears that the only way to restore time is to take the Time Gears to Temporal Tower. This is easier said than done, though; the Tower is located in the Hidden Land, and no one knows where the Hidden Land is. Desperate, and running out of options and time, the player convinces the partner to return back to the Guild. The Guild is surprised to find that the team has returned, but is more surprised when the team reveals their story. The Guild, though shocked at the revelations brought forth by the team, agrees to help retrieve the Time Gears, and tells the lake trio to allow Grovyle to reclaim the ones they guard. The team is recommended by Wigglytuff to see {{p|Torkoal}}, the town elder, for advice on finding the Hidden Land. At the hot springs, Torkoal reveals that the Hidden Land is a place beyond the oceans, but also a place which only appears to those with sufficient "proof". However, Torkoal does not recall what is needed for such "proof". The next day, however, Torkoal arrives at the Guild Hall with one new recollection - the "proof" is an inscription of a certain pattern - the same pattern found in the Relic Fragment. What is more surprising is that that Wigglytuff and Chatot has also seen the same pattern - found in a distant place called Brine Cave, where bandits had scared the two in an earlier adventure. Nevertheless, the Guild decides to make an expedition to Brine Cave. Meanwhile, the team hears word that Grovyle has taken all the Time Gears, but warns that Dusknoir may also return from the future to hunt them down.

The next day, The Guild (without Wiggytuff) arrives at Brine Cave, where they split up to reach the innermost part, with Chatot following the team. However, partway into the cave, they are ambushed by Team Skull, who steal the Relic Fragment. Though Chatot gives chase and manages to catch them, by the time the team manages to catch up, they find both Team Skull and Chatot severely wounded, due to themselves having been ambushed by {{p|Omastar}} and {{p|Kabutops}}. After dispatching them, the team tend to Chatot. Just then, Wigglytuff and Grovyle arrive, with the rest of the Guild in tow. Wigglytuff is particularly concerned, as Chatot had been severely injured by the Omastar and Kabutops protecting Wigglytuff in their last trip to Brine Cave. Urging the team and Grovyle to continue, the Guild return home to tend to Chatot's wounds. Further in, the team discovers a rock wall pointing out to sea, on which is a wall pattern similar to the one found on the Relic Fragment. When the Relic Fragment is presented, a light shines out towards the sea. Just then, a {{p|Lapras}} arrives. At the same time, back at the Guild, Wigglytuff explains to the Guild the story of how they had previously encountered the pattern on the Relic Fragment: Chatot had been injured by Omastar and Kabutops in protecting Wigglytuff. Though Wigglytuff had fended off the Omastar and Kabutops, he had felt helpless because he could not help Chatot. Just then, Lapras had appeared to help Chatot, on the condition that they not explore the wall pattern further. Back with the team, Lapras, while ferrying the team and Grovyle, explains that she is the gatekeeper to the Hidden Land, a land that exists in a different dimension - within a moment of time. The Hidden Land is as such because Dialga had feared that interference by exploration teams or bad Pokémon could affect the flow of time. Dialga had, however, left one key to entering the Hidden Land, within the Relic Fragment. Wigglytuff had known this, and had realized that the promise to Lapras could not be kept in the interests of saving the world, and thus had set off towards Brine Cave ahead of the Guild to find Lapras. Lapras explained to Wigglytuff then that the Relic Fragment chooses who may visit the Hidden Land, and it had chosen the partner due to the partner's purity of heart. Now, it lies upon the team to explore the land and save the world.

=== Saving the World ===
Arriving at the Hidden Land, Lapras tells them that in order to reach the Temporal Tower, they must take the Rainbow Stoneship, located inside an old ruin. Finding the ruin, the partner is astounded at what they can find - pictures of legendary Pokémon {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, Dialga, and {{p|Palkia}} engraved on the wall. Proceeding further, they find a temple where, at the top, they find the Ruin Fragment pattern. The team discovers that the temple itself is the Rainbow Stoneship, and in order for the ship to operate, the Relic Fragment must be slotted in one of the indentations. But before the partner can do so, they are captured by Dusknoir and the Sableye entourage. Dusknoir takes their captives to a nearby Dimensional Hole, but before the team can be put through it, they overwhelm the Sableye, prompting Dusknoir to fight back. The team is able to defeat Dusknoir in battle, but while the partner goes to activate the Rainbow Stoneship, Dusknoir warns that should they succeed in their quest, the Pokémon of the future, including the player and Grovyle, will be erased from existence, from being from a future that will no longer exist. Grovyle admits that this is the case, but that their sacrifice is worth the trouble if it means that the future can be saved. The player accepts this fate, even though the player knows that the partner will not take it as easily as the player or Grovyle.

Meanwhile, the partner succeeds in activating the Rainbow Stoneship, but Dusknoir manages to recover and attack the player before either the player or Grovyle is on board. Just as Dusknoir tries to finish off the player, Grovyle intervenes. In a move of desperation, Grovyle pushes Dusknoir towards the Dimensional Hole, hoping that in his own sacrifice, Grovyle will erase Dusknoir from existence. Dropping the Time Gears, Grovyle pushes Dusknoir and himself through the Dimensional Hole, but not without giving his last goodbye. The partner recovers the Time Gears, and the team proceed on the Rainbow Stoneship, with the player keeping silent to the partner about his/her fate. With a heavy heart, the team head towards Temporal Tower to take on their final mission.

Arriving at the top of Temporal Tower as the tower itself is collapsing, they find a mystical relic with five indentations. Before the partner slots in the Time Gears into the indentations, the team is attacked by none other than Primal Dialga, having just gone berserk. Realizing that there is no reasoning with Primal Dialga, the team prepare to battle it out to the end. After a long battle, Primal Dialga is defeated, and the partner takes the opportunity to install the Time Gears. The earthquakes destroying the tower eventually stop, and Dialga is restored back to normal. Dialga quickly uses its powers to restore the world back to normal, though Temporal Tower remains heavily damaged. Dialga explains that the world's paralysis has been prevented with the installation of the Time Gears, and that peace has been restored. Dialga says its thanks to the team, but also warns that the world can only be back to normal in time. Dialga shows the team out of the Temporal Tower, where the Stoneship and Lapras are awaiting them for their ride home.

On the way back, the player feels the effects of being slowly erased from existence. The partner notices this, and wonders what is wrong. The player says his/her goodbyes, regretting that the partner was kept in the dark on the player's situation. The player slowly fades out of existence as the partner makes their tearful goodbye. The partner returns home, crying, but knowing that the player has made the partner stronger. Back home, the partner tells the townsfolk and the guild everything - how they had traveled across the Hidden Land, how Grovyle and the player had sacrificed themselves, and how they had saved the world.

Months have passed since the incident. The damages from time have slowly been healed, and life has returned to normal for most... but not for the partner, still mourning over the player's death. At the beach, the partner is taking a walk, when the partner is reminded of the player and their adventures together, and how now the player is gone - erased from existence. The end credits roll at this point.

After the credits, Dialga feels the partner's sorrow in the distance. Using its powers, Dialga brings the player back to life, as thanks for bringing it back in control. The player reappears at the beach, where the partner and Bidoof are crying, overjoyed to find the player alive.

=== Post-game story ===
As with ''Blue Rescue Team'' and ''Red Rescue Team'', there is a post-credits story. Several months after the player was brought back, {{p|Wigglytuff}} decides that the team is ready for an exam to qualify for graduation from the guild (apparently only accepting one team a year). They are told to go find the treasure found in Luminous Spring, a place where Pokémon used to go to to evolve, but are also warned to avoid the "grand master of all things bad" who lives there with his minions. Although {{p|Loudred}} is not allowed to speak of the test, having taken it the year before, {{p|Ursaring}} and {{p|Teddiursa}}, two Treasure Town locals, claim of going to the springs before and meeting no such "Grand Master". Upon reaching the springs they run into Ursaring and Teddiursa and conclude that the "Grand Master" does not exist before falling into the lair of the "Grand Master", who turns out to be nothing more than Wigglytuff and the guild members (revealed by a slip up by Bidoof, who continues to deny it till the end). After finding the treasure they return and graduate, finding that the only benefit to be that they can explore on their own and change the group leader, but they still have to give most of their prize money to the guild. Having graduated, the team move their headquarters to Sharpedo Bluff.

Then, {{p|Mr. Mime}} appears in Treasure Town stating the famous explorer {{p|Scizor}} has been missing in a place called the Blizzard Island. The team pays a visit and finds Scizor frozen solid by {{p|Froslass}}. After they rescue Scizor, Scizor gives the team the 'Secret Rank' which the team and everyone else knows nothing about. This rank is used for the 7 dungeons home to the great [[Seven Treasures]].

One day, the player finds Corphish at the guild's intersection, saying to go talk to Sunflora about something. When Sunflora is found on the lower level, she says that there is a land that has recently become possible to enter. This dungeon is called the Surrounded Sea, supposedly home to hundreds of rare treasures brought by the currents that run through it. At the end of Surrounded Sea, there are three Deluxe Boxes and a Wonder Egg, along with a warp tile that will get the player out of the dungeon. The next morning, the egg hatches into a {{p|Manaphy}}. The team goes to see Chatot, who says that Manaphy are extremely rare. This makes the team take extra good care of it. A day later, the team takes Manaphy for a walk by the beach, which makes baby Manaphy incredibly happy. That night, however, when the team is asleep, Manaphy stays up and longingly stares out at the sea, eventually resorting to go to the shore. When the team finds Manaphy missing in the morning, they run around in a panic, trying to find it. They finally find it at the beach, where it suddenly keels over in the sand. Once the team reports to Chatot, the bird says that Manaphy are really supposed to grow in the ocean. However, Manaphy's current ailment could only be cured by the Phione Dew, located in Miracle Sea. At the end of the dungeon, there are six Phione, who are driven away suddenly by an enraged, treasure-seeking Gyarados. After defeating Gyarados, he runs away, and in their thanks, the Phione gives the player the Phione Dew. After Manaphy is cured after a few days of rest, a Pokémon named {{p|Walrein}} is told by Chatot to take care of Manaphy under the sea. With a tearful farewell, Manaphy is taken to its home.

After the player saves Manaphy and after a couple of days of plain jobs, Team Charm pays a visit to the guild. Team Charm consists of {{p|Lopunny}}, {{p|Medicham}}, and {{p|Gardevoir}}. This trio is legendary for their rank, which is the Master Rank, and for their style of treasure hunting. A former member, surprisingly, is Wigglytuff. They came because they're stuck on a hunt for treasure because they don't have a key. They ask Wigglytuff and Wigglytuff "claims" that he doesn't have it. But just before everyone thinks Team Charm will leave, Lopunny gives Wigglytuff a Perfect Apple and Wigglytuff finds the key with a big bang from his room. When Team Charm is leaving, everyone asks if they can go to the [[Aegis Cave]], including the team. Lopunny, the leader of Team Charm, agrees and says everyone can go after they open it with the key. The treasure of Aegis Cave is guarded by 3 legendary beings, {{p|Regice}}, {{p|Regirock}}, and {{p|Registeel}}. After defeating them, Team Charm assists the player in fighting {{p|Regigigas}}.

Later, {{p|Darkrai}} (disguised as {{p|Cresselia}}) appears in the player's dreams and tells the player that their continued existence is causing a distortion in space. On the night before going to Palkia for an explanation, Palkia itself attacks the team, spiriting them away to it's domain, the [[Spacial Rift]]. They battle Palkia for answers, but it gets trapped in a nightmare. Darkrai (still disguised as Cresseila) tries to finish off the team using Palkia, but it is stopped by another Cresselia, who reveals that the first was an impostor by the name of Darkrai, who reveals itself to be the one distorting space. Although Darkrai invites the team to stop him, Cresselia thinks it is a trap, because normally Darkrai run away when found, doing its work in the shadows and only coming out to finish the job. The team decides to heed Darkrai's call, and Darkrai reveals his plans, by stopping time or space, the world would stop and be covered in darkness, and all Pokémon would share an everlasting nightmare, in which Darkrai would rule. In addition to this, Darkrai also reveals that he had been responsible from everything right from the beginning, from the collapse of the Temporal Tower to the player's very own transformation and memory loss. Darkrai lets the team decide if they want to join him ruling the world in darkness. The player's partner decides that it's useless to resist, so he/she decides to join Darkrai, but it's not real. The player realizes this is just another illusion, and breaks free of it. With the partner back on the player's side, the team battles Darkrai and wins. Darkrai attempts to flee through a portal, but Palkia arrives and attempts to stop Darkrai from leaving by unleashing an attack on him. But instead of destroying him, he attacks the Dimensional Hole, thus erasing Darkrai's memories, much like what happened to the player. Darkrai has no more memory of his evil ambitions, and wanders the Pokémon world; his location is at that point unknown.

After Darkrai is gone, Team Raider, legendary Master Rank team, shows up on the beach after rescuing Dugtrio. It is unknown if they do anything.

Manaphy returns and joins the player's team. three days later, he tells the team about the Marine Resort and then after the team unlocks it, the player and partner can finally evolve; after recruiting Palkia in the Spacial Rift.

==Characters==
===Playable characters===
{| {{bluetable|lightgraybg c}}
|- style="background:#CCCCFF"
! rowspan="2" | Pokémon
! colspan="2" | Nature/Personality
! rowspan="2" | Pokémon.com description
|- style="background:#CCCCFF"
! Male !! Female
|-
! {{p|Bulbasaur}}
| Lonely || Docile || Bulbasaur's {{a|Overgrow}} Ability powers up Grass-type moves when it's weakened.
|-
! {{p|Charmander}}
| Docile || Brave || This starter Pokémon wears its emotions on its tail—the flame on its tail, that is!
|-
! {{p|Squirtle}}
| Quirky || Bold || With its Water Terrain ability, Squirtle can lead you across rivers and lakes!
|-
! {{p|Pikachu}}
| Brave || Hasty || Pikachu is one of the starters you can choose from! We wonder if its ability, {{a|Static}}, will come in to play?
|-
! {{p|Meowth}}*
| Sassy || Relaxed || If Meowth sees something shiny, its eyes sparkle like jewels!
|-
! {{p|Chikorita}}
| Calm || Quiet || Grass-type Pokémon like Chikorita can be found in forests.
|-
! {{p|Cyndaquil}}
| Timid || Calm || Cyndaquil delivers a warm reception when it's angered or startled—its back erupts with fire!
|-
! {{p|Totodile}}
| Jolly || Sassy || Even its friends need to be careful of Totodile—it has a habit of biting anything with its developed jaws.
|-
! {{p|Treecko}}
| Quiet || Hardy || After you battle in the [[Explorer Maze]], Treecko shows up to request a job.
|-
! {{p|Torchic}}
| Hardy || Rash || Those who hug Torchic get an extra warm feeling because a fire burns inside its body!
|-
! {{p|Mudkip}}
| Rash || Lonely || Skilled in Water-type moves, Mudkip checks its surroundings using the fin on its head.
|-
! {{p|Skitty}}*
| Hasty || Naïve || Skitty is so adorable that its {{a|Cute Charm}} Ability can even infatuate its foes.
|-
! {{p|Turtwig}}
| Bold || Timid || Turtwig is a Grass-type Pokémon. Will it be powerful in grassy areas?
|-
! {{p|Chimchar}}
| Naïve || Impish || Using Fire-type moves with Chimchar will definitely help you out in a pinch.
|-
! {{p|Piplup}}
| Impish || Quirky || Piplup is friendly and enthusiastic. It will make a great Pokémon adventurer!
|-
! {{p|Munchlax}}*
| Relaxed || Jolly || Let's hope Munchlax's hunger doesn't stop it from being a great adventurer.
|-
|}

Notes:
* <nowiki>*</nowiki>: These Pokémon may not be selected as a partner.

===Non-player characters===

====Guild====
[[Image:Wigglytuff.jpg|thumb|right|Wigglytuff and Chatot]]
* [[Wigglytuff (Mystery Dungeon 2 character)|Wigglytuff]] - Leader of the Wigglytuff Guild.
* [[Chatot (Mystery Dungeon 2 character)|Chatot]] - Wigglytuff's apprentice, whom assigns jobs to the guild as a whole on a daily basis, as well as taking charge when Wigglytuff dozes off.
* {{p|Loudred}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This Pokémon guards the guild entrance gate. Don't mess with Loudred.
* {{p|Diglett}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Diglett assists Loudred by identifying visitors by examining their footprints.
* {{p|Dugtrio}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Calm and trustworthy, Dugtrio keeps the bulletin board current with the latest jobs.
* {{p|Chimecho}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Chimecho runs the Chimecho Center and summons guild members when it's time to eat.
* {{p|Croagunk}} - Runs the guild's swap shop.
* {{p|Sunflora}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Feeling sad? Sunflora's sunny disposition is sure to cheer you up! She also keeps a journal at her bedside.
* {{p|Corphish}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This high-spirited Pokémon will take to you like a big brother!
* {{p|Bidoof}} - The previous newest guild member, prior to your arrival. He keeps a journal at his bedside. He also has a habit of saying 'yup yup' and 'by golly'.

===Treasure Town===
* {{p|Kangaskhan}} - As in Mystery Dungeon 1, she will store items for the player.
* {{p|Xatu}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Xatu will tell you what's in your Treasure Box—for a price.
* {{p|Kecleon}} - Runs two shops, one for consumables, one for orbs and TMs.
* {{p|Duskull}} - Operates the Duskull Bank, where the player can store their extra cash.
* {{p|Electivire}} - Will link moves and allow the player to relearn forgotten moves.
* {{p|Chansey}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Chansey runs the Day Care, and its happy to take care of your egg until it hatches!
* {{p|Marowak}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Marowak runs the dojo where you can train and improve your battle skills.
* {{p|Magnezone}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - When you capture Pokémon fugitives, deliver them to Magnezone, the town sheriff.

====Expedition Teams====
* Team Razor Wind
** {{p|Zangoose}}
** {{p|Scyther}}
** {{p|Sandslash}}
* Team Seedgey
** {{p|Pidgey}}
** {{p|Seedot}}
* Team Glee
** {{p|Togepi}}
** {{p|Politoed}}
** {{p|Ledyba}}
* [[Team Skull]]
** {{p|Skuntank}}
** {{p|Koffing}}
** {{p|Zubat}}
* Team Charm
** {{p|Lopunny}}
** {{p|Gardevoir}}
** {{p|Medicham}}
* Team Tasty
** {{p|Swellow}}
** {{p|Wurmple}}
* Team Poochy
** {{p|Poochyena}} ×3
* Team Ebony
** {{p|Shuppet}}
** {{p|Murkrow}}
* Team Slacker
** {{p|Slakoth}}
** {{p|Slowpoke}}
* Team Flame
** {{p|Camerupt}}
** {{p|Ponyta}}
** {{p|Bellsprout}}
* Team AWD
** {{p|Arbok}}
** {{p|Weavile}}
** {{p|Drapion}}
* Team Raider
** {{p|Gallade}}
** {{p|Roserade}}
** {{p|Rhyperior}}

===Bosses===
While most of the Bosses in this game are the standard legendaries, there are some average Pokémon added to the mix. The list of boss battles are in dungeon order.

====Story Mode Bosses====
* {{p|Zubat}} and {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Drowzee}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Drowzee pretends to be a helpful Pokémon, offering assistance when Azurill and Marill lose something important.
* {{p|Groudon}} (Fake) {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Strong enough to lift an entire terrain, Groudon won't be happy if it's disturbed!
* [[Luxray and the Luxio Tribe (Mystery Dungeon 2 clan)|Luxio (x8) and Luxray]]
* {{p|Mesprit}} (recruitable after beating the game once)
* {{p|Grovyle}}
* {{p|Spiritomb}}
* {{p|Kabutops}} and {{p|Omastar}} (2)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} and {{p|Sableye}} (6) {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com, for Dusknoir}} This Pokémon is a bit mysterious. Does it have something to hide?
* [[Primal Dialga]]
=====After the credits=====
* {{p|Uxie}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This [[Legendary Pokémon]] might have something to do with your past--but why can't you remember?
* {{p|Mesprit}}
* {{p|Azelf}}
* {{p|Dialga}} (regular)
* Wigglytuff Guild
* {{p|Froslass}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Regice}}
* {{p|Regirock}}
* {{p|Registeel}}
* {{p|Regigigas}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}} (4), and {{p|Bronzong}} (4)
* {{p|Palkia}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}

====Wonder Mail Exclusives====
Like the previous Mystery Dungeon game, some dungeons are unlocked through Wonder Mail codes. However, unlike the previous game, the bosses below are obtained through these codes. However there will be no reward other than the treasure for the Guardians of the Seven Treasures. They are all top-secret and self-deleting. Gabite's is more like a normal Wonder Mail mission.

=====Known Codes=====
* {{p|Kyogre}} ('''FN01 HWN- 00%F 8678 +XY@ &%#3''')
* {{p|Groudon}} (Real) ('''#&S6 NY2& YJN= 1P57 F0MN MH7Y''')
* {{p|Articuno}} ('''4MP= K98# CT%Y R@-- &P7% %K86''')
* {{p|Heatran}} ('''FH0T HYNH R0QF 86N8 +SY@ &%YN''')
* {{p|Giratina}} ('''WNWY JXTK &5C1 4N3- P4NM 8K&C''')
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ('''HW+8 66%T 5S51 +J5Y 4-K# H@P-''')
* {{p|Mew}} ('''X%8S WYY+ S-JF PFH@ @##K 5W8K''')
* {{p|Gabite}}* ('''78SR -H2M P0+4 Y6FY 1&Y+ #R9S''')
<nowiki>*</nowiki>: Gabite cannot be recruited.

=====Code Exclusive Recruits=====
The following Pokémon can be found only in the domains of the Guardians of the Seven Treasures (A.K.A. the dungeons of the above codes)

'''[[Shimmer Desert]]''' (Groudon's Domain)
* {{p|Ekans}}
* {{p|Arbok}}
* {{p|Diglett}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}

'''[[Sky Stairway]]''' (Rayquaza's Domain)
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Haunter}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Ditto}}
* {{p|Probopass}}
* {{p|Muk}}
* {{p|Raichu}}
* {{p|Steelix}}
* {{p|Drifloon}}
* {{p|Togekiss}}
* {{p|Claydol}}
* {{p|Forretress}}
* {{p|Metang}}
* {{p|Gabite}}
* {{p|Leafeon}}
* {{p|Tangrowth}}
* {{p|Shelgon}}
* {{p|Duskull}}
* {{p|Banette}}
* {{p|Misdreavus}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Magneton}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Rhydon}}

'''[[Mystery Jungle]]''' (Mew's Domain)
* {{p|Treecko}}
* {{p|Grovyle}}
* {{p|Sceptile}}
* {{p|Lopunny}}
* {{p|Victreebel}}

====Item Required Bosses====
Some bosses will need the leader to hold either the [[Mystery Part and Secret Slab|Mystery Part or Secret Slab]] while traversing certain dungeons.

* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Raikou}}
* {{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Suicune}}
* {{p|Lugia}}
* {{p|Ho-Oh}}
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Latias}}
* {{p|Latios}}
* {{p|Jirachi}}
* {{p|Deoxys}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}

===Miscellaneous NPCs===
* {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Grovyle}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Who is Grovyle, and why is it hunting Time Gears?
* {{p|Vigoroth}} - Advertises the newest shops that open in Treasure Town.
* {{p|Spoink}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Spoink always has a spring in its step--until it loses its treasured pearl. Can you help?
* {{p|Marill}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Marill and his younger brother, Azurill, shop in Treasure Town. They might be looking for their Water Float.
* {{p|Azurill}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Azurill and his older brother, Marill, shop in Treasure Town. They might be looking for their Water Float.
* Lt. {{p|Magnezone}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} When you capture Pokémon fugitives, deliver them to Magnezone, the local sheriff.
* {{p|Shinx}}
* Celebi ({{shiny2}}) - A close friend of Grovyle in the future, and helps him to travel through time.
* {{p|Lapras}} - Does it know the secret of the Hidden Land?
* {{p|Torkoal}} - A very wise elder.
* {{p|Scizor}} - A legendary explorer until he disappeared while searching for a valuable treasure...
* {{p|Cresselia}} - She has been hunting Darkrai for years. Will she finally catch Darkrai?
* {{p|Manaphy}} - Manaphy has hatched from a mysterious egg. Who is Manaphy?
* {{p|Phione}} - Phione are known for producing a dew that can act as a cure-all...

==Version-exclusive Pokémon==
Certain Pokémon are only in certain versions. However, if the {{player}} unlocks an exclusive Pokémon that is not from their version through [[Wonder Mail]], they will be in the same place they would be in the game they were originally exclusive to.

{{VexHeader|land|5}}
{{Vexmd2|150|Mewtwo|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|251|Celebi|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd2|412|Burmy|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|415|Combee|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd2|417|Pachirisu|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd2|427|Buneary|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|428|Lopunny|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|447|Riolu|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd2|448|Lucario|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd2|479|Rotom|no|yes}}
{{VexFooter|land|5}}

While Combee and Burmy are exclusive to Time and Darkness, respectively, their evolutions can be found in both versions. Mewtwo and Celebi can be obtained in the opposite version through a Wi-Fi mission.

==Version-exclusive items==
There are also certain items that are only avalible in certain versions.

===Exclusive to Darkness===
* Violent Seed — Boosts attack and special attack stats when eaten.
* Foe-Seal Orb — An item that affects all enemies in the room with a Paused status condition.
* Lunar Ribbon — An Item used for pokémon that usually evolve at nighttime.

===Exclusive to Time===
* Vile Seed — Reduces defense and special defense when eaten. It should be thron at an enemy.
* Foe-Hold Orb — An item that afflicts all enemies on the floor with the Petrified status condition.

==Dungeon Tips==
*If the player remains on one floor of a dungeon for too long, this will happen:
**It will say "Something is stirring".
**It will say "Something is approaching".
**It will say "It's coming closer."
**It will say "It's right near! It's gusting hard!" Then the player's character will faint.
*Pokémon with the Float terrain ability who try to cross magma will get burned (unless they have the "All-Terrain Hiker" IQ skill or are also {{type2|Fire}}), but for {{type2|Water}} and the lake parts, it will be able to cross.
*Fully evolved Pokémon can be recruited in the game. However, they will have lower recruit rates.

==Trivia==
*This is the third game to feature the player having to delete the saved data before starting a new game, with the first two being [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] and [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]].
*This is the second game to feature a {{shiny2}} Pokémon as part of the main storyline, with the first being the [[Generation II]] main series.
*This game is more focused on every Pokémon's gender (even the legendaries, who are believed not to have a gender). In the previous Mystery Dungeon games, the main character had a confirmed gender, but only because it was asked at the start, and very few other characters had confirmed genders.

==External links==
* Bulbanews: [[n:CoroCoro reveals Mystery Dungeon sequel details|CoroCoro reveals Mystery Dungeon sequel details]]
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/dungeon/ Official website]
* [http://www.chunsoft.co.jp/games/pokedun2/index.html Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 page on Chunsoft website]
* [http://www.serebii.net/dungeon2/ Serebii.net: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]
* [http://www.pokemon.com/#dungeon2_main|Pokemon USA Mini-Site]
* [http://www.pokemon-games.com/pokemonmd/ Official USA Site]
*[http://pokemon.marriland.com/mystery_dungeon_time_darkness/videos Japanese Sneak Peek Video]
*[http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product%5FID=69169 English Sneak Peek Video]
*[http://www.pokemon.com/dungeon2/personality_test/ Pokemon.com Official Personality Test]

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[[ja:ポケモン不思議のダンジョン時の探検隊・闇の探検隊]]

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness

2009-01-26T01:16:59Z

TeamMegaraptor: /* Exclusive to Darkness */

{{Infobox_game |
name = Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 |
boxart = [[Image:Pokemon MD Explorers of Time.jpg|200px]]
[[Image:Pokemon MD Explorers of Darkness.jpg|200px]] |
caption = The US boxart. |
category = Dungeon Crawler/Roguelike |
players = 1 |
release_date_ja = Sept. 13, 2007 |
release_date_au = June 19, 2008 |
release_date_eu = July 4, 2008 |
release_date_na = Apr. 20, 2008 |
release_date_kr = December 11, 2008 |
publisher = [[Nintendo]] |
developer = [[Chunsoft]] |
esrb = E for Everyone |
website_en = [http://www.pokemon-games.com/pokemonmd/ Official English site] |
website_ja = [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/dungeon/ Official Japanese site]
}}

'''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン不思議のダンジョン時の探検隊''') and '''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン不思議のダンジョン闇の探検隊''') are a matched pair of Pokémon games for the [[Nintendo DS]].

The games are sequels to [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]. They include the new [[Generation IV]] Pokémon and have some Wi-Fi features, as well as more dual-screen features than their predecessor for the same system (Mystery Dungeon Blue).

An {{an|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2|anime adaptation}} of these games has been produced.

These games feature 491 Pokémon; {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Arceus}} were excluded for they had yet to be officially revealed when the games were released. The games were released on April 20th, 2008.

[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 3|A third installment]] is in development by [[Chunsoft]] and is expected for release in 2009.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The story begins with the {{player}} having been washed ashore by a storm. Meanwhile, the partner is nervous about joining the [[Wigglytuff Guild]], a local exploration club, and gives up early. Walking along the beach, the partner encounters the player, and informs that the player has been turned into a Pokémon. After a brief exchange, the partner explains their motivation for joining the guild the partner loves legends and lore, and his life dream is to find what his personal treasure, the [[Relic Fragment]], belongs to. Before the partner explains further, the Relic Fragment is stolen by Zubat and Koffing, members of [[Team Skull]], which the player helps recover. The partner, reinvigorated by the player's courage, joins the Guild as a new team with the player.

Over the next few days, the team gets accustomed to life at the Guild and the nearby [[Treasure Town]]. Among the folks they meet are {{p|Wigglytuff}}, the kindhearted Guild Leader, {{p|Chatot}}, the hot-tempered yet well-meaning second-in-command, {{p|Bidoof}}, the newest recruit prior to the team joining, the Guild chef {{p|Chimecho}} (also in charge of maintaining the team), {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Loudred}}, the Guild sentries, {{p|Dugtrio}}, maintainers of the job boards, {{p|Magnezone}}, the local sheriff, and other exploration teams. As they are introduced to the Guild, they learn of the fact that rogue Pokémon have been wreaking havoc in the world due to the disruption of time, Pokémon cannot [[evolution|evolve]], and new "Mystery Dungeons" have been revealed and open to exploration.
The player discovers not too long after that he/she has the ability to spontaneously see things in the past and future, which is known as the [[Dimensional Scream]].

=== The Legend of the Time Gears ===
One stormy night, The partner finds the player and tells the player of the story of the Time Gears, the artifacts that all Pokémon are to avoid lest time stand still. When a Time Gear is stolen, time in that area is frozen. Despite this, a mysterious thief, {{p|Grovyle}}, is stealing the Time Gears.

One day, the player and partner, along with the Guild and Team Skull (as special guests), make an expedition to a location called Fogbound Lake, a lake seemingly covered in fog. Arriving there, the player recalls the place as being familiar, but cannot ascertain as to why. At the top, they find the Lake Guardian {{p|Uxie}}, who is said to be able to erase the memories of all who arrive there. Uxie does not trust the Guild, fearing that they may take the Time Gear at the center of the lake, hence the reason for erasing the memories. However, after an appeal from the partner, the Guild earns Uxie's trust, and Uxie decides not to erase the memories of the Guild or the lake's treasure.

Returning home, they meet a famous explorer named {{p|Dusknoir}}, who explains that the player's ability to see through time is called the Dimensional Scream. Asking Dusknoir how the player had arrived in their condition, they surprisingly get no results. Nevertheless, Dusknoir offers their help in uncovering the secret behind the player's transformation. Just then, however, the Guild reports that the Time Gear from Fogbound Lake has been stolen, and an all-points bulletin has been posted for the arrest of Grovyle. As a result, Wigglytuff has the Guild focus their energies on bringing Grovyle to justice, to which Dusknoir also offers his assistance. The Guild splits up to look for the other Time Gears, while the player's team eventually discovers an underground lake beneath the Northern Desert, which is home to a Time Gear. The Time Gear is guarded over by {{p|Mesprit}}, which the team defeats. Just as the partner explains that they are not there to steal the Time Gear, Grovyle appears. Grovyle easily dispatches the team and the weakened Mesprit, and steals the Time Gear. Fortunately, the team and Mesprit manages to escape before they are frozen in time.

Back at the guild, the failure of the team to stop Grovyle meant that there are no leads to his next location. However, Dusknoir determines that, as Uxie is the being of knowledge, and Mesprit is the being of emotion, thus {{p|Azelf}}, the being of willpower, is likely to be guarding another Time Gear. Dusknoir further explains that as Uxie and Mesprit were encountered in lakes, Azelf is also likely to be found in a lake area. Hoping to find a lead, Dusknoir asks the player to touch a treasure that Bidoof made off with at Crystal Cave, in order to trigger a Dimensional Scream. Indeed, after touching it, the player sees a vision where Azelf is defeated at the hands of Grovyle. However, Chimecho is unsure - because the Dimensional Scream cannot tell the difference between past and future, Grovyle may have already made off with the Time Gear. Dusknoir remains confident that it is of the future, as the partner had never heard Azelf's name before Dusknoir had mentioned it. Because there is a chance that the Dimensional Scream is describing the future, the Guild decides to have all hands search the cave. The team arrives at the lake in the middle of the cave, where they find Azelf about to be defeated by Grovyle. However, just as Grovyle is about to steal the Time Gear, Azelf activates a fail-safe trap. The trap covers the lake in crystals, preventing Grovyle from going underwater and getting the Time Gear. This does not deter Grovyle, and the team is knocked unconscious and the partner is badly wounded. Before Grovyle can finish the partner off, Dusknoir appears. The team discovers that Dusknoir and Grovyle have been long acquainted, but before they can delve any further, Grovyle makes his getaway, and Dusknoir chases after the Pokémon. Just then, the Guild finds the team, and cart them back to headquarters.

Some time later, the team reawaken back at headquarters. The partner recalls the exchange between Dusknoir and Grovyle, and the information is shared with the Guild and Azelf. Just then, the Guild's emergency alarm sounds, requiring everyone to be in attendance at a town meeting. In town, they find Dusknoir, who reminds everyone that Grovyle is still at large. Dusknoir further reveals that Grovyle is a Pokémon from the future - there, Grovyle was a criminal, who fled to the past to avoid being captured. He plots to steal the Time Gears, which in turn would freeze the world in time, thus causing the planet's paralysis. Water would not flow, the sun would not rise, the seasons would not change, and darkness would cover the world. When Corphish is curious as to why Dusknoir knows all of this, Dusknoir reveals that he, too, is from the future, sent back in time to capture Grovyle and bring him to justice. The Guild and townsfolk all agree to help Dusknoir stop Grovyle. Azelf has a plan to trap Grovyle - as the Time Gear in Crystal Lake still remains, they are certain that Grovyle will return for it. In order to lure Grovyle, the townsfolk spread a false rumor that the lake trio will try to seal the Time Gear away permanently, while the trio will be defending the Time Gear, awaiting the moment to make the jump on Grovyle. Although everyone wants to help, Dusknoir insists on doing so alone as to avoid suspicion.

Some days later, a report from Magnezone arrives, indicating that Grovyle has been captured, and that Dusknoir plans to take Grovyle back to the future to face justice. To do so, Dusknoir has opened a Dimensional Hole in the middle of town square. In town, the townsfolk find the Dimensional Hole, but no sign of Dusknoir. As the lake trio explain to the partner that the Time Gears were recovered and were returned, Dusknoir appears with Grovyle and two {{p|Sableye}} guards. As Grovyle is carted off into the Dimensional Hole, Dusknoir gives his farewell. But before he steps through the portal, he asks the player's team to step forward. When they do, he suddenly grabs the team and drags them into the portal. Before the townsfolk can give chase, the Dimensional Hole closes.

=== Escape From the Future ===
The player is woken up by the partner, who reveals that they have been locked in a cell. Just then, they encounter their guards - a group of Sableye. The Sableye blindfold them and take them to another room, where they find themselves bound to a pole, awaiting execution. Along with the two is Grovyle, also tied up. Dusknoir appears, giving the orders to the Sableye to execute the three. Grovyle convinces the team to cooperate - while the Sableye to attack the ropes tying them to the stake, there is a slight chance of breaking the ropes, and it may allow the three to escape. Fortunately, the ropes break free, and the three overwhelm the Sableye. This allows Grovyle to use a Luminous Orb, and take the team to safety. Back outside, Grovyle reveals that they are indeed in the future, but despite the Lake Trio returning the Time Gears back to their original places, the planet has been paralyzed.

Continuing to elude the Sableye, the partner loses confidence on whether they will ever return home. The player than proposes to the partner to catch up to the Grovyle, and see how he had traveled back to the past in the first place. They eventually catch up to Grovyle, and save him from the {{p|Spiritomb}} who had knocked him out earlier. Though Grovyle is reluctant to help them (because the partner still does not trust him), he proceeds to tell his side of the story. The world's paralysis dated back to the present day, with the collapse of the Temporal Tower, governed by {{p|Dialga}}, the legendary Pokémon that controls time. When the tower collapsed, Dialga lost control of time, and it too lost all control. Dialga has turned berserk, becoming Primal Dialga. Seeking only self-preservation, Primal Dialga tries to prevent history from changing, and hence its need to exterminate Grovyle and the team. The partner is visibly shocked by this revelation - and even more so when Grovyle reveals that he collected the Time Gears to prevent the tower from collapsing. Grovyle continues, claiming that the time stop by the removal of the Time Gears is merely temporary - the area affected would restart once the gears were placed in Temporal Tower. Grovyle then further revealed that Dusknoir is an agent of Primal Dialga sent to stop him and the team, and had everyone in the past played for fools.

Though the partner does not believe Grovyle, the player believes that Grovyle's assertions are reasonable, and that the partner cannot seem to accept the truth. The partner even thought of going back to the stockade and ask Dusknoir to reveal the truth. Grovyle leaves to find {{p|Celebi}}, the time-traveling Pokémon, to start his mission anew. Although the player is determined to follow Grovyle, the partner is more reluctant. Nevertheless, the partner agrees to follow, if only to find a way to return to the present. The group eventually manages to find Celebi, who replied that the player is Grovyle's friend. However, Grovyle didn't hear what Celebi said, and before the team can react, Grovyle reminds the team to get a move on. Celebi leads the group to the Passage of Time - a secret corridor spanning multiple dimensions. However, before they can go through the passage, they are stopped by Dusknoir and the Sableye, who had caught up to them. Surrounded, the group has no choice but to overpower Dusknoir and the Sableye. However, when Primal Dialga appears, Grovyle, believing that they are outmatched, has no choice but to surrender. He contends that at least hope will remain, for he had not time travelled alone before. When he first traveled back to the past, he and his partner had been separated. Dusknoir, however, believes otherwise, and forces Grovyle to tell the name of his partner - the player. The partner is surprised at this revelation - and Grovyle and Celebi are even more surprised that the player is standing with them. Grovyle refuses to believe that the player has been turned into a Pokémon, but Dusknoir had planned to eliminate the player and Grovyle, and had merely befriended the team and the Guild so as to destroy them all in one shot.

The partner is shocked by the revelation, partly because at one point he had idolized Dusknoir, and partly from sticking with the player. The partner has a plan to elude the Dusknoir and Sableye - all that is needed is to have Celebi teleport them closer to the Passage. Although Celebi recognizes that Dialga could detect them, Celebi agrees to the partner's idea. They fail to escape Dusknoir, but they get to the Passage. Celebi implores the rest of the group to leave though the Passage, leaving Dusknoir to herself. It is believed that Celebi managed to elude capture as the group returns back to the present.

=== Racing the Clock ===
Arriving back to the present, the partner explains that the beach that they are in was where the player was first found. However, before the partner can lead Grovyle back to the Guild to plan their next move, he reminds them that in the present time, Grovyle is a criminal. The partner, seeing the complications this may cause, instead takes the player and Grovyle to a cliff known as Sharpedo Bluff (named as the cliff is in the shape of a {{p|Sharpedo}}), which was the home of the partner prior to joining the Guild. That night, Grovyle explains to the partner the common history between himself and the player. The player and Grovyle had been a formidable team investigating the planet's paralysis. The player had the ability to perform the Dimensional Scream, but only in the presence of a trusted partner. Grovyle further explains that the Dimensional Scream is set off by triggers tied to places where Time Gears were hidden. The partner realizes that the player had a lot of trust in them, largely due to having witnessed the Dimensional Scream. However, the partner also realizes that perhaps Dimensional Screams had worked differently in the past, as the player had experienced them in incidents unrelated to Time Gears. In any event, the three quickly agree to plot a new plan to take the Time Gears.
Later, the partner shares his story of the Relic Fragment with Grovyle. Grovyle and the partner agree that the player has a connection to the both of them - the player had made each of them stronger. The trio redoubles their efforts to retake the Time Gears, starting with the one in Treeshroud Forest, where Grovyle had found the one unguarded. However, after arriving there, they find that, despite the presence of the Time Gear, time has stopped - a sign that Temporal Tower is starting to collapse.

That night, back at Sharpedo Bluff, the partner reveals, after a fact-finding mission, that time in other places is also stopped, despite the return of the Time Gears. It appears that the only way to restore time is to take the Time Gears to Temporal Tower. This is easier said than done, though; the Tower is located in the Hidden Land, and no one knows where the Hidden Land is. Desperate, and running out of options and time, the player convinces the partner to return back to the Guild. The Guild is surprised to find that the team has returned, but is more surprised when the team reveals their story. The Guild, though shocked at the revelations brought forth by the team, agrees to help retrieve the Time Gears, and tells the lake trio to allow Grovyle to reclaim the ones they guard. The team is recommended by Wigglytuff to see {{p|Torkoal}}, the town elder, for advice on finding the Hidden Land. At the hot springs, Torkoal reveals that the Hidden Land is a place beyond the oceans, but also a place which only appears to those with sufficient "proof". However, Torkoal does not recall what is needed for such "proof". The next day, however, Torkoal arrives at the Guild Hall with one new recollection - the "proof" is an inscription of a certain pattern - the same pattern found in the Relic Fragment. What is more surprising is that that Wigglytuff and Chatot has also seen the same pattern - found in a distant place called Brine Cave, where bandits had scared the two in an earlier adventure. Nevertheless, the Guild decides to make an expedition to Brine Cave. Meanwhile, the team hears word that Grovyle has taken all the Time Gears, but warns that Dusknoir may also return from the future to hunt them down.

The next day, The Guild (without Wiggytuff) arrives at Brine Cave, where they split up to reach the innermost part, with Chatot following the team. However, partway into the cave, they are ambushed by Team Skull, who steal the Relic Fragment. Though Chatot gives chase and manages to catch them, by the time the team manages to catch up, they find both Team Skull and Chatot severely wounded, due to themselves having been ambushed by {{p|Omastar}} and {{p|Kabutops}}. After dispatching them, the team tend to Chatot. Just then, Wigglytuff and Grovyle arrive, with the rest of the Guild in tow. Wigglytuff is particularly concerned, as Chatot had been severely injured by the Omastar and Kabutops protecting Wigglytuff in their last trip to Brine Cave. Urging the team and Grovyle to continue, the Guild return home to tend to Chatot's wounds. Further in, the team discovers a rock wall pointing out to sea, on which is a wall pattern similar to the one found on the Relic Fragment. When the Relic Fragment is presented, a light shines out towards the sea. Just then, a {{p|Lapras}} arrives. At the same time, back at the Guild, Wigglytuff explains to the Guild the story of how they had previously encountered the pattern on the Relic Fragment: Chatot had been injured by Omastar and Kabutops in protecting Wigglytuff. Though Wigglytuff had fended off the Omastar and Kabutops, he had felt helpless because he could not help Chatot. Just then, Lapras had appeared to help Chatot, on the condition that they not explore the wall pattern further. Back with the team, Lapras, while ferrying the team and Grovyle, explains that she is the gatekeeper to the Hidden Land, a land that exists in a different dimension - within a moment of time. The Hidden Land is as such because Dialga had feared that interference by exploration teams or bad Pokémon could affect the flow of time. Dialga had, however, left one key to entering the Hidden Land, within the Relic Fragment. Wigglytuff had known this, and had realized that the promise to Lapras could not be kept in the interests of saving the world, and thus had set off towards Brine Cave ahead of the Guild to find Lapras. Lapras explained to Wigglytuff then that the Relic Fragment chooses who may visit the Hidden Land, and it had chosen the partner due to the partner's purity of heart. Now, it lies upon the team to explore the land and save the world.

=== Saving the World ===
Arriving at the Hidden Land, Lapras tells them that in order to reach the Temporal Tower, they must take the Rainbow Stoneship, located inside an old ruin. Finding the ruin, the partner is astounded at what they can find - pictures of legendary Pokémon {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, Dialga, and {{p|Palkia}} engraved on the wall. Proceeding further, they find a temple where, at the top, they find the Ruin Fragment pattern. The team discovers that the temple itself is the Rainbow Stoneship, and in order for the ship to operate, the Relic Fragment must be slotted in one of the indentations. But before the partner can do so, they are captured by Dusknoir and the Sableye entourage. Dusknoir takes their captives to a nearby Dimensional Hole, but before the team can be put through it, they overwhelm the Sableye, prompting Dusknoir to fight back. The team is able to defeat Dusknoir in battle, but while the partner goes to activate the Rainbow Stoneship, Dusknoir warns that should they succeed in their quest, the Pokémon of the future, including the player and Grovyle, will be erased from existence, from being from a future that will no longer exist. Grovyle admits that this is the case, but that their sacrifice is worth the trouble if it means that the future can be saved. The player accepts this fate, even though the player knows that the partner will not take it as easily as the player or Grovyle.

Meanwhile, the partner succeeds in activating the Rainbow Stoneship, but Dusknoir manages to recover and attack the player before either the player or Grovyle is on board. Just as Dusknoir tries to finish off the player, Grovyle intervenes. In a move of desperation, Grovyle pushes Dusknoir towards the Dimensional Hole, hoping that in his own sacrifice, Grovyle will erase Dusknoir from existence. Dropping the Time Gears, Grovyle pushes Dusknoir and himself through the Dimensional Hole, but not without giving his last goodbye. The partner recovers the Time Gears, and the team proceed on the Rainbow Stoneship, with the player keeping silent to the partner about his/her fate. With a heavy heart, the team head towards Temporal Tower to take on their final mission.

Arriving at the top of Temporal Tower as the tower itself is collapsing, they find a mystical relic with five indentations. Before the partner slots in the Time Gears into the indentations, the team is attacked by none other than Primal Dialga, having just gone berserk. Realizing that there is no reasoning with Primal Dialga, the team prepare to battle it out to the end. After a long battle, Primal Dialga is defeated, and the partner takes the opportunity to install the Time Gears. The earthquakes destroying the tower eventually stop, and Dialga is restored back to normal. Dialga quickly uses its powers to restore the world back to normal, though Temporal Tower remains heavily damaged. Dialga explains that the world's paralysis has been prevented with the installation of the Time Gears, and that peace has been restored. Dialga says its thanks to the team, but also warns that the world can only be back to normal in time. Dialga shows the team out of the Temporal Tower, where the Stoneship and Lapras are awaiting them for their ride home.

On the way back, the player feels the effects of being slowly erased from existence. The partner notices this, and wonders what is wrong. The player says his/her goodbyes, regretting that the partner was kept in the dark on the player's situation. The player slowly fades out of existence as the partner makes their tearful goodbye. The partner returns home, crying, but knowing that the player has made the partner stronger. Back home, the partner tells the townsfolk and the guild everything - how they had traveled across the Hidden Land, how Grovyle and the player had sacrificed themselves, and how they had saved the world.

Months have passed since the incident. The damages from time have slowly been healed, and life has returned to normal for most... but not for the partner, still mourning over the player's death. At the beach, the partner is taking a walk, when the partner is reminded of the player and their adventures together, and how now the player is gone - erased from existence. The end credits roll at this point.

After the credits, Dialga feels the partner's sorrow in the distance. Using its powers, Dialga brings the player back to life, as thanks for bringing it back in control. The player reappears at the beach, where the partner and Bidoof are crying, overjoyed to find the player alive.

=== Post-game story ===
As with ''Blue Rescue Team'' and ''Red Rescue Team'', there is a post-credits story. Several months after the player was brought back, {{p|Wigglytuff}} decides that the team is ready for an exam to qualify for graduation from the guild (apparently only accepting one team a year). They are told to go find the treasure found in Luminous Spring, a place where Pokémon used to go to to evolve, but are also warned to avoid the "grand master of all things bad" who lives there with his minions. Although {{p|Loudred}} is not allowed to speak of the test, having taken it the year before, {{p|Ursaring}} and {{p|Teddiursa}}, two Treasure Town locals, claim of going to the springs before and meeting no such "Grand Master". Upon reaching the springs they run into Ursaring and Teddiursa and conclude that the "Grand Master" does not exist before falling into the lair of the "Grand Master", who turns out to be nothing more than Wigglytuff and the guild members (revealed by a slip up by Bidoof, who continues to deny it till the end). After finding the treasure they return and graduate, finding that the only benefit to be that they can explore on their own and change the group leader, but they still have to give most of their prize money to the guild. Having graduated, the team move their headquarters to Sharpedo Bluff.

Then, {{p|Mr. Mime}} appears in Treasure Town stating the famous explorer {{p|Scizor}} has been missing in a place called the Blizzard Island. The team pays a visit and finds Scizor frozen solid by {{p|Froslass}}. After they rescue Scizor, Scizor gives the team the 'Secret Rank' which the team and everyone else knows nothing about. This rank is used for the 7 dungeons home to the great [[Seven Treasures]].

One day, the player finds Corphish at the guild's intersection, saying to go talk to Sunflora about something. When Sunflora is found on the lower level, she says that there is a land that has recently become possible to enter. This dungeon is called the Surrounded Sea, supposedly home to hundreds of rare treasures brought by the currents that run through it. At the end of Surrounded Sea, there are three Deluxe Boxes and a Wonder Egg, along with a warp tile that will get the player out of the dungeon. The next morning, the egg hatches into a {{p|Manaphy}}. The team goes to see Chatot, who says that Manaphy are extremely rare. This makes the team take extra good care of it. A day later, the team takes Manaphy for a walk by the beach, which makes baby Manaphy incredibly happy. That night, however, when the team is asleep, Manaphy stays up and longingly stares out at the sea, eventually resorting to go to the shore. When the team finds Manaphy missing in the morning, they run around in a panic, trying to find it. They finally find it at the beach, where it suddenly keels over in the sand. Once the team reports to Chatot, the bird says that Manaphy are really supposed to grow in the ocean. However, Manaphy's current ailment could only be cured by the Phione Dew, located in Miracle Sea. At the end of the dungeon, there are six Phione, who are driven away suddenly by an enraged, treasure-seeking Gyarados. After defeating Gyarados, he runs away, and in their thanks, the Phione gives the player the Phione Dew. After Manaphy is cured after a few days of rest, a Pokémon named {{p|Walrein}} is told by Chatot to take care of Manaphy under the sea. With a tearful farewell, Manaphy is taken to its home.

After the player saves Manaphy and after a couple of days of plain jobs, Team Charm pays a visit to the guild. Team Charm consists of {{p|Lopunny}}, {{p|Medicham}}, and {{p|Gardevoir}}. This trio is legendary for their rank, which is the Master Rank, and for their style of treasure hunting. A former member, surprisingly, is Wigglytuff. They came because they're stuck on a hunt for treasure because they don't have a key. They ask Wigglytuff and Wigglytuff "claims" that he doesn't have it. But just before everyone thinks Team Charm will leave, Lopunny gives Wigglytuff a Perfect Apple and Wigglytuff finds the key with a big bang from his room. When Team Charm is leaving, everyone asks if they can go to the [[Aegis Cave]], including the team. Lopunny, the leader of Team Charm, agrees and says everyone can go after they open it with the key. The treasure of Aegis Cave is guarded by 3 legendary beings, {{p|Regice}}, {{p|Regirock}}, and {{p|Registeel}}. After defeating them, Team Charm assists the player in fighting {{p|Regigigas}}.

Later, {{p|Darkrai}} (disguised as {{p|Cresselia}}) appears in the player's dreams and tells the player that their continued existence is causing a distortion in space. On the night before going to Palkia for an explanation, Palkia itself attacks the team, spiriting them away to it's domain, the [[Spacial Rift]]. They battle Palkia for answers, but it gets trapped in a nightmare. Darkrai (still disguised as Cresseila) tries to finish off the team using Palkia, but it is stopped by another Cresselia, who reveals that the first was an impostor by the name of Darkrai, who reveals itself to be the one distorting space. Although Darkrai invites the team to stop him, Cresselia thinks it is a trap, because normally Darkrai run away when found, doing its work in the shadows and only coming out to finish the job. The team decides to heed Darkrai's call, and Darkrai reveals his plans, by stopping time or space, the world would stop and be covered in darkness, and all Pokémon would share an everlasting nightmare, in which Darkrai would rule. In addition to this, Darkrai also reveals that he had been responsible from everything right from the beginning, from the collapse of the Temporal Tower to the player's very own transformation and memory loss. Darkrai lets the team decide if they want to join him ruling the world in darkness. The player's partner decides that it's useless to resist, so he/she decides to join Darkrai, but it's not real. The player realizes this is just another illusion, and breaks free of it. With the partner back on the player's side, the team battles Darkrai and wins. Darkrai attempts to flee through a portal, but Palkia arrives and attempts to stop Darkrai from leaving by unleashing an attack on him. But instead of destroying him, he attacks the Dimensional Hole, thus erasing Darkrai's memories, much like what happened to the player. Darkrai has no more memory of his evil ambitions, and wanders the Pokémon world; his location is at that point unknown.

After Darkrai is gone, Team Raider, legendary Master Rank team, shows up on the beach after rescuing Dugtrio. It is unknown if they do anything.

Manaphy returns and joins the player's team. three days later, he tells the team about the Marine Resort and then after the team unlocks it, the player and partner can finally evolve; after recruiting Palkia in the Spacial Rift.

==Characters==
===Playable characters===
{| {{bluetable|lightgraybg c}}
|- style="background:#CCCCFF"
! rowspan="2" | Pokémon
! colspan="2" | Nature/Personality
! rowspan="2" | Pokémon.com description
|- style="background:#CCCCFF"
! Male !! Female
|-
! {{p|Bulbasaur}}
| Lonely || Docile || Bulbasaur's {{a|Overgrow}} Ability powers up Grass-type moves when it's weakened.
|-
! {{p|Charmander}}
| Docile || Brave || This starter Pokémon wears its emotions on its tail—the flame on its tail, that is!
|-
! {{p|Squirtle}}
| Quirky || Bold || With its Water Terrain ability, Squirtle can lead you across rivers and lakes!
|-
! {{p|Pikachu}}
| Brave || Hasty || Pikachu is one of the starters you can choose from! We wonder if its ability, {{a|Static}}, will come in to play?
|-
! {{p|Meowth}}*
| Sassy || Relaxed || If Meowth sees something shiny, its eyes sparkle like jewels!
|-
! {{p|Chikorita}}
| Calm || Quiet || Grass-type Pokémon like Chikorita can be found in forests.
|-
! {{p|Cyndaquil}}
| Timid || Calm || Cyndaquil delivers a warm reception when it's angered or startled—its back erupts with fire!
|-
! {{p|Totodile}}
| Jolly || Sassy || Even its friends need to be careful of Totodile—it has a habit of biting anything with its developed jaws.
|-
! {{p|Treecko}}
| Quiet || Hardy || After you battle in the [[Explorer Maze]], Treecko shows up to request a job.
|-
! {{p|Torchic}}
| Hardy || Rash || Those who hug Torchic get an extra warm feeling because a fire burns inside its body!
|-
! {{p|Mudkip}}
| Rash || Lonely || Skilled in Water-type moves, Mudkip checks its surroundings using the fin on its head.
|-
! {{p|Skitty}}*
| Hasty || Naïve || Skitty is so adorable that its {{a|Cute Charm}} Ability can even infatuate its foes.
|-
! {{p|Turtwig}}
| Bold || Timid || Turtwig is a Grass-type Pokémon. Will it be powerful in grassy areas?
|-
! {{p|Chimchar}}
| Naïve || Impish || Using Fire-type moves with Chimchar will definitely help you out in a pinch.
|-
! {{p|Piplup}}
| Impish || Quirky || Piplup is friendly and enthusiastic. It will make a great Pokémon adventurer!
|-
! {{p|Munchlax}}*
| Relaxed || Jolly || Let's hope Munchlax's hunger doesn't stop it from being a great adventurer.
|-
|}

Notes:
* <nowiki>*</nowiki>: These Pokémon may not be selected as a partner.

===Non-player characters===

====Guild====
[[Image:Wigglytuff.jpg|thumb|right|Wigglytuff and Chatot]]
* [[Wigglytuff (Mystery Dungeon 2 character)|Wigglytuff]] - Leader of the Wigglytuff Guild.
* [[Chatot (Mystery Dungeon 2 character)|Chatot]] - Wigglytuff's apprentice, whom assigns jobs to the guild as a whole on a daily basis, as well as taking charge when Wigglytuff dozes off.
* {{p|Loudred}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This Pokémon guards the guild entrance gate. Don't mess with Loudred.
* {{p|Diglett}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Diglett assists Loudred by identifying visitors by examining their footprints.
* {{p|Dugtrio}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Calm and trustworthy, Dugtrio keeps the bulletin board current with the latest jobs.
* {{p|Chimecho}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Chimecho runs the Chimecho Center and summons guild members when it's time to eat.
* {{p|Croagunk}} - Runs the guild's swap shop.
* {{p|Sunflora}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Feeling sad? Sunflora's sunny disposition is sure to cheer you up! She also keeps a journal at her bedside.
* {{p|Corphish}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This high-spirited Pokémon will take to you like a big brother!
* {{p|Bidoof}} - The previous newest guild member, prior to your arrival. He keeps a journal at his bedside. He also has a habit of saying 'yup yup' and 'by golly'.

===Treasure Town===
* {{p|Kangaskhan}} - As in Mystery Dungeon 1, she will store items for the player.
* {{p|Xatu}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Xatu will tell you what's in your Treasure Box—for a price.
* {{p|Kecleon}} - Runs two shops, one for consumables, one for orbs and TMs.
* {{p|Duskull}} - Operates the Duskull Bank, where the player can store their extra cash.
* {{p|Electivire}} - Will link moves and allow the player to relearn forgotten moves.
* {{p|Chansey}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Chansey runs the Day Care, and its happy to take care of your egg until it hatches!
* {{p|Marowak}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Marowak runs the dojo where you can train and improve your battle skills.
* {{p|Magnezone}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - When you capture Pokémon fugitives, deliver them to Magnezone, the town sheriff.

====Expedition Teams====
* Team Razor Wind
** {{p|Zangoose}}
** {{p|Scyther}}
** {{p|Sandslash}}
* Team Seedgey
** {{p|Pidgey}}
** {{p|Seedot}}
* Team Glee
** {{p|Togepi}}
** {{p|Politoed}}
** {{p|Ledyba}}
* [[Team Skull]]
** {{p|Skuntank}}
** {{p|Koffing}}
** {{p|Zubat}}
* Team Charm
** {{p|Lopunny}}
** {{p|Gardevoir}}
** {{p|Medicham}}
* Team Tasty
** {{p|Swellow}}
** {{p|Wurmple}}
* Team Poochy
** {{p|Poochyena}} ×3
* Team Ebony
** {{p|Shuppet}}
** {{p|Murkrow}}
* Team Slacker
** {{p|Slakoth}}
** {{p|Slowpoke}}
* Team Flame
** {{p|Camerupt}}
** {{p|Ponyta}}
** {{p|Bellsprout}}
* Team AWD
** {{p|Arbok}}
** {{p|Weavile}}
** {{p|Drapion}}
* Team Raider
** {{p|Gallade}}
** {{p|Roserade}}
** {{p|Rhyperior}}

===Bosses===
While most of the Bosses in this game are the standard legendaries, there are some average Pokémon added to the mix. The list of boss battles are in dungeon order.

====Story Mode Bosses====
* {{p|Zubat}} and {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Drowzee}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Drowzee pretends to be a helpful Pokémon, offering assistance when Azurill and Marill lose something important.
* {{p|Groudon}} (Fake) {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Strong enough to lift an entire terrain, Groudon won't be happy if it's disturbed!
* [[Luxray and the Luxio Tribe (Mystery Dungeon 2 clan)|Luxio (x8) and Luxray]]
* {{p|Mesprit}} (recruitable after beating the game once)
* {{p|Grovyle}}
* {{p|Spiritomb}}
* {{p|Kabutops}} and {{p|Omastar}} (2)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} and {{p|Sableye}} (6) {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com, for Dusknoir}} This Pokémon is a bit mysterious. Does it have something to hide?
* [[Primal Dialga]]
=====After the credits=====
* {{p|Uxie}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This [[Legendary Pokémon]] might have something to do with your past--but why can't you remember?
* {{p|Mesprit}}
* {{p|Azelf}}
* {{p|Dialga}} (regular)
* Wigglytuff Guild
* {{p|Froslass}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Regice}}
* {{p|Regirock}}
* {{p|Registeel}}
* {{p|Regigigas}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}} (4), and {{p|Bronzong}} (4)
* {{p|Palkia}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}

====Wonder Mail Exclusives====
Like the previous Mystery Dungeon game, some dungeons are unlocked through Wonder Mail codes. However, unlike the previous game, the bosses below are obtained through these codes. However there will be no reward other than the treasure for the Guardians of the Seven Treasures. They are all top-secret and self-deleting. Gabite's is more like a normal Wonder Mail mission.

=====Known Codes=====
* {{p|Kyogre}} ('''FN01 HWN- 00%F 8678 +XY@ &%#3''')
* {{p|Groudon}} (Real) ('''#&S6 NY2& YJN= 1P57 F0MN MH7Y''')
* {{p|Articuno}} ('''4MP= K98# CT%Y R@-- &P7% %K86''')
* {{p|Heatran}} ('''FH0T HYNH R0QF 86N8 +SY@ &%YN''')
* {{p|Giratina}} ('''WNWY JXTK &5C1 4N3- P4NM 8K&C''')
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ('''HW+8 66%T 5S51 +J5Y 4-K# H@P-''')
* {{p|Mew}} ('''X%8S WYY+ S-JF PFH@ @##K 5W8K''')
* {{p|Gabite}}* ('''78SR -H2M P0+4 Y6FY 1&Y+ #R9S''')
<nowiki>*</nowiki>: Gabite cannot be recruited.

=====Code Exclusive Recruits=====
The following Pokémon can be found only in the domains of the Guardians of the Seven Treasures (A.K.A. the dungeons of the above codes)

'''[[Shimmer Desert]]''' (Groudon's Domain)
* {{p|Ekans}}
* {{p|Arbok}}
* {{p|Diglett}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}

'''[[Sky Stairway]]''' (Rayquaza's Domain)
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Haunter}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Ditto}}
* {{p|Probopass}}
* {{p|Muk}}
* {{p|Raichu}}
* {{p|Steelix}}
* {{p|Drifloon}}
* {{p|Togekiss}}
* {{p|Claydol}}
* {{p|Forretress}}
* {{p|Metang}}
* {{p|Gabite}}
* {{p|Leafeon}}
* {{p|Tangrowth}}
* {{p|Shelgon}}
* {{p|Duskull}}
* {{p|Banette}}
* {{p|Misdreavus}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Magneton}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Rhydon}}

'''[[Mystery Jungle]]''' (Mew's Domain)
* {{p|Treecko}}
* {{p|Grovyle}}
* {{p|Sceptile}}
* {{p|Lopunny}}
* {{p|Victreebel}}

====Item Required Bosses====
Some bosses will need the leader to hold either the [[Mystery Part and Secret Slab|Mystery Part or Secret Slab]] while traversing certain dungeons.

* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Raikou}}
* {{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Suicune}}
* {{p|Lugia}}
* {{p|Ho-Oh}}
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Latias}}
* {{p|Latios}}
* {{p|Jirachi}}
* {{p|Deoxys}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}

===Miscellaneous NPCs===
* {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Grovyle}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Who is Grovyle, and why is it hunting Time Gears?
* {{p|Vigoroth}} - Advertises the newest shops that open in Treasure Town.
* {{p|Spoink}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Spoink always has a spring in its step--until it loses its treasured pearl. Can you help?
* {{p|Marill}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Marill and his younger brother, Azurill, shop in Treasure Town. They might be looking for their Water Float.
* {{p|Azurill}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Azurill and his older brother, Marill, shop in Treasure Town. They might be looking for their Water Float.
* Lt. {{p|Magnezone}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} When you capture Pokémon fugitives, deliver them to Magnezone, the local sheriff.
* {{p|Shinx}}
* Celebi ({{shiny2}}) - A close friend of Grovyle in the future, and helps him to travel through time.
* {{p|Lapras}} - Does it know the secret of the Hidden Land?
* {{p|Torkoal}} - A very wise elder.
* {{p|Scizor}} - A legendary explorer until he disappeared while searching for a valuable treasure...
* {{p|Cresselia}} - She has been hunting Darkrai for years. Will she finally catch Darkrai?
* {{p|Manaphy}} - Manaphy has hatched from a mysterious egg. Who is Manaphy?
* {{p|Phione}} - Phione are known for producing a dew that can act as a cure-all...

==Version-exclusive Pokémon==
Certain Pokémon are only in certain versions. However, if the {{player}} unlocks an exclusive Pokémon that is not from their version through [[Wonder Mail]], they will be in the same place they would be in the game they were originally exclusive to.

{{VexHeader|land|5}}
{{Vexmd2|150|Mewtwo|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|251|Celebi|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd2|412|Burmy|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|415|Combee|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd2|417|Pachirisu|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd2|427|Buneary|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|428|Lopunny|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|447|Riolu|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd2|448|Lucario|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd2|479|Rotom|no|yes}}
{{VexFooter|land|5}}

While Combee and Burmy are exclusive to Time and Darkness, respectively, their evolutions can be found in both versions. Mewtwo and Celebi can be obtained in the opposite version through a Wi-Fi mission.

==Version-exclusive items==
There are also certain items that are only avalible in certain versions.

===Exclusive to Darkness===
* Violent Seed — Boosts attack and special attack stats when eaten.
* Foe-Seal Orb — An item that affects all enemies in the room with a Paused status condition.
* Lunar Ribbon &mdash" An Item used for pokémon that usually evolve at nighttime.

===Exclusive to Time===
* Vile Seed — Reduces defense and special defense when eaten. It should be thron at an enemy.
* Foe-Hold Orb — An item that afflicts all enemies on the floor with the Petrified status condition.

==Dungeon Tips==
*If the player remains on one floor of a dungeon for too long, this will happen:
**It will say "Something is stirring".
**It will say "Something is approaching".
**It will say "It's coming closer."
**It will say "It's right near! It's gusting hard!" Then the player's character will faint.
*Pokémon with the Float terrain ability who try to cross magma will get burned (unless they have the "All-Terrain Hiker" IQ skill or are also {{type2|Fire}}), but for {{type2|Water}} and the lake parts, it will be able to cross.
*Fully evolved Pokémon can be recruited in the game. However, they will have lower recruit rates.

==Trivia==
*This is the third game to feature the player having to delete the saved data before starting a new game, with the first two being [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] and [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]].
*This is the second game to feature a {{shiny2}} Pokémon as part of the main storyline, with the first being the [[Generation II]] main series.
*This game is more focused on every Pokémon's gender (even the legendaries, who are believed not to have a gender). In the previous Mystery Dungeon games, the main character had a confirmed gender, but only because it was asked at the start, and very few other characters had confirmed genders.

==External links==
* Bulbanews: [[n:CoroCoro reveals Mystery Dungeon sequel details|CoroCoro reveals Mystery Dungeon sequel details]]
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/dungeon/ Official website]
* [http://www.chunsoft.co.jp/games/pokedun2/index.html Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 page on Chunsoft website]
* [http://www.serebii.net/dungeon2/ Serebii.net: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]
* [http://www.pokemon.com/#dungeon2_main|Pokemon USA Mini-Site]
* [http://www.pokemon-games.com/pokemonmd/ Official USA Site]
*[http://pokemon.marriland.com/mystery_dungeon_time_darkness/videos Japanese Sneak Peek Video]
*[http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product%5FID=69169 English Sneak Peek Video]
*[http://www.pokemon.com/dungeon2/personality_test/ Pokemon.com Official Personality Test]

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User:TeamMegaraptor

2009-01-26T01:13:23Z

TeamMegaraptor:

A Rather new & Inexperienced Member, He Usually goes by ShadowRaptor13 Or S.R.13. "Team Megaraptor" is his [[Pokemon Mystery Dungeon]] Series Team name. His Favorite Pokemon is {{p|Sceptile}}. He also likes Spore, Dinosaurs, & Cryptozoology.

[[image:Team Megaraptor.jpg]].

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2009-01-25T23:54:33Z

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2009-01-25T23:11:40Z

TeamMegaraptor:

A Rather new & Inexperienced Member, He Usually goes by ShadowRaptor13 Or S.R.13. "Team Megaraptor" is his [[Pokemon Mystery Dungeon]] Series Team name. His Favorite Pokemon is {{p|Sceptile}}.

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2009-01-25T23:11:20Z

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2009-01-25T23:10:44Z

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2009-01-25T23:10:21Z

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2009-01-25T15:04:50Z

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2009-01-25T01:12:18Z

TeamMegaraptor:

A Rather new & Inexperienced Member, He Usually goes by ShadowRaptor13 Or S.R.13. "Team Megaraptor" is his [[Pokemon Mystery Dungeon]] Series Team name. His Favorite Pokemon is {{p|Sceptile}}.

User:TeamMegaraptor

2009-01-25T01:11:05Z

TeamMegaraptor: New page: A Rather new & Inexperienced Member, He Usually goes by ShadowRaptor13 Or S.R.13. "Team Megaraptor" is his Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Series Team name. His Favorite Pokemon is {{p|Sceptile}}.

A Rather new & Inexperienced Member, He Usually goes by ShadowRaptor13 Or S.R.13. "Team Megaraptor" is his Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Series Team name. His Favorite Pokemon is {{p|Sceptile}}.

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2009-01-25T00:47:48Z

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2009-01-25T00:47:04Z

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

2009-01-25T00:40:08Z

TeamMegaraptor:

{{upcoming notice}}
{{Infobox_game |
name = Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 3 |
boxart =[[Image:Pmd3 title.png|220px]] |
caption = The Japanese game logo|
category = Dungeon Crawler/Roguelike |
players = 1 |
release_date_ja = TBA 2009 |
release_date_au = TBA |
release_date_eu = TBA |
release_date_na = TBA |
release_date_kr = TBA |
publisher = [[Nintendo]] |
developer = [[Chunsoft]] |
esrb = TBA |
website_en = |
website_ja = http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/dungeon2009/
}}

'''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky''' is a future game in development by [[Chunsoft]], and the third entry in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series. The game was announced in [[CoroCoro]], which released the first details in January 2009.

==Revelation==
On January 10th, 2009, [[Serebii.net]] received the first details from CoroCoro, revealing that the featured [[starter Pokémon]] would include Pokémon new to the series along with starters from previous installments. These include the following: {{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Riolu}}, {{p|Shinx}}, and {{p|Eevee}}, returning to the starting lineup from PMD1. Every starter Pokémon from the previous games can now be a partner as well, bringing the total of starting Pokémon to 21, only 19 of which are available to the player, since {{p|Meowth}} and {{p|Munchlax}} can only be selected as partners.
On January 11th, 2009, according to [[Serebii (person)|Serebii]], low resolution pictures of the game were found, confirming the information to be true. The game appears to be a continuation of the storyline of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]. On January 13th, 2009, Serebii managed to get a higher resolution of one of the pictures shown by blueskY and Filb on January 11th, 2009. The picture shows [[Dusknoir (Mystery Dungeon 2 character)|Dusknoir]] and [[Grovyle (Mystery Dungeon 2 character)|Grovyle]] being cornered by four {{p|Sableye}}.

On January 15th, the Japanese Pokémon site announced the game, as well as providing artwork and screenshots.
The game appears to take on various goings-on from before the guild even started, hinted at by the screenshots of Bidoof's apparent family and an Igglybuff and Armaldo. The {{p|Igglybuff}} May be young Guildmaster {{p|Wigglytuff}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Pmd3 new starters.png|The new starters, Skitty, and the returning Eevee
Image:Pmd3 grovyle.jpg|[[Grovyle (Mystery Dungeon 2 character)|Grovyle]] and a [[Time Gear]]
Image:PMD3 explore.jpg|Exploring
</gallery>

==See also==
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/dungeon2009/ Japanese game site]
*[http://www.serebii.net/dungeonsky/ Serebii.net's game page]

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

2009-01-25T00:34:34Z

TeamMegaraptor:

{{upcoming notice}}
{{Infobox_game |
name = Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 3 |
boxart =[[Image:Pmd3 title.png|220px]] |
caption = The Japanese game logo|
category = Dungeon Crawler/Roguelike |
players = 1 |
release_date_ja = TBA 2009 |
release_date_au = TBA |
release_date_eu = TBA |
release_date_na = TBA |
release_date_kr = TBA |
publisher = [[Nintendo]] |
developer = [[Chunsoft]] |
esrb = TBA |
website_en = |
website_ja = http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/dungeon2009/
}}

'''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky''' is a future game in development by [[Chunsoft]], and the third entry in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series. The game was announced in [[CoroCoro]], which released the first details in January 2009.

==Revelation==
On January 10th, 2009, [[Serebii.net]] received the first details from CoroCoro, revealing that the featured [[starter Pokémon]] would include Pokémon new to the series along with starters from previous installments. These include the following: {{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Riolu}}, {{p|Shinx}}, and {{p|Eevee}}, returning to the starting lineup from PMD1. Every starter Pokémon from the previous games can now be a partner as well, bringing the total of starting Pokémon to 21, only 19 of which are available to the player, since {{p|Meowth}} and {{p|Munchlax}} can only be selected as partners.
On January 11th, 2009, according to [[Serebii (person)|Serebii]], low resolution pictures of the game were found, confirming the information to be true. The game appears to be a continuation of the storyline of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]. On January 13th, 2009, Serebii managed to get a higher resolution of one of the pictures shown by blueskY and Filb on January 11th, 2009. The picture shows [[Dusknoir (Mystery Dungeon 2 character)|Dusknoir]] and [[Grovyle (Mystery Dungeon 2 character)|Grovyle]] being cornered by four {{p|Sableye}}.

On January 15th, the Japanese Pokémon site announced the game, as well as providing artwork and screenshots.
The game appears to take on various goings-on from before the guild even started, hinted at by the screenshots of Bidoof's apparent family and an Igglybuff and Armaldo. The {{p|Igglybuff}} May be young Guildmaster [Wigglytuff (Mystery Dungeon 2 Character)|WigglyTuff]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Pmd3 new starters.png|The new starters, Skitty, and the returning Eevee
Image:Pmd3 grovyle.jpg|[[Grovyle (Mystery Dungeon 2 character)|Grovyle]] and a [[Time Gear]]
Image:PMD3 explore.jpg|Exploring
</gallery>

==See also==
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/dungeon2009/ Japanese game site]
*[http://www.serebii.net/dungeonsky/ Serebii.net's game page]

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Celebi (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

2009-01-24T17:39:09Z

TeamMegaraptor:

{{p|Celebi}} is a {{shiny2}} Pokémon that appears in the video game {{g|Mystery Dungeon 2}}. Although normally genderless, this Celebi is referred to as a female.

==History==
{{spoilers}}
Celebi is seen in the future, where she originally helped {{OBP|Grovyle|Mystery Dungeon 2 character}} escape to the present to collect Time Gears. Celebi can travel short distances through time all by herself, but for big trips of many generations, she uses the Passage of Time at the end of the [[Dusk Forest]]. When the player and partner are trapped in the future with Grovyle, Celebi guides them through the Dusk Forest, to the Passage of Time, where they can escape to the present again. They make it there but are cut off by [[Dusknoir (Mystery Dungeon 2 character)|Dusknoir]] and his {{p|Sableye}}, as well as [[Primal Dialga]]. Primal Dialga interferes with Celebi's time travelling, but thanks to the partner's quick thinking, she is able to teleport them forwards in time just past Dusknoir and his Sableye and close enough to the Passage of Time to escape. She claims it's impossible for Dusknoir to catch her repeatedly and this seems to hold true, as it appears she escapes Dusknoir after helping the player, partner, and Grovyle back in time. Celebi does not like the everlasting darkness of the future, and is willing to sacrifice herself to prevent it from happening, which in fact happened as she, Grovyle, the player, and all other Pokémon from the future were erased from existence. She aperantly has a Crush for Grovyle

==Moves used==
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* {{m|Magical Leaf}}
* {{m|Recover}}
* {{m|Heal Bell}}
* {{m|AncientPower}}
|}

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Celebi}}
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Primal Dialga

2008-07-17T19:04:50Z

TeamMegaraptor:

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[[Image:Primal dialga.PNG|90px|right|thumb|Primal Dialga]]
'''Primal Dialga''' (Japanese: '''やみのディアルガ''' ''Dark Dialga'') is a Pokémon that appears in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]. It is located at the pinnacle of [[Temporal Tower]]. Primal Dialga is actually a {{p|Dialga}} that lost control over its ability to control time due to the collapse of the Temporal Tower and changed to this form. In this form, it is also incapable of logical reasoning or showing mercy, only seeking self-preservation and preventing time from flowing properly. The player must return the Time Gears to the tower to restore the flow of time, calm down Dialga, and prevent the future where darkness rules.

==Physiology==
Primal Dialga has the same body shape of {{p|Dialga}} but the color scheme is different. The blue color in its body is changed to dark navy blue, the streamers are recolored to yellow and the diamond in the chest is altered from blue to a cherry shade red which is a sign of its berserk and savage state.

==Data==
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==Trivia==
*Many fans have speculated that if a [[Pokémon]] loses control or loses the power to utilize a unique ability it will enter a stage such as Primal Dialga.
*Though Primal Dialga can't control time, it can still warp through time and use{{m|Roar of Time}}
==See also==
*{{p|Dialga}}

[[Category:Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness

2008-06-15T02:04:18Z

TeamMegaraptor:

{{Infobox_game |
name = Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 |
boxart = [[Image:Pokemon MD Explorers of Time.jpg|200px]]
[[Image:Pokemon MD Explorers of Darkness.jpg|200px]] |
caption = The US boxart. |
category = Dungeon Crawler/Roguelike |
players = 1 |
release_date_ja = Sept. 13, 2007 |
release_date_au = June 19, 2008 |
release_date_eu = July 4, 2008 |
release_date_na = Apr. 20, 2008 |
release_date_kr = |
publisher = [[Nintendo]] |
developer = [[Chunsoft]] |
esrb = Everyone |
website_en = [http://www.pokemon-games.com/pokemonmd/ Official English site] |
website_ja = [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/dungeon/ Official Japanese site]
}}

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'''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン不思議のダンジョン時の探検隊''') and '''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン不思議のダンジョン闇の探検隊''') are a matched pair of Pokémon games for the [[Nintendo DS]].

The games are sequels to [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]. They include the new [[Generation IV]] Pokémon and have some Wi-Fi features, as well as more dual-screen features than their predecessor for the same system (Mystery Dungeon Blue).

An [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 (anime)|anime adaptation]] of these games has been produced.

These games feature 491 Pokémon; {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Arceus}} were excluded for they had yet to be officially revealed when the games were released. The games were released on April 20th, 2008.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The story begins with the player having been washed ashore by a storm. Meanwhile, the partner is nervous about joining the Wigglytuff Guild, a local exploration club, and gives up early. Walking along the beach, the partner encounters the player, and informs that the player has been turned into a Pokémon. After a brief exchange, the partner explains their motivation for joining the guild the partner loves legends and lore, and his life dream is to find what his personal treasure, the Relic Fragment, belongs to. Before the partner explains further, the Relic Fragment is stolen by Zubat and Koffing, members of Team Skull, which the player helps recover. The partner, reinvigorated by the player's courage, joins the Guild as a new team with the player.

Over the next few days, the team gets accustomed to life at the Guild and the nearby Treasure Town. Among the folks they meet are {{p|Wigglytuff}}, the kindhearted Guild Leader, {{p|Chatot}}, the hot-tempered yet well-meaning second-in-command, {{p|Bidoof}}, the newest recruit prior to the team joining, the Guild chef {{p|Chimecho}} (also in charge of maintaining the team), {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Loudred}}, the Guild sentries, {{p|Dugtrio}}, maintainers of the job boards, {{p|Magnezone}}, the local sheriff, and other exploration teams. As they are introduced to the Guild, they learn of the fact that rogue Pokémon have been wreaking havoc in the world due to the disruption of time, Pokémon cannot [[evolution|evolve]], and new "Mystery Dungeons" have been revealed and open to exploration.
The player discovers not too long after that he/she has the ability to spontaneously see things in the past and future.

=== The Legend of the Time Gears ===
One stormy night, The partner finds the player and tells the player of the story of the Time Gears, the artifacts that all Pokémon are to avoid lest time stand still. When a Time Gear is stolen, time in that area is frozen. Despite this, a mysterious thief, {{p|Grovyle}}, is stealing the Time Gears.

One day, the player and partner, along with the Guild and Team Skull (as special guests), make an expedition to a location called Fogbound Lake, a lake seemingly covered in fog. Arriving there, the player recalls the place as being familiar, but cannot ascertain as to why. At the top, they find the Lake Guardian {{p|Uxie}}, who is said to be able to erase the memories of all who arrive there. Uxie does not trust the Guild, fearing that they may take the Time Gear at the center of the lake, hence the reason for erasing the memories. However, after an appeal from the partner, the Guild earns Uxie's trust, and Uxie decides not to erase the memories of the Guild or the lake's treasure.

Returning home, they meet a famous explorer named {{p|Dusknoir}}, who explains that the player's ability to see through time is called the Dimensional Scream. Asking Dusknoir how the player had arrived in their condition, they surprisingly get no results. Nevertheless, Dusknoir offers their help in uncovering the secret behind the player's transformation. Just then, however, the Guild reports that the Time Gear from Fogbound Lake has been stolen, and an all-points bulletin has been posted for the arrest of Grovyle. As a result, Wigglytuff has the Guild focus their energies on bringing Grovyle to justice, to which Dusknoir also offers his assistance. The Guild splits up to look for the other Time Gears, while the player's team eventually discovers an underground lake beneath the Northern Desert, which is home to a Time Gear. The Time Gear is guarded over by {{p|Mesprit}}, which the team defeats. Just as the partner explains that they are not there to steal the Time Gear, Grovyle appears. Grovyle easily dispatches the team and the weakened Mesprit, and steals the Time Gear. Fortunately, the team and Mesprit manages to escape before they are frozen in time.

Back at the guild, the failure of the team to stop Grovyle meant that there are no leads to his next location. However, Dusknoir determines that, as Uxie is the being of knowledge, and Mesprit is the being of emotion, thus {{p|Azelf}}, the being of willpower, is likely to be guarding another Time Gear. Dusknoir further explains that as Uxie and Mesprit were encountered in lakes, Azelf is also likely to be found in a lake area. Hoping to find a lead, Dusknoir asks the player to touch a treasure that Bidoof made off with at Crystal Cave, in order to trigger a Dimensional Scream. Indeed, after touching it, the player sees a vision where Azelf is defeated at the hands of Grovyle. However, Chimecho is unsure - because the Dimensional Scream cannot tell the difference between past and future, Grovyle may have already made off with the Time Gear. Dusknoir remains confident that it is of the future, as the partner had never heard Azelf's name before Dusknoir had mentioned it. Because there is a chance that the Dimensional Scream is describing the future, the Guild decides to have all hands search the cave. The team arrives at the lake in the middle of the cave, where they find Azelf about to be defeated by Grovyle. However, just as Grovyle is about to steal the Time Gear, Azelf activates a fail-safe trap. The trap covers the lake in crystals, preventing Grovyle from going underwater and getting the Time Gear. This does not deter Grovyle, and the team is knocked unconscious and the partner is badly wounded. Before Grovyle can finish the partner off, Dusknoir appears. The team discovers that Dusknoir and Grovyle have been long acquainted, but before they can delve any further, Grovyle makes his getaway. Just then, the Guild finds the team, and cart them back to headquarters.

Some time later, the team reawaken back at headquarters. The partner recalls the exchange between Dusknoir and Grovyle, and the information is shared with the Guild and Azelf. Just then, the Guild's emergency alarm sounds, requiring everyone to be in attendance at a town meeting. In town, they find Dusknoir, who reminds everyone that Grovyle is still at large. Dusknoir further reveals that Grovyle is a Pokémon from the future - there, Grovyle was a criminal, who fled to the past to avoid being captured. He plots to steal the Time Gears, which in turn would freeze the world in time, thus causing the planet's paralysis. Water would not flow, the sun would not rise, the seasons would not change, and darkness would cover the world. When Corphish is curious as to why Dusknoir knows all of this, Dusknoir reveals that he, too, is from the future, sent back in time to capture Grovyle and bring him to justice. The Guild and townsfolk all agree to help Dusknoir stop Grovyle. Azelf has a plan to trap Grovyle - as the Time Gear in Crystal Lake still remains, they are certain that Grovyle will return for it. In order to lure Grovyle, the townsfolk spread a false rumor that the lake trio will try to seal the Time Gear away permanently, while the trio will be defending the Time Gear, awaiting the moment to make the jump on Grovyle. Although everyone wants to help, Dusknoir insists on doing so alone as to avoid suspicion.

Some days later, a report from Magnezone arrives, indicating that Grovyle has been captured, and that Dusknoir plans to take Grovyle back to the future to face justice. To do so, Dusknoir has opened a Dimensional Hole in the middle of town square. In town, the townsfolk find the Dimensional Hole, but no sign of Dusknoir. As the lake trio explain to the partner that the Time Gears were recovered and were returned, Dusknoir appears with Grovyle and two {{p|Sableye}} guards. As Grovyle is carted off into the Dimensional Hole, Dusknoir gives his farewell. But before he steps through the portal, he asks the player's team to step forward. When they do, he suddenly grabs the team and drags them into the portal. Before the townsfolk can give chase, the Dimensional Hole closes.

=== Escape From the Future ===
The player is woken up by the partner, who reveals that they have been locked in a cell. Just then, they encounter their guards - a group of Sableye. The Sableye blindfold them and take them to another room, where they find themselves bound to a pole, awaiting execution. Along with the two is Grovyle, also tied up. Dusknoir appears, giving the orders to the Sableye to execute the three. Grovyle convinces the team to cooperate - luring the Sableye to attack the ropes tying them to the stake may allow the three to escape. Fortunately, the ropes break free, and the three overwhelm the Sableye. This allows Grovyle to use a Luminous Orb, and take the team to safety. Back outside, Grovyle reveals that they are indeed in the future, but despite the Lake Trio saying the Time Gears were returned, the planet has been paralyzed.

Continuing to elude the Sableye, the partner loses confidence on whether they will ever return home. The player than proposes to the partner to catch up to the Grovyle, and see how he had traveled back to the past in the first place. They eventually catch up to Grovyle, and save him from the {{p|Spiritomb}} who had knocked him out earlier. Though Grovyle is reluctant to help them (because the partner still does not trust him), he proceeds to tell his side of the story. The world's paralysis dated back to the present day, with the collapse of the Temporal Tower, governed by {{p|Dialga}}, the legendary Pokémon that controls time. When the tower collapsed, Dialga lost control of time, and it too lost all control. Dialga has turned berserk, becoming Primal Dialga. Seeking only self-preservation, Primal Dialga tries to prevent history from changing, and hence its need to exterminate Grovyle and the team. The partner is visibly shocked by this revelation - and even more so when Grovyle reveals that he collected the Time Gears to prevent the tower from collapsing. Grovyle continues, claiming that the time stop by the removal of the Time Gears is merely temporary - the area affected would restart once the gears were placed in Temporal Tower. Grovyle then further revealed that Dusknoir is an agent of Primal Dialga sent to stop him and the team, and had everyone in the past played for fools.

Though the partner does not believe Grovyle, the player believes that Grovyle's assertions are reasonable, and that the partner cannot seem to accept the truth. Grovyle leaves to find {{p|Celebi}}, the time-traveling Pokémon, to start his mission anew. Although the player is determined to follow Grovyle, the partner is more reluctant. Nevertheless, the partner agrees to follow, if only to find a way to return to the present. The group eventually manages to find Celebi, who finds some interest in the player. Celebi leads the group to the Passage of Time - a secret corridor spanning multiple dimensions. However, before they can go through the passage, they are stopped by Dusknoir and the Sableye, who had caught up to them. Surrounded, the group has no choice but to overpower Dusknoir and the Sableye. However, when Primal Dialga appears, Grovyle, believing that they are outmatched, has no choice but to surrender. He contends that at least hope will remain, for he had not time travelled alone before. When he first traveled back to the past, he and his partner had been separated. Dusknoir, however, believes otherwise, and forces Grovyle to tell the name of his partner - the player. The partner is surprised at this revelation - and Grovyle and Celebi are even more surprised that the player is standing with them. Grovyle refuses to believe that the player has been turned into a Pokémon, but Dusknoir had planned to eliminate the player and Grovyle, and had merely befriended the team and the Guild so as to destroy them all in one shot.

The partner is shocked by the revelation, partly because at one point he had idolized Dusknoir, and partly from sticking with the player. The partner has a plan to elude the Dusknoir and Sableye - all that is needed is to have Celebi teleport them closer to the Passage. Although Celebi recognizes that Dialga could detect them, Celebi agrees to the partner's idea. They fail to escape Dusknoir, but they get to the Passage. Celebi implores the rest of the group to leave though the Passage, leaving Dusknoir to herself. Celebi manages to elude capture as the group returns back to the present.

=== Racing the Clock ===
Arriving back to the present, the partner explains that the beach that they are in was where the player was first found. However, before the partner can lead Grovyle back to the Guild to plan their next move, he reminds them that in the present time, Grovyle is a criminal. The partner, seeing the complications this may cause, instead takes the player and Grovyle to a cliff known as Sharpedo Bluff (named as the cliff is in the shape of a {{p|Sharpedo}}), which was the home of the partner prior to joining the Guild. That night, Grovyle explains to the partner the common history between himself and the player. The player and Grovyle had been a formidable team investigating the planet's paralysis. The player had the ability to perform the Dimensional Scream, but only in the presence of a trusted partner. Grovyle further explains that the Dimensional Scream is set off by triggers tied to places where Time Gears were hidden. The partner realizes that the player had a lot of trust in them, largely due to having witnessed the Dimensional Scream. However, the partner also realizes that perhaps Dimensional Screams had worked differently in the past, as the player had experienced them in incidents unrelated to Time Gears. In any event, the three quickly agree to plot a new plan to take the Time Gears.
Later, the partner shares his story of the Relic Fragment with Grovyle. Grovyle and the partner agree that the player has a connection to the both of them - the player had made each of them stronger. The trio redoubles their efforts to retake the Time Gears, starting with the one in Treeshroud Forest, where Grovyle had found the one unguarded. However, after arriving there, they find that, despite the presence of the Time Gear, time has stopped - a sign that Temporal Tower is starting to collapse.

That night, back at Sharpedo Bluff, the partner reveals, after a fact-finding mission, that time in other places is also stopped, despite the return of the Time Gears. It appears that the only way to restore time is to take the Time Gears to Temporal Tower. This is easier said than done, though; the Tower is located in the Hidden Land, and no one knows where the Hidden Land is. Desperate, and running out of options and time, the player convinces the partner to return back to the Guild. The Guild is surprised to find that the team has returned, but is more surprised when the team reveals their story. The Guild, though shocked at the revelations brought forth by the team, agrees to help retrieve the Time Gears, and tells the lake trio to allow Grovyle to reclaim the ones they guard. The team is recommended by Wigglytuff to see {{p|Torkoal}}, the town elder, for advice on finding the Hidden Land. At the hot springs, Torkoal reveals that the Hidden Land is a place beyond the oceans, but also a place which only appears to those with sufficient "proof". However, Torkoal does not recall what is needed for such "proof". The next day, however, Torkoal arrives at the Guild Hall with one new recollection - the "proof" is an inscription of a certain pattern - the same pattern found in the Relic Fragment. What is more surprising is that that Wigglytuff and Chatot has also seen the same pattern - found in a distant place called Brine Cave, where bandits had scared the two in an earlier adventure. Nevertheless, the Guild decides to make an expedition to Brine Cave. Meanwhile, the team hears word that Grovyle has taken all the Time Gears, but warns that Dusknoir may also return from the future to hunt them down.

The next day, The Guild (without Wiggytuff) arrives at Brine Cave, where they split up to reach the innermost part, with Chatot following the team. However, partway into the cave, they are ambushed by Team Skull, who steal the Relic Fragment. Though Chatot gives chase and manages to catch them, by the time the team manages to catch up, they find both Team Skull and Chatot severely wounded, due to themselves having been ambushed by {{p|Omastar}} and {{p|Kabutops}}. After dispatching them, the team tend to Chatot. Just then, Wigglytuff and Grovyle arrive, with the rest of the Guild in tow. Wigglytuff is particularly concerned, as Chatot had been severely injured by the Omastar and Kabutops protecting Wigglytuff in their last trip to Brine Cave. Urging the team and Grovyle to continue, the Guild return home to tend to Chatot's wounds. Further in, the team discovers a rock wall pointing out to sea, on which is a wall pattern similar to the one found on the Relic Fragment. When the Relic Fragment is presented, a light shines out towards the sea. Just then, a {{p|Lapras}} arrives. At the same time, back at the Guild, Wigglytuff explains to the Guild the story of how they had previously encountered the pattern on the Relic Fragment: Chatot had been injured by Omastar and Kabutops in protecting Wigglytuff. Though Wigglytuff had fended off the Omastar and Kabutops, he had felt helpless because he could not help Chatot. Just then, Lapras had appeared to help Chatot, on the condition that they not explore the wall pattern further. Back with the team, Lapras, while ferrying the team and Grovyle, explains that she is the gatekeeper to the Hidden Land, a land that exists in a different dimension - within a moment of time. The Hidden Land is as such because Dialga had feared that interference by exploration teams or bad Pokémon could affect the flow of time. Dialga had, however, left one key to entering the Hidden Land, within the Relic Fragment. Wigglytuff had known this, and had realized that the promise to Lapras could not be kept in the interests of saving the world, and thus had set off towards Brine Cave ahead of the Guild to find Lapras. Lapras explained to Wigglytuff then that the Relic Fragment chooses who may visit the Hidden Land, and it had chosen the partner due to the partner's purity of heart. Now, it lies upon the team to explore the land and save the world.

=== Saving the World ===
Arriving at the Hidden Land, Lapras tells them that in order to reach the Temporal Tower, they must take the Rainbow Stoneship, located inside an old ruin. Finding the ruin, the partner is astounded at what they can find - pictures of legendary Pokémon {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, Dialga, and {{p|Palkia}} engraved on the wall. Proceeding further, they find a temple where, at the top, they find the Ruin Fragment pattern. The team discovers that the temple itself is the Rainbow Stoneship, and in order for the ship to operate, the Relic Fragment must be slotted in one of the indentations. But before the partner can do so, they are captured by Dusknoir and the Sableye entourage. Dusknoir takes their captives to a nearby Dimensional Hole, but before the team can be put through it, they overwhelm the Sableye, prompting Dusknoir to fight back. The team is able to defeat Dusknoir in battle, but while the partner goes to activate the Rainbow Stoneship, Dusknoir warns that should they succeed in their quest, the Pokémon of the future, including the player and Grovyle, will be erased from existence, from being from a future that will no longer exist. Grovyle admits that this is the case, but that their sacrifice is worth the trouble if it means that the future can be saved. The player accepts this fate, even though the player knows that the partner will not take it as easily as the player or Grovyle.

Meanwhile, the partner succeeds in activating the Rainbow Stoneship, but Dusknoir manages to recover and attack the player before either the player or Grovyle is on board. Just as Dusknoir tries to finish off the player, Grovyle intervenes. In a move of desperation, Grovyle pushes Dusknoir towards the Dimensional Hole, hoping that in his own sacrifice, Grovyle will erase Dusknoir from existence. Dropping the Time Gears, Grovyle pushes Dusknoir and himself through the Dimensional Hole, but not without giving his last goodbye. The partner recovers the Time Gears, and the team proceed on the Rainbow Stoneship, with the player keeping silent to the partner about his/her fate. With a heavy heart, the team head towards Temporal Tower to take on their final mission.

Arriving at the top of Temporal Tower as the tower itself is collapsing, they find a mystical relic with five indentations. Before the partner slots in the Time Gears into the indentations, the team is attacked by none other than Primal Dialga, having just gone berserk. Realizing that there is no reasoning with Primal Dialga, the team prepare to battle it out to the end. After a long battle, Primal Dialga is defeated, and the partner takes the opportunity to install the Time Gears. The earthquakes destroying the tower eventually stop, and Dialga is restored back to normal. Dialga quickly uses its powers to restore the world back to normal, though Temporal Tower remains heavily damaged. Dialga explains that the world's paralysis has been prevented with the installation of the Time Gears, and that peace has been restored. Dialga says its thanks to the team, but also warns that the world can only be back to normal in time. Dialga shows the team out of the Temporal Tower, where the Stoneship and Lapras are awaiting them for their ride home.

On the way back, the player feels the effects of being slowly erased from existence. The partner notices this, and wonders what is wrong. The player says his/her goodbyes, regretting that the partner was kept in the dark on the player's situation. The player slowly fades out of existence as the partner makes their tearful goodbye. The partner returns home, crying, but knowing that the player has made the partner stronger. Back home, the partner tells the townsfolk and the guild everything - how they had traveled across the Hidden Land, how Grovyle and the player had sacrificed themselves, and how they had saved the world.

Months have passed since the incident. The damages from time have slowly been healed, and life has returned to normal for most... but not for the partner, still mourning over the player's death. At the beach, the partner is taking a walk, when the partner is reminded of the player and their adventures together, and how now the player is gone - erased from existence. The end credits roll at this point.

After the credits, Dialga feels the partner's sorrow in the distance. Using its powers, Dialga brings the player back to life, as thanks for bringing it back in control. The player reappears at the beach, where the partner and Bidoof are crying, overjoyed to find the player alive.

=== Follow-up ===
As with ''Blue Rescue Team'' and ''Red Rescue Team'', there is a follow-up story. Several months after the player was brought back, {{p|Wigglytuff}} decides that the team is ready for an exam to qualify for graduation from the guild (apparently only accepting one team a year). They are told to go find the treasure found in Luminous Spring, a place where Pokémon used to go to to evolve, but are also warned to avoid the "grand master of all things bad" who lives there with his minions. Although {{p|Loudred}} is not allowed to speak of the test, having taken it the year before, {{p|Ursaring}} and {{p|Teddiursa}}, two Treasure Town locals, claim of going to the springs before and meeting no such "Grand Master". Upon reaching the springs they run into Ursaring and Teddiursa and conclude that the "Grand Master" does not exist before falling into the lair of the "Grand Master", who turns out to be nothing more than Wigglytuff and the guild members (revealed by a slip up by Bidoof, who continues to deny it till the end). After finding the treasure they return and graduate, finding that the only benefit to be that they can explore on their own and change the group leader, but they still have to give most of their prize money to the guild. Having graduated, the team move their headquarters to Sharpedo Bluff.

Then, {{p|Mr. Mime}} appears in Treasure Town stating the famous explorer {{p|Scizor}} has been missing in a place called the Blizzard Island. The team pays a visit and finds Scizor frozen solid by {{p|Froslass}}. After they rescue Scizor, Scizor gives the team the 'Secret Rank' which the team and everyone else knows nothing about. This rank is used for the 7 dungeons home to the great Seven Treasures.

One day, the player finds Corphish at the guild's intersection, saying to go talk to Sunflora about something. When Sunflora is found on the lower level, she says that there is a land that has recently become possible to enter. This dungeon is called the Surrounded Sea, supposedly home to hundreds of rare treasures brought by the currents that run through it. At the end of Surrounded Sea, there are three Deluxe Boxes and a Wonder Egg, along with a warp tile that will get the player out of the dungeon. The next morning, the egg hatches into a {{p|Manaphy}}. The team goes to see Chatot, who says that Manaphy are extremely rare. This makes the team take extra good care of it. A day later, the team takes Manaphy for a walk by the beach, which makes baby Manaphy incredibly happy. That night, however, when the team is asleep, Manaphy stays up and longingly stares out at the sea, eventually resorting to go to the shore. When the team finds Manaphy missing in the morning, they run around in a panic, trying to find it. They finally find it at the beach, where it suddenly keels over in the sand. Once the team reports to Chaot, the bird says that Manaphy are really supposed to grow in the ocean. However, Manaphy's current ailment could only be cured by the Phione Dew, located in Miracle Sea. At the end of the dungeon, there are six Phione, who are driven away suddenly by an enraged, treasure-seeking Gyarados. After defeating Gyarados, he runs away, and in their thanks, the Phione gives the player the Phione Dew. After Manaphy is cured after a few days of rest, a Pokémon named {{p|Walrein}} is told by Chatot to take care of Manaphy under the sea. With a tearful farewell, Manaphy is taken to its home.

After the player saves Manaphy and reaches the Diamond Rank, Team Charm pays a visit to the guild. Team Charm consists of {{p|Lopunny}}, {{p|Medicham}}, and {{p|Gardevoir}}. This trio is legendary for their rank, which is the Master Rank, and for their style of treasure hunting. A former member, surprisingly, is Wigglytuff. They came because they're stuck on a hunt for treasure because they don't have a key. They ask Wigglytuff and Wigglytuff "claims" that he doesn't have it. But just before everyone thinks Team Charm will leave, Lopunny gives Wigglytuff a Perfect Apple and Wigglytuff finds the key with a big bang from his room. When Team Charm is leaving, everyone asks if they can go to the [[Aegis Cave]], including the team. Lopunny, the leader of Team Charm, agrees and says everyone can go after they open it with the key. The treasure of Aegis Cave is guarded by 3 legendary beings, {{p|Regice}}, {{p|Regirock}}, and {{p|Registeel}}. After defeating them, Team Charm assists the player in fighting {{p|Regigigas}}.

Later, in the player's dreams, {{p|Darkrai}} (disguised as {{p|Cresselia}}) appears in the player's dreams and tells the player that their continued existence is causing a distortion in space. On the night before going to Palkia for an explanation, Palkia itself attacks the team, spiriting them away to it's domain, the Spacial Rift. They battle Palkia for answers, but it gets trapped in a nightmare. Darkrai (still disguised as Cresseila) tries to finish off the team using Palkia, but it is stopped by another Cresselia, who reveals that the first was an impostor by the name of Darkrai, who reveals itself to be the one distorting space. Although Darkrai invites the team to stop him, Cresselia thinks it is a trap, because normally Darkrai run away when found, doing its work in the shadows and only coming out to finish the job. The team decides to heed Darkrai's call, and Darkrai reveals his plans, by stopping time or space, the world would stop and be covered in darkness, and all Pokémon would share an everlasting nightmare, in which Darkrai would rule. In addition to this, Darkrai also reveals that he had been responsible from everything right from the beginning, from the collapse of the Temporal Tower to the player's very own transformation. Darkrai lets the team decide if they want to join him ruling the world in darkness. Then Darkrai makes it look like the player's partner joined him but it's not real. The team battles Darkrai and wins, but Darkrai attempts to flee. However, Palkia arrives and attempts to stop Darkrai from leaving by unleashing an attack on Darkrai. But instead of destroying it, it merely erases its memories, therefore turning Darkrai good. Darkrai's location is "Currently" unknown because the Dimensional Hole that Darkrai traveled to before getting hit by Palkia's attack, it is stated he might have lost his memory and turned good. Darkrai's location is now known. If the player go Mystifying Forest, (the forest for the Graduation exam), on the 13th floor the player will see Darkrai if they have a Mystery Part or Secret Slab (Obtained via Wonder Mail mission) in their treasure bag.

After Darkrai is gone, Team Raider, legendary Master Rank team, shows up on the beach after rescuing Dugtrio. It is unknown if they do anything.

Manaphy returns and joins the player's team. 3 days later, he tells the team about the Marine Resort and then after the team unlocks it, the player and partner can finally evolve; after recruiting Palkia in the Spacial Rift.

==Characters==
===Playable characters===
{| {{bluetable2|lightgraybg c}}
! rowspan="2" | Pokémon
! colspan="2" | Nature/Personality
!{{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}}
|-
| Male || Female
|-
! {{p|Bulbasaur}}
| Lonely || Docile || Bulbasaur's {{a|Overgrow}} Ability powers up Grass-type moves when it's weakened.
|-
! {{p|Charmander}}
| Docile || Brave || This starter Pokémon wears its emotions on its tail–the flame on its tail, that is!
|-
! {{p|Squirtle}}
| Quirky || Bold || With its Water Terrain ability, Squirtle can lead you across rivers and lakes!
|-
! {{p|Pikachu}}
| Brave || Hasty || Pikachu is one of the starters you can choose from! We wonder if its ability, {{a|Static}}, will come in to play?
|-
! {{p|Meowth}}*
| Sassy || Relaxed || If Meowth sees something shiny, its eyes sparkle like jewels!
|-
! {{p|Chikorita}}
| Calm || Quiet || Grass-type Pokémon like Chikorita can be found in forests.
|-
! {{p|Cyndaquil}}
| Timid || Calm || Cyndaquil delivers a warm reception when it's angered or startled–its back erupts with fire!
|-
! {{p|Totodile}}
| Jolly || Sassy || Even its friends need to be careful of Totodile–it has a habit of biting anything with its developed jaws.
|-
! {{p|Treecko}}
| Quiet || Hardy || After you battle in the [[Explorer Maze]], Treecko shows up to request a job.
|-
! {{p|Torchic}}
| Hardy || Rash || Those who hug Torchic get an extra warm feeling because a fire burns inside its body!
|-
! {{p|Mudkip}}
| Rash || Lonely || Skilled in Water-type moves, Mudkip checks its surroundings using the fin on its head.
|-
! {{p|Skitty}}*
| Hasty || Naïve || Skitty is so adorable that its {{a|Cute Charm}} Ability can even infatuate its foes.
|-
! {{p|Turtwig}}
| Bold || Timid || Turtwig is a Grass-type Pokémon. Will it be powerful in grassy areas?
|-
! {{p|Chimchar}}
| Naïve || Impish || Using Fire-type moves with Chimchar will definitely help you out in a pinch.
|-
! {{p|Piplup}}
| Impish || Quirky || Piplup is friendly and enthusiastic. It will make a great Pokémon adventurer!
|-
! {{p|Munchlax}}*
| Relaxed || Jolly || Let's hope Munchlax's hunger doesn't stop it from being a great adventurer.
|-
|}

Notes:
* <nowiki>*</nowiki>: These Pokémon may not be selected as a partner.

===Non-player characters===
''This section is based on pre-release screenshots and is not complete.''
====Guild====
[[Image:Wigglytuff.jpg|thumb|right|Wigglytuff and Chatot]]
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} - Leader of the Wigglytuff Guild.
* {{p|Chatot}} - Wigglytuff's apprentice, whom assigns jobs to the guild as a whole on a daily basis, as well as taking charge when Wigglytuff dozes off.
* {{p|Loudred}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This Pokémon guards the guild entrance gate. Don't mess with Loudred.
* {{p|Diglett}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Diglett assists Loudred by identifying visitors by examining their footprints.
* {{p|Dugtrio}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Calm and trustworthy, Dugtrio keeps the bulletin board current with the latest jobs.
* {{p|Chimecho}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Chimecho runs the Chimecho Center and summons guild members when it's time to eat.
* {{p|Croagunk}} - Runs the guild's swap shop.
* {{p|Sunflora}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Feeling sad? Sunflora's sunny disposition is sure to cheer you up! She also keeps a journal at her bedside.
* {{p|Corphish}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This high-spirited Pokémon will take to you like a big brother!
* {{p|Bidoof}} - The previous newest guild member, prior to your arrival. He keeps a journal at his bedside.

===Treasure Town===
* {{p|Kangaskhan}} - As in Mystery Dungeon 1, she will store items for the player.
* {{p|Xatu}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Xatu will tell you what's in your Treasure Box–for a price.
* {{p|Kecleon}} - Runs two shops, one for consumables, one for orbs and TMs.
* {{p|Duskull}} - Operates the Duskull Bank, where the player can store their extra cash.
* {{p|Electivire}} - Will link moves and allow the player to relearn forgotten moves.
* {{p|Chansey}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Chansey runs the Day Care, and its happy to take care of your egg until it hatches!
* {{p|Marowak}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Marowak runs the dojo where you can train and improve your battle skills.
* {{p|Magnezone}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - When you capture Pokémon fugitives, deliver them to Magnezone, the town sheriff.

====Expedition Teams====
* Team Razor Wind
** {{p|Zangoose}}
** {{p|Scyther}}
** {{p|Sandslash}}
* Team Seedgey
** {{p|Pidgey}}
** {{p|Seedot}}
* Team Glee
** {{p|Togepi}}
** {{p|Politoed}}
** {{p|Ledyba}}
* Team Skull
** {{p|Skuntank}}
** {{p|Koffing}}
** {{p|Zubat}}
* Team Charm
** {{p|Lopunny}}
** {{p|Gardevoir}}
** {{p|Medicham}}
* Team Tasty
** {{p|Swellow}}
** {{p|Wurmple}}
* Team Poochy
** {{p|Poochyena}} ×3
* Team Ebony
** {{p|Shuppet}}
** {{p|Murkrow}}
* Team Slacker
** {{p|Slakoth}}
** {{p|Slowpoke}}
* Team Flame
** {{p|Camerupt}}
** {{p|Ponyta}}
** {{p|Bellsprout}}
* Team AWD
** {{p|Arbok}}
** {{p|Weavile}}
** {{p|Drapion}}
* Team Raider
** {{p|Gallade}}
** {{p|Roserade}}
** {{p|Rhyperior}}

===Bosses===
While most of the Bosses in this game are the standard legendaries, there are some average Pokémon added to the mix. The list of boss battles are in dungeon order.

====Story Mode Bosses====
* {{p|Zubat}} and {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Drowzee}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Drowzee is a helpful Pokémon, offering assistance when Azurill and Marill lose something important.
* {{p|Groudon}} (Fake) {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Strong enough to lift an entire terrain, Groudon won't be happy if it's disturbed!
* {{p|Luxio}} (8) and {{p|Luxray}}
* {{p|Mesprit}} (fight it again after beating the game to recruit it)
* {{p|Grovyle}}
* {{p|Spiritomb}}
* {{p|Kabutops}} and {{p|Omastar}} (2)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} and {{p|Sableye}} (6) {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com, for Dusknoir}} This Pokémon is a bit mysterious. Does it have something to hide?
* Primal {{p|Dialga}}
=====After the credits=====
* {{p|Uxie}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This [[Legendary Pokémon]] might have something to do with your past--but why can't you remember?
* {{p|Mesprit}}
* {{p|Azelf}}
* {{p|Dialga}} (regular)
* Wigglytuff Guild
* {{p|Froslass}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Regice}}
* {{p|Regirock}}
* {{p|Registeel}}
* {{p|Regigigas}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}} (4), and {{p|Bronzong}} (4)
* {{p|Palkia}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}

====Wonder Mail Exclusives====
Like the previous Mystery Dungeon game, some dungeons are unlocked through Wonder Mail codes. However, unlike the previous game, the bosses below are obtained through these codes.

=====Known Codes=====
* {{p|Kyogre}} ('''FN01 HWN- 00%F 8678 +XY@ &%#3''')
* {{p|Groudon}} (Real) ('''#&S6 NY2& YJN= 1P57 F0MN MH7Y''')
* {{p|Articuno}} ('''4MP= K98# CT%Y R@-- &P7% %K86''')
* {{p|Heatran}} ('''FH0T HYNH R0QF 86N8 +SY@ &%YN''')
* {{p|Giratina}} ('''WNWY JXTK &5C1 4N3- P4NM 8K&C''')
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ('''HW+8 66%T 5S51 +J5Y 4-K# H@P-''')
* {{p|Mew}} ('''X%8S WYY+ S-JF PFH@ @##K 5W8K''')
* {{p|Gabite}}* ('''78SR -H2M P0+4 Y6FY 1&Y+ #R9S''')
<nowiki>*</nowiki>:Gabite is unable to be recruited.

=====Code Exclusive Recruits=====
The following Pokemon can be found only in the domains of the Guardians of the Seven Treasures (A.K.A. the dungeons of the above codes)

'''Shimmer Desert''' (Groudon's Domain)
* {{p|Ekans}}
* {{p|Arbok}}
* {{p|Diglett}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}

'''Sky Stairway''' (Rayquaza's Domain)
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Haunter}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Ditto}}

'''Mystery Jungle''' (Mew's Domain)
* {{p|Treecko}}*
* {{p|Grovyle}}*
* {{p|Sceptile}}*
* {{p|Lopunny}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>: Only if not chosen as Starter or Partner

====Item Required Bosses====
Some bosses will need the leader to hold either the [[Mystery Part]] or the [[Secret Slab]] while traversing certain dungeons.

* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Raikou}}
* {{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Suicune}}
* {{p|Lugia}}
* {{p|Ho-Oh}}
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Latias}}
* {{p|Latios}}
* {{p|Jirachi}}
* {{p|Deoxys}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}
===Miscellaneous NPCs===
* {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Grovyle}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Who is Grovyle, and why is it hunting Time Gears?
* {{p|Vigoroth}} - Advertises the newest shops that open in Treasure Town.
* {{p|Spoink}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Spoink always has a spring in its step--until it loses its treasured pearl. Can you help?
* {{p|Marill}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Marill and his younger brother, Azurill, shop in Treasure Town. They might be looking for their Water Float.
* {{p|Azurill}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Azurill and his older brother, Marill, shop in Treasure Town. They might be looking for their Water Float.
* Lt. {{p|Magnezone}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} When you capture Pokémon fugitives, deliver them to Magnezone, the local sheriff.
* {{p|Shinx}}
* Celebi ([[Shiny]]) - A close friend of Grovyle in the future, and helps him to travel through time.
* {{p|Lapras}} - Does it know the secret of the Hidden Land?
* {{p|Torkoal}} - A very wise elder.
* {{p|Scizor}} - A legendary explorer until he disappeared while searching for a valuable treasure...
* {{p|Cresselia}} - She has been hunting Darkrai for years. Will she finally catch Darkrai?
* {{p|Manaphy}} - Manaphy has hatched from a mysterious egg. Who is Manaphy?
* {{p|Phione}} - Phione are known for producing a dew that can act as a cure-all...

==Version-exclusive Pokémon==
Certian Pokemon are only in certian versions. However, if you unlock an exclusive pokemon that is not from your version through Wonder Mail, they will be in the same place they would be in the game they were orginialy exclusive to.

===Exclusive to Darkness===
*{{p|Beedrill}}
*{{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Burmy}}*
* {{p|Buneary}}
* {{p|Rotom}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>: {{p|Wormadam}} and {{p|Mothim}} are found in Time.

===Exclusives to Time===
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Combee}}*
* {{p|Pachirisu}}
* {{p|Riolu}}
* {{p|Lucario}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>: {{p|Vespiquen}} is found in Darkness.

==Dungeon Tips==
*If the player remains on one floor of a dungeon for too long, this will happen:
**It will say "Something is stirring".
**It will say "Something is approaching".
**It will say "It's coming closer."
**It will say "It's right near! It's gusting hard!" Then the player's character will faint.
*Pokémon with the Float terrain ability who try to cross magma will get burned (unless they have the "All-Terrain Hiker" IQ skill or are also {{type2|Fire}}).
*Fully evolved Pokémon can be recruited in the game. However, they will have lower recruit rates.
==Trivia==

==External links==
* Bulbanews: [[n:CoroCoro reveals Mystery Dungeon sequel details|CoroCoro reveals Mystery Dungeon sequel details]]
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/dungeon/ Official website]
* [http://www.chunsoft.co.jp/games/pokedun2/index.html Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 page on Chunsoft website]
* [http://www.serebii.net/dungeon2/ Serebii.net: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]
* [http://www.pokemon.com/#dungeon2_main|Pokemon USA Mini-Site]
* [http://www.pokemon-games.com/pokemonmd/ Official USA Site]
*[http://pokemon.marriland.com/mystery_dungeon_time_darkness/videos Japanese Sneak Peek Video]
*[http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product%5FID=69169 English Sneak Peek Video]
*[http://www.pokemon.com/dungeon2/personality_test/ Pokemon.com Official Personality Test]
{{Side series}}
[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|*]]
[[Category:DS games]]

[[de:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]

[[fr:Pokémon Donjon Mystère 2]]
[[ja:ポケモン不思議のダンジョン時の探検隊・闇の探検隊]]

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness

2008-06-14T23:40:40Z

TeamMegaraptor:

{{EpisodeInfobox2|
epcode= |
title_en=? |
title_ja=ポケモン不思議のダンジョン　時の探検隊・闇の探検隊 |
title_ja_trans=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Time Expedition & Darkness Expedition |
screen=no |
screenshot= |
broadcast_jp=September 9, 2007 |
broadcast_us= |
en_series=Special |
en_op= |
ja_op= |
ja_ed= |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=松井亜弥 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard1=湯山邦彦 |
directorn=1 |
director1=浅田裕二 |
artn=1 |
art1=玉川明洋 |
footnotes=* [[filb-eppics-sp:dungeon2|Screenshots on Filb.de]]
* This is one of the few episodes storyboarded by executive producer [[Kunihiko Yuyama]].}}
'''?''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン不思議のダンジョン　時の探検隊・闇の探検隊''' ''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Time Expedition & Darkness Expedition'') is a special episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 9, 2007, as part of [[Pokémon Sunday]]. It was also streamed online on September 13, 2007.

Unlike previous special episodes, this does not take place in any continuity of the main storyline. Instead, the plot is based on the spinoff games [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]].

{{spoilers}}
=Synopsis=

=Major events=

==Debuts==
*{{p|Gabite}}

=Characters=
* Team Pokédance
** {{p|Piplup}}
** {{p|Chimchar}}
* Wigglytuff Guild
** {{p|Wigglytuff}}
** {{p|Chatot}}
** {{p|Corphish}}
** {{p|Diglett}}
** {{p|Loudred}}
** {{p|Bidoof}}
** {{p|Chimecho}}
** {{p|Croagunk}}
** {{p|Dugtrio}}
** {{p|Sunflora}}
* Team Razor Wind
** {{p|Zangoose}}
** {{p|Scyther}}
** {{p|Sandslash}}
* Treasure Town
** {{p|Shinx}} (brother)
** {{p|Shinx}} (sister)
** {{p|Kecleon}} brothers
** {{p|Duskull}}
* {{p|Gabite}}
* Thieves
** {{p|Grovyle}}
** {{p|Drowzee}}
** {{p|Sharpedo}}
** {{p|Weavile}}
** {{p|Gyarados}}

=Comparison with the game=
* The [[Time Gear]] {{p|Grovyle}} steals is actually the second one he steals in the game.
* The opening scenes at the beach and at the guild are very similar to the game.
** However, the part where {{p|Chimchar}}'s stone gets stolen by {{p|Koffing}} and {{p|Zubat}} is omitted.
* The visions do not start so early in the game.
* {{p|Sunflora}} is not a member of the player's team.
* The guild does not take items given as payment, though it does take 90% of money received.
* The Japanese Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 website revealed a code that allows players to obtain a mission that is similar to the special, with {{p|Gabite}} being the boss of the dungeon.

=Cast=
{| class="credits-table" {{graytable|width: 100%;}}
|-
! style="text-align: center;" colspan="2" | English
! style="text-align: center;" colspan="2" | Japanese
| style="text-align: center;" colspan="2" lang="ja" | 出演
|-
! width="12%" | {{p|Piplup}}
| width="22%" |
! width="12%" | Pochama
| width="21%" | Kurumi Mamiya
! width="12%" lang="ja" | ポッチャマ
| width="21%" lang="ja" | 間宮くるみ
|-
! {{p|Chimchar}}
|
! Hikozaru
| Kappei Yamaguchi
! lang="ja" | ヒコザル
| lang="ja" | 山口勝平
|-
| colspan="6" |
|-
! {{p|Sunflora}}
|
! Kimawari
| Hiroki Emori
! lang="ja" | キマワリ
| lang="ja" | 江森浩子
|-
! {{p|Corphish}}
|
! Heigani
| Nobutoshi Kanna
! lang="ja" | ヘイガニ
| lang="ja" | 神奈延年
|-
! {{p|Chatot}}
|
! Perap
| Daisuke Sakaguchi
! lang="ja" | ぺラップ
| lang="ja" | 阪口大助
|-
! {{p|Diglett}}
|
! Digda
| Akio Suyama
! lang="ja" | ディグダ
| lang="ja" | 陶山章央
|-
! {{p|Chimecho}}
|
! Chirean
| Kimiko Koyama
! lang="ja" | チリーン
| lang="ja" | こやま　きみこ
|-
! {{p|Wigglytuff}}
|
! Pukurin
| Yū Kobayashi
! lang="ja" | プクリン
| lang="ja" | 小林ゆう
|-
| colspan="6" |
|-
! {{p|Grovyle}}
|
! Juptile
| Masaki Terasoma
! lang="ja" | ジュプトル
| lang="ja" | てらそま　まさき
|-
! {{p|Gabite}}
|
! Gabite
| Kenta Miyake
! lang="ja" | ガバイト
| lang="ja" | 三宅健太
|-
! {{p|Kecleon}} brothers
|
! Kecleon brothers
| Kiyotaka Furushima
! lang="ja" | カクレオン兄弟
| lang="ja" | 古島清孝
|-
! {{p|Zangoose}}
|
! Zangoose
| Tsutomu Densaka
! lang="ja" | ザングース
| lang="ja" | 伝坂　勉
|-
! {{p|Scyther}}
|
! Strike
| Yōhei Nishina
! lang="ja" | ストライク
| lang="ja" | 仁科洋平
|-
! {{p|Sandslash}}
|
! Sandpan
| Chikara Ōsaka
! lang="ja" | サンドパン
| lang="ja" | 逢坂　力
|-
! Shinx (brother)
|
! Kolink (brother)
| Yuka Nishigaki
! lang="ja" | コリンク（兄）
| lang="ja" | 西墻由香
|-
! Shinx (sister)
|
! Kolink (sister)
| Nanako Sasaki
! lang="ja" | コリンク（妹）
| lang="ja" | 佐々木日菜子
|}

=Staff=
{| class="credits-table" {{graytable|width: 100%}}
|-
! Executive producers エグゼクティブプロデューサー
|
* [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]]
* Kōichi Nakamura
| lang="ja" |
* 石原恒和
* 中村光一
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Animation supervisor アニメーション監修
|
* Yōichi Kotabe
| lang="ja" |
* 小田部羊一
|-
! Planning 企画
|
* Takaaki Kii
* Kenjirō Itō
| lang="ja" |
* 紀伊高明
* 伊藤憲二郎
|-
! Producers プロデューサー
|
* Takemoto Mori
* Kunimi Kawamura
| lang="ja" |
* 盛　武源
* 川村久仁美
|-
! Associate producer アソシエイトプロデューサー
|
* Masakazu Kubo
* Chōji Yoshikawa
| lang="ja" |
* 久保雅一
* 吉川兆二
|-
! Animation producers アニメーションプロデューサー
|
* Toshiaki Okuno
* Shūkichi Kanda
| lang="ja" |
* 奥野敏聡
* 神田修吉
|-
! Assistant producers アシスタントプロデューサー
|
* Yūko Shimamura
* Masami Tanaka
* Takeshi Nomoto
| lang="ja" |
* 島村優子
* 野本岳志
|-
! Coordinators コーディネーター
|
* Hizuki Misono
* Aya Ozawa
| lang="ja" |
* 御園日月
* 小澤　綾
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Director 監督
|
* Kunihiko Yuyama
| lang="ja" |
* 湯山邦彦
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Screenplay 脚本
|
* Aya Matsui
| lang="ja" |
* 松井亜弥
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Storyboard 絵コンテ
|
* Kunihiko Yuyama
| lang="ja" |
* 湯山邦彦
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Assistant director 演出
|
* Yūji Asada
| lang="ja" |
* 浅田裕二
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Animation director 作画監督
|
* Akihiro Tamagawa
| lang="ja" |
* 玉川明洋
|-
! width="24%" | ''Pokémon'' created by 「ポケットモンスター」原案
| width="38%" |
* [[Satoshi Tajiri]]
* [[Jun'ichi Masuda]]
* [[Ken Sugimori]]
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 田尻　智
* 増田順一
* 杉森　建
|-
! ''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Time Expedition and Darkness Expedition'' original staging 「ポケモン不思議のダンジョン　時の探検隊・闇の探検隊」オリジナル設定
|
* Seiichirō Nagahata
* Shin'ichirō Tomie
* Hironori Ishigami
* Emiko Tanaka
* Fuyuhiko Koizumi
* Hisashi Nagai
* Misako Okibe
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 長畑成一郎
* 冨江慎一郎
* 石神宏紀
* 田中絵美子
* 小泉冬彦
* 永井　壽
* 沖邊美佐紀
|-
! Staging assistance 設定協力
|
* [[Game Freak]], inc.
* [[The Pokémon Company]]
* Chunsoft
| lang="ja" |
* GAME FREAK inc.
* The Pokémon Company
* 株式会社チュンソフト

|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Colorist 色指定
|
* Kayo Ōshima
| lang="ja" |
* 大島嘉代
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Special effects 特殊効果
|
* Yūji Asada
| lang="ja" |
* 浅田裕二
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Art director 美術監督／設定
|
* ?
| lang="ja" |
* ?
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Director of photography 撮影監督
|
* ?
| lang="ja" |
* ?
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! CGI
|
* OLM Digital
| lang="ja" |
* OLM Digital
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! CGI director CGI監督
|
* Minoru Tokushige
| lang="ja" |
* 徳重　実
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Editor 編集
|
* Toshio Henmi
| lang="ja" |
* 辺見俊夫
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Music 音楽
|
* Moririn Tada
| lang="ja" |
* モリリン多田

|-
! Sound recording producer 音響プロデューサー
|
* Michiyoshi Minamisawa
* Takeshi Nishina
| lang="ja" |
* 南沢道義
* 西名　武
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Sound director 音響監督
|
* Masafumi Mima
| lang="ja" |
* 三間雅文
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Recording studio 録音スタジオ
|
* HALF H·P STUDIO
| lang="ja" |
* HALF H·P STUDIO
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Production manager 制作担当
|
* Shōji Ōta
| lang="ja" |
* 大田昌二
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Animation production アニメーション制作
|
* OLM Team Ota
|
* OLM Team Ota
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! Production 制作
|
* Shōgakukan Production
|
* 小学館プロダクション
|-
! Executive production & writing 製作・著作
|
* Shōgakukan Production
* Chunsoft
* The Pokémon Company
|
* 小学館プロダクション
* 株式会社チュンソフト
* The Pokémon Company
|}

=Trivia=
* Daisuke Sakaguchi also played a {{p|Chatot}} in [[AG183]].
* Kiyotaka Furushima reprises his role as the {{p|Kecleon}} brothers from the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!|the previous special]].
* The episode is animated by Team Ota, which had not worked on the Pokémon anime since [[AG172]].
* The episode is storyboarded by [[Kunihiko Yuyama]], who usually handles the movies.
* The episode has music producers, which are usually only found in the movies, both short and long.
* Most of the background music in the episode was taken from the game score, which was composed by Arata Iiyoshi and others. Unusually for the Pokémon anime, the music was not arranged by [[Miyazaki Shinji]].
* As with the previous Mystery Dungeon special, the episode ends with ''To be continued''. It is unknown if further specials in this theme will be produced.
== Errors ==

== Dub edits ==

{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Side-story episodes]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Aya Matsui]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Kunihiko Yuyama]]
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[[de:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 (Episode)]]

[[ja:アニメポケモン不思議のダンジョン時の探検隊・闇の探検隊]]

Team (Mystery Dungeon)

2008-06-14T23:36:40Z

TeamMegaraptor:

Rescue teams are a team of 2 to 4 Pokémon that are mentioned throughout the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series. Each team has a personal goal. They are also found in the manga series, ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]''.

===In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]===
* [[Team A.C.T.]] (チーム F.L.B. ''Team F.L.B.'')
** {{p|Alakazam}}
** {{p|Charizard}}
** {{p|Tyranitar}}

Status: Gold-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* [[Team Meanies]] (チーム　イジワルズ ''Team Ijiwarus'')
** {{p|Gengar}}
** {{p|Ekans}}
** {{p|Medicham}}

Purpose: to dominate the world and gain money

* Team Shifty (チーム　テングス ''Team Tengus'')
** {{p|Shiftry}}
** {{p|Nuzleaf}} ×2

Status: Normal-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* Team Constrictor (チーム　カラミツキ ''Team Karamitsuki'')
** {{p|Octillery}} ♀
** {{p|Tentacruel}}
** {{p|Cradily}}

Status: Silver-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* Team Hydro (チーム　ハイドロズ ''Team Hydros'')
** {{p|Blastoise}}
** {{p|Feraligatr}}
** {{p|Swampert}}

Status: Bronze-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* Team Rumblerock (チーム　ゴロゴロ ''Team Gorogoro'')
** {{p|Graveler}} ×2
** {{p|Golem}}

Status: Normal-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* Team Fakers
** {{p|Sudowoodo}}
1 or 2 other Pokémon is included in this team, but not mentioned in Pokémon News #15.

Purpose: Unknown

===In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]===
-note: these are exploration teams
* Team Razor Wind
** {{p|Zangoose}}
** {{p|Scyther}}
** {{p|Sandslash}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Seedgey
** {{p|Pidgey}}
** {{p|Seedot}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Glee
** {{p|Togepi}}
** {{p|Politoed}}
** {{p|Ledyba}}

Note that all of these Pokémon are of [[Generation II]].

Purpose: to help others feel happy

* Team Skull
** {{p|Skuntank}}
** {{p|Koffing}}
** {{p|Zubat}}

Purpose: to be worshiped treasure hunters

* Team Charm
** {{p|Lopunny}}
** {{p|Gardevoir}}
** {{p|Medicham}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Tasty
** {{p|Swellow}}
** {{p|Wurmple}}
* Team Poochy
** {{p|Poochyena}} ×3

Purpose: to track down criminals of around rank C

* Team Ebony
** {{p|Shuppet}} ♀
** {{p|Murkrow}}

Purpose: To find rare treasures

* Team Slacker
** {{p|Slakoth}}
** {{p|Slowpoke}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Flame
** {{p|Camerupt}}
** {{p|Ponyta}}
** {{p|Bellsprout}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team AWD
** {{p|Arbok}}
** {{p|Weavile}}
** {{p|Drapion}}

Purpose: To conquere Zero Ilse

* Team Raider
** {{p|Gallade}}
** {{p|Roserade}}
** {{p|Rhyperior}}

Purpose: Unknown

===In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]===

* Ginji's Rescue Team
** {{p|Torchic}}: [[Ginji]]
** [[Mudkip (Ginji's Rescue Team)|Mudkip]]

* [[Team A.C.T.]]
** {{p|Alakazam}}
** {{p|Charizard}}
** {{p|Tyranitar}}

Note that this is the same Team A.C.T. in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon.

===In the anime===

* Team Go-Getters
** {{p|Squirtle}}: boy turned into a Pokémon ♂
** {{p|Chikorita}}
** {{p|Charmander}}
*Team Pokédance
** {{p|Piplup}}: human turned into a Pokémon
** {{p|Chimchar}}

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[[Category:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness

2008-06-14T23:27:03Z

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{{Infobox_game |
name = Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 |
boxart = [[Image:Pokemon MD Explorers of Time.jpg|200px]]
[[Image:Pokemon MD Explorers of Darkness.jpg|200px]] |
caption = The US boxart. |
category = Dungeon Crawler/Roguelike |
players = 1 |
release_date_ja = Sept. 13, 2007 |
release_date_au = June 19, 2008 |
release_date_eu = July 4, 2008 |
release_date_na = Apr. 20, 2008 |
release_date_kr = |
publisher = [[Nintendo]] |
developer = [[Chunsoft]] |
esrb = Everyone |
website_en = [http://www.pokemon-games.com/pokemonmd/ Official English site] |
website_ja = [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/dungeon/ Official Japanese site]
}}

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'''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン不思議のダンジョン時の探検隊''') and '''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン不思議のダンジョン闇の探検隊''') are a matched pair of Pokémon games for the [[Nintendo DS]].

The games are sequels to [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]. They include the new [[Generation IV]] Pokémon and have some Wi-Fi features, as well as more dual-screen features than their predecessor for the same system (Mystery Dungeon Blue).

An [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 (anime)|anime adaptation]] of these games has been produced.

These games feature 491 Pokémon; {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Arceus}} were excluded for they had yet to be officially revealed when the games were released. The games were released on April 20th, 2008.

==Plot==
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The story begins with the player having been washed ashore by a storm. Meanwhile, the partner is nervous about joining the Wigglytuff Guild, a local exploration club, and gives up early. Walking along the beach, the partner encounters the player, and informs that the player has been turned into a Pokémon. After a brief exchange, the partner explains their motivation for joining the guild the partner loves legends and lore, and his life dream is to find what his personal treasure, the Relic Fragment, belongs to. Before the partner explains further, the Relic Fragment is stolen by Zubat and Koffing, members of Team Skull, which the player helps recover. The partner, reinvigorated by the player's courage, joins the Guild as a new team with the player.

Over the next few days, the team gets accustomed to life at the Guild and the nearby Treasure Town. Among the folks they meet are {{p|Wigglytuff}}, the kindhearted Guild Leader, {{p|Chatot}}, the hot-tempered yet well-meaning second-in-command, {{p|Bidoof}}, the newest recruit prior to the team joining, the Guild chef {{p|Chimecho}} (also in charge of maintaining the team), {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Loudred}}, the Guild sentries, {{p|Dugtrio}}, maintainers of the job boards, {{p|Magnezone}}, the local sheriff, and other exploration teams. As they are introduced to the Guild, they learn of the fact that rogue Pokémon have been wreaking havoc in the world due to the disruption of time, Pokémon cannot [[evolution|evolve]], and new "Mystery Dungeons" have been revealed and open to exploration.
The player discovers not too long after that he/she has the ability to spontaneously see things in the past and future.

=== The Legend of the Time Gears ===
One stormy night, The partner finds the player and tells the player of the story of the Time Gears, the artifacts that all Pokémon are to avoid lest time stand still. When a Time Gear is stolen, time in that area is frozen. Despite this, a mysterious thief, {{p|Grovyle}}, is stealing the Time Gears.

One day, the player and partner, along with the Guild and Team Skull (as special guests), make an expedition to a location called Fogbound Lake, a lake seemingly covered in fog. Arriving there, the player recalls the place as being familiar, but cannot ascertain as to why. At the top, they find the Lake Guardian {{p|Uxie}}, who is said to be able to erase the memories of all who arrive there. Uxie does not trust the Guild, fearing that they may take the Time Gear at the center of the lake, hence the reason for erasing the memories. However, after an appeal from the partner, the Guild earns Uxie's trust, and Uxie decides not to erase the memories of the Guild or the lake's treasure.

Returning home, they meet a famous explorer named {{p|Dusknoir}}, who explains that the player's ability to see through time is called the Dimensional Scream. Asking Dusknoir how the player had arrived in their condition, they surprisingly get no results. Nevertheless, Dusknoir offers their help in uncovering the secret behind the player's transformation. Just then, however, the Guild reports that the Time Gear from Fogbound Lake has been stolen, and an all-points bulletin has been posted for the arrest of Grovyle. As a result, Wigglytuff has the Guild focus their energies on bringing Grovyle to justice, to which Dusknoir also offers his assistance. The Guild splits up to look for the other Time Gears, while the player's team eventually discovers an underground lake beneath the Northern Desert, which is home to a Time Gear. The Time Gear is guarded over by {{p|Mesprit}}, which the team defeats. Just as the partner explains that they are not there to steal the Time Gear, Grovyle appears. Grovyle easily dispatches the team and the weakened Mesprit, and steals the Time Gear. Fortunately, the team and Mesprit manages to escape before they are frozen in time.

Back at the guild, the failure of the team to stop Grovyle meant that there are no leads to his next location. However, Dusknoir determines that, as Uxie is the being of knowledge, and Mesprit is the being of emotion, thus {{p|Azelf}}, the being of willpower, is likely to be guarding another Time Gear. Dusknoir further explains that as Uxie and Mesprit were encountered in lakes, Azelf is also likely to be found in a lake area. Hoping to find a lead, Dusknoir asks the player to touch a treasure that Bidoof made off with at Crystal Cave, in order to trigger a Dimensional Scream. Indeed, after touching it, the player sees a vision where Azelf is defeated at the hands of Grovyle. However, Chimecho is unsure - because the Dimensional Scream cannot tell the difference between past and future, Grovyle may have already made off with the Time Gear. Dusknoir remains confident that it is of the future, as the partner had never heard Azelf's name before Dusknoir had mentioned it. Because there is a chance that the Dimensional Scream is describing the future, the Guild decides to have all hands search the cave. The team arrives at the lake in the middle of the cave, where they find Azelf about to be defeated by Grovyle. However, just as Grovyle is about to steal the Time Gear, Azelf activates a fail-safe trap. The trap covers the lake in crystals, preventing Grovyle from going underwater and getting the Time Gear. This does not deter Grovyle, and the team is knocked unconscious and the partner is badly wounded. Before Grovyle can finish the partner off, Dusknoir appears. The team discovers that Dusknoir and Grovyle have been long acquainted, but before they can delve any further, Grovyle makes his getaway. Just then, the Guild finds the team, and cart them back to headquarters.

Some time later, the team reawaken back at headquarters. The partner recalls the exchange between Dusknoir and Grovyle, and the information is shared with the Guild and Azelf. Just then, the Guild's emergency alarm sounds, requiring everyone to be in attendance at a town meeting. In town, they find Dusknoir, who reminds everyone that Grovyle is still at large. Dusknoir further reveals that Grovyle is a Pokémon from the future - there, Grovyle was a criminal, who fled to the past to avoid being captured. He plots to steal the Time Gears, which in turn would freeze the world in time, thus causing the planet's paralysis. Water would not flow, the sun would not rise, the seasons would not change, and darkness would cover the world. When Corphish is curious as to why Dusknoir knows all of this, Dusknoir reveals that he, too, is from the future, sent back in time to capture Grovyle and bring him to justice. The Guild and townsfolk all agree to help Dusknoir stop Grovyle. Azelf has a plan to trap Grovyle - as the Time Gear in Crystal Lake still remains, they are certain that Grovyle will return for it. In order to lure Grovyle, the townsfolk spread a false rumor that the lake trio will try to seal the Time Gear away permanently, while the trio will be defending the Time Gear, awaiting the moment to make the jump on Grovyle. Although everyone wants to help, Dusknoir insists on doing so alone as to avoid suspicion.

Some days later, a report from Magnezone arrives, indicating that Grovyle has been captured, and that Dusknoir plans to take Grovyle back to the future to face justice. To do so, Dusknoir has opened a Dimensional Hole in the middle of town square. In town, the townsfolk find the Dimensional Hole, but no sign of Dusknoir. As the lake trio explain to the partner that the Time Gears were recovered and were returned, Dusknoir appears with Grovyle and two {{p|Sableye}} guards. As Grovyle is carted off into the Dimensional Hole, Dusknoir gives his farewell. But before he steps through the portal, he asks the player's team to step forward. When they do, he suddenly grabs the team and drags them into the portal. Before the townsfolk can give chase, the Dimensional Hole closes.

=== Escape From the Future ===
The player is woken up by the partner, who reveals that they have been locked in a cell. Just then, they encounter their guards - a group of Sableye. The Sableye blindfold them and take them to another room, where they find themselves bound to a pole, awaiting execution. Along with the two is Grovyle, also tied up. Dusknoir appears, giving the orders to the Sableye to execute the three. Grovyle convinces the team to cooperate - luring the Sableye to attack the ropes tying them to the stake may allow the three to escape. Fortunately, the ropes break free, and the three overwhelm the Sableye. This allows Grovyle to use a Luminous Orb, and take the team to safety. Back outside, Grovyle reveals that they are indeed in the future, but despite the Lake Trio saying the Time Gears were returned, the planet has been paralyzed.

Continuing to elude the Sableye, the partner loses confidence on whether they will ever return home. The player than proposes to the partner to catch up to the Grovyle, and see how he had traveled back to the past in the first place. They eventually catch up to Grovyle, and save him from the {{p|Spiritomb}} who had knocked him out earlier. Though Grovyle is reluctant to help them (because the partner still does not trust him), he proceeds to tell his side of the story. The world's paralysis dated back to the present day, with the collapse of the Temporal Tower, governed by {{p|Dialga}}, the legendary Pokémon that controls time. When the tower collapsed, Dialga lost control of time, and it too lost all control. Dialga has turned berserk, becoming Primal Dialga. Seeking only self-preservation, Primal Dialga tries to prevent history from changing, and hence its need to exterminate Grovyle and the team. The partner is visibly shocked by this revelation - and even more so when Grovyle reveals that he collected the Time Gears to prevent the tower from collapsing. Grovyle continues, claiming that the time stop by the removal of the Time Gears is merely temporary - the area affected would restart once the gears were placed in Temporal Tower. Grovyle then further revealed that Dusknoir is an agent of Primal Dialga sent to stop him and the team, and had everyone in the past played for fools.

Though the partner does not believe Grovyle, the player believes that Grovyle's assertions are reasonable, and that the partner cannot seem to accept the truth. Grovyle leaves to find {{p|Celebi}}, the time-traveling Pokémon, to start his mission anew. Although the player is determined to follow Grovyle, the partner is more reluctant. Nevertheless, the partner agrees to follow, if only to find a way to return to the present. The group eventually manages to find Celebi, who finds some interest in the player. Celebi leads the group to the Passage of Time - a secret corridor spanning multiple dimensions. However, before they can go through the passage, they are stopped by Dusknoir and the Sableye, who had caught up to them. Surrounded, the group has no choice but to overpower Dusknoir and the Sableye. However, when Primal Dialga appears, Grovyle, believing that they are outmatched, has no choice but to surrender. He contends that at least hope will remain, for he had not time travelled alone before. When he first traveled back to the past, he and his partner had been separated. Dusknoir, however, believes otherwise, and forces Grovyle to tell the name of his partner - the player. The partner is surprised at this revelation - and Grovyle and Celebi are even more surprised that the player is standing with them. Grovyle refuses to believe that the player has been turned into a Pokémon, but Dusknoir had planned to eliminate the player and Grovyle, and had merely befriended the team and the Guild so as to destroy them all in one shot.

The partner is shocked by the revelation, partly because at one point he had idolized Dusknoir, and partly from sticking with the player. The partner has a plan to elude the Dusknoir and Sableye - all that is needed is to have Celebi teleport them closer to the Passage. Although Celebi recognizes that Dialga could detect them, Celebi agrees to the partner's idea. They fail to escape Dusknoir, but they get to the Passage. Celebi implores the rest of the group to leave though the Passage, leaving Dusknoir to herself. Celebi manages to elude capture as the group returns back to the present.

=== Racing the Clock ===
Arriving back to the present, the partner explains that the beach that they are in was where the player was first found. However, before the partner can lead Grovyle back to the Guild to plan their next move, he reminds them that in the present time, Grovyle is a criminal. The partner, seeing the complications this may cause, instead takes the player and Grovyle to a cliff known as Sharpedo Bluff (named as the cliff is in the shape of a {{p|Sharpedo}}), which was the home of the partner prior to joining the Guild. That night, Grovyle explains to the partner the common history between himself and the player. The player and Grovyle had been a formidable team investigating the planet's paralysis. The player had the ability to perform the Dimensional Scream, but only in the presence of a trusted partner. Grovyle further explains that the Dimensional Scream is set off by triggers tied to places where Time Gears were hidden. The partner realizes that the player had a lot of trust in them, largely due to having witnessed the Dimensional Scream. However, the partner also realizes that perhaps Dimensional Screams had worked differently in the past, as the player had experienced them in incidents unrelated to Time Gears. In any event, the three quickly agree to plot a new plan to take the Time Gears.
Later, the partner shares his story of the Relic Fragment with Grovyle. Grovyle and the partner agree that the player has a connection to the both of them - the player had made each of them stronger. The trio redoubles their efforts to retake the Time Gears, starting with the one in Treeshroud Forest, where Grovyle had found the one unguarded. However, after arriving there, they find that, despite the presence of the Time Gear, time has stopped - a sign that Temporal Tower is starting to collapse.

That night, back at Sharpedo Bluff, the partner reveals, after a fact-finding mission, that time in other places is also stopped, despite the return of the Time Gears. It appears that the only way to restore time is to take the Time Gears to Temporal Tower. This is easier said than done, though; the Tower is located in the Hidden Land, and no one knows where the Hidden Land is. Desperate, and running out of options and time, the player convinces the partner to return back to the Guild. The Guild is surprised to find that the team has returned, but is more surprised when the team reveals their story. The Guild, though shocked at the revelations brought forth by the team, agrees to help retrieve the Time Gears, and tells the lake trio to allow Grovyle to reclaim the ones they guard. The team is recommended by Wigglytuff to see {{p|Torkoal}}, the town elder, for advice on finding the Hidden Land. At the hot springs, Torkoal reveals that the Hidden Land is a place beyond the oceans, but also a place which only appears to those with sufficient "proof". However, Torkoal does not recall what is needed for such "proof". The next day, however, Torkoal arrives at the Guild Hall with one new recollection - the "proof" is an inscription of a certain pattern - the same pattern found in the Relic Fragment. What is more surprising is that that Wigglytuff and Chatot has also seen the same pattern - found in a distant place called Brine Cave, where bandits had scared the two in an earlier adventure. Nevertheless, the Guild decides to make an expedition to Brine Cave. Meanwhile, the team hears word that Grovyle has taken all the Time Gears, but warns that Dusknoir may also return from the future to hunt them down.

The next day, The Guild (without Wiggytuff) arrives at Brine Cave, where they split up to reach the innermost part, with Chatot following the team. However, partway into the cave, they are ambushed by Team Skull, who steal the Relic Fragment. Though Chatot gives chase and manages to catch them, by the time the team manages to catch up, they find both Team Skull and Chatot severely wounded, due to themselves having been ambushed by {{p|Omastar}} and {{p|Kabutops}}. After dispatching them, the team tend to Chatot. Just then, Wigglytuff and Grovyle arrive, with the rest of the Guild in tow. Wigglytuff is particularly concerned, as Chatot had been severely injured by the Omastar and Kabutops protecting Wigglytuff in their last trip to Brine Cave. Urging the team and Grovyle to continue, the Guild return home to tend to Chatot's wounds. Further in, the team discovers a rock wall pointing out to sea, on which is a wall pattern similar to the one found on the Relic Fragment. When the Relic Fragment is presented, a light shines out towards the sea. Just then, a {{p|Lapras}} arrives. At the same time, back at the Guild, Wigglytuff explains to the Guild the story of how they had previously encountered the pattern on the Relic Fragment: Chatot had been injured by Omastar and Kabutops in protecting Wigglytuff. Though Wigglytuff had fended off the Omastar and Kabutops, he had felt helpless because he could not help Chatot. Just then, Lapras had appeared to help Chatot, on the condition that they not explore the wall pattern further. Back with the team, Lapras, while ferrying the team and Grovyle, explains that she is the gatekeeper to the Hidden Land, a land that exists in a different dimension - within a moment of time. The Hidden Land is as such because Dialga had feared that interference by exploration teams or bad Pokémon could affect the flow of time. Dialga had, however, left one key to entering the Hidden Land, within the Relic Fragment. Wigglytuff had known this, and had realized that the promise to Lapras could not be kept in the interests of saving the world, and thus had set off towards Brine Cave ahead of the Guild to find Lapras. Lapras explained to Wigglytuff then that the Relic Fragment chooses who may visit the Hidden Land, and it had chosen the partner due to the partner's purity of heart. Now, it lies upon the team to explore the land and save the world.

=== Saving the World ===
Arriving at the Hidden Land, Lapras tells them that in order to reach the Temporal Tower, they must take the Rainbow Stoneship, located inside an old ruin. Finding the ruin, the partner is astounded at what they can find - pictures of legendary Pokémon {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, Dialga, and {{p|Palkia}} engraved on the wall. Proceeding further, they find a temple where, at the top, they find the Ruin Fragment pattern. The team discovers that the temple itself is the Rainbow Stoneship, and in order for the ship to operate, the Relic Fragment must be slotted in one of the indentations. But before the partner can do so, they are captured by Dusknoir and the Sableye entourage. Dusknoir takes their captives to a nearby Dimensional Hole, but before the team can be put through it, they overwhelm the Sableye, prompting Dusknoir to fight back. The team is able to defeat Dusknoir in battle, but while the partner goes to activate the Rainbow Stoneship, Dusknoir warns that should they succeed in their quest, the Pokémon of the future, including the player and Grovyle, will be erased from existence, from being from a future that will no longer exist. Grovyle admits that this is the case, but that their sacrifice is worth the trouble if it means that the future can be saved. The player accepts this fate, even though the player knows that the partner will not take it as easily as the player or Grovyle.

Meanwhile, the partner succeeds in activating the Rainbow Stoneship, but Dusknoir manages to recover and attack the player before either the player or Grovyle is on board. Just as Dusknoir tries to finish off the player, Grovyle intervenes. In a move of desperation, Grovyle pushes Dusknoir towards the Dimensional Hole, hoping that in his own sacrifice, Grovyle will erase Dusknoir from existence. Dropping the Time Gears, Grovyle pushes Dusknoir and himself through the Dimensional Hole, but not without giving his last goodbye. The partner recovers the Time Gears, and the team proceed on the Rainbow Stoneship, with the player keeping silent to the partner about his/her fate. With a heavy heart, the team head towards Temporal Tower to take on their final mission.

Arriving at the top of Temporal Tower as the tower itself is collapsing, they find a mystical relic with five indentations. Before the partner slots in the Time Gears into the indentations, the team is attacked by none other than Primal Dialga, having just gone berserk. Realizing that there is no reasoning with Primal Dialga, the team prepare to battle it out to the end. After a long battle, Primal Dialga is defeated, and the partner takes the opportunity to install the Time Gears. The earthquakes destroying the tower eventually stop, and Dialga is restored back to normal. Dialga quickly uses its powers to restore the world back to normal, though Temporal Tower remains heavily damaged. Dialga explains that the world's paralysis has been prevented with the installation of the Time Gears, and that peace has been restored. Dialga says its thanks to the team, but also warns that the world can only be back to normal in time. Dialga shows the team out of the Temporal Tower, where the Stoneship and Lapras are awaiting them for their ride home.

On the way back, the player feels the effects of being slowly erased from existence. The partner notices this, and wonders what is wrong. The player says his/her goodbyes, regretting that the partner was kept in the dark on the player's situation. The player slowly fades out of existence as the partner makes their tearful goodbye. The partner returns home, crying, but knowing that the player has made the partner stronger. Back home, the partner tells the townsfolk and the guild everything - how they had traveled across the Hidden Land, how Grovyle and the player had sacrificed themselves, and how they had saved the world.

Months have passed since the incident. The damages from time have slowly been healed, and life has returned to normal for most... but not for the partner, still mourning over the player's death. At the beach, the partner is taking a walk, when the partner is reminded of the player and their adventures together, and how now the player is gone - erased from existence. The end credits roll at this point.

After the credits, Dialga feels the partner's sorrow in the distance. Using its powers, Dialga brings the player back to life, as thanks for bringing it back in control. The player reappears at the beach, where the partner and Bidoof are crying, overjoyed to find the player alive.

=== Follow-up ===
As with ''Blue Rescue Team'' and ''Red Rescue Team'', there is a follow-up story. Several months after the player was brought back, {{p|Wigglytuff}} decides that the team is ready for an exam to qualify for graduation from the guild (apparently only accepting one team a year). They are told to go find the treasure found in Luminous Spring, a place where Pokémon used to go to to evolve, but are also warned to avoid the "grand master of all things bad" who lives there with his minions. Although {{p|Loudred}} is not allowed to speak of the test, having taken it the year before, {{p|Ursaring}} and {{p|Teddiursa}}, two Treasure Town locals, claim of going to the springs before and meeting no such "Grand Master". Upon reaching the springs they run into Ursaring and Teddiursa and conclude that the "Grand Master" does not exist before falling into the lair of the "Grand Master", who turns out to be nothing more than Wigglytuff and the guild members (revealed by a slip up by Bidoof, who continues to deny it till the end). After finding the treasure they return and graduate, finding that the only benefit to be that they can explore on their own and change the group leader, but they still have to give most of their prize money to the guild. Having graduated, the team move their headquarters to Sharpedo Bluff.

Then, {{p|Mr. Mime}} appears in Treasure Town stating the famous explorer {{p|Scizor}} has been missing in a place called the Blizzard Island. The team pays a visit and finds Scizor frozen solid by {{p|Froslass}}. After they rescue Scizor, Scizor gives the team the 'Secret Rank' which the team and everyone else knows nothing about. This rank is used for the 7 dungeons home to the great Seven Treasures.

One day, the player finds Corphish at the guild's intersection, saying to go talk to Sunflora about something. When Sunflora is found on the lower level, she says that there is a land that has recently become possible to enter. This dungeon is called the Surrounded Sea, supposedly home to hundreds of rare treasures brought by the currents that run through it. At the end of Surrounded Sea, there are three Deluxe Boxes and a Wonder Egg, along with a warp tile that will get the player out of the dungeon. The next morning, the egg hatches into a {{p|Manaphy}}. The team goes to see Chatot, who says that Manaphy are extremely rare. This makes the team take extra good care of it. A day later, the team takes Manaphy for a walk by the beach, which makes baby Manaphy incredibly happy. That night, however, when the team is asleep, Manaphy stays up and longingly stares out at the sea, eventually resorting to go to the shore. When the team finds Manaphy missing in the morning, they run around in a panic, trying to find it. They finally find it at the beach, where it suddenly keels over in the sand. Once the team reports to Chaot, the bird says that Manaphy are really supposed to grow in the ocean. However, Manaphy's current ailment could only be cured by the Phione Dew, located in Miracle Sea. At the end of the dungeon, there are six Phione, who are driven away suddenly by an enraged, treasure-seeking Gyarados. After defeating Gyarados, he runs away, and in their thanks, the Phione gives the player the Phione Dew. After Manaphy is cured after a few days of rest, a Pokémon named {{p|Walrein}} is told by Chatot to take care of Manaphy under the sea. With a tearful farewell, Manaphy is taken to its home.

After the player saves Manaphy and reaches the Diamond Rank, Team Charm pays a visit to the guild. Team Charm consists of {{p|Lopunny}}, {{p|Medicham}}, and {{p|Gardevoir}}. This trio is legendary for their rank, which is the Master Rank, and for their style of treasure hunting. A former member, surprisingly, is Wigglytuff. They came because they're stuck on a hunt for treasure because they don't have a key. They ask Wigglytuff and Wigglytuff "claims" that he doesn't have it. But just before everyone thinks Team Charm will leave, Lopunny gives Wigglytuff a Perfect Apple and Wigglytuff finds the key with a big bang from his room. When Team Charm is leaving, everyone asks if they can go to the [[Aegis Cave]], including the team. Lopunny, the leader of Team Charm, agrees and says everyone can go after they open it with the key. The treasure of Aegis Cave is guarded by 3 legendary beings, {{p|Regice}}, {{p|Regirock}}, and {{p|Registeel}}. After defeating them, Team Charm assists the player in fighting {{p|Regigigas}}.

Later, in the player's dreams, {{p|Darkrai}} (disguised as {{p|Cresselia}}) appears in the player's dreams and tells the player that their continued existence is causing a distortion in space. On the night before going to Palkia for an explanation, Palkia itself attacks the team, spiriting them away to it's domain, the Spacial Rift. They battle Palkia for answers, but it gets trapped in a nightmare. Darkrai (still disguised as Cresseila) tries to finish off the team using Palkia, but it is stopped by another Cresselia, who reveals that the first was an impostor by the name of Darkrai, who reveals itself to be the one distorting space. Although Darkrai invites the team to stop him, Cresselia thinks it is a trap, because normally Darkrai run away when found, doing its work in the shadows and only coming out to finish the job. The team decides to heed Darkrai's call, and Darkrai reveals his plans, by stopping time or space, the world would stop and be covered in darkness, and all Pokémon would share an everlasting nightmare, in which Darkrai would rule. In addition to this, Darkrai also reveals that he had been responsible from everything right from the beginning, from the collapse of the Temporal Tower to the player's very own transformation. Darkrai lets the team decide if they want to join him ruling the world in darkness. Then Darkrai makes it look like the player's partner joined him but it's not real. The team battles Darkrai and wins, but Darkrai attempts to flee. However, Palkia arrives and attempts to stop Darkrai from leaving by unleashing an attack on Darkrai. But instead of destroying it, it merely erases its memories, therefore turning Darkrai good. Darkrai's location is "Currently" unknown because the Dimensional Hole that Darkrai traveled to before getting hit by Palkia's attack, it is stated he might have lost his memory and turned good. Darkrai's location is now known. If the player go Mystifying Forest, (the forest for the Graduation exam), on the 13th floor the player will see Darkrai if they have a Mystery Part or Secret Slab (Obtained via Wonder Mail mission) in their treasure bag.

After Darkrai is gone, Team Raider, legendary Master Rank team, shows up on the beach after rescuing Dugtrio. It is unknown if they do anything.

Manaphy returns and joins the player's team. 3 days later, he tells the team about the Marine Resort and then after the team unlocks it, the player and partner can finally evolve; after recruiting Palkia in the Spacial Rift.

==Characters==
===Playable characters===
{| {{bluetable2|lightgraybg c}}
! rowspan="2" | Pokémon
! colspan="2" | Nature/Personality
!{{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}}
|-
| Male || Female
|-
! {{p|Bulbasaur}}
| Lonely || Docile || Bulbasaur's {{a|Overgrow}} Ability powers up Grass-type moves when it's weakened.
|-
! {{p|Charmander}}
| Docile || Brave || This starter Pokémon wears its emotions on its tail–the flame on its tail, that is!
|-
! {{p|Squirtle}}
| Quirky || Bold || With its Water Terrain ability, Squirtle can lead you across rivers and lakes!
|-
! {{p|Pikachu}}
| Brave || Hasty || Pikachu is one of the starters you can choose from! We wonder if its ability, {{a|Static}}, will come in to play?
|-
! {{p|Meowth}}*
| Sassy || Relaxed || If Meowth sees something shiny, its eyes sparkle like jewels!
|-
! {{p|Chikorita}}
| Calm || Quiet || Grass-type Pokémon like Chikorita can be found in forests.
|-
! {{p|Cyndaquil}}
| Timid || Calm || Cyndaquil delivers a warm reception when it's angered or startled–its back erupts with fire!
|-
! {{p|Totodile}}
| Jolly || Sassy || Even its friends need to be careful of Totodile–it has a habit of biting anything with its developed jaws.
|-
! {{p|Treecko}}
| Quiet || Hardy || After you battle in the [[Explorer Maze]], Treecko shows up to request a job.
|-
! {{p|Torchic}}
| Hardy || Rash || Those who hug Torchic get an extra warm feeling because a fire burns inside its body!
|-
! {{p|Mudkip}}
| Rash || Lonely || Skilled in Water-type moves, Mudkip checks its surroundings using the fin on its head.
|-
! {{p|Skitty}}*
| Hasty || Naïve || Skitty is so adorable that its {{a|Cute Charm}} Ability can even infatuate its foes.
|-
! {{p|Turtwig}}
| Bold || Timid || Turtwig is a Grass-type Pokémon. Will it be powerful in grassy areas?
|-
! {{p|Chimchar}}
| Naïve || Impish || Using Fire-type moves with Chimchar will definitely help you out in a pinch.
|-
! {{p|Piplup}}
| Impish || Quirky || Piplup is friendly and enthusiastic. It will make a great Pokémon adventurer!
|-
! {{p|Munchlax}}*
| Relaxed || Jolly || Let's hope Munchlax's hunger doesn't stop it from being a great adventurer.
|-
|}

Notes:
* <nowiki>*</nowiki>: These Pokémon may not be selected as a partner.

===Non-player characters===
''This section is based on pre-release screenshots and is not complete.''
====Guild====
[[Image:Wigglytuff.jpg|thumb|right|Wigglytuff and Chatot]]
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} - Leader of the Wigglytuff Guild.
* {{p|Chatot}} - Wigglytuff's apprentice, whom assigns jobs to the guild as a whole on a daily basis, as well as taking charge when Wigglytuff dozes off.
* {{p|Loudred}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This Pokémon guards the guild entrance gate. Don't mess with Loudred.
* {{p|Diglett}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Diglett assists Loudred by identifying visitors by examining their footprints.
* {{p|Dugtrio}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Calm and trustworthy, Dugtrio keeps the bulletin board current with the latest jobs.
* {{p|Chimecho}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Chimecho runs the Chimecho Center and summons guild members when it's time to eat.
* {{p|Croagunk}} - Runs the guild's swap shop.
* {{p|Sunflora}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Feeling sad? Sunflora's sunny disposition is sure to cheer you up! She also keeps a journal at her bedside.
* {{p|Corphish}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This high-spirited Pokémon will take to you like a big brother!
* {{p|Bidoof}} - The previous newest guild member, prior to your arrival. He keeps a journal at his bedside.

===Treasure Town===
* {{p|Kangaskhan}} - As in Mystery Dungeon 1, she will store items for the player.
* {{p|Xatu}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Xatu will tell you what's in your Treasure Box–for a price.
* {{p|Kecleon}} - Runs two shops, one for consumables, one for orbs and TMs.
* {{p|Duskull}} - Operates the Duskull Bank, where the player can store their extra cash.
* {{p|Electivire}} - Will link moves and allow the player to relearn forgotten moves.
* {{p|Chansey}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Chansey runs the Day Care, and its happy to take care of your egg until it hatches!
* {{p|Marowak}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Marowak runs the dojo where you can train and improve your battle skills.
* {{p|Magnezone}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - When you capture Pokémon fugitives, deliver them to Magnezone, the town sheriff.

====Expedition Teams====
* Team Razor Wind
** {{p|Zangoose}}
** {{p|Scyther}}
** {{p|Sandslash}}
* Team Seedgey
** {{p|Pidgey}}
** {{p|Seedot}}
* Team Glee
** {{p|Togepi}}
** {{p|Politoed}}
** {{p|Ledyba}}
* Team Skull
** {{p|Skuntank}}
** {{p|Koffing}}
** {{p|Zubat}}
* Team Charm
** {{p|Lopunny}}
** {{p|Gardevoir}}
** {{p|Medicham}}
* Team Tasty
** {{p|Swellow}}
** {{p|Wurmple}}
* Team Poochy
** {{p|Poochyena}} ×3
* Team Ebony
** {{p|Shuppet}}
** {{p|Murkrow}}
* Team Slacker
** {{p|Slakoth}}
** {{p|Slowpoke}}
* Team Flame
** {{p|Camerupt}}
** {{p|Ponyta}}
** {{p|Bellsprout}}
* Team AWD
** {{p|Arbok}}
** {{p|Weavile}}
** {{p|Drapion}}
* Team Raider
** {{p|Gallade}}
** {{p|Roserade}}
** {{p|Rhyperior}}

===Bosses===
While most of the Bosses in this game are the standard legendaries, there are some average Pokémon added to the mix. The list of boss battles are in dungeon order.

====Story Mode Bosses====
* {{p|Zubat}} and {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Drowzee}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Drowzee is a helpful Pokémon, offering assistance when Azurill and Marill lose something important.
* {{p|Groudon}} (Fake) {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Strong enough to lift an entire terrain, Groudon won't be happy if it's disturbed!
* {{p|Luxio}} (8) and {{p|Luxray}}
* {{p|Mesprit}} (fight it again after beating the game to recruit it)
* {{p|Grovyle}}
* {{p|Spiritomb}}
* {{p|Kabutops}} and {{p|Omastar}} (2)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} and {{p|Sableye}} (6) {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com, for Dusknoir}} This Pokémon is a bit mysterious. Does it have something to hide?
* Primal {{p|Dialga}}
=====After the credits=====
* {{p|Uxie}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This [[Legendary Pokémon]] might have something to do with your past--but why can't you remember?
* {{p|Mesprit}}
* {{p|Azelf}}
* {{p|Dialga}} (regular)
* Wigglytuff Guild
* {{p|Froslass}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Regice}}
* {{p|Regirock}}
* {{p|Registeel}}
* {{p|Regigigas}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}} (4), and {{p|Bronzong}} (4)
* {{p|Palkia}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}

====Wonder Mail Exclusives====
Like the previous Mystery Dungeon game, some dungeons are unlocked through Wonder Mail codes. However, unlike the previous game, the bosses below are obtained through these codes.

=====Known Codes=====
* {{p|Kyogre}} ('''FN01 HWN- 00%F 8678 +XY@ &%#3''')
* {{p|Groudon}} (Real) ('''#&S6 NY2& YJN= 1P57 F0MN MH7Y''')
* {{p|Articuno}} ('''4MP= K98# CT%Y R@-- &P7% %K86''')
* {{p|Heatran}} ('''FH0T HYNH R0QF 86N8 +SY@ &%YN''')
* {{p|Giratina}} ('''WNWY JXTK &5C1 4N3- P4NM 8K&C''')
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ('''HW+8 66%T 5S51 +J5Y 4-K# H@P-''')
* {{p|Mew}} ('''X%8S WYY+ S-JF PFH@ @##K 5W8K''')
* {{p|Gabite}}* ('''78SR -H2M P0+4 Y6FY 1&Y+ #R9S''')
<nowiki>*</nowiki>:Gabite is unable to be recruited.

=====Code Exclusive Recruits=====
The following Pokemon can be found only in the domains of the Guardians of the Seven Treasures (A.K.A. the dungeons of the above codes)

'''Shimmer Desert''' (Groudon's Domain)
* {{p|Ekans}}
* {{p|Arbok}}
* {{p|Diglett}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}

'''Sky Stairway''' (Rayquaza's Domain)
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Haunter}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Ditto}}

'''Mystery Jungle''' (Mew's Domain)
* {{p|Treecko}}*
* {{p|Grovyle}}*
* {{p|Sceptile}}*
<nowiki>*</nowiki>: Only if not chosen as Starter or Partner

====Item Required Bosses====
Some bosses will need the leader to hold either the [[Mystery Part]] or the [[Secret Slab]] while traversing certain dungeons.

* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Raikou}}
* {{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Suicune}}
* {{p|Lugia}}
* {{p|Ho-Oh}}
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Latias}}
* {{p|Latios}}
* {{p|Jirachi}}
* {{p|Deoxys}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}
===Miscellaneous NPCs===
* {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Grovyle}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Who is Grovyle, and why is it hunting Time Gears?
* {{p|Vigoroth}} - Advertises the newest shops that open in Treasure Town.
* {{p|Spoink}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Spoink always has a spring in its step--until it loses its treasured pearl. Can you help?
* {{p|Marill}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Marill and his younger brother, Azurill, shop in Treasure Town. They might be looking for their Water Float.
* {{p|Azurill}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Azurill and his older brother, Marill, shop in Treasure Town. They might be looking for their Water Float.
* Lt. {{p|Magnezone}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} When you capture Pokémon fugitives, deliver them to Magnezone, the local sheriff.
* {{p|Shinx}}
* Celebi ([[Shiny]]) - A close friend of Grovyle in the future, and helps him to travel through time.
* {{p|Lapras}} - Does it know the secret of the Hidden Land?
* {{p|Torkoal}} - A very wise elder.
* {{p|Scizor}} - A legendary explorer until he disappeared while searching for a valuable treasure...
* {{p|Cresselia}} - She has been hunting Darkrai for years. Will she finally catch Darkrai?
* {{p|Manaphy}} - Manaphy has hatched from a mysterious egg. Who is Manaphy?
* {{p|Phione}} - Phione are known for producing a dew that can act as a cure-all...

==Version-exclusive Pokémon==
Certian Pokemon are only in certian versions. However, if you unlock an exclusive pokemon that is not from your version through Wonder Mail, they will be in the same place they would be in the game they were orginialy exclusive to.

===Exclusive to Darkness===
*{{p|Beedrill}}
*{{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Burmy}}*
* {{p|Buneary}}
* {{p|Rotom}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>: {{p|Wormadam}} and {{p|Mothim}} are found in Time.

===Exclusives to Time===
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Combee}}*
* {{p|Pachirisu}}
* {{p|Riolu}}
* {{p|Lucario}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>: {{p|Vespiquen}} is found in Darkness.

==Dungeon Tips==
*If the player remains on one floor of a dungeon for too long, this will happen:
**It will say "Something is stirring".
**It will say "Something is approaching".
**It will say "It's coming closer."
**It will say "It's right near! It's gusting hard!" Then the player's character will faint.
*Pokémon with the Float terrain ability who try to cross magma will get burned (unless they have the "All-Terrain Hiker" IQ skill or are also {{type2|Fire}}).
*Fully evolved Pokémon can be recruited in the game. However, they will have lower recruit rates.
==Trivia==

==External links==
* Bulbanews: [[n:CoroCoro reveals Mystery Dungeon sequel details|CoroCoro reveals Mystery Dungeon sequel details]]
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/dungeon/ Official website]
* [http://www.chunsoft.co.jp/games/pokedun2/index.html Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 page on Chunsoft website]
* [http://www.serebii.net/dungeon2/ Serebii.net: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]
* [http://www.pokemon.com/#dungeon2_main|Pokemon USA Mini-Site]
* [http://www.pokemon-games.com/pokemonmd/ Official USA Site]
*[http://pokemon.marriland.com/mystery_dungeon_time_darkness/videos Japanese Sneak Peek Video]
*[http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product%5FID=69169 English Sneak Peek Video]
*[http://www.pokemon.com/dungeon2/personality_test/ Pokemon.com Official Personality Test]
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Team (Mystery Dungeon)

2008-06-14T17:37:05Z

TeamMegaraptor:

Rescue teams are a team of 2 to 4 Pokémon that are mentioned throughout the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series. Each team has a personal goal. They are also found in the manga series, ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]''.

===In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]===
* [[Team A.C.T.]] (チーム F.L.B. ''Team F.L.B.'')
** {{p|Alakazam}}
** {{p|Charizard}}
** {{p|Tyranitar}}

Status: Gold-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* [[Team Meanies]] (チーム　イジワルズ ''Team Ijiwarus'')
** {{p|Gengar}}
** {{p|Ekans}}
** {{p|Medicham}}

Purpose: to dominate the world and gain money

* Team Shifty (チーム　テングス ''Team Tengus'')
** {{p|Shiftry}}
** {{p|Nuzleaf}} ×2

Status: Normal-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* Team Constrictor (チーム　カラミツキ ''Team Karamitsuki'')
** {{p|Octillery}} ♀
** {{p|Tentacruel}}
** {{p|Cradily}}

Status: Silver-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* Team Hydro (チーム　ハイドロズ ''Team Hydros'')
** {{p|Blastoise}}
** {{p|Feraligatr}}
** {{p|Swampert}}

Status: Bronze-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* Team Rumblerock (チーム　ゴロゴロ ''Team Gorogoro'')
** {{p|Graveler}} ×2
** {{p|Golem}}

Status: Normal-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* Team Fakers
** {{p|Sudowoodo}}
1 or 2 other Pokémon is included in this team, but not mentioned in Pokémon News #15.

Purpose: Unknown

===In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]===
* Team Razor Wind
** {{p|Zangoose}}
** {{p|Scyther}}
** {{p|Sandslash}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Seedgey
** {{p|Pidgey}}
** {{p|Seedot}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Glee
** {{p|Togepi}}
** {{p|Politoed}}
** {{p|Ledyba}}

Note that all of these Pokémon are of [[Generation II]].

Purpose: to help others feel happy

* Team Skull
** {{p|Skuntank}}
** {{p|Koffing}}
** {{p|Zubat}}

Purpose: to be worshiped treasure hunters

* Team Charm
** {{p|Lopunny}}
** {{p|Gardevoir}}
** {{p|Medicham}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Tasty
** {{p|Swellow}}
** {{p|Wurmple}}
* Team Poochy
** {{p|Poochyena}} ×3

Purpose: to track down criminals of around rank C

* Team Ebony
** {{p|Shuppet}} ♀
** {{p|Murkrow}}

Purpose: To find rare treasures

* Team Slacker
** {{p|Slakoth}}
** {{p|Slowpoke}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Flame
** {{p|Camerupt}}
** {{p|Ponyta}}
** {{p|Bellsprout}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team AWD
** {{p|Arbok}}
** {{p|Weavile}}
** {{p|Drapion}}

Purpose: To conquere Zero Ilse

* Team Raider
** {{p|Gallade}}
** {{p|Roserade}}
** {{p|Rhyperior}}

Purpose: Unknown

===In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]===

* Ginji's Rescue Team
** {{p|Torchic}}: [[Ginji]]
** [[Mudkip (Ginji's Rescue Team)|Mudkip]]

* [[Team A.C.T.]]
** {{p|Alakazam}}
** {{p|Charizard}}
** {{p|Tyranitar}}

Note that this is the same Team A.C.T. in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon.

===In the anime===

* Team Go-Getters
** {{p|Squirtle}}: boy turned into a Pokémon ♂
** {{p|Chikorita}}
** {{p|Charmander}}
*Team Pokédance
**{{p|Piplup}}:human turned into a pokemon
**{{p|Chimchar}}

</nowiki>]] ==

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[[Category:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]

Team (Mystery Dungeon)

2008-06-14T17:34:10Z

TeamMegaraptor:

Rescue teams are a team of 2 or three Pokémon that are mentioned throughout the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series. Each team has a personal goal. They are also found in the manga series, ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]''.

===In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]===
* [[Team A.C.T.]] (チーム F.L.B. ''Team F.L.B.'')
** {{p|Alakazam}}
** {{p|Charizard}}
** {{p|Tyranitar}}

Status: Gold-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* [[Team Meanies]] (チーム　イジワルズ ''Team Ijiwarus'')
** {{p|Gengar}}
** {{p|Ekans}}
** {{p|Medicham}}

Purpose: to dominate the world and gain money

* Team Shifty (チーム　テングス ''Team Tengus'')
** {{p|Shiftry}}
** {{p|Nuzleaf}} ×2

Status: Normal-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* Team Constrictor (チーム　カラミツキ ''Team Karamitsuki'')
** {{p|Octillery}} ♀
** {{p|Tentacruel}}
** {{p|Cradily}}

Status: Silver-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* Team Hydro (チーム　ハイドロズ ''Team Hydros'')
** {{p|Blastoise}}
** {{p|Feraligatr}}
** {{p|Swampert}}

Status: Bronze-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* Team Rumblerock (チーム　ゴロゴロ ''Team Gorogoro'')
** {{p|Graveler}} ×2
** {{p|Golem}}

Status: Normal-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* Team Fakers
** {{p|Sudowoodo}}
1 or 2 other Pokémon is included in this team, but not mentioned in Pokémon News #15.

Purpose: Unknown

===In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]===
* Team Razor Wind
** {{p|Zangoose}}
** {{p|Scyther}}
** {{p|Sandslash}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Seedgey
** {{p|Pidgey}}
** {{p|Seedot}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Glee
** {{p|Togepi}}
** {{p|Politoed}}
** {{p|Ledyba}}

Note that all of these Pokémon are of [[Generation II]].

Purpose: to help others feel happy

* Team Skull
** {{p|Skuntank}}
** {{p|Koffing}}
** {{p|Zubat}}

Purpose: to be worshiped treasure hunters

* Team Charm
** {{p|Lopunny}}
** {{p|Gardevoir}}
** {{p|Medicham}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Tasty
** {{p|Swellow}}
** {{p|Wurmple}}
* Team Poochy
** {{p|Poochyena}} ×3

Purpose: to track down criminals of around rank C

* Team Ebony
** {{p|Shuppet}} ♀
** {{p|Murkrow}}

Purpose: To find rare treasures

* Team Slacker
** {{p|Slakoth}}
** {{p|Slowpoke}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Flame
** {{p|Camerupt}}
** {{p|Ponyta}}
** {{p|Bellsprout}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team AWD
** {{p|Arbok}}
** {{p|Weavile}}
** {{p|Drapion}}

Purpose: To conquere Zero Ilse

* Team Raider
** {{p|Gallade}}
** {{p|Roserade}}
** {{p|Rhyperior}}

Purpose: Unknown

===In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]===

* Ginji's Rescue Team
** {{p|Torchic}}: [[Ginji]]
** [[Mudkip (Ginji's Rescue Team)|Mudkip]]

* [[Team A.C.T.]]
** {{p|Alakazam}}
** {{p|Charizard}}
** {{p|Tyranitar}}

Note that this is the same Team A.C.T. in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon.

===In the anime===

* Team Go-Getters
** {{p|Squirtle}}: boy turned into a Pokémon ♂
** {{p|Chikorita}}
** {{p|Charmander}}
*Team Pokédance
**{{p|Piplup}}:human turned into a pokemon
**{{p|Chimchar}}

</nowiki>]] ==

{{stub}}
[[Category:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]

Team (Mystery Dungeon)

2008-06-14T17:29:06Z

TeamMegaraptor:

Rescue teams are a team of 2 or three Pokémon that are mentioned throughout the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series. Each team has a personal goal. They are also found in the manga series, ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]''.

===In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]===
* [[Team A.C.T.]] (チーム F.L.B. ''Team F.L.B.'')
** {{p|Alakazam}}
** {{p|Charizard}}
** {{p|Tyranitar}}

Status: Gold-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* [[Team Meanies]] (チーム　イジワルズ ''Team Ijiwarus'')
** {{p|Gengar}}
** {{p|Ekans}}
** {{p|Medicham}}

Purpose: to dominate the world and gain money

* Team Shifty (チーム　テングス ''Team Tengus'')
** {{p|Shiftry}}
** {{p|Nuzleaf}} ×2

Status: Normal-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* Team Constrictor (チーム　カラミツキ ''Team Karamitsuki'')
** {{p|Octillery}} ♀
** {{p|Tentacruel}}
** {{p|Cradily}}

Status: Silver-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* Team Hydro (チーム　ハイドロズ ''Team Hydros'')
** {{p|Blastoise}}
** {{p|Feraligatr}}
** {{p|Swampert}}

Status: Bronze-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* Team Rumblerock (チーム　ゴロゴロ ''Team Gorogoro'')
** {{p|Graveler}} ×2
** {{p|Golem}}

Status: Normal-rank
Purpose: Unknown

* Team Fakers
** {{p|Sudowoodo}}
1 or 2 other Pokémon is included in this team, but not mentioned in Pokémon News #15.

Purpose: Unknown

===In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]===
* Team Razor Wind
** {{p|Zangoose}}
** {{p|Scyther}}
** {{p|Sandslash}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Seedgey
** {{p|Pidgey}}
** {{p|Seedot}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Glee
** {{p|Togepi}}
** {{p|Politoed}}
** {{p|Ledyba}}

Note that all of these Pokémon are of [[Generation II]].

Purpose: to help others feel happy

* Team Skull
** {{p|Skuntank}}
** {{p|Koffing}}
** {{p|Zubat}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Charm
** {{p|Lopunny}}
** {{p|Gardevoir}}
** {{p|Medicham}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Tasty
** {{p|Swellow}}
** {{p|Wurmple}}
* Team Poochy
** {{p|Poochyena}} ×3

Purpose: to track down criminals of around rank C

* Team Ebony
** {{p|Shuppet}} ♀
** {{p|Murkrow}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Slacker
** {{p|Slakoth}}
** {{p|Slowpoke}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Flame
** {{p|Camerupt}}
** {{p|Ponyta}}
** {{p|Bellsprout}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team AWD
** {{p|Arbok}}
** {{p|Weavile}}
** {{p|Drapion}}

Purpose: Unknown

* Team Raider
** {{p|Gallade}}
** {{p|Roserade}}
** {{p|Rhyperior}}

Purpose: Unknown

===In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]===

* Ginji's Rescue Team
** {{p|Torchic}}: [[Ginji]]
** [[Mudkip (Ginji's Rescue Team)|Mudkip]]

* [[Team A.C.T.]]
** {{p|Alakazam}}
** {{p|Charizard}}
** {{p|Tyranitar}}

Note that this is the same Team A.C.T. in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon.

===In the anime===

* Team Go-Getters
** {{p|Squirtle}}: boy turned into a Pokémon ♂
** {{p|Chikorita}}
** {{p|Charmander}}
*Team Pokédance
**{{p|Piplup}}:human turned into a pokemon
**{{p|Chimchar}}

</nowiki>]] ==

{{stub}}
[[Category:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]

Talk:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team

2008-06-14T17:14:30Z

TeamMegaraptor: /* Humans in the PMD world */ new section

== Legendaries ==

Can you try to recruit legendary pokemon more than once? If not, it would be the the equivalent (in the case of deoxys, the legendary birds, the legendary beasts, the regis, etc.) of catching a legendary with a single pokéball.
:Sure! If you're lucky, the legendary will join your team. But after that, the legendary will never appear again at the place you caught it unless you release it.
[[Image:Psychic-attack.png|Psychic]][[Image:Ani475MS.gif]] '''[[User:Optimus35|Agent]] [[User:Optimus35/Mission|4]][[User:Optimus35/Emerald|4]][[Gallade (Pokémon)|8]][[User talk:Optimus35|Talk]] | [[User:Optimus35/Diamond&Pearl|DP]]''' [[Image:Fighting-attack.png|Fighting]] 09:39, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

== Instant Fainting ==

When it starts says "If you stay on one floor of a dungeon for too long, this will happen:

* It will say "Something is stirring".
* It will say "Something is approaching".
* It will say "It's coming closer."
* It will say "It's right near! It's gusting hard!" Then the player's character will faint. "

What do you think makes the pokemon faint? A pokemon? -Nidolord500

Its evil. No not an evil '''''thing''''' just plain evil.
{{ani|448}}[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']]{{ani|448}} 13:51, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

== Body size ==

How much can be the body size for your team? '''[[User:Thijssietjuh|Thijssietjuh]] [[User talk: Thijssietjuh|☆]]''' [[Image:Ani255MS.gif]][[Image:Ani387MS.gif]] 18:34, 25 December 2007 (UTC)

six.. [[image:spr 3e 239.gif]][[User:Flygon4evah|Vib]] 15:09, 25 December 2007 (UTC)

Ok thanks --'''[[User:Thijssietjuh|Thijssietjuh]] [[User talk: Thijssietjuh|☆]]''' [[Image:Ani255MS.gif]][[Image:Ani387MS.gif]] 18:34, 25 December 2007 (UTC)

== ??? ==

Hey, how do Tradevolutions work in this game? [[Image:491.png|45px 45px]][[User:Kpokefan|'''K''']][[User talk:Kpokefan|'''P''']][[User:Kpokefan/Missions|'''F''']][[Image:Cal.png|30px 30px]] 22:30, 14 February 2008 (UTC)
:When you are prompted to use an item in the evolution process, select the Link Cable. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 22:36, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

::thanks, but, uhh...is link cable an item? if so, where do i get it...and umm where do i get the evolution stones? [[Image:491.png|45px 45px]][[User:Kpokefan|'''K''']][[User talk:Kpokefan|'''P''']][[User:Kpokefan/Missions|'''F''']][[Image:Cal.png|30px 30px]] 01:21, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

:::I think wyhat Fabu-Vinny means is the Link Cable IRL and select the link cable option when it asks you stuffs.--[[Image:Ani260MS.gif]][[User:Ace|Ace]][[Image:Ani384MS.gif]] 21:47, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

::::Actually, there's a Link Cable ITEM within the game. Don't remember where it was, though. =/ --[[User:Jonouchi|Ricco]] 14:49, 18 February 2008 (UTC)

:::::How can you interpret my comment to mean a real life link cable? They are found in place of items you can only own one of at a time (such as HMs) when you own that particular item. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 15:09, 18 February 2008 (UTC)

thank you [[Image:491.png|45px 45px]][[User:Kpokefan|'''K''']][[User talk:Kpokefan|'''P''']][[User:Kpokefan/Missions|'''F''']][[Image:Cal.png|30px 30px]] 17:26, 18 February 2008 (UTC)`

== HM Fly? ==

Where is Fly I can not find it...so...yeah...uhhh...anyone...
{{ani|448}}[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']]{{ani|448}} 14:32, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
:Get Dragon Cave from a quest. Then get to Wyvern Hill and BRING A KEY -important!-{{ani|493}}'''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|Optimus35, to be exact...>.>;;;</nowiki>">Optimatum]]</sc>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]{{{1|13:35 7 Mar 2008}}}'''
Thnx
{{ani|448}}[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']]{{ani|448}} 13:40, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
:But you need the Cipher code...{{ani|493}}'''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|Optimus35, to be exact...>.>;;;</nowiki>">Optimatum]]</sc>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]{{{1|13:42 7 Mar 2008}}}'''
Cypher Code??? What is that?
{{ani|448}}[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']]{{ani|448}} 13:45, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
:-slams head- OMG! I meant Wonder Mail!!! (How could I mistake Mega Man for Pokémon???) {{ani|493}}'''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|Optimus35, to be exact...>.>;;;</nowiki>">Optimatum]]</sc>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]{{{1|13:48 7 Mar 2008}}}'''
Ok that makes more sense.
{{ani|448}}[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']]{{ani|448}} 13:49, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
:Hold on...enter the following code:
H ? 0 8 ? 9 S ? ? Q 6 4
? P ? ! 8 4 S 0 + F ? !
But it may not be reliable...{{ani|493}}'''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|Optimus35, to be exact...>.>;;;</nowiki>">Optimatum]]</sc>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]{{{1|13:54 7 Mar 2008}}}'''

o'.'o I forgot how to make wonder mail.
{{ani|448}}[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']]{{ani|448}} 13:57, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
:First, go to the Main Menu...{{ani|493}}'''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|Optimus35, to be exact...>.>;;;</nowiki>">Optimatum]]</sc>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]{{{1|14:12 7 Mar 2008}}}'''
Ok I got the mail it worked... I just remembered how but now I am doing some weird mission{{ani|448}}[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']]{{ani|448}} 14:16, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
:Precisely. Finish it and you'll get the Dragon Cave. From there, you'll find a lock on the 20th floor. Good luck and DON'T DIE! {{ani|493}}'''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|Optimus35, to be exact...>.>;;;</nowiki>">Optimatum]]</sc>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]{{{1|14:16 7 Mar 2008}}}'''

Dragon Cave is a friend area? How does that work?What do I do?{{ani|448}}[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']]{{ani|448}} 14:19, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Nevermind I figured it out...
{{ani|448}}[[User:Crystallucario|'''''Crystal''''']] [[User talk:Crystallucario|'''''Lucario''''']]{{ani|448}} 13:08, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

== Recruit Rate ==
Should there be a section for Recruit Rates and stuff???{{Ani|007}}{{Ani|025}}[[User:CoolPikachu!|'''Co''']][[Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin|'''ol''']] [[User talk:CoolPikachu!|'''Pika''']][[User:CoolPikachu!/Extra‎|'''chu''']][[User:CoolPikachu!/Sig|'''!''']][http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/ '''!!''']{{Ani|492}}{{Ani|471}}

== Humans in the PMD world ==

there has to have been humans in the world the game takes place in. How else would all the pokémon in the story line know about humans? and also some of the friend areas were made by humans long ago. I think they went extinct due to the natural disasters that were ravaging the land.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness

2008-06-09T18:34:59Z

TeamMegaraptor: /* Exclusive to Darkness */

{{Infobox_game |
name = Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 |
boxart = [[Image:Pokemon MD Explorers of Time.jpg|200px]]
[[Image:Pokemon MD Explorers of Darkness.jpg|200px]] |
caption = The US boxart. |
category = Dungeon Crawler/Roguelike |
players = 1 |
release_date_ja = Sept. 13, 2007 |
release_date_au = June 19, 2008 |
release_date_eu = July 4, 2008 |
release_date_na = Apr. 20, 2008 |
release_date_kr = |
publisher = [[Nintendo]] |
developer = [[Chunsoft]] |
esrb = Everyone |
website_en = [http://www.pokemon-games.com/pokemonmd/ Official English site] |
website_ja = [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/dungeon/ Official Japanese site]
}}

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'''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン不思議のダンジョン時の探検隊''') and '''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン不思議のダンジョン闇の探検隊''') are a matched pair of Pokémon games for the [[Nintendo DS]].

The games are sequels to [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]. They include the new [[Generation IV]] Pokémon and have some Wi-Fi features, as well as more dual-screen features than their predecessor for the same system (Mystery Dungeon Blue).

An [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 (anime)|anime adaptation]] of these games has been produced.

These games feature 491 Pokémon; {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Arceus}} were excluded for they had yet to be officially revealed when the games were released. The games were released on April 20th, 2008.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The story begins with the player having been washed ashore by a storm. Meanwhile, the partner is nervous about joining the Wigglytuff Guild, a local exploration club, and gives up early. Walking along the beach, the partner encounters the player, and informs that the player has been turned into a Pokémon. After a brief exchange, the partner explains their motivation for joining the guild the partner loves legends and lore, and his life dream is to find what his personal treasure, the Relic Fragment, belongs to. Before the partner explains further, the Relic Fragment is stolen by Zubat and Koffing, members of Team Skull, which the player helps recover. The partner, reinvigorated by the player's courage, joins the Guild as a new team with the player.

Over the next few days, the team gets accustomed to life at the Guild and the nearby Treasure Town. Among the folks they meet are {{p|Wigglytuff}}, the kindhearted Guild Leader, {{p|Chatot}}, the hot-tempered yet well-meaning second-in-command, {{p|Bidoof}}, the newest recruit prior to the team joining, the Guild chef {{p|Chimecho}} (also in charge of maintaining the team), {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Loudred}}, the Guild sentries, {{p|Dugtrio}}, maintainers of the job boards, {{p|Magnezone}}, the local sheriff, and other exploration teams. As they are introduced to the Guild, they learn of the fact that rogue Pokémon have been wreaking havoc in the world due to the disruption of time, Pokémon cannot [[evolution|evolve]], and new "Mystery Dungeons" have been revealed and open to exploration.
The player discovers not too long after that he/she has the ability to spontaneously see things in the past and future.

=== The Legend of the Time Gears ===
One stormy night, The partner finds the player and tells the player of the story of the Time Gears, the artifacts that all Pokémon are to avoid lest time stand still. When a Time Gear is stolen, time in that area is frozen. Despite this, a mysterious thief, {{p|Grovyle}}, is stealing the Time Gears.

One day, the player and partner, along with the Guild and Team Skull (as special guests), make an expedition to a location called Fogbound Lake, a lake seemingly covered in fog. Arriving there, the player recalls the place as being familiar, but cannot ascertain as to why. At the top, they find the Lake Guardian {{p|Uxie}}, who is said to be able to erase the memories of all who arrive there. Uxie does not trust the Guild, fearing that they may take the Time Gear at the center of the lake, hence the reason for erasing the memories. However, after an appeal from the partner, the Guild earns Uxie's trust, and Uxie decides not to erase the memories of the Guild or the lake's treasure.

Returning home, they meet a famous explorer named {{p|Dusknoir}}, who explains that the player's ability to see through time is called the Dimensional Scream. Asking Dusknoir how the player had arrived in their condition, they surprisingly get no results. Nevertheless, Dusknoir offers their help in uncovering the secret behind the player's transformation. Just then, however, the Guild reports that the Time Gear from Fogbound Lake has been stolen, and an all-points bulletin has been posted for the arrest of Grovyle. As a result, Wigglytuff has the Guild focus their energies on bringing Grovyle to justice, to which Dusknoir also offers his assistance. The Guild splits up to look for the other Time Gears, while the player's team eventually discovers an underground lake beneath the Northern Desert, which is home to a Time Gear. The Time Gear is guarded over by {{p|Mesprit}}, which the team defeats. Just as the partner explains that they are not there to steal the Time Gear, Grovyle appears. Grovyle easily dispatches the team and the weakened Mesprit, and steals the Time Gear. Fortunately, the team and Mesprit manages to escape before they are frozen in time.

Back at the guild, the failure of the team to stop Grovyle meant that there are no leads to his next location. However, Dusknoir determines that, as Uxie is the being of knowledge, and Mesprit is the being of emotion, thus {{p|Azelf}}, the being of willpower, is likely to be guarding another Time Gear. Dusknoir further explains that as Uxie and Mesprit were encountered in lakes, Azelf is also likely to be found in a lake area. Hoping to find a lead, Dusknoir asks the player to touch a treasure that Bidoof made off with at Crystal Cave, in order to trigger a Dimensional Scream. Indeed, after touching it, the player sees a vision where Azelf is defeated at the hands of Grovyle. However, Chimecho is unsure - because the Dimensional Scream cannot tell the difference between past and future, Grovyle may have already made off with the Time Gear. Dusknoir remains confident that it is of the future, as the partner had never heard Azelf's name before Dusknoir had mentioned it. Because there is a chance that the Dimensional Scream is describing the future, the Guild decides to have all hands search the cave. The team arrives at the lake in the middle of the cave, where they find Azelf about to be defeated by Grovyle. However, just as Grovyle is about to steal the Time Gear, Azelf activates a fail-safe trap. The trap covers the lake in crystals, preventing Grovyle from going underwater and getting the Time Gear. This does not deter Grovyle, and the team is knocked unconscious and the partner is badly wounded. Before Grovyle can finish the partner off, Dusknoir appears. The team discovers that Dusknoir and Grovyle have been long acquainted, but before they can delve any further, Grovyle makes his getaway. Just then, the Guild finds the team, and cart them back to headquarters.

Some time later, the team reawaken back at headquarters. The partner recalls the exchange between Dusknoir and Grovyle, and the information is shared with the Guild and Azelf. Just then, the Guild's emergency alarm sounds, requiring everyone to be in attendance at a town meeting. In town, they find Dusknoir, who reminds everyone that Grovyle is still at large. Dusknoir further reveals that Grovyle is a Pokémon from the future - there, Grovyle was a criminal, who fled to the past to avoid being captured. He plots to steal the Time Gears, which in turn would freeze the world in time, thus causing the planet's paralysis. Water would not flow, the sun would not rise, the seasons would not change, and darkness would cover the world. When Corphish is curious as to why Dusknoir knows all of this, Dusknoir reveals that he, too, is from the future, sent back in time to capture Grovyle and bring him to justice. The Guild and townsfolk all agree to help Dusknoir stop Grovyle. Azelf has a plan to trap Grovyle - as the Time Gear in Crystal Lake still remains, they are certain that Grovyle will return for it. In order to lure Grovyle, the townsfolk spread a false rumor that the lake trio will try to seal the Time Gear away permanently, while the trio will be defending the Time Gear, awaiting the moment to make the jump on Grovyle. Although everyone wants to help, Dusknoir insists on doing so alone as to avoid suspicion.

Some days later, a report from Magnezone arrives, indicating that Grovyle has been captured, and that Dusknoir plans to take Grovyle back to the future to face justice. To do so, Dusknoir has opened a Dimensional Hole in the middle of town square. In town, the townsfolk find the Dimensional Hole, but no sign of Dusknoir. As the lake trio explain to the partner that the Time Gears were recovered and were returned, Dusknoir appears with Grovyle and two {{p|Sableye}} guards. As Grovyle is carted off into the Dimensional Hole, Dusknoir gives his farewell. But before he steps through the portal, he asks the player's team to step forward. When they do, he suddenly grabs the team and drags them into the portal. Before the townsfolk can give chase, the Dimensional Hole closes.

=== Escape From the Future ===
The player is woken up by the partner, who reveals that they have been locked in a cell. Just then, they encounter their guards - a group of Sableye. The Sableye blindfold them and take them to another room, where they find themselves bound to a pole, awaiting execution. Along with the two is Grovyle, also tied up. Dusknoir appears, giving the orders to the Sableye to execute the three. Grovyle convinces the team to cooperate - luring the Sableye to attack the ropes tying them to the stake may allow the three to escape. Fortunately, the ropes break free, and the three overwhelm the Sableye. This allows Grovyle to use a Luminous Orb, and take the team to safety. Back outside, Grovyle reveals that they are indeed in the future, but despite the Lake Trio saying the Time Gears were returned, the planet has been paralyzed.

Continuing to elude the Sableye, the partner loses confidence on whether they will ever return home. The player than proposes to the partner to catch up to the Grovyle, and see how he had traveled back to the past in the first place. They eventually catch up to Grovyle, and save him from the {{p|Spiritomb}} who had knocked him out earlier. Though Grovyle is reluctant to help them (because the partner still does not trust him), he proceeds to tell his side of the story. The world's paralysis dated back to the present day, with the collapse of the Temporal Tower, governed by {{p|Dialga}}, the legendary Pokémon that controls time. When the tower collapsed, Dialga lost control of time, and it too lost all control. Dialga has turned berserk, becoming Primal Dialga. Seeking only self-preservation, Primal Dialga tries to prevent history from changing, and hence its need to exterminate Grovyle and the team. The partner is visibly shocked by this revelation - and even more so when Grovyle reveals that he collected the Time Gears to prevent the tower from collapsing. Grovyle continues, claiming that the time stop by the removal of the Time Gears is merely temporary - the area affected would restart once the gears were placed in Temporal Tower. Grovyle then further revealed that Dusknoir is an agent of Primal Dialga sent to stop him and the team, and had everyone in the past played for fools.

Though the partner does not believe Grovyle, the player believes that Grovyle's assertions are reasonable, and that the partner cannot seem to accept the truth. Grovyle leaves to find {{p|Celebi}}, the time-traveling Pokémon, to start his mission anew. Although the player is determined to follow Grovyle, the partner is more reluctant. Nevertheless, the partner agrees to follow, if only to find a way to return to the present. The group eventually manages to find Celebi, who finds some interest in the player. Celebi leads the group to the Passage of Time - a secret corridor spanning multiple dimensions. However, before they can go through the passage, they are stopped by Dusknoir and the Sableye, who had caught up to them. Surrounded, the group has no choice but to overpower Dusknoir and the Sableye. However, when Primal Dialga appears, Grovyle, believing that they are outmatched, has no choice but to surrender. He contends that at least hope will remain, for he had not time travelled alone before. When he first traveled back to the past, he and his partner had been separated. Dusknoir, however, believes otherwise, and forces Grovyle to tell the name of his partner - the player. The partner is surprised at this revelation - and Grovyle and Celebi are even more surprised that the player is standing with them. Grovyle refuses to believe that the player has been turned into a Pokémon, but Dusknoir had planned to eliminate the player and Grovyle, and had merely befriended the team and the Guild so as to destroy them all in one shot.

The partner is shocked by the revelation, partly because at one point he had idolized Dusknoir, and partly from sticking with the player. The partner has a plan to elude the Dusknoir and Sableye - all that is needed is to have Celebi teleport them closer to the Passage. Although Celebi recognizes that Dialga could detect them, Celebi agrees to the partner's idea. They fail to escape Dusknoir, but they get to the Passage. Celebi implores the rest of the group to leave though the Passage, leaving Dusknoir to herself. Celebi manages to elude capture as the group returns back to the present.

=== Racing the Clock ===
Arriving back to the present, the partner explains that the beach that they are in was where the player was first found. However, before the partner can lead Grovyle back to the Guild to plan their next move, he reminds them that in the present time, Grovyle is a criminal. The partner, seeing the complications this may cause, instead takes the player and Grovyle to a cliff known as Sharpedo Bluff (named as the cliff is in the shape of a {{p|Sharpedo}}), which was the home of the partner prior to joining the Guild. That night, Grovyle explains to the partner the common history between himself and the player. The player and Grovyle had been a formidable team investigating the planet's paralysis. The player had the ability to perform the Dimensional Scream, but only in the presence of a trusted partner. Grovyle further explains that the Dimensional Scream is set off by triggers tied to places where Time Gears were hidden. The partner realizes that the player had a lot of trust in them, largely due to having witnessed the Dimensional Scream. However, the partner also realizes that perhaps Dimensional Screams had worked differently in the past, as the player had experienced them in incidents unrelated to Time Gears. In any event, the three quickly agree to plot a new plan to take the Time Gears.
Later, the partner shares his story of the Relic Fragment with Grovyle. Grovyle and the partner agree that the player has a connection to the both of them - the player had made each of them stronger. The trio redoubles their efforts to retake the Time Gears, starting with the one in Treeshroud Forest, where Grovyle had found the one unguarded. However, after arriving there, they find that, despite the presence of the Time Gear, time has stopped - a sign that Temporal Tower is starting to collapse.

That night, back at Sharpedo Bluff, the partner reveals, after a fact-finding mission, that time in other places is also stopped, despite the return of the Time Gears. It appears that the only way to restore time is to take the Time Gears to Temporal Tower. This is easier said than done, though; the Tower is located in the Hidden Land, and no one knows where the Hidden Land is. Desperate, and running out of options and time, the player convinces the partner to return back to the Guild. The Guild is surprised to find that the team has returned, but is more surprised when the team reveals their story. The Guild, though shocked at the revelations brought forth by the team, agrees to help retrieve the Time Gears, and tells the lake trio to allow Grovyle to reclaim the ones they guard. The team is recommended by Wigglytuff to see {{p|Torkoal}}, the town elder, for advice on finding the Hidden Land. At the hot springs, Torkoal reveals that the Hidden Land is a place beyond the oceans, but also a place which only appears to those with sufficient "proof". However, Torkoal does not recall what is needed for such "proof". The next day, however, Torkoal arrives at the Guild Hall with one new recollection - the "proof" is an inscription of a certain pattern - the same pattern found in the Relic Fragment. What is more surprising is that that Wigglytuff and Chatot has also seen the same pattern - found in a distant place called Brine Cave, where bandits had scared the two in an earlier adventure. Nevertheless, the Guild decides to make an expedition to Brine Cave. Meanwhile, the team hears word that Grovyle has taken all the Time Gears, but warns that Dusknoir may also return from the future to hunt them down.

The next day, The Guild (without Wiggytuff) arrives at Brine Cave, where they split up to reach the innermost part, with Chatot following the team. However, partway into the cave, they are ambushed by Team Skull, who steal the Relic Fragment. Though Chatot gives chase and manages to catch them, by the time the team manages to catch up, they find both Team Skull and Chatot severely wounded, due to themselves having been ambushed by {{p|Omastar}} and {{p|Kabutops}}. After dispatching them, the team tend to Chatot. Just then, Wigglytuff and Grovyle arrive, with the rest of the Guild in tow. Wigglytuff is particularly concerned, as Chatot had been severely injured by the Omastar and Kabutops protecting Wigglytuff in their last trip to Brine Cave. Urging the team and Grovyle to continue, the Guild return home to tend to Chatot's wounds. Further in, the team discovers a rock wall pointing out to sea, on which is a wall pattern similar to the one found on the Relic Fragment. When the Relic Fragment is presented, a light shines out towards the sea. Just then, a {{p|Lapras}} arrives. At the same time, back at the Guild, Wigglytuff explains to the Guild the story of how they had previously encountered the pattern on the Relic Fragment: Chatot had been injured by Omastar and Kabutops in protecting Wigglytuff. Though Wigglytuff had fended off the Omastar and Kabutops, he had felt helpless because he could not help Chatot. Just then, Lapras had appeared to help Chatot, on the condition that they not explore the wall pattern further. Back with the team, Lapras, while ferrying the team and Grovyle, explains that she is the gatekeeper to the Hidden Land, a land that exists in a different dimension - within a moment of time. The Hidden Land is as such because Dialga had feared that interference by exploration teams or bad Pokémon could affect the flow of time. Dialga had, however, left one key to entering the Hidden Land, within the Relic Fragment. Wigglytuff had known this, and had realized that the promise to Lapras could not be kept in the interests of saving the world, and thus had set off towards Brine Cave ahead of the Guild to find Lapras. Lapras explained to Wigglytuff then that the Relic Fragment chooses who may visit the Hidden Land, and it had chosen the partner due to the partner's purity of heart. Now, it lies upon the team to explore the land and save the world.

=== Saving the World ===
Arriving at the Hidden Land, Lapras tells them that in order to reach the Temporal Tower, they must take the Rainbow Stoneship, located inside an old ruin. Finding the ruin, the partner is astounded at what they can find - pictures of legendary Pokémon {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, Dialga, and {{p|Palkia}} engraved on the wall. Proceeding further, they find a temple where, at the top, they find the Ruin Fragment pattern. The team discovers that the temple itself is the Rainbow Stoneship, and in order for the ship to operate, the Relic Fragment must be slotted in one of the indentations. But before the partner can do so, they are captured by Dusknoir and the Sableye entourage. Dusknoir takes their captives to a nearby Dimensional Hole, but before the team can be put through it, they overwhelm the Sableye, prompting Dusknoir to fight back. The team is able to defeat Dusknoir in battle, but while the partner goes to activate the Rainbow Stoneship, Dusknoir warns that should they succeed in their quest, the Pokémon of the future, including the player and Grovyle, will be erased from existence, from being from a future that will no longer exist. Grovyle admits that this is the case, but that their sacrifice is worth the trouble if it means that the future can be saved. The player accepts this fate, even though the player knows that the partner will not take it as easily as the player or Grovyle.

Meanwhile, the partner succeeds in activating the Rainbow Stoneship, but Dusknoir manages to recover and attack the player before either the player or Grovyle is on board. Just as Dusknoir tries to finish off the player, Grovyle intervenes. In a move of desperation, Grovyle pushes Dusknoir towards the Dimensional Hole, hoping that in his own sacrifice, Grovyle will erase Dusknoir from existence. Dropping the Time Gears, Grovyle pushes Dusknoir and himself through the Dimensional Hole, but not without giving his last goodbye. The partner recovers the Time Gears, and the team proceed on the Rainbow Stoneship, with the player keeping silent to the partner about his/her fate. With a heavy heart, the team head towards Temporal Tower to take on their final mission.

Arriving at the top of Temporal Tower as the tower itself is collapsing, they find a mystical relic with five indentations. Before the partner slots in the Time Gears into the indentations, the team is attacked by none other than Primal Dialga, having just gone berserk. Realizing that there is no reasoning with Primal Dialga, the team prepare to battle it out to the end. After a long battle, Primal Dialga is defeated, and the partner takes the opportunity to install the Time Gears. The earthquakes destroying the tower eventually stop, and Dialga is restored back to normal. Dialga quickly uses its powers to restore the world back to normal, though Temporal Tower remains heavily damaged. Dialga explains that the world's paralysis has been prevented with the installation of the Time Gears, and that peace has been restored. Dialga says its thanks to the team, but also warns that the world can only be back to normal in time. Dialga shows the team out of the Temporal Tower, where the Stoneship and Lapras are awaiting them for their ride home.

On the way back, the player feels the effects of being slowly erased from existence. The partner notices this, and wonders what is wrong. The player says his/her goodbyes, regretting that the partner was kept in the dark on the player's situation. The player slowly fades out of existence as the partner makes their tearful goodbye. The partner returns home, crying, but knowing that the player has made the partner stronger. Back home, the partner tells the townsfolk and the guild everything - how they had traveled across the Hidden Land, how Grovyle and the player had sacrificed themselves, and how they had saved the world.

Months have passed since the incident. The damages from time have slowly been healed, and life has returned to normal for most... but not for the partner, still mourning over the player's death. At the beach, the partner is taking a walk, when the partner is reminded of the player and their adventures together, and how now the player is gone - erased from existence. The end credits roll at this point.

After the credits, Dialga feels the partner's sorrow in the distance. Using its powers, Dialga brings the player back to life, as thanks for bringing it back in control. The player reappears at the beach, where the partner and Bidoof are crying, overjoyed to find the player alive.

=== Follow-up ===
As with ''Blue Rescue Team'' and ''Red Rescue Team'', there is a follow-up story. Several months after the player was brought back, {{p|Wigglytuff}} decides that the team is ready for an exam to qualify for graduation from the guild (apparently only accepting one team a year). They are told to go find the treasure found in Luminous Spring, a place where Pokémon used to go to to evolve, but are also warned to avoid the "grand master of all things bad" who lives there with his minions. Although {{p|Loudred}} is not allowed to speak of the test, having taken it the year before, {{p|Ursaring}} and {{p|Teddiursa}}, two Treasure Town locals, claim of going to the springs before and meeting no such "Grand Master". Upon reaching the springs they run into Ursaring and Teddiursa and conclude that the "Grand Master" does not exist before falling into the lair of the "Grand Master", who turns out to be nothing more than Wigglytuff and the guild members (revealed by a slip up by Bidoof, who continues to deny it till the end). After finding the treasure they return and graduate, finding that the only benefit to be that they can explore on their own and change the group leader, but they still have to give most of their prize money to the guild. Having graduated, the team move their headquarters to Sharpedo Bluff.

Then, {{p|Mr. Mime}} appears in Treasure Town stating the famous explorer {{p|Scizor}} has been missing in a place called the Blizzard Island. The team pays a visit and finds Scizor frozen solid by {{p|Froslass}}. After they rescue Scizor, Scizor gives the team the 'Secret Rank' which the team and everyone else knows nothing about. This rank is used for the 7 dungeons home to the great Seven Treasures.

One day, the player finds Corphish at the guild's intersection, saying to go talk to Sunflora about something. When Sunflora is found on the lower level, she says that there is a land that has recently become possible to enter. This dungeon is called the Surrounded Sea, supposedly home to hundreds of rare treasures brought by the currents that run through it. At the end of Surrounded Sea, there are three Deluxe Boxes and a Wonder Egg, along with a warp tile that will get the player out of the dungeon. The next morning, the egg hatches into a {{p|Manaphy}}. The team goes to see Chatot, who says that Manaphy are extremely rare. This makes the team take extra good care of it. A day later, the team takes Manaphy for a walk by the beach, which makes baby Manaphy incredibly happy. That night, however, when the team is asleep, Manaphy stays up and longingly stares out at the sea, eventually resorting to go to the shore. When the team finds Manaphy missing in the morning, they run around in a panic, trying to find it. They finally find it at the beach, where it suddenly keels over in the sand. Once the team reports to Chaot, the bird says that Manaphy are really supposed to grow in the ocean. However, Manaphy's current ailment could only be cured by the Phione Dew, located in Miracle Sea. At the end of the dungeon, there are six Phione, who are driven away suddenly by an enraged, treasure-seeking Gyarados. After defeating Gyarados, he runs away, and in their thanks, the Phione gives the player the Phione Dew. After Manaphy is cured after a few days of rest, a Pokémon named {{p|Walrein}} is told by Chatot to take care of Manaphy under the sea. With a tearful farewell, Manaphy is taken to its home.

After the player saves Manaphy and reaches the Diamond Rank, Team Charm pays a visit to the guild. Team Charm consists of {{p|Lopunny}}, {{p|Medicham}}, and {{p|Gardevoir}}. This trio is legendary for their rank, which is the Master Rank, and for their style of treasure hunting. A former member, surprisingly, is Wigglytuff. They came because they're stuck on a hunt for treasure because they don't have a key. They ask Wigglytuff and Wigglytuff "claims" that he doesn't have it. But just before everyone thinks Team Charm will leave, Lopunny gives Wigglytuff a Perfect Apple and Wigglytuff finds the key with a big bang from his room. When Team Charm is leaving, everyone asks if they can go to the [[Aegis Cave]], including the team. Lopunny, the leader of Team Charm, agrees and says everyone can go after they open it with the key. The treasure of Aegis Cave is guarded by 3 legendary beings, {{p|Regice}}, {{p|Regirock}}, and {{p|Registeel}}. After defeating them, Team Charm assists the player in fighting {{p|Regigigas}}.

Later, in the player's dreams, {{p|Darkrai}} (disguised as {{p|Cresselia}}) appears in the player's dreams and tells the player that their continued existence is causing a distortion in space. On the night before going to Palkia for an explanation, Palkia itself attacks the team, spiriting them away to it's domain, the Spacial Rift. They battle Palkia for answers, but it gets trapped in a nightmare. Darkrai (still disguised as Cresseila) tries to finish off the team using Palkia, but it is stopped by another Cresselia, who reveals that the first was an impostor by the name of Darkrai, who reveals itself to be the one distorting space. Although Darkrai invites the team to stop him, Cresselia thinks it is a trap, because normally Darkrai run away when found, doing its work in the shadows and only coming out to finish the job. The team decides to heed Darkrai's call, and Darkrai reveals his plans, by stopping time or space, the world would stop and be covered in darkness, and all Pokémon would share an everlasting nightmare, in which Darkrai would rule. In addition to this, Darkrai also reveals that he had been responsible from everything right from the beginning, from the collapse of the Temporal Tower to the player's very own transformation. Darkrai lets the team decide if they want to join him ruling the world in darkness. Then Darkrai makes it look like the player's partner joined him but it's not real. The team battles Darkrai and wins, but Darkrai attempts to flee. However, Palkia arrives and attempts to stop Darkrai from leaving by unleashing an attack on Darkrai. But instead of destroying it, it merely erases it's memories, therefore turning Darkrai good. Darkrai's location is "Currently" unknown because the Dimensional Hole that Darkrai traveled to before getting hit by Palkia's attack, it is stated he might have lost his memeory and turned good. Darkrai's location is now known. If the player go Mystifying Forest, (the forest for the Graduation exam), on the 13th floor the player will see Darkrai if they have a Mystery Part or Secret Slab (Obtained via Wonder Mail mission) in their treasure bag.

After Darkrai is gone, Team Raider, legendary Master Rank team, shows up on the beach after rescuing Dugtrio. It is unknown if they do anything.

Manaphy returns and joins the player's team. 3 days later, he tells the team about the Marine Resort and then after the team unlocks it, the player and partner can finally evolve; after recruiting Palkia in the Spacial Rift.

==Characters==
===Playable characters===
{| {{bluetable2|lightgraybg c}}
! rowspan="2" | Pokémon
! colspan="2" | Nature/Personality
!{{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}}
|-
| Male || Female
|-
! {{p|Bulbasaur}}
| Lonely || Docile || Bulbasaur's {{a|Overgrow}} Ability powers up Grass-type moves when it's weakened.
|-
! {{p|Charmander}}
| Docile || Brave || This starter Pokémon wears its emotions on its tail–the flame on its tail, that is!
|-
! {{p|Squirtle}}
| Quirky || Bold || With its Water Terrain ability, Squirtle can lead you across rivers and lakes!
|-
! {{p|Pikachu}}
| Brave || Hasty || Pikachu is one of the starters you can choose from! We wonder if its ability, {{a|Static}}, will come in to play?
|-
! {{p|Meowth}}*
| Sassy || Relaxed || If Meowth sees something shiny, its eyes sparkle like jewels!
|-
! {{p|Chikorita}}
| Calm || Quiet || Grass-type Pokémon like Chikorita can be found in forests.
|-
! {{p|Cyndaquil}}
| Timid || Calm || Cyndaquil delivers a warm reception when it's angered or startled–its back erupts with fire!
|-
! {{p|Totodile}}
| Jolly || Sassy || Even its friends need to be careful of Totodile–it has a habit of biting anything with its developed jaws.
|-
! {{p|Treecko}}
| Quiet || Hardy || After you battle in the [[Explorer Maze]], Treecko shows up to request a job.
|-
! {{p|Torchic}}
| Hardy || Rash || Those who hug Torchic get an extra warm feeling because a fire burns inside its body!
|-
! {{p|Mudkip}}
| Rash || Lonely || Skilled in Water-type moves, Mudkip checks its surroundings using the fin on its head.
|-
! {{p|Skitty}}*
| Hasty || Naïve || Skitty is so adorable that its {{a|Cute Charm}} Ability can even infatuate its foes.
|-
! {{p|Turtwig}}
| Bold || Timid || Turtwig is a Grass-type Pokémon. Will it be powerful in grassy areas?
|-
! {{p|Chimchar}}
| Naïve || Impish || Using Fire-type moves with Chimchar will definitely help you out in a pinch.
|-
! {{p|Piplup}}
| Impish || Quirky || Piplup is friendly and enthusiastic. It will make a great Pokémon adventurer!
|-
! {{p|Munchlax}}*
| Relaxed || Jolly || Let's hope Munchlax's hunger doesn't stop it from being a great adventurer.
|-
|}

Notes:
* <nowiki>*</nowiki>: These Pokémon may not be selected as a partner.

===Non-player characters===
''This section is based on pre-release screenshots and is not complete.''
====Guild====
[[Image:Wigglytuff.jpg|thumb|right|Wigglytuff and Chatot]]
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} - Leader of the Wigglytuff Guild.
* {{p|Chatot}} - Wigglytuff's apprentice, whom assigns jobs to the guild as a whole on a daily basis, as well as taking charge when Wigglytuff dozes off.
* {{p|Loudred}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This Pokémon guards the guild entrance gate. Don't mess with Loudred.
* {{p|Diglett}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Diglett assists Loudred by identifying visitors by examining their footprints.
* {{p|Dugtrio}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Calm and trustworthy, Dugtrio keeps the bulletin board current with the latest jobs.
* {{p|Chimecho}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Chimecho runs the Chimecho Center and summons guild members when it's time to eat.
* {{p|Croagunk}} - Runs the guild's swap shop.
* {{p|Sunflora}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Feeling sad? Sunflora's sunny disposition is sure to cheer you up! She also keeps a journal at her bedside.
* {{p|Corphish}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This high-spirited Pokémon will take to you like a big brother!
* {{p|Bidoof}} - The previous newest guild member, prior to your arrival. He keeps a journal at his bedside.

===Treasure Town===
* {{p|Kangaskhan}} - As in Mystery Dungeon 1, she will store items for the player.
* {{p|Xatu}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Xatu will tell you what's in your Treasure Box–for a price.
* {{p|Kecleon}} - Runs two shops, one for consumables, one for orbs and TMs.
* {{p|Duskull}} - Operates the Duskull Bank, where the player can store their extra cash.
* {{p|Electivire}} - Will link moves and allow the player to relearn forgotten moves.
* {{p|Chansey}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Chansey runs the Day Care, and its happy to take care of your egg until it hatches!
* {{p|Marowak}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Marowak runs the dojo where you can train and improve your battle skills.
* {{p|Magnezone}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - When you capture Pokémon fugitives, deliver them to Magnezone, the town sheriff.

====Expedition Teams====
* Team Razor Wind
** {{p|Zangoose}}
** {{p|Scyther}}
** {{p|Sandslash}}
* Team Seedgey
** {{p|Pidgey}}
** {{p|Seedot}}
* Team Glee
** {{p|Togepi}}
** {{p|Politoed}}
** {{p|Ledyba}}
* Team Skull
** {{p|Skuntank}}
** {{p|Koffing}}
** {{p|Zubat}}
* Team Charm
** {{p|Lopunny}}
** {{p|Gardevoir}}
** {{p|Medicham}}
* Team Tasty
** {{p|Swellow}}
** {{p|Wurmple}}
* Team Poochy
** {{p|Poochyena}} ×3
* Team Ebony
** {{p|Shuppet}}
** {{p|Murkrow}}
* Team Slacker
** {{p|Slakoth}}
** {{p|Slowpoke}}
* Team Flame
** {{p|Camerupt}}
** {{p|Ponyta}}
** {{p|Bellsprout}}
* Team AWD
** {{p|Arbok}}
** {{p|Weavile}}
** {{p|Drapion}}
* Team Raider
** {{p|Gallade}}
** {{p|Roserade}}
** {{p|Rhyperior}}

===Bosses===
While most of the Bosses in this game are the standard legendaries, there are some average Pokémon added to the mix. The list of boss battles are in dungeon order.

====Story Mode Bosses====
* {{p|Zubat}} and {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Drowzee}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Drowzee is a helpful Pokémon, offering assistance when Azurill and Marill lose something important.
* {{p|Groudon}} (Fake) {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Strong enough to lift an entire terrain, Groudon won't be happy if it's disturbed!
* {{p|Luxio}} (8) and {{p|Luxray}}
* {{p|Mesprit}} (fight it again after beating the game to recruit it)
* {{p|Grovyle}}
* {{p|Spiritomb}}
* {{p|Kabutops}} and {{p|Omastar}} (2)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} and {{p|Sableye}} (6) {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com, for Dusknoir}} This Pokémon is a bit mysterious. Does it have something to hide?
* Primal {{p|Dialga}}
=====After the credits=====
* {{p|Uxie}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - This [[Legendary Pokémon]] might have something to do with your past--but why can't you remember?
* {{p|Mesprit}}
* {{p|Azelf}}
* {{p|Dialga}} (regular)
* Wigglytuff Guild
* {{p|Froslass}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Regice}}
* {{p|Regirock}}
* {{p|Registeel}}
* {{p|Regigigas}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}} (4), and {{p|Bronzong}} (4)
* {{p|Palkia}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}

====Wonder Mail Exclusives====
Like the previous Mystery Dungeon game, some dungeons are unlocked through Wonder Mail codes. However, unlike the previous game, the bosses below are obtained through these codes.

=====Known Codes=====
* {{p|Kyogre}} ('''FN01 HWN- 00%F 8678 +XY@ &%#3''')
* {{p|Groudon}} (Real) ('''#&S6 NY2& YJN= 1P57 F0MN MH7Y''')
* {{p|Articuno}} ('''4MP= K98# CT%Y R@-- &P7% %K86''')
* {{p|Heatran}} ('''FH0T HYNH R0QF 86N8 +SY@ &%YN''')
* {{p|Giratina}} ('''WNWY JXTK &5C1 4N3- P4NM 8K&C''')
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ('''HW+8 66%T 5S51 +J5Y 4-K# H@P-''')
* {{p|Mew}} ('''X%8S WYY+ S-JF PFH@ @##K 5W8K''')
* {{p|Gabite}}* ('''78SR -H2M P0+4 Y6FY 1&Y+ #R9S''')
<nowiki>*</nowiki>:Gabite is unable to be recruited.

=====Code Exclusive Recruits=====
The following Pokemon can be found only in the domains of the Guardians of the Seven Treasures (A.K.A. the dungeons of the above codes)

'''Shimmer Desert''' (Groudon's Domain)
* {{p|Ekans}}
* {{p|Arbok}}
* {{p|Diglett}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}

'''Sky Stairway''' (Rayquaza's Domain)
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Haunter}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Ditto}}

'''Mystery Jungle''' (Mew's Domain)
* {{p|Treecko}}*
* {{p|Grovyle}}*
* {{p|Sceptile}}*
<nowiki>*</nowiki>: Only if not chosen as Starter or Partner

====Item Required Bosses====
Some bosses will need the leader to hold either the [[Mystery Part]] or the [[Secret Slab]] while traversing certain dungeons.

* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Raikou}}
* {{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Suicune}}
* {{p|Lugia}}
* {{p|Ho-Oh}}
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Latias}}
* {{p|Latios}}
* {{p|Jirachi}}
* {{p|Deoxys}}

===Miscellaneous NPCs===
* {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Grovyle}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} - Who is Grovyle, and why is it hunting Time Gears?
* {{p|Vigoroth}} - Advertises the newest shops that open in Treasure Town.
* {{p|Spoink}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Spoink always has a spring in its step--until it loses its treasured pearl. Can you help?
* {{p|Marill}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Marill and his younger brother, Azurill, shop in Treasure Town. They might be looking for their Water Float.
* {{p|Azurill}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} Azurill and his older brother, Marill, shop in Treasure Town. They might be looking for their Water Float.
* Lt. {{p|Magnezone}} {{Tt|Description|By Pokemon.com}} When you capture Pokémon fugitives, deliver them to Magnezone, the local sheriff.
* {{p|Shinx}}
* Celebi ([[Shiny]]) - A close friend of Grovyle in the future, and helps him to travel through time.
* {{p|Lapras}} - Does it know the secret of the Hidden Land?
* {{p|Torkoal}} - A very wise elder.
* {{p|Scizor}} - A legendary explorer until he disappeared while searching for a valuable treasure...
* {{p|Cresselia}} - She has been hunting Darkrai for years. Will she finally catch Darkrai?
* {{p|Manaphy}} - Manaphy has hatched from a mysterious egg. Who is Manaphy?
* {{p|Phione}} - Phione are known for producing a dew that can act as a cure-all...

==Version-exclusive Pokémon==
Certian Pokemon are only in certian versions. However, if you unlock an exclusive pokemon that is not from your version through Wonder Mail, they will be in the same place they would be in the game they were orginialy exclusive to.

===Exclusive to Darkness===
Beedrill
*{{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Burmy}}*
* {{p|Buneary}}
* {{p|Rotom}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>: {{p|Wormadam}} and {{p|Mothim}} are found in Time.

===Exclusives to Time===
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Combee}}*
* {{p|Pachirisu}}
* {{p|Riolu}}
* {{p|Lucario}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>: {{p|Vespiquen}} is found in Darkness.

==Dungeon Tips==
*If the player remains on one floor of a dungeon for too long, this will happen:
**It will say "Something is stirring".
**It will say "Something is approaching".
**It will say "It's coming closer."
**It will say "It's right near! It's gusting hard!" Then the player's character will faint.
*Pokémon with the Float terrain ability who try to cross magma will get burned (unless they have the "All-Terrain Hiker" IQ skill or are also {{type2|Fire}}).
*Fully evolved Pokémon can be recruited in the game. However, they will have lower recruit rates.
==Trivia==

==External links==
* Bulbanews: [[n:CoroCoro reveals Mystery Dungeon sequel details|CoroCoro reveals Mystery Dungeon sequel details]]
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/dungeon/ Official website]
* [http://www.chunsoft.co.jp/games/pokedun2/index.html Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 page on Chunsoft website]
* [http://www.serebii.net/dungeon2/ Serebii.net: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]
* [http://www.pokemon.com/#dungeon2_main|Pokemon USA Mini-Site]
* [http://www.pokemon-games.com/pokemonmd/ Official USA Site]
*[http://pokemon.marriland.com/mystery_dungeon_time_darkness/videos Japanese Sneak Peek Video]
*[http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product%5FID=69169 English Sneak Peek Video]
*[http://www.pokemon.com/dungeon2/personality_test/ Pokemon.com Official Personality Test]
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