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Pokémon Ranger Batonnage (Japanese: ポケモンレンジャー バトナージ) is an action-adventure game for the Nintendo DS and the sequel to Pokémon Ranger. It was released in Japan on March 20, 2008.

The game is set in a new region called Almia where the base of operations is a Ranger School that the main characters have just graduated from. The selection of starter Pokémon has risen from solely Plusle and Minun to a choice between 17 different species. Additionally, there are several side quests and a card collection system used to power up the Capture Styler.

Known information

• It takes place in the region of Almia. As the game's storyline starts, the player character has just graduated from Pokémon Ranger School.
• The player can choose to play as a male or a female protagonist. The male protagonist is known as Hajime, and the female, Hitomi.
• The game features Generation IV Pokémon and the ominous Pokémon of the game seems to be Darkrai.
• The player will have a selectable Pokémon partner. Known selectable partners include Munchlax, Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Kricketot, Mime Jr., Cranidos, Shieldon, Croagunk, Machop, Pachirisu, Starly, Hippopotas, Snover, Misdreavus, Sneasel, and Gible. It should be noted that each Pokémon is of one of the 17 types of Pokémon.
• The villainous team is named (Japanese: ヤミヤミ団 Team Yamiyami).
• The game has optional, non-story-progressing missions called quests where the player helps citizens of towns.
• A system of cards that are collectible can power up the Capture Styler.
• The player is able to Surf on Pokémon in controlled environments.
• There are three downloadable Pokémon unlocked in this game by special missions, in the vein of the Manaphy egg mission in the prequel. These Pokémon are a second Manaphy egg, a Riolu with Aura Sphere and Darkrai with Dark Void at level 50.
• In addition to the aforementioned special missions, there is another group of downloadable missions called extra missions. The rare Pokémon encountered during these missions are Dialga, Palkia and Shaymin (Land Forme). Unlike in the special missions, the Pokémon captured in extra missions are subsequently released without being transferred to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
• The game can utilize the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for unlocking both special and extra missions, but only for a limited period when an event is held.

Special Missions

These missions are available via Wifi and they can let you send some Pokémon to your Japanese Diamond or Pearl game after some completing the specific mission. The mission for Manaphy can be done after becoming a Ranger while the other two can only be done after completing the game. The missions for Riolu an Darkrai can only be downloaded from March 20 to June 15. 2008 in the Japanese Version.

Manaphy Mission

A Happiny has found Manaphy's egg and you need to go to her in order to get the egg. The egg can be transfered after doing this mission.

Riolu Mission

Kaito's Riolu knows Aura Sphere and Team Yamiyami manages to steal it. You will eventually fight Riolu in the place where you fought Gliscor. This special Riolu can be transfered after doing this mission.

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Nature	Ribbons	Ability Held item	Moves
File:CherishballDP.png Template:P2♂	OT: カイト ID: 03208	Mar. 20, 2008 Pokémon Ranger Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 30.	Serious	Classic	Steadfast	Aura Sphere
						Shadow Claw
						Bullet Punch
						Drain Punch

Darkrai Mission

You will find Darkrai in the place where you fought it before, but this time it will help you. Darkrai will use its ability, Dark Power, to send some Team Yamiyami members to the Dark Void. Darkrai can be transfered after doing this mission.

Pokémon	OT data	Area met	Ribbons	Ability Held item	Moves
File:CherishballDP.png Template:P2	OT: アルミア ID: 03208	Mar. 20, 2008 Pokémon Ranger Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 50.	Classic	Bad Dreams	Dark Void
					Dark Pulse
					Shadow Ball
					Double Team

Extra Missions

These missions are also available via Wifi, but you can't send the Pokémon to your game. Dialga and Palkia's missions are available on June 16. but it was not stated until when, while Shaymin's will be available from July 19 to August 31, 2008 only, in the Japanese Version.

Gallery

• Ranger II - Characters - Boy 1.jpg

  Hajime as a Student

• Ranger II - Characters - Girl 1.jpg

  Hitomi as a Student

• Ranger II - Characters - Boy 2.jpg

  Hajime as a Ranger

• Ranger II - Characters - Girl 2.jpg

  Hitomi as a Ranger

External links

• Official Japanese Site
• Bulbanews: Pokémon Ranger Batonnage announced in February Coro Coro
• Serebii.net: Pokémon Ranger Batonnage