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Shadow Pokémon are created by artificially shutting off a Pokémon's emotions, turning into a souless fighting machine.  [[Ein]], the brains behind the Shadow Pokémon process, refers to this as "shutting the door to their hearts". Shadow Pokémon radiate a black aura that cannot normally be seen.  However, [[Rui]]'s psychic abilities allow her to recognize the Shadow Pokémon aura on sight, and the [[Aura Searcher]] can detect this aura as well.  Shadow Pokémon do not gain [[Experience]] in a [[Pokémon battle]], and they start with only [[Shadow moves]].
Shadow Pokémon are created by artificially shutting off a Pokémon's emotions, turning into a souless fighting machine.  [[Ein]], the brains behind the Shadow Pokémon process, refers to this as "shutting the door to their hearts". Shadow Pokémon radiate a black aura that cannot normally be seen.  However, [[Rui]]'s psychic abilities allow her to recognize the Shadow Pokémon aura on sight, and the [[Aura Searcher]] can detect this aura as well.  Shadow Pokémon do not gain [[Experience]] in a [[Pokémon battle]], and they start with only [[Shadow moves]].


Shadow Pokémon sometimes behave oddly and irrationally, entering feral state is called [[Hyper Mode]]. Shadow Pokémon in Hyper Mode will ignore orders, and sometimes turn on their own trainersWhile a Shadow Pokémon is in Hyper Mode, [[Shadow Rush (move)|Shadow Rush]] will hit critically more often. However, Hyper Mode prevents the use of items on the deranged Pokémon.  Calling the Pokémon by its name will return it to its senses and end Hyper Mode, also causing the Pokémon's heart to open a little.
Shadow Pokémon sometimes behave oddly and irrationally, entering feral states called [[Hyper Mode]] or [[Reverse Mode]]. In both states, the Pokémon is difficult to control and may do itself more harm than goodCalling to a Shadow Pokémon or using a [[Items#Cologne|cologne]] on it will snap it out of either of these states, and helps restore them to regular Pokémon.


There are several ways to [[Purification|purify]] a Shadow Pokémon; their effectiveness varies according to the individual [[nature]] of a Pokémon.  Purifying a Shadow Pokémon helps it regain its original [[move]]s and personality.  When a Pokémon is finally purified, it will gain all the experience it could not get as a Shadow Pokémon, regular moves instead of Shadow moves, and a ribbon.
There are several ways to [[Purification|purify]] a Shadow Pokémon; their effectiveness varies according to the individual [[nature]] of a Pokémon.  Purifying a Shadow Pokémon helps it regain its original [[move]]s and personality.  When a Pokémon is finally purified, it will gain all the experience it could not get as a Shadow Pokémon, regular moves instead of Shadow moves, and a ribbon.
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=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness=
=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness=


The role of Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon XD is overall the same as in Pokémon Colosseum, although more than one Shadow Pokémon may appear in a battle, Shadow Pokémon know many more Shadow moves than just Shadow Rush, and once purified a Shadow Pokémon gains a special move that it would not learn otherwise.. The main storyline centres around a [[Shadow Lugia]].
The role of Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon XD is overall the same as in Pokémon Colosseum, although more than one Shadow Pokémon may appear in a battle, Shadow Pokémon know many more Shadow moves than just {{m|Shadow Rush}}, and once purified a Shadow Pokémon gains a special move that it would not learn otherwise. The main storyline centres around a [[Shadow Lugia]].


==Shadow Pokémon Available==
==Shadow Pokémon Available==

Revision as of 01:30, 12 May 2006

Shadow Pokémon are artificially altered Pokémon produced by Cipher in Orre. Collecting them via Snagging and restoring them to normal is the main goal in Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Shadow Pokémon are created by artificially shutting off a Pokémon's emotions, turning into a souless fighting machine. Ein, the brains behind the Shadow Pokémon process, refers to this as "shutting the door to their hearts". Shadow Pokémon radiate a black aura that cannot normally be seen. However, Rui's psychic abilities allow her to recognize the Shadow Pokémon aura on sight, and the Aura Searcher can detect this aura as well. Shadow Pokémon do not gain Experience in a Pokémon battle, and they start with only Shadow moves.

Shadow Pokémon sometimes behave oddly and irrationally, entering feral states called Hyper Mode or Reverse Mode. In both states, the Pokémon is difficult to control and may do itself more harm than good. Calling to a Shadow Pokémon or using a cologne on it will snap it out of either of these states, and helps restore them to regular Pokémon.

There are several ways to purify a Shadow Pokémon; their effectiveness varies according to the individual nature of a Pokémon. Purifying a Shadow Pokémon helps it regain its original moves and personality. When a Pokémon is finally purified, it will gain all the experience it could not get as a Shadow Pokémon, regular moves instead of Shadow moves, and a ribbon.

Pokémon Colosseum

Shadow Pokémon Available

Unused Shadow Pokémon

According to unused text in the game, the following Shadow Pokémon were originally planned for the game, but never used:

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

The role of Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon XD is overall the same as in Pokémon Colosseum, although more than one Shadow Pokémon may appear in a battle, Shadow Pokémon know many more Shadow moves than just Shadow Rush, and once purified a Shadow Pokémon gains a special move that it would not learn otherwise. The main storyline centres around a Shadow Lugia.

Shadow Pokémon Available