Appendix:Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Walkthrough/Introduction

Main • Introduction
Main Story
1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11
Post-Game
12 • 13 • 14
Colosseums
Pyrite Colosseum • Realgam Colosseum • Orre Colosseum • Mt. Battle
(Area 1 • Area 2 • Area 3 • Area 4 • Area 5 • Area 6 • Area 7 • Area 8 • Area 9 • Area 10)
Optional
Battle CDs • Battle Bingo • Trainer Rematches

Introduction

To start things off, you'll choose a name for yourself. The default name is "Michael."

Next, you'll have to watch the beginning introduction video, showing Shadow Lugia abducting the S.S. Libra cruiser ship.

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Salamence
Lv. 50
No item

Losten

Battle Sim

Prize:

N/A

Metagross
Lv. 50
No item

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The game begins with a Battle Sim already in progress. Your Salamence faces off against Sim Trainer Losten's Metagross.

Since Metagross is part Steel-type, a Ground-type move (Earthquake) is the best attack choice. Just use it twice and you should be good to go.