User manual GAMES NINTENDO GAMECUBE POKEMON COLOSSEUM

OFFICIAL NINTENDO POWER PLAYER'S GUIDE AVAILABLE AT YOUR NEAREST RETAILER! WWW.NINTENDO.COM Nintendo of America Inc. P.O. Box 957, Redmond, WA 98073-0957 U.S.A. www.nintendo.com PRINTED IN USA 53920A INSTRUCTION BOOKLET PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE SEPARATE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING YOUR NINTENDO ® HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME DISC OR ACCESSORY. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION. WARNING - Electric Shock To avoid electric shock when you use this system: Do not use the Nintendo GameCube during a lightning storm. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning. Use only the AC adapter that comes with your system. Do not use the AC adapter if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Make sure that the AC adapter cord is fully inserted into the wall outlet or extension cord. Always carefully disconnect all plugs by pulling on the plug and not on the cord. Make sure the Nintendo GameCube power switch is turned OFF before removing the AC adapter cord from an outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES WARNING - Seizures Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns, such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game. Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms: Convulsions Altered vision Eye or muscle twitching Involuntary movements Loss of awareness Disorientation CAUTION - Motion Sickness Playing video games can cause motion sickness. If you or your child feel dizzy or nauseous when playing video games with this system, stop playing and rest. Do not drive or engage in other demanding activity until you feel better. CAUTION - Laser Device The Nintendo GameCube is a Class I laser product. Do not attempt to disassemble the Nintendo GameCube. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible. Play video games on the smallest available television screen. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep. Play in a well-lit room. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour. CONTROLLER NEUTRAL POSITION RESET If the L or R Buttons are pressed or the Control Stick or C Stick are moved out of neutral position when the power is turned ON, those positions will be set as the neutral position, causing incorrect game control during game play. WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain: Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate play. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it. If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several hours before playing again. If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor. To reset the controller, release all buttons and sticks to allow them to return to the correct neutral position, then hold down the X, Y and START/PAUSE Buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. L Button R Button Control Stick C Stick 02 03 BASIC CONTROLS Control Stick + Control Pad A Button Select a command Select the Mode Please select the mode you want to play: Story Mode (see page 08) or Battle Mode (see page 24). Confirm · To save the progress of the game, you'll need 48 or more free blocks on your Memory Card. · You can't continue the game unless you have Pokémon Colosseum saved data on the Memory Card. · For information on deleting or formatting the save file on the Memory Card, please refer to the Nintendo GameCube Instruction Booklet. · In Story Mode, you can only save one save file on one Memory Card. B Button Cancel a command confirmed with the A Button HOW TO START Insert the Memory Card into Slot A. Insert the Pokémon Colosseum Game Disc into the Nintendo GameCube, close the Disc Cover, and then turn the power on. Once the title screen is displayed, press START/PAUSE on your Controller. The main menu will then be displayed. STARTING THE GAME Playing for the first time If you are playing this game for the first time, you'll be asked whether or not you would like to create a Pokémon Colosseum file on the Memory Card in Slot A. Please select "YES." You will be unable to save the progress of the game if there is not a Pokémon Colosseum file. Once the Pokémon Colosseum file is created, the main menu will be displayed. *To save the progress of the game, it will require 48 or more free blocks on your Memory Card. OPTIONS Selecting "OPTIONS" will allow you to change the game's settings. Sound You can choose either "MONO" or "STEREO." Rumble You can choose to turn the rumble feature "ON" or "OFF." *There is no Rumble feature in Battle Mode. 06 07 In Story Mode, you are the hero. Explore the Orre Region and battle with other trainers. Sit back and enjoy the all-new story in this RPG! Partner She helps the hero with her ability to see Shadow Pokémon. STARTING THE STORY MODE NEW GAME When you select "NEW GAME" in the Story Mode, it will take you to the naming screen. You can choose one of the names already prepared, or you can come up with your own. (*Once you have chosen a name, you will not be able to change it.) CONTINUE You'll start the game from where you last saved. Hero The hero who has the ability to Snag Pokémon. CHARACTERS ESPEON and UMBREON The hero's two starting Pokémon. 08 09 CONTROLS PROCEEDING IN THE GAME First, let's check the field by walking around. By pressing the A Button, you can talk to a person or check out an item or area in front of you. There are various structures and facilities to help you and make your journey easier. Control Stick : + Control Pad Move character / Select a command X Button : Y Button : START/PAUSE Brings up the menu screen MOVING ON THE MAP When the hero reaches the edge of the field, the screen will change into the map screen. Here you can select your destination. The places you can visit will increase as the story progresses. A Button Confirm selection / Talk / Check B Button Cancel command / Back to the previous screen 10 11 PROCEEDING IN THE GAME PLAYER NAME : Hero's name. FIELD MENU Pressing the X Button, Y Button, or START/PAUSE on the field will open the menu. Select what you would like to check and press the A Button. ID : Hero's ID No. POKé DOLLARS : The money you currently have. The currency in the Orre Region is POKé COUPONS : Your current Poké Coupons. See page 51 for details. (Poké Dollars). POKéMON You can coordinate your party Pokémon here. SUMMARY You can check summaries of your Pokémon. Also, you can check explanations of their moves and change the order of their moves. SWITCH You can change the order of your Pokémon. ITEMS You can give your Pokémon an item to hold, or take an item from it. P DA PLAY TIME : The amount of time you have played. Snag List You can see currently Snagged Shadow Pokémon and how their Purify (see page 18) is progressing. Snagged - Shadow Pokémon (before being Purified). Snagged - Normal Pokémon (after being Purified). No Icon - Shadow Pokémon which are not Snagged yet. Strategy Memo You can check information on Pokémon that you have met. (This option is not displayed at the beginning.) (Hero)'s e-mail You can read e-mail you've received. There might be useful information in them to help you on your adventures. You can change the order of the e-mail, and also the "Alert Tone" for when you get an e-mail. Cancel Close the P DA. ITEMS Move the Control Stick or + Control Pad to the right and left to select the category and up and down to select the item. The selected item can then be used or given to a Pokémon to hold. The P DA is a device the hero carries around. P DA is the abbreviation for "Pokémon Digital Assistant." You can check information on Pokémon and can also receive e-mail with it. When the P DA is opened, the hero's information will be displayed in the lower right of the screen. 12 13 PROCEEDING IN THE GAME EXIT Close the menu. BATTLES You will battle against Pokémon trainers you meet. The battle system is that each trainer uses two Pokémon (DOUBLE BATTLE). Once the battle is started, the two Pokémon on the left side of your Pokémon screen will enter into the battle. If you win, all of your Pokémon that participated and survived earn EXP. Points. In most situations, if all Pokémon "faint," you will lose and you will have to start the game over from the last place you saved. Not only that, you'll lose half of your money. SAVING THE GAME AND PCs There are many functions to the PC, such as saving the game's progress, storing Pokémon, storing items, and more. PCs are mainly located in Pokémon Centers. POKéMON STORAGE You can store up to 90 Pokémon in the PC's Box. ITEM STORAGE You can store items here that you don't have room to carry with you. SAVE When you want to save your progress, select "Save" on a PC. To restart the game from where you last saved it, select "CONTINUE" on the main menu. *You can't save the game if a different Memory Card than the one used before is inserted. EXIT Shuts down the PC. BATTLE COMMANDS FIGHT You can fight using your Pokémon's moves. PKMN You can switch Pokémon or look at a Pokémon's summary. ITEMS You can use items for various things. You can restore a Pokémon's HP or Snag (see page 18) a Pokémon using a Poké Ball. CALL You can make a Pokémon "come to" when it is in "HYPER MODE" (see page 22) or awaken a Pokémon from sleep. 14 15 BATTLES BATTLE SCREEN Current HP / Maximum HP Your Pokémon EXP. Points Meter Pokémon's Level Opponent's Pokémon ABNORMAL STATUS & POKéMON RECOVERY When an enemy has attacked your Pokémon, there might be a chance that your Pokémon's "status" will be affected. Bad statuses can be cured by using certain items. Also, by visiting a Pokémon Center, Hotel, or Pokémon Restoring Machine, you will be able to recover your Pokémon completely. Poison Gender HP Paralyze Sleep Freeze Gradually decreases HP during battle. If the Poison isn't cured, the Pokémon's HP will continue to decrease after the battle when walking around the field. Numbs the Pokémon's body and makes it difficult for it to use its moves. Its Speed decreases as well. The Pokémon is asleep and can't fight. It will wake up later. Freezes a Pokémon so that it can't fight. A frozen Pokémon might thaw eventually. Gradually decreases a Pokémon's HP during battle. Its Attack goes down as well. If a Confused Pokémon uses a move during battle, there is a chance it may attack itself. Once the Pokémon goes back to its Poké Ball, it will be cured. When a Pokémon's HP reaches 0, it can no longer battle. Your Pokémon's Move(s) Current PP / Maximum PP Burn Confuse Faint HP (Hit Points) This is the vitality of a Pokémon. If the Pokémon is damaged and the remaining HP reaches 0, it will "faint" and can no longer battle. PP (Power Points) This is the number of times a particular move can be used. When PP reaches 0, the Pokémon can't use that move anymore. Pokémon Gender symbol is male, and symbol is female. There are also some Pokémon of unknown gender. When HP or PP is reduced during a battle, if your Pokémon has fainted, or if it is affected by an abnormal status, you can use your items to help it recover. Additionally, by visiting a Pokémon Center, Hotel, or a Pokémon Restoring Machine, you will be able to recover your Pokémon. Pokémon Center Pokémon Recovery Machine This place will completely cure your Pokémon free of charge. You can restore your Pokémon by pressing the A Button in front of this machine. 16 17 SNAG AND PURIFY SNAGGING AND PURIFYING There are Pokémon who have been changed by an evil organization, and their hearts are shut. One of the main objectives of this game is to rescue these "Shadow Pokémon" by Snagging them. PURIFY AND PURIFY COMPLETED When a Shadow Pokémon is Snagged, it is still a Shadow Pokémon. To open the closed door to its heart little by little is called "Purifying," and once the heart is fully opened, the "Purification" is complete. TO PURIFY A POKéMON · Put it in your party and walk around with it. · Make it battle. · "CALL" the Pokémon during a battle when it is in HYPER MODE and make it "come to." · Leave it in the Day Care. · Use the "SCENT" items in the "COLOGNE CASE." By repeating the above methods the Pokémon will begin to become Purified. The Purifying process differs based on each Pokémon's nature. TO COMPLETE PURIFYING As the Purifying process progresses and the "Heart Gauge" becomes completely white, you will need to go to the "RELIC STONE" in Agate Village. It seems as if there are other ways to purify Pokémon instantly...!? WHAT IS SNAGGING? Usually, you can't catch opponent's Pokémon. However, only you can Snag a Pokémon during battle. Once the battle has started, identify the Shadow Pokémon and throw a Poké Ball to Snag it. To make Snagging easier, weaken the Pokémon by attacking it until its HP is low. It will also be easier to catch the Pokémon if you put it to Sleep, Poison it, and so on. If you were unable to Snag a Shadow Pokémon during a battle, don't worry, the Shadow Pokémon can be encountered again during your adventures. DISTINGUISHING SHADOW POKéMON You (the hero) can't tell whether a Pokémon is a Shadow Pokémon or not. However, during your adventure, you'll meet a partner who has a special ability to distinguish Shadow Pokémon from normal Pokémon. 18 19 SHADOW POKéMON SHADOW POKéMON Shadow Pokémon are being used for wrongful acts because an evil organization has found a way to shut the door to their hearts. There are a few characteristics that differ from normal Pokémon to Snagged Shadow Pokémon. SUMMARY OF SHADOW POKéMON Heart Gauge Shows the progress of Purifying. Heart Condition As the Purifying progresses, the condition of the heart changes. Nature When Purifying has progressed to a certain stage, you can find out the Pokémon's nature. SHADOW POKéMON MOVES At first, Shadow Pokémon can only use a move called "SHADOW RUSH." This move will not only damage opponents, but the attacking Pokémon as well. When Purifying has progressed, the Pokémon will be able to learn other moves. Also, when Purifying has been completed, "SHADOW RUSH" will be forgotten. EXP. POINTS OF SHADOW POKéMON Shadow Pokémon that have just been Snagged can't gain any EXP. Points. Once a Shadow Pokémon's Purification has progressed to a certain stage, then that Shadow Pokémon can earn EXP. Points. When the Shadow Pokémon is Purified completely, all of the EXP. Points that it earned previously will be gained all at once. THINGS SHADOW POKéMON CAN'T DO The following things can't be done until a Shadow Pokémon's Purification is complete. · Use an item that would make the Pokémon evolve or level up. · Change the order of the Pokémon's moves. · Delete the Pokémon's moves. · Change the Pokémon's nickname. · Exchange the Pokémon with Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire (see page 23). · Participate in Battle Mode (see page 24). · Enter in battles at PHENAC STADIUM. Move Names When Purifying has progressed, moves other than "SHADOW RUSH" will be revealed and can be used. 20 21 SHADOW POKéMON'S HYPER MODE When "SHADOW RUSH" is selected during a Shadow Pokémon's battle, the Shadow Pokémon may go into "HYPER MODE," which cloaks its body with a red aura. HYPER MODE will continue even after the battle is over. Also, the panel that indicates the Pokémon's name will change. SHADOW POKéMON IN HYPER MODE... · Have a higher critical-hit ratio when using "SHADOW RUSH" on their opponent. · May not listen if a move other than "SHADOW RUSH" is selected. · Can't use "items." The Shadow Pokémon will not be healed by using HP recovery and status abnormality items such as Potions and Antidotes. A Pokémon Center, Hotel, or Pokémon Recovery Machine can restore the HP and status abnormalities, but HYPER MODE can't be recovered. HOW TO RECOVER FROM HYPER MODE · "CALL" during a battle. · Use a "SCENT" item from the "COLOGNE CASE." · Leave it in the Day Care. *On rare occasions, the Pokémon will recover on its own. LINKING UP TO TRADE POKéMON Once you clear the Story Mode, you can trade Pokémon with Game Boy Advance Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire. It can be done in the basement of the PHENAC CITY Pokémon Center. For linking up, please follow the instructions on the screen (see "CONNECTING THE NINTENDO GAMECUBE GAME BOY ADVANCE CABLE" on page 47). When the following conditions are not met, there will be an error. Please follow the instructions in "TROUBLESHOOTING CONNECTION ERRORS WITH THE GAME BOY ADVANCE (SP) SYSTEM" on page 50 for details and save the game once again. CONDITIONS · You need to have the Pokédex. · You need to have the game saved at a Pokémon Center. POKéMON THAT CAN'T BE TRADED BY LINK · Shadow Pokémon. They can't be traded unless they are purfied completely (see page 19). · Pokémon holding "MAIL" or an "ENIGMA BERRY." · Pokémon Eggs. 22 23 In "BATTLE MODE," you can enjoy battling Pokémon in full 3-D with your friends. "BATTLE MODE" can be played with either two or four people. Pok mon If you want to use your own Pokémon for a battle, please select "COLOSSEUM BATTLE." You can use the Pokémon Pok mon from your Game Boy Advance Pokémon Pok mon Ruby or Sapphire Game Paks, and from the Pokémon Pok mon you've caught in the Story Mode. There is "SOLO BATTLE" to battle alone, and "GANG BATTLE" to play with either two or four friends. ·To use your Pokémon from the Game Boy Advance To Pok mon Pokémon Pok mon Ruby or Sapphire Game Pak, you will need a Game Boy Advance (SP) system and a Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance cable (each sold separately). If you want to battle immediately, select "BATTLE NOW." The Pok mon will be randomly selected, and Pokémon you will battle against a computer opponent. *In "BATTLE MODE," you will not receive any EXP. Points or Poké Dollars. COLOSSEUM BATTLE SOLO BATTLE GANG BATTLE BATTLE NOW Page 26 Page 26 Page 35 Page 46 24 25 SOLO BATTLE HOW TO PLAY A COLOSSEUM BATTLE Current HP / Maximum HP In "COLOSSEUM BATTLE," you can use your own Pokémon. There are "SOLO BATTLE" and "GANG BATTLE" to choose from. Your Pokémon BATTLE SCREEN Opponent's Pokémon Level SOLO BATTLE Gender In "SOLO BATTLE" there are "COLOSSEUM BATTLE" and "MT. BATTLE VS 100" to choose from. You will need to go to "REGISTER POKéMON" (see page 28) the first time you play. COLOSSEUM BATTLE In "COLOSSEUM BATTLE" your goal is to clear eight trainers in a row (in some Colosseums). The trainers' strengths differ (see page 30). MT. BATTLE VS 100 Your goal is to defeat 100 trainers in a row (see page 31). CONTINUE You can restart a "COLOSSEUM BATTLE" or "MT. BATTLE VS 100" that you've suspended. REGISTER POKéMON In order to play "SOLO BATTLE," you need to go to "REGISTER POKéMON" first (see page 28). POKé COUPON EXCHANGE You can exchange POKé COUPONS you've earned in battles for prizes (see page 51). HP Your Pokémon's Move(s) Current PP / Maximum PP BATTLE COMMANDS FIGHT You can fight using your Pokémon's moves. PKMN You can switch Pokémon or look at a Pokémon's summary. GIVE IN You lose the battle. *You can't run from a battle. For more on the battle screen or abnormal statuses, please refer to pages 15 through 17. 26 27 SOLO BATTLE STARTING A "SOLO BATTLE" REGISTERING POKéMON When you select "REGISTER Pokémon," the picture on the right will be displayed. You will need to register the six Pokémon from your party in either the Pokémon Colosseum Story Mode, or Game Boy Advance Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire. If registered data already exists, you'll need to confirm whether or not you want to create a new registration. If you select "YES" to register, the new data will overwrite the old registered data and it will be deleted. If you have suspended data (see page 34), this data will be deleted as well. *You can only register one set of Pokémon at a time. REGISTER POKéMON FROM POKéMON COLOSSEUM GAME When selecting "COLOSSEUM Pokémon," the six Pokémon in your party in Story Mode will be registered. If the conditions listed below are not met, you will not be able to register. If you can't register, you'll need to press either the RESET Button or the B Button to go back and then select "CONTINUE" Story Mode. Please make sure you meet the conditions in the Story Mode, save, and then restart the registration. CONDITIONS · There are no Shadow Pokémon in your party. · You must have six Pokémon in your party (you can't register less than six). · No two Pokémon of the same kind can be in your party (you can't register the same kind of Pokémon). REGISTER POKéMON FROM YOUR GAME BOY ADVANCE POKéMON GAME When "GBA POKéMON" is selected, the connection screen will be displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen and connect the Game Boy Advance (SP) system (see "CONNECTING THE NINTENDO GAMECUBE GAME BOY ADVANCE CABLE" on page 47). If the following conditions are not met, it will cause an error. In that case, please refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING CONNECTION ERRORS WITH THE GAME BOY ADVANCE (SP) SYSTEM" on page 50 for instructions and try again. CONDITIONS · You need to have the Pokédex. · You need to have the game saved at a Pokémon Center. · You must have six Pokémon in your party (you can't register less than six). · No two Pokémon of the same kind can be in your party (you can't register the same kind of Pokémon). · You can't have any Eggs in your party. · Party Pokémon can't be holding "MAIL" or an "ENIGMA BERRY." *Once the registration is complete, you can turn off your Game Boy Advance (SP) system. We recommend you turn off the power of your Game Boy Advance (SP) system when you are playing Pokémon Colosseum. To turn the power of the Game Boy Advance (SP) system off, please follow the instructions on the screen. 28 29 SOLO BATTLE COLOSSEUM BATTLE In this Colosseum battle, your goal is to beat eight trainers in a row. The Pokémon's level restrictions and strength of the opponents differs depending on the Colosseum. *You need to "REGISTER POKéMON" (see page 28) first. SELECT SINGLE BATTLE OR DOUBLE BATTLE After selecting the Colosseum, please select either "SINGLE BATTLE" (one Pokémon each) or "DOUBLE BATTLE" (two Pokémon each). TO BATTLE IN THE "?????" COLOSSEUM You can battle in the "?????" Colosseum after you defeat eight trainers in PHENAC STADIUM (Easy), PYRITE COLOSSEUM (Normal), and THE UNDER COLOSSEUM (Hard), in both "SINGLE BATTLE" and "DOUBLE BATTLE." If you defeat eight trainers in the TOWER COLOSSEUM (Hard) in both "SINGLE BATTLE" and "DOUBLE BATTLE," you will be able to battle in the other "?????" Colosseum. *You can't battle with registered Pokémon that are level 51 or higher if the level restriction is up to level 50. SELECT COLOSSEUM Name of the Colosseum Strength of the opposing trainer MT. BATTLE VS 100 Please select either "SINGLE BATTLE" or "DOUBLE BATTLE." Your goal is to defeat 100 trainers in a row. Level restriction for the participating Pokémon Once you defeat eight trainers in a row, you'll be the champion and the "Champ!" mark will become lit. *The opponent trainer's Pokemon's levels are the same as the registered Pokemon's (see "REGISTERING POKeMON" on page 28) max level. However, even when your max level is 50 or less, the opponent's Pokemon's levels are all 50. Please check the messages on the window and use them as a reference to select the Colosseum. 30 31 SOLO BATTLE HOW TO PLAY "SOLO BATTLE" When you select either "COLOSSEUM BATTLE" or "MT. BATTLE VS 100," then "SINGLE BATTLE" or "DOUBLE BATTLE," the game will start. Both "COLOSSEUM BATTLE" and "MT. BATTLE VS 100" basically play the same. GAME OVER If all of your participating Pokémon have "fainted," you lose and the game is over. Also, if you defeat eight trainers in a row in "COLOSSEUM BATTLE," and 100 trainers in a row in "MT. BATTLE VS 100," that mission is accomplished. To suspend playing in "MT. BATTLE VS 100", talk to the person in the BREAK ROOM and select "SUSPEND," select "SUSPEND" after a battle is over, or outside a fight choose "HALT" to stop playing "MT. BATTLE VS 100." CONTINUE If you win against an opponent trainer without any of your Pokémon "fainting," it is a "Perfect Win." Each "Perfect Win" will grant you an extra "CONTINUE" that you can use to rechallenge a trainer you have just lost to. SELECT PARTICIPATING POKéMON Select either "SINGLE BATTLE" or "DOUBLE BATTLE." After confirming the selection of the participating Pokémon, the screen will lead you to select the Pokémon which will battle. The Pokémon shown on the screen will be assigned to Controller Buttons. Please use these Buttons to select the Pokémon you want to enter: three Pokémon for a "SINGLE BATTLE" and four Pokémon for a "DOUBLE BATTLE." *If you want to change a Pokémon selection after you've selected it, press the L Button. Press the assigned Pokémon Button and hold down the R Button to display detailed information about the moves that Pokémon has. You need to re-select Pokémon every time you participate in a battle. Your Pokémon will be fully restored each time you defeat an opponent trainer. The items you used will be replenished as well. 32 33 SOLO BATTLE POKé COUPONS If you defeat eight trainers in "COLOSSEUM BATTLE," or after defeating every ten trainers in a row in the "MT. BATTLE VS 100," you'll receive POKé COUPONS (see page 51) as a reward. SUSPEND THE GAME (SAVE) After beating each trainer, the message "CONTINUE BATTLE?" will be displayed. If you select "SUSPEND," you can save your progress. To continue your saved game, select "CONTINUE" from the "BATTLE MODE" front end and you can start the game from where you last saved. Once you restart the game, the suspended data will be deleted. *You can pause the game by pressing the X Button, Y Button, or START/PAUSE to suspend in "MT. BATTLE VS 100." *You can only have ONE suspended data from "COLOSSEUM BATTLE" or "MT. BATTLE VS 100." For example, if you suspend the data of a "COLOSSEUM BATTLE" and then try to suspend while in the "MT. BATTLE VS 100," the suspended data of the "COLOSSEUM BATTLE" will be overwritten and can't be played. Please be careful. GANG BATTLE In "GANG BATTLE," you can enjoy a two- or four-player game by connecting your Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance (SP) systems. TRAINERS WHO CAN ENTER The character you will be is the hero of the "POKéMON COLOSSEUM STORY MODE" ("Story Mode Player" for short) and the hero or heroine from "POKéMON RUBY or SAPPHIRE" ("Ruby/Sapphire Player" for short). The following are the combinations of the characters. Battle with 2 VS VS & & Battle with 4 VS VS & & Story Mode Player Ruby/Sapphire Player In "Battle with 2" you can select either a "SINGLE BATTLE" or a "DOUBLE BATTLE." In "Battle with 4" you can only play a "MULTI BATTLE" (4 players will be divided into two teams and then battle). 34 35 GANG BATTLE STARTING "GANG BATTLE" 1 Select "GANG BATTLE" in "COLOSSEUM BATTLE." 6 The Game Boy Advance connection messages will be displayed. Please follow the instructions, connect, and then turn on the power of the Game Boy Advance (SP) systems (see "CONNECTING THE NINTENDO GAMECUBE GAME BOY ADVANCE CABLE" on page 47). If you don't meet the following conditions, a connection error will occur. STORY MODE PLAYER 2 Please select a combination. This selection will be handled by Player 1. *You'll need the number of Game Boy Advance (SP) systems and Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance cables displayed on the screen in order to battle. When an error occurs, please press either the RESET Button or the B Button to go back and then select "CONTINUE." Please make sure you meet the conditions below, save the game, and then restart "GANG BATTLE." *If there are Game Boy Advance (SP) systems connected to Controller Sockets 2 through 4, please turn the systems off and press the RESET Button or the B Button to go back. CONDITIONS · You must have six Pokémon in your party (except for the "Anything Goes" rule). · You can't have any Shadow Pokémon in your party. · All Pokémon must meet the rules. RUBY/SAPPHIRE PLAYER When an error occurs, please follow the instructions in the "TROUBLESHOOTING CONNECTION ERRORS WITH THE GAME BOY ADVANCE (SP) SYSTEM" section on page 50 and then re-save the game. CONDITIONS 3 If you choose "Battle with 2," please select either "SINGLE BATTLE" or "DOUBLE BATTLE." 4 Edit the battle rules (see "EDIT RULES" on page 44). 5 The number of players and the rules confirmation screen will be displayed. If everything is okay, select "Yes." *Steps 1 through 5 will be handled by Player 1 on the Nintendo GameCube Controller. · You need to have the Pokédex. · You need to have the game saved at a Pokémon Center. · You must have six Pokémon in your party (except for the "Anything Goes" rule). · You can't have any Eggs in your party. · Party Pokémon can't be holding "MAIL" or an "ENIGMA BERRY." · All Pokémon must meet the rules 36 37 GANG BATTLE 7 After confirming each player's saved data, the confirmation screen will be displayed. If everything is okay, each player should select "Okay" to proceed. Once all of the players have selected "Okay," Player 1 needs to press START to proceed. BATTLE COMMAND FIGHT You can fight using your Pokémon's moves. PKMN You can switch Pokémon or look at a Pokémon's summary. GIVE IN You lose the battle. NINTENDO GAMECUBE SCREEN GAME BOY ADVANCE SCREEN 8 In "Play with 4," after confirming each player's saved data, select the team combination. 9 Each player then chooses the Pokémon from their party to enter in the battle. Three Pokémon for a "SINGLE BATTLE" and four Pokémon for a "DOUBLE BATTLE." *In Edit Rules (see page 44), if the "Anything Goes" rule is selected, there will be no restriction to the number of participating Pokémon. The Controller's Buttons will be assigned to each Pokémon that is displayed. Press the Button to select the Pokémon you want to enter. *If you want to change the selection of a Pokémon, press the L Button. Holding down the R Button and then pressing a Button that a Pokémon is assigned to will let you confirm the moves that Pokémon has. The players who use the Ruby/Sapphire Players will select their participating Pokémon on their Game Boy Advance (SP) system's screens. After the Pokémon have been selected, select "OK" and press the A Button. When all the players have selected their Pokémon, the battle will start. CONTROLS During a "GANG BATTLE," the Pokémon's moves are hidden to the other players. RUBY/SAPPHIRE PLAYER CONTROLS Players who participate using the Ruby/Sapphire Player will not see the battle menu on the TV screen, but on the Game Boy Advance screen instead. Just check the screen; it controls the same as "Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire." 38 39