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Select the Mode Please select the mode you want to play: Story Mode (see page 08) or Battle Mode (see page 24). BASIC CONTROLS Control Stick + Control Pad A Button Select a command Confirm 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.
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! STARTING THE STORY MODE Partner She helps the hero with her ability to see Shadow Pokémon. 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.
CONTROLS Control Stick : + Control Pad Move character / Select a command 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.
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 Dollars). POKé COUPONS : Your current Poké Coupons. See page 51 for details. POKéMON You can coordinate your party Pokémon here. SUMMARY You can check summaries of your Pokémon.
PROCEEDING IN THE GAME EXIT BATTLES Close the menu. 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. 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.
BATTLES BATTLE SCREEN Current HP / Maximum HP Pokémon's Level ABNORMAL STATUS & POKéMON RECOVERY Opponent's Pokémon Your Pokémon 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. EXP.
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. 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.
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'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.
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 for a battle, If you want to use your own Pokémon please select "COLOSSEUM BATTLE." You can use the Pok mon from your Game Boy Advance Pokémon Pokémon Pok mon Ruby or Sapphire Game Paks, and from the Pok mon you've caught in the Story Mode. Pokémon There is "SOLO BATTLE" to battle alone, and "GANG BATTLE" to play with either two or four friends.
SOLO BATTLE BATTLE SCREEN 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. Opponent's Pokémon Level Your Pokémon SOLO BATTLE HP 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.
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.
SOLO BATTLE COLOSSEUM BATTLE After selecting the Colosseum, please select either "SINGLE BATTLE" (one Pokémon each) or "DOUBLE BATTLE" (two Pokémon each). 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.
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. 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.
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) 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. After beating each trainer, the message "CONTINUE BATTLE?" will be displayed. If you select "SUSPEND," you can save your progress.
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.
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. 8 In "Play with 4," after confirming each player's saved data, select the team combination. 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.
HOW TO CONTROL THE STORY MODE PLAYER There will be no menu displayed on the TV screen for the player who participates as a Story Mode Player. The battle menu and moves are assigned to the Controller's Buttons, so choose by using the assigned Button. SELECT THE OPPONENT Once you select a move, you need to select the opponent next. On the TV screen, each Pokémon will be displayed and assigned a direction on the + Control Pad. Select which Pokémon to use the move on.
GANG BATTLE SELECTING "POKéMON" Once a Pokémon is selected, you can select a Pokémon to switch with it. The order of the Pokémon are assigned by selection 9 on page 38. In "DOUBLE BATTLE" (when using the Story Mode Player), after you have selected the Pokémon to switch, the same screen for using a move will be displayed. Press either up, right, or left on the + Control Pad. By doing this, other players won't know which move you have selected.
GANG BATTLE EDIT RULES Once you select the number of players and the battle style, the menu screen of rules will be displayed. Set the cursor on either "Anything Goes," "Max. Lv 50," or "Max. Lv 100," and press the R Button to check that rule in detail. Use the cursor to select "Edit Rule 1" through "Edit Rule 3." Press the R Button for detailed changes. To edit the rules, use either the +Control Pad or the Control Stick to select the category by moving up or down and then move right or left to change it.
BATTLE NOW "BATTLE NOW" lets you enjoy using randomly prepared Pokémon in a battle with the computer right away. "BATTLE NOW" is one player only, so two or more players can't play. STARTING "BATTLE NOW" Select "BATTLE NOW" on the top menu screen. Then, select "SINGLE BATTLE" (each trainer uses one Pokémon at a time in the battle) or "DOUBLE BATTLE" (each trainer uses two Pokémon at a time in the battle). Next, select the difficulty level of your opponent (the computer).
HOW TO CONNECT WHEN USING FOUR GAME BOY ADVANCE (SP) SYSTEMS Game contents • GANG BATTLE / Battle with 2 Both trainers use a Ruby/Sapphire Player (see page 35) The items you will need: • Nintendo GameCube • Nintendo GameCube Controller • "Pokémon Colosseum" Game Disc • Memory Card that contains a "Pokémon Colosseum" save file • Game Boy Advance (SP) system • Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire Game Pak • Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance cable 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 3 4 Please insert the Game Pak into the Game Boy A
CAUTION WHEN LINKING UP There might be a link-up error or malfunction in the following cases. When the Game Disc is not compatible with the Game Pak. When a cable other than the Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance cable is used. When the Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance cable is not fully connected. When the Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance cable is not properly connected to a Game Boy Advance (SP) system or the Nintendo GameCube.
POKé COUPONS EXCHANGING YOUR POKé COUPONS FOR PRIZES To exchange your Poké Coupons for prizes, please select "SOLO BATTLE" and then "POKé COUPON EXCHANGE." Also, you can exchange your Poké Coupons for prizes in the Story Mode at Mt. Battle. Exchange in Battle Mode Exchange in Story Mode POKé COUPON EXCHANGE IN "POKéMON COLOSSEUM" When the following conditions are not met, there will be a connection error.
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