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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE SEPARATE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING YOUR NINTENDO

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HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME DISC OR ACCESSORY. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES

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.

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:

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

Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness

Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation

To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:

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Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.

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Play video games on the smallest available television screen.

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Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.

4.

Play in a well-lit room.

5.

Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.

WARNING -

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.

Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain

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.

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.

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

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BASIC CONTROLS

Control Stick + Control Pad Select a command

ConfirmA Button

Select the Mode

Please select the mode you want to play: Story Mode (see page 08) or Battle Mode (see page 24).

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.

To save the progress of the game, you'll need 48 or more free blocks

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To save the progress of the game, you'll need 48 or more free blocks

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on your Memory Card.

You can't continue the game unless you have Pokémon Colosseum

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You can't continue the game unless you have Pokémon Colosseum

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saved data on the Memory Card.

For information on deleting or formatting the save file on the Memory

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For information on deleting or formatting the save file on the Memory

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Card, please refer to the Nintendo GameCube Instruction Booklet.

In Story Mode, you can only save one save file on one Memory Card.

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In Story Mode, you can only save one save file on one Memory Card.

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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.

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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.

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!

PartnerPartner

Partner

She helps the hero with her ability to see Shadow Pokémon.

HeroHero

Hero

The hero who has the ability to Snag Pokémon.

CHARACTERS

ESPEON and UMBREON

ESPEON ESPEON UMBREON UMBREON

The hero's two starting Pokémon.

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CONTROLS

Control Stick : + Control Pad

Move character / Select a command

X Button : Y Button : START/PAUSE

Brings up the menu screen

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.

MOVING ON THE MAP

When the hero reaches the edge of the field, the screen will change into the map screen. Here you

A Button

Confirm selection / Talk / Check

B Button

Cancel command / Back to the previous screen

can select your destination. The places you can visit will increase as the story progresses.

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FIELD MENU

PLAYER NAME : Hero's name.

ID : Hero's ID No.

PROCEEDING IN THE GAME

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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PROCEEDING IN THE GAME

EXIT

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.

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.

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.

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.

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BATTLES

BATTLE SCREEN

Current HP / Maximum HP

Pokémon's Level

Opponent's Pokémon

Your Pokémon

EXP. Points

Meter

Gender

HP

Your Pokémon's Move(s) Current PP / Maximum PP

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.

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

Paralyze

Sleep

Freeze

Burn

Confuse

Faint

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.

Pokémon Recovery

Pokémon Center

Machine

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.

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.

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