Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness came out on August 4, 2005 on Nintendo GameCube. It is developed by Genius Sonority and published by Nintendo.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- August 4, 2005
- Platforms
- Nintendo GameCube
- Developer
- Genius Sonority
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
- Critic rating
- 40/100
Trailer
About Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Pokemon XD is a sequel to the role-playing game Pokémon Colosseum. You'll play as Michael, a Pokémon trainer who is trying to thwart the evil Cipher. Cipher plans to control the world by using the powerful, but unpredictable, shadow Pokémon. Now you must fight back by collecting your own shadow Pokémon and beating Cipher's goons in battle. Pokémon XD also lets you import Pokémon from Game Boy Advance Pokémon games and participate in head-to-head battles with other players.
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Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When did Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness come out?
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness came out on August 4, 2005 on Nintendo GameCube.
Is Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness out yet?
Yes. Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness came out on August 4, 2005 on Nintendo GameCube.
What platforms is Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness on?
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is available on Nintendo GameCube.
Is Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness on PC?
A PC version has not been announced. Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is confirmed for Nintendo GameCube.
Who is making Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is developed by Genius Sonority and published by Nintendo.
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