Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, a follow-up to the RPG Pokémon Colosseum, centers on protagonist Michael, a Pokémon trainer, who must counteract the menacing Cipher's plot to dominate the world using volatile shadow Pokémon. To achieve this, Michael must gather his own shadow Pokémon whilst combating Cipher's henchmen. The game, available on GameCube, allows users to import Pokémon from Pokémon titles on Game Boy Advance and engage in one-on-one battles with other players.
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.