The only Official guide from the insiders at Nintendo Step Out of the Shadows! The criminal organization Cipher is using Shadow Pok�mon to threaten the peace of Orre, and it's up to you to stop them! From tips for snagging Shadow Pok�mon to surefire battle strategies, the Official Nintendo Player's Guide has everything you need to thwart their evil plans! Detailed Walk-Through - No matter where your travels take you, we have all the strategy you'll ever need. Complete Maps - You can never get lost with our full-color, 3-D maps detailing every important location in Orre. Exhaustive Pok�mon List - Look up the type, moves and stats of every Pok�mon you can Snag during your adventure. Tactical Expertise - We show you every opponent Trainer's team so you can prepare before heading into battle. PLUS! Complete Mt. Battle Trainer Info! Complete strategy for the Nintendo GameCube game - Pok�mon XD: Gale of Darkness