{"product_id":"pokemon-mystery-dungeon-explorers-of-sky-nintendo-ds-very-good-loose","title":"Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Nintendo DS (Very Good, Loose)","description":"\u003c!-- ==================== PRODUCT OVERVIEW ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew or Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Case or Loose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS\/3DS system shown in some photos is to demonstrate the game is working. System is NOT included with purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== WHAT’S INCLUDED ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS Game Cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual \/ Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type*:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c!-- ==================== GAME DESCRIPTION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eGame Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    What if you woke up with no memories—and discovered you had somehow become a Pokémon? \u003cstrong\u003ePokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky\u003c\/strong\u003e builds an unforgettable adventure around that mystery, pairing you with a loyal Pokémon partner before sending your new exploration team into ever-changing dungeons. From life at \u003cstrong\u003eWigglytuff's Guild\u003c\/strong\u003e to dangerous expeditions and the mystery surrounding the Time Gears, the journey blends turn-based dungeon crawling with friendship, discovery, and a surprisingly emotional story that gives the Pokémon themselves center stage.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Every expedition brings uncertainty as dungeon layouts, enemies, traps, and items change between visits, forcing your team to adapt instead of memorizing a fixed path. More than \u003cstrong\u003e490 Pokémon\u003c\/strong\u003e can be encountered and befriended, while moves, held items, positioning, hunger, and team composition all become important when venturing deeper into dangerous territory. This dungeon-crawling RPG for Nintendo DS also expands the adventure with \u003cstrong\u003eSpinda's Café\u003c\/strong\u003e, where items can become stat-boosting drinks, unwanted supplies can be recycled, and additional opportunities await growing exploration teams.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Explorers of Sky goes far beyond a simple companion version of \u003cem\u003eExplorers of Time\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eExplorers of Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e. Five \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Episodes\u003c\/strong\u003e let players experience important events through characters such as Bidoof and Wigglytuff, while new hero and partner choices include fan favorites like Riolu, Eevee, Vulpix, Shinx, and Phanpy. Add Shaymin Village, the climb toward Sky Peak, expanded dungeons, and additional story material, and this physical cartridge release stands as an especially content-rich Pokémon spin-off with lasting appeal for Mystery Dungeon fans and Nintendo DS collectors.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplore \u003cstrong\u003erandomized Mystery Dungeons\u003c\/strong\u003e where layouts, items, enemies, and traps change with each expedition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBattle with turn-based movement where every step advances enemies, rewarding careful positioning and move selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMeet and befriend more than \u003cstrong\u003e490 Pokémon\u003c\/strong\u003e, then assemble exploration teams for increasingly dangerous dungeons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTake on jobs through Wigglytuff's Guild while raising your team's rank and uncovering the mystery of the Time Gears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExperience five \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Episodes\u003c\/strong\u003e that reveal new stories and playable perspectives from important characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisit Spinda's Café, discover Shaymin Village, and climb \u003cstrong\u003eSky Peak\u003c\/strong\u003e through content added for Explorers of Sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Trivia or Fun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived in North America in \u003cem\u003e2009\u003c\/em\u003e as an expanded follow-up to \u003cem\u003eExplorers of Time\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eExplorers of Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e, adding new story material, playable Pokémon, locations, items, and features to Chunsoft's Nintendo DS adventure. Its five \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Episodes\u003c\/strong\u003e were a particularly notable addition, shifting control to supporting characters and revealing events outside the hero's main journey. Nintendo also expanded the starting roster with Phanpy, Vulpix, Riolu, Shinx, and Eevee as new hero or partner possibilities, helping make Sky the most feature-packed version of the DS Explorers storyline.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== ADDITIONAL DETAILS ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== e.g. Standard Release, Nintendo Selects, Collectors Edition, NFR ==================== --\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e RPG\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Released:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chunsoft\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e E - Everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 045496740467\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19755\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC (North America, Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== IMPORTANT INFORMATION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS cartridges play on:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged.\u003c\/strong\u003e Listing above indicates if it's \"OEM\/Original\" or \"Aftermarket.\" Aftermarket cases typically differ in color \u0026amp;\/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. 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