{"product_id":"pokemon-mystery-dungeon-explorers-of-time-nintendo-ds-very-good-loose","title":"Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time - 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 Time\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    Awaken on a lonely beach with no memory of your past and one impossible realization: you were once human, but now you are a Pokémon. In \u003cstrong\u003ePokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time\u003c\/strong\u003e, a personality quiz determines your Pokémon form before you choose a partner and join \u003cstrong\u003eWigglytuff’s Guild\u003c\/strong\u003e. From there, every expedition leads into shifting Mystery Dungeons packed with hostile Pokémon, hidden items, traps, and unexpected discoveries as your Exploration Team searches for answers behind the mysterious \u003cem\u003eTime Gears\u003c\/em\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Unlike the traditional Trainer-focused adventures, this \u003cstrong\u003eRPG for Nintendo DS\u003c\/strong\u003e puts you directly into the Pokémon world, where every step through a dungeon advances both enemies and allies in turn-based fashion. Randomized layouts keep expeditions unpredictable, while recruiting Pokémon, managing supplies, and choosing moves reward careful planning. The story gradually grows from guild assignments and outlaw hunts into a sweeping mystery about time itself, giving this Pokémon Mystery Dungeon cartridge release a distinctive identity for fans who enjoy exploration, team building, and story-driven adventure.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplore randomly generated Mystery Dungeons where each step advances turn-based movement and combat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eJoin \u003cstrong\u003eWigglytuff’s Guild\u003c\/strong\u003e and tackle exploration jobs, lost-item searches, and outlaw missions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBuild an Exploration Team by recruiting defeated Pokémon and choosing allies for dangerous expeditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManage moves, items, positioning, and dungeon hazards to keep your team prepared for deeper floors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUncover the mystery of the \u003cstrong\u003eTime Gears\u003c\/strong\u003e as your adventures grow into a race to prevent time from stopping.\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\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived in North America in \u003cem\u003e2008\u003c\/em\u003e as part of the second major Pokémon Mystery Dungeon adventure, paired with Explorers of Darkness. 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