Product Overview
- Product Name: Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Notes: Nintendo DS/3DS system shown in some photos is to demonstrate the game is working. System is NOT included with purchase.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Nintendo DS Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: N/A (Loose Cart)
- Case Artwork: N/A (Loose Cart)
- Case Type*: N/A (Loose Cart)
- Extras:
Game Description
Trade Poké Balls for a stylus in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, an action-packed adventure that sends a newly assigned Ranger into the tropical Oblivia region. With Ukulele Pichu at your side, use the Capture Styler to draw loops around wild Pokémon on the Touch Screen, forming temporary bonds that let their unique powers aid your mission. Those skills become essential as the troublesome Pokémon Pinchers threaten the islands, turning exploration into a lively mix of captures, environmental puzzles, rescues, and encounters with powerful Pokémon.
This action RPG for Nintendo DS makes creative use of the handheld system by putting its signature capture mechanic directly under your stylus. Befriended Pokémon provide Poké Assists during tougher captures and Field Moves for clearing obstacles, while Ranger Signs introduce a new series mechanic that summons Pokémon by tracing special symbols. Legendary Pokémon including Raikou, Entei, and Suicune open new ways to traverse Oblivia, giving this physical cartridge release a distinctive blend of exploration, quick stylus control, puzzle solving, and Pokémon teamwork.
Gameplay Features
- Use the Capture Styler to circle wild Pokémon on the Touch Screen and form temporary bonds with them.
- Call Pokémon into action by tracing Ranger Signs, a signature mechanic introduced in this third Ranger adventure.
- Deploy Poké Assists during captures and use Field Moves to remove obstacles throughout the Oblivia islands.
- Travel with Ukulele Pichu, whose musical Poké Assist can help fill the Friendship Gauge during difficult captures.
- Summon Raikou, Entei, and Suicune to leap across chasms, smash boulders, and cross bodies of water.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs marked the third entry in the Pokémon Ranger series when it arrived for Nintendo DS in 2010. Developed by Creatures Inc. and published by Nintendo, the game expanded the series' stylus-driven formula by introducing Ranger Signs, allowing players to summon certain Pokémon by drawing their symbols on the Touch Screen. The mechanic even brought Legendary Pokémon directly into exploration, with Raikou, Entei, and Suicune each providing different ways to navigate the islands of Oblivia.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: RPG
- Year Released: 2010
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Creatures
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496741051
- SKU: 22134
- Format: Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)
- Platform: Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Nintendo DS cartridges play on: All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. (See photos)
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