Product Overview
- Product Name: Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
- 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
Ranger School is only the beginning in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, where your journey grows from classroom training into a region-wide fight to protect Pokémon and people. Graduate from Student Ranger and take on increasingly dangerous Missions as the mysterious Team Dim Sun begins disturbing Pokémon throughout Almia. Instead of traditional Poké Ball battles, your Capture Styler lets you calm wild Pokémon and form temporary friendships, bringing their unique abilities into an adventure filled with daring rescues, environmental challenges, and powerful Pokémon encounters.
Life as a Ranger means there is always another problem waiting somewhere in Almia, from tackling story-driven Missions to helping residents through dozens of optional Quests. Friend Pokémon use Field Moves to clear obstacles and reveal new paths, while completing Quests can strengthen your Capture Styler and expand your Ranger abilities. Partner Pokémon add even more personality to this action RPG for Nintendo DS, creating a physical cartridge adventure built around exploration, problem solving, Pokémon teamwork, and the satisfying climb from eager rookie to accomplished Top Ranger.
Gameplay Features
- Use the Capture Styler to befriend wild Pokémon while avoiding attacks that can interrupt a capture.
- Tackle Ranger Missions ranging from extinguishing forest fires to exploring dangerous underground caverns.
- Complete optional Quests for Almia residents to earn useful upgrades and improve your Capture Styler.
- Call on Friend Pokémon and their Field Moves to clear obstacles and open routes into new areas of the region.
- Choose from multiple Partner Pokémon as you advance from Ranger School student toward Top Ranger status.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia expanded the stylus-driven spin-off series as its second major entry, reaching North America in 2008. Developed by Creatures Inc., the sequel added roughly 50 Pokémon beyond those found in the original Pokémon Ranger, including creatures introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It also broadened the Ranger formula with dozens of optional Quests, multiple potential Partner Pokémon, and a larger Almia region filled with new Missions and environmental challenges.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: RPG
- Year Released: 2008
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Creatures
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496739904
- SKU: 15966
- 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)
- Any online features (multiplayer, DLC, patches, download codes, etc.) may no longer be supported.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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