{"product_id":"pokemon-ranger-shadows-of-almia-nintendo-ds-very-good-loose","title":"Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia - 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 Ranger: Shadows of Almia\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    Ranger School is only the beginning in \u003cstrong\u003ePokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eTeam Dim Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Life as a Ranger means there is always another problem waiting somewhere in Almia, from tackling \u003cstrong\u003estory-driven Missions\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. 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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. 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