Explorers of Sky:Differences from Explorers of Time and Darkness
Version differences: Template:Sky gives several adjustments and additional content that are not present in the paired games. Because of this, it is sometime referenced as the Definitive edition of the Explorers games.
Opening
A new opening intro featuring a new longer song, the then-brand new inclusion of Template:Sky and shots of the Special Episodes replaces the old one.
Main Menu
The Main Menu has more content than before such as new backgrounds and more listed below.
Wonder Mail S
Wonder Mail in the game are now replaced with Wonder Mail S. It is due to the presence of exclusive items who are not present in the paired games such as Template:Sky.
Episode List
Template:Sky are unlocked after completing specific chapters through out the main game. They focus on stories based on Template:Sky the player meets during the Main Story.
Change Windows
Five new window styles options are available in Change Windows.
Send Demo Dungeon
Demo Dungeons is a new option that can send a demo of the game on another nearby Nintendo DS. Send Demo Dungeon
Sky Jukebox
The Template:Sky is an option that can be unlocked after completing Template:Sky. It shows all 141 soundtracks present from the Explorers games and can play songs while the Nintendo DS is closed.
Gameplay
Multiple adjustments were put to the gameplay. This includes balancing a few Template:Sky, rewritten dialogue, readjusted cutscenes, and more listed below:
Main Story
There is now an image shown in the background based on what will happen in a chapter from the Main Story.
Saves
Saving is now faster than before and can let the player chose either "Don't Save" or "Save and Return to Top Menu".
Recruitment
When the player recruits a Pokémon and their team is full, the game will let the player choose if he or she would like to send the new recruit back to Template:Sky instead of doing it automatically. The same option goes for escort missions.
Jobs
Job requests can now be taken from a bottle on the Template:Sky or from a Pokémon inside Spinda's Café. Outlaws' AI were greatly improved; they can now be located inside a Monster House or may run away from the player when found. Their reaction are hinted by the title and description of the job.
Template:Sky
During the Main Story, a new location is added to the east part of Template:Sky, called Template:Sky.
Numerous dungeons were included to the game after completing the Main Story. This includes a new Epilogue dungeon followed with a new location called Template:Sky or more extra dungeons. It also brings back dungeons that were previously unlocked through a Wonder Mail Code or from a job request.
Dungeons
Template:Skys are introduced for the first time to the player; they appear in a Template:Sky found from a random location of a dungeon.
If the player or the partner Pokémon are defeated during the Main Story, they will lose half of the money they held instead of all of them. This will only happend to the player after completing it.
Template:Sky
Items who were exclusive to either one of the paired games are all back to the game.
New Items
Items who have not appeared previously such as the Template:Sky or the Template:Sky were introduced in the game.
| Icon | Template:Sky | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Japanese | ||
| Miscellaneous | |||
| File:Explorers - Gracidea.png | グラシデアのはな | Template:Sky | A beautiful flower that blooms on Sky Peak and in the Shaymin Village. Using it on Shaymin causes a Forme change from Land Forme to Sky Forme. |
| File:Explorers - Sky Gift.png | そらのおくりもの | Template:Sky | |
| File:Explorers - IQ Booster.png | IQアッパー | Template:Sky | |
| File:Explorers - Prize Ticket.png | クジびきけん | Template:Sky | If you take this Prize Ticket to Wynaut at the Recycle Shop, you can trade it for a chance to win Big Treasure. |
| File:Explorers - Silver Ticket.png | シルバークジ | Template:Sky | If you take this Silver Ticket to Wynaut at the Recycle Shop, you can trade it for a chance to win Big Treasure. |
| File:Explorers - Gold Ticket.png | ゴールドクジ | Template:Sky | If you take this Gold Ticket to Wynaut at the Recycle Shop, you can trade it for a chance to win Big Treasure. |
| File:Explorers - Prism Ticket.png | ビクトリークジ | Template:Sky | If you take this Prism Ticket to Wynaut at the Recycle Shop, you can trade it for a chance to win Big Treasure. |
Lookalike Items
Template:Sky are first introduced to the player in Template:Sky. They share the same texture and name as selected common items such as Template:Sky, however their effects are the opposite of them.
| Icon | Template:Sky | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Japanese | ||
| Equipment | |||
| File:Explorers - Glasses 2.png | みおとしメガネ | Template:Sky | When the leader is holding this, items and enemies won't appear on the map. If anyone else holds this, they will be affected by the Blinker status. It looks a lot like the X-Ray Specs, so be careful not to confuse them! |
| File:Explorers - Scarf Icon 1.png | くっつくずきん | Template:Sky | While are you holding this, occasionally items in your Treasure Bag will become sticky. It looks a lot like the No-Stick Cap, so be careful not to confuse them! |
| File:Explorers - Glasses 2.png | ばっちりメガネ | Template:Sky | A held item makes the Pokémon stand out, making it easier to hit by enemies. It looks a lot like the Goggle Specs, so be careful not to confuse them! |
| Projectiles | |||
| File:Explorers - Gravelrock.png | ゴローソのいし | Template:Sky | This item has a nostalgic feel and causes the user to bring to mind a dearly held memory. When this item is used, tears begin to well up, and the user sobs and switches to Enduring status. A Lookalike Item for Geo Pebble. |
| File:Explorers - Geopebble.png | なしのつぶて | Template:Sky | The Gravelyrock is very hard, rock-like candy. When eaten, it somewhat fills the Pokémon's Belly. It permanently raises the IQ of a team member. It only affects Bonsly and Sudowoodo. It is a Lookalike Item for Gravelerock, so be sure to check carefully before using it! |
| Berries | |||
| File:Explorers - Berry Icon 3.png | オレソのみ | Template:Sky | A food item that deals damage. It also somewhat fills the Template:Sky's Belly. It is a Lookalike Item for the Template:Sky, so be careful! |
| Seeds | |||
| File:Explorers - Seed Icon 2.png | ぷっかつのタネ | Template:Sky | An item that revives a fainted Pokémon...right? And after reviving? It becomes a Plain Seed after use. It can only be used by a Pokémon that knows the Item Master IQ Skill. It is a Lookalike Item for the Reviver Seed, so be careful! |
| File:Explorers - Seed Icon 2.png | じゃあなのタネ | Template:Sky | A food item that causes the user to say, "See ya!" and warp elsewhere on the floor. It also slightly fills the Pokémon's Belly. It is a Lookalike Item for the Vile Seed, so be careful! |
| File:Explorers - Seed Icon 2.png | すいみんぐのタネ | Template:Sky | A food item that gives the Slip status, where it is possible to walk on water. It also somewhat fills the Pokémon's Belly. It is a Lookalike Item for the Sleep Seed, but you'll be pleasantly surprised when you make a mistake on this one! |
| File:Explorers - Seed Icon 2.png | ふごうのタネ | Template:Sky | A food item that makes more Poké appear on the next floor. It also somewhat fills the Pokémon's Belly. It is a Lookalike Item for the Doom Seed, but this is one mistake you'll be very happy to make! |
| File:Explorers - Seed Icon 2.png | めくすぐりのタネ | Template:Sky | A food item that gives the Dropeye status, where the immediate surrounding area will be dark, even in rooms. It also somewhat fills the Pokémon's Belly. It is a Lookalike Item for the Eyedrop Seed. |
| Drinks | |||
| File:Explorers - Medicine.png | ピーピーマッスグ | Template:Sky | A drink that restores the PP of all moves, but only for Linoone. It also slightly fills the Pokémon's Belly. It is a Lookalike Item for the Max Elixir. Remember, it can only be used on Linoone, so be careful! |
| Gummis | |||
| File:Explorers - Wonder Gummi.png | ふしぎなゴミ | Template:Sky | When used, this item causes the user eyes to become gunky, and the user gets Blinker status. A Lookalike Item for Wonder Gummi, so be careful! |
Pokémon
Pokémon who were exclusive to one of the paired games before are all back with their respective dungeons locations. The player does not require to use a Wonder Mail anymore.
Personality test
Before the Template:Sky, when the game asks to the player if he has played one of the paired games then answers with yes, some dungeon Pokémon will have their recruitment rate raised. Some of the Template:Sky and Template:Sky Pokémon can now start with an Egg Move.
During the personality test, the player can choose five additional Pokémon in the list, both as a player or partner Pokémon. However, selected veterans are either available as a partner Pokémon only or are restricted to a specific gender.
| Icon | Template:Sky | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Japanese | ||
| File:Explorers - Vulpix sprite.png | Template:Sky | ロコン | Appears as a new female player or partner Pokémon. |
| File:Explorers - Meowth sprite.png | Template:Sky | ニャース | Returns as a partner Pokémon only. |
| File:Explorers - Eevee sprite.png | Template:Sky | イーブイ | Returns as a female player or partner Pokémon from the Rescue Team games. |
| File:Explorers - Phanpy sprite.png | Template:Sky | ゴマゾウ | Appears as a new male player or partner Pokémon. |
| File:Explorers - Skitty sprite.png | Template:Sky | エネコ | Returns as a female only player or partner Pokémon. |
| File:Explorers - Shinx sprite.png | Template:Sky | コリンク | Appears as a new male player or partner Pokémon. |
| File:Explorers - Munchlax sprite.png | Template:Sky | ゴンベ | Returns as a partner Pokémon only. |
| File:Explorers - Riolu sprite.png | Template:Sky | リオル | Appears as a new male player or partner Pokémon. |
New Pokémon
While Template:Sky appeared only in his Altered form, his Origin form, Shaymin and Arceus were not revealed in the main series during the time of the paired game's release. They were later added in the game after their reveal in the main series' game Pokémon Platinum with only Arceus being cut from the game and appears as a statue.
| Icon | Template:Sky | Template:Sky | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Japanese | ||
| File:Sky - Shaymin Land form sprite.png | Template:Sky | シェイミ | Template:Sky |
| File:Sky - Giratina Origin form sprite.png | Template:Sky Origin form |
ギラティナ | Template:Sky |
Returning from past games
A few of the new content added to the sister game originated from other Mystery Dungeon titles, including early Shiren the Wanderer titles.
Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 2 - Shiren's Castle and the Oni Invasion
- Lookalike items are brought back for certain items.