Player Pokémon
A human transformed into a Pokémon who becomes an exploration team member.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move the leader Movement is turn-based; each step advances the dungeon. |
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A | Attack, interact, or confirm The exact action depends on the adjacent target or menu context. |
B | Open or cancel menus Used for dungeon and menu navigation. |
Control notes
Nintendo DS touch-screen functions and button behavior can vary by context.
Only standard Nintendo DS controls are listed.
How it plays
How does Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky play?
The player explores randomly generated dungeons from a top-down perspective. Every movement, attack, item use, and enemy action advances the turn-based dungeon simulation.
The main story follows missions, rescues, investigations, and battles while the player recruits Pokémon, learns moves, collects items, and manages hunger, health, and inventory. Story dungeons generally have a fixed objective but variable layouts.
Additional episodes, side missions, treasure hunts, and post-game areas expand progression after the primary narrative. Team rank, move development, equipment, and recruited Pokémon provide long-term goals.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky?
Prepare before entering long dungeons: carry several recovery items, status cures, throwable items, and at least one escape option.
Use moves economically and position allies carefully. Recruit Pokémon with complementary types, abilities, and ranged attacks, and check the dungeon’s weather and environmental hazards.
Store rare items and money in the guild or town before risky missions. In the post-game, strengthen moves and recruit specialized Pokémon rather than relying only on the main pair.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Partner Pokémon
The player’s enthusiastic partner and the central companion throughout the main story.
Grovyle
A determined Pokémon connected to the mystery surrounding the Time Gears.
Dusknoir
A celebrated explorer whose knowledge of the future shapes the story.
Wigglytuff
The guild master who oversees the exploration guild.
Chatot
Wigglytuff’s aide and the guild’s strict but dependable supervisor.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Recruitment depends on the leader’s position, the defeated Pokémon, and dungeon conditions; not every enemy can join immediately.
- 2
Linking moves can improve damage and turn efficiency, but linked moves consume more PP together.
- 3
Save useful TMs, seeds, and held items for difficult story and post-game missions.
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