How to Beat Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky

Note: PokéPark Wii: Great Adventure doesn't exist—you're likely asking about Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time / Darkness / Sky (DS). Here's a progression guide.

Core Loop

1. Take jobs from Bulletin Board / Outlaw Notice Board
2. Enter dungeons → turn-based grid combat, hunger management
3. Recruit Pokémon by defeating them (chance based on level difference, leader's IQ skills)
4. Level up, learn moves, evolve (post-game for starters)
5. Upgrade team base (friend areas, dojo, storage)

Key Milestones

• Pre-credits: Graduate guild → Groudon → Rayquaza → credits. ~20–30 hrs.
• Post-game: Unlock Marine Resort, Sky Peak, Destiny Tower, Zero Isle. Recruit legendaries (Mewtwo, Jirachi, etc.)
• Graduation exam: Defeat Darkrai (Sky only) for true ending

Essential Tips

• IQ Skills: Prioritize House Avoider, Super Mobile, Type Advantage Master, Quick Dodger
• Belly management: Carry 20+ Apples / Perfect Apples / Grimy Food. Hunger = HP drain → faint
• Reviver Seeds: Always hold 3–5. Use on leader/partner instantly
• Link Box / Move Reminder: Optimize movesets (e.g., Heat Wave + Earth Power for room clearing)
• Wonder Mail / SOS Mail: Generate codes for specific recruit missions, items

Starter Recommendations

• Chimchar + Piplup – coverage, early Fire/Water, strong IQ groups
• Riolu (Sky only) – Inner Focus, Aura Sphere, great late-game

Take it slow. The story is the real reward.