How to Beat Team AWD in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky (Special Episode)

Team AWD (Grovyle, Sceptile, Squirtle/Wartortle/Blastoise line) in the Explorers of Sky Special Episode "In the Future of Darkness" is a tough boss fight. Here's a reliable strategy.

Team AWD Composition (Typical)

Recommended Partner / Hero Build

• Hero: Fire-type (Chimchar → Monferno/Infernape) or Flying (Pidgey → Pidgeot) or Ice (Sneasel/Glaceon).
• Partner: Complementary coverage (e.g., Electric for Blastoise, Psychic for Sceptile/Blaziken).
• Level: 45–50+ (grind in Zero Isle South or Destiny Tower if unlocked).

Battle Tactics

1. Target Grovyle First. He's the leader; defeating him ends the battle fastest.
2. Use Status Orbs/Seeds: Petrify Orb, Sleep Seed, Stun Seed on Grovyle/Sceptile. Violent Seed on self for 2× damage.
3. Exploit 4× Ice Weakness on Sceptile. Blizzard / Ice Beam / Icy Wind from range.
4. Bring Max Elixirs / Reviver Seeds. PP management is critical.
5. Corner Fighting: Lure into corridor; fight 1v1.
6. IQ Skills: Super Mobile (walk on water/lava), Type-Advantage Master, Course Checker.

Recommended Items (Carry 20+ slots)

• Reviver Seeds (×5), Max Elixirs (×5), Petrify Orbs (×2), Sleep Seeds (×5), Stun Seeds (×5), Violent Seeds (×3), Pure Seeds (×3), Escape Orbs (×2 – fail safety).

If You Keep Losing

• Grind 5 more levels in Marowak Dojo or Makuhita Dojo.
• Recruit a strong Fire/Flying/Ice Pokémon from Mystifying Forest or Southern Jungle.
• Watch a YouTube playthrough of "Explorers of Sky Special Episode Team AWD" for visual routing.

Persistence + preparation = victory. The post-game content is designed to be challenging.