Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
GenreRPG
DeveloperCreatures
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesPokémon Ranger
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 18

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is a role-playing game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Creatures and published by Nintendo.

Among the 168 DS RPGs in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

It is part of the Pokémon Ranger series; on the DS you can also try Pokémon Ranger and Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia cheats & codes

371 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Infinite Stylus Energy0228DC60 000000C7
Max Styler120B26A1 0000A4A4
Max Level220BAE7B 00000063
Fast Level Up020B26C8 0001869F
Charmander120BAEA4 00000001
Charmeleon120BAEA4 00000002

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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia walkthroughs & guides

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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia FAQ

Who made Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia?

It was developed by Creatures and published by Nintendo.

Is Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia multiplayer?

No. Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is a single-player game.

How long does Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia take to play?

As a role-playing game, Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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