The most frequently asked questions about Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, with short answers and links to our detailed pages.
The game
What is Mystery Dungeon 2?
The name often given to Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, released in Europe on July 4, 2008 on Nintendo DS. See the fact sheet.
Which version should I choose, Time or Darkness?
The one you prefer: the story is identical, and only a few Pokémon differ, such as Celebi and Riolu in Time, or Mewtwo and Rotom in Darkness. See Differences.
What about Explorers of Sky?
It is the enhanced version, released in 2009, with the same story and many additions. It is the one we recommend today. See our Explorers of Sky guide.
Which Pokémon can I play as?
Sixteen, assigned by the personality test. See Starter Pokémon.
Playing
How many chapters does the story have?
Twenty, followed by a second story after the credits. See the walkthrough index.
How do I evolve the hero and the partner?
After the second story, and only if Palkia has been recruited. See After the end of the story.
How do I get the legendaries?
In the postgame, at the bottom of dungeons or with special items. See Legendaries.
Where can I find the passwords for the Secret Slab and the Mystery Part?
On our Connection and passwords page.
What do you lose when you faint?
All the money you are carrying and some of your items. Deposit your money at the Duskull Bank before you set out.
Today
Can you still play online?
No, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection shut down in 2014. Passwords still let you rescue each other.
Does the game work on Nintendo 3DS?
Yes, the Nintendo 3DS reads DS cartridges.
