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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
宝可梦：Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is an action adventure game developed by Creatures Inc. and released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS. Rather than traditional turn-based combat, players use the stylus to draw circles around wild Pokémon to capture them. The game progresses through ranger missions as you work for the Almia region's ranger organization, accompanied by a partner Pokémon that supports your efforts. Each mission presents distinct objectives, from rescuing people to collecting specific Pokémon. The stylus-based capture mechanic defines the gameplay, requiring timed circles to successfully catch creatures. The single-player campaign features an increasing variety of Pokémon encounters and challenge types as you advance.
- Developer
- Creatures
- Released
- 2008
- Platform
- NDS
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (1.6K)
- Last updated
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Controls — NDS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia on our in-browser NDS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Touch-screen input on Nintendo DS games uses the mouse on desktop or finger tap on mobile. The default thumbstick mapping is the same as the D-Pad on Lite/DSi titles.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia on NDS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia" NDS longplay 2008
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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WFCReplay HTTPS Bypass Code (v0.7)
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Browser Complete
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Infinite Energy
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All Quests Available (Press Select)
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Display Info
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Disable AI
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Quick Styler Level Up
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Styler Can't Be Hit
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Instant Styler Capture (1 Loop)
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Pokemon Health Doesn't Regenerate
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Able to have 9 pokemon
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Able to have 7 pokemon
220B3323+00000029220B26A3+00000029
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Charmander
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Charmeleon
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Squirtle
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Wartortle
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Blastoise
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Weedle
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Beedrill
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Rattata
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Raticate
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Spearow
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Fearow
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Pikachu
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Raichu
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Sandshrew
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Sandslash
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Vulpix
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Ninetales
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Jigglypuff
1120BBB2+00000012120BAEA4+00000012
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia released?
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia was released in 2008 for the NDS.
Who developed Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia?
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia was developed by Creatures, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia support?
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is a single-player Action game for the NDS.
What type of game is Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia?
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is a Action game for the NDS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia in the browser?
No. Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia streams from a public archive into a browser-side NDS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NDS cartridge supported.
Does Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NDS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
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