Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness

:Not to be confused with the games, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness.
 is a special based on Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness.
==Episode plot==
Inside a cave, a Grovyle had found a glowing item - a Time Gear. Grovyle took the item and saw time has stopped in certain places, then moved away.
Elsewhere, a Chimchar had arrived to a tent-like entrance to Wigglytuff's Guild. Chimchar hoped to be famous by working for the guildmaster. Chimchar comes into the guild, but a recent blast caused him to go to the ceiling, as a Zangoose, a Scyther and a Sandslash were blown off. Corphish claimed that these three Pokémon, Team Razor Wind, lost and had to obey the guildmaster's wishes, with Chatot taunting them. A Diglett noticed some footprints and claimed a Chimchar has stalked in here. Chimchar was afraid and ran off, then tripped over a Piplup. Chimchar woke Piplup up, who did not know where he was. Piplup was terrified, as Chimchar can talk. Piplup pinched himself, but saw this is no dream.
Chimchar considered Piplup strange, but funny. He asked Piplup where does he come from, but Piplup did not recall. Anywhom, Piplup claimed he was a human, but saw his reflection in the bubbles, realizing he was a Pokémon. Chimchar proposed Piplup could join his exploration team, to find hidden treasures and defeat many bad guys, even rescuing other Pokémon. Piplup refused, since he has to find out what happened to him. To help out, Chimchar takes Piplup to Wigglytuff's Guild, as the guildmaster may know something about Piplup's "condition". Suddenly, they were startled by Diglett, who claimed there are intruders about. Chimchar and Piplup fell into a pit and are being taken to guildmaster Wigglytuff. Piplup, despite other Pokémon's disapproval, talked with Wigglytuff, clarifying he was a human that woke up as a Piplup. Wigglytuff considered this odd and falls asleep, with his eyes open. Chimchar considered this a worthy trait.
Chatot explained Wigglytuff meant to say is that many strange things had been happening and more bad-willed Pokémon have been sighted and cause trouble. The graver is the fact is that the Time Gear had been broken, causing the balance of time to be disturbed. Wigglytuff wtoke up and asks Chimchar and Piplup a name for their exploration team. Chimchar replied "Poképals", as he thought being friends with others is an important thing. Wigglytuff approved and used Hyper Voice, affecting all Pokémon, for it was a ritual to create this new exploration team. Sunflora gave Chimchar and Piplup an exploration kit, as well as two badges. During the night, Piplup was thinking about certain events. Chimchar, who is asleep, rolled to Piplup's side. Piplup tries to lift Chimchar away, but has a vision of two Kecleon merchants wanting to sell him, Chimchar and a Sunflora some items.
Next day, after an inspirational speech from Chatot at the guild, a Shinx came to the guild, asking for a Gabite scale, which has antidote properties, for his sick sister. Wigglytuff thought this is Team Poképals' first mission - to retrieve the Gabite scale. Wigglytuff gave them the directions to the Labyrinth Cave. Chimchar was shocked, as that cave had many corridors and inside the powerful, fierce Gabite, lives. Wigglytuff had Sunflora join Team Poképals, who was glad she can join in the adventure. Corphish considered Sunflora an expert in exploring. Later, Team Poképals went through the village and found the Kecleon brothers. Sunflora went to shop for some items they may need for the Labyrinth Cave. Team Razor Wind observed them, making Zangoose think Chimchar, Piplup and Sunflora were just rookies for the Labyrinth Cave. Piplup recalled his vision, seeing it came true that Sunflora was buying stuff from the Kecleon brothers.
Sunflora told the wearer of the Joy Ribbon would receive more experience, while the Defense Scarf would boost defensive powers and the Power Band would increase attack. Later, Team Poképals entered the Labyrinth Cave and got attacked by Golbat. Sunflora uses Razor Leaf, dismissing the Golbat, who flied off. Chimchar thanked Sunflora for saving them. Sunflora was flattered, but reminded them they had to receive the Gabite scale for Shinx. Piplup walked and nearly fell down the cliff, but Chimchar grabbed his arm. Piplup had another vision of the cave collapsing. They soon came to two bridges, though the bottom was too deep. Chimchar went to cross the stone bridge, but Piplup pulled him, fearing for his life, proposing to take the log bridge. Chimchar is annoyed, but the cave shakes and the bridge collapses. Chimchar and Sunflora were shocked, but thanked Piplup for warning them in time, who doubt he should tell them what he had saw in the vision.
As Team Poképals continue, they encountered Team Razor Wind, injured. Sandslash replied they were attacked by Gabite. Scyther reported they wanted the Gabite scale, but Gabite claimed they had to fight for it and were attacked. Zangoose doubts they would do better, since they were just rookies. Chimchar and Piplup remembered Shinx's request and do not plan on retreating. They walked into the cave, where they see Gabite. Team Poképals asked for the scale, but Gabite refuses, since he has always given away the scales. Gabite did not care, even if it was to heal Shinx's sister, but promises to give it away if Team Poképals defeat him in battle. Piplup, Chimchar and Sunflora had no choice and accept the challenge. Gabite starts with Sand Tomb, so Chimchar uses Ember, but nothing happens. Piplup uses Bubble, stopping the Sand Tomb.
Gabite used Dragon Claw, striking Chimchar and Piplup. Sunflora used Razor Leaf, hitting Gabite. Sunflora attempted to use Petal Dance, but is affected by Gabite's Attract, thinking of him as a charming Pokémon. Piplup used Peck, hitting Gabite. Piplup used Bubble, though Gabite evaded the attack and retaliates with Dragon Claw. Gabite went to attack again, but was hit by Chimchar's Fury Swipes. Piplup used Bubble Beam, a move he had learned recently, due to the Joy Ribbon. Piplup repeated the attack, hitting Gabite. Gabite attempted to attack again, but fell in defeat. Sunflora's effect was dispelled and noticing Gabite defeated, congratulates Chimchar and Piplup on teamwork. Gabite stood up and gives them his scale away, since that was a good battle. Sunflora commended them on the success of the mission, since they had obtained the scale.
Shinx thanked Team Poképals, for his sister has been healed. For a reward, Shinx gave them a Luxray fang. Chimchar went to take it, but Chatot snatched it, reminding them the rules of the guild were that the rewards should go to the guildmaster himself. Chimchar and Piplup are displeased, even if that are the rules. Loudred and Corphish arrived, reporting another Time Gear has been stolen, the thief being Grovyle. Piplup decided to remain with Team Poképals, for there are many Pokémon out there needing their help, and may be steps closer to discovery what happened to him. Chimchar was glad and shook hands with Piplup for future cooperation.
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