Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

The game uses a top-down grid-based structure with turn-based movement and combat. Players control the protagonist and partner as a team, entering multi-floor dungeons where every step, attack, item, and enemy placement matters. Objectives include reaching stairs, clearing foes, and completing mission requests. Between expeditions, the home base lets players store items, accept jobs, recruit Pokémon, and advance the main story and special chapters. Progress comes from leveling up, learning moves, and expanding the team with recruited allies.

Protagonist

A human turned into a Pokémon, chosen by the player and centered on the main story.

Partner

The protagonist's fixed exploration companion, who helps drive the narrative and dungeon runs.

Chatot

A key guild member who plays a prominent role in training and story events.

Wigglytuff

The guild leader and a major supporting character in the main scenario.

Piplup

One of the notable characters with added story presence in Explorers of Sky.

Bring a balanced inventory before entering dungeons, especially healing items, PP recovery, and revival tools. Adjust movesets to avoid relying on a single damage type, and prepare for status effects and traps. In longer multi-floor dungeons, ranged moves and careful positioning can make fights much safer. If the early game feels tough, build levels through side jobs and training before pushing the story. Against bosses, save your strongest items and focus on controlling space rather than trading blows.

Tips and tricks

• Use berries, seeds, and herbs early so your bag does not fill with low-value items.
• After each expedition, sort storage and restock immediately to shorten preparation time.
• Choose a protagonist and partner with complementary move ranges and typing for broader coverage.