Promos, Advertisements, Standees, Etc.
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue/Red Rescue Team Store Promo Standee I'm so excited to finally own one of the two huge store displays from these games! The condition is great-especially given the age of this display. These were used to promote the games back when they were released in the US in 2006. There's no telling how many of these still exist as retail stores would most often just trash these after use. I'm really happy to have such an interesting piece of PMD history and I definitely plan on preserving this forever. Now to find the last major standee for these games! |
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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Snivy Standee He's finally here all the way from Germany! This standee was likely used by various video game shops to promote the release of Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon. There is also a Pikachu, Piplup, and Charmander I am yet to track down. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky Store Promo Box This is an interesting piece of PMD store display history. I found it on a Netherlands auction site so it was definitely used in retail stores overseas. It's unclear what store this may have been displayed in. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky Store Promo Box This is a promo "DS case" display that was likely used in various video game stores to promote the release of the games. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness Gachapon Box
This is one of the display boxes that were used to hold the gachapon capsules containing two sets of miniature figures to promote the games in Europe. 
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness Explorer's Guide Countertop Display This is a countertop display that was used to hold the Explorer's Guides offered to those who preordered either of the games. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Countertop Display This is a countertop display that was used to advertise Gates to Infinity in Spain. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Wobbler This is a "wobbler" used to hang off shelves-this particular one was used to advertise Gates to Infinity in Spain. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red/Blue Rescue Team Promo Notepad and Bookmark Not much is known about these notepads and bookmarks, but I have reason to believe they were released as promo items or preorder bonuses to promote the games in Europe. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red/Blue Rescue Team Promo Shirt (???) Nothing is really known about this shirt. It appears to be a European promo shirt of some kind. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red/Blue Rescue Team French Store Employee Long Sleeve Shirt This long sleeve shirt was worn by employees of 'Game' and 'Micromania' in France to promote the games. |
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Pokémon Day 2008 German Shirt These shirts were given out at the German Pokémon Day 2008 event in exchange for collecting stamps at each station at the event. |
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Lottery Prizes
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Lottery Book Covers (2006)
These were prizes offered around 2006 to those who collected 3 types of application tickets that came attached to the strategy guide for Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue/Red Rescue Team. The applicant would then need to attach each ticket to a questionnaire postcard to apply. Only 1,000 participants were chosen to win these lovely book covers. There would also be a leaflet congratulating the applicant for winning (see photo below). The book covers are actually a thick vinyl material-much sturdier than I anticipated! Source: https://ta-kun.seesaa.net/article/17771912.html 
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Club Nintendo Mystery Dungeon Adventure Squad Scenic Pop-up Book (2009/10) This book was a prize item won by Club Nintendo members during a special campaign to promote the release of the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Adventure Squad games. Only 50 of these were ever made! |
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Club Nintendo Mystery Dungeon Blazing Adventure Squad Original Strap (不思議なダンジョン・ 炎の冒険団 オリジナルストラップ (200限) 2009/10)
When Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Adventure Squad came out for the Wii in 2009, Club Nintendo of Japan held a special campaign where participants could win prizes. You could apply through your Wii and one of the prizes you could win were one of 200 each of limited straps for each of the three games. The winner, however, could not select which one they wanted. There was also an exclusive scenic "pop-up" book released as a prize too-only 50 were made! It's crazy to think there was actually merchandise for this little known game.
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??? Explorers of Sky DS Cartridge Eraser (Released ???) Not much is known about this eraser. Judging from the previous erasers, it can be safely assumed that it was a gachapon capsule items most likely back in 2009. Further information is needed. |
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Tins, Can Badges, Etc.
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2006 Blue Rescue Team/Red Rescue Team Promo Pin (US) Not much is known about this pin. It appears to be a promotional item worn by store employees upon the release of Blue Rescue Team/Red Rescue Team. Further information is needed. |
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2007 Explorers of Time/Explorers of Darkness Promo Pin (JP) Based on this recently discovered online blog, this may have actually been a prize given at Pal City 2007. At the end of the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon attraction, participants were asked to select the correct key to open up a treasure chest. If the correct one is selected, they would be rewarded with a can badge. I believe this is the can badge rewarded. |
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??? Explorers of Time/Explorers of Darkness Promo Pin Not much is known about these pins. Further information is needed. |
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??? Piplup, Chimchar, and Turtwig Pins Not much is known about these pins. There's reason to believe they were distributed during the 2007 Pal City event. Further information is needed. |
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2008 Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Can Badge Collection Appendix
These pins and display were an appendix that was included with an issue of デンゲキニンテンドーDS 2008年 01月号. There is a green equivalent yet to be found. 
デンゲキニンテンドーDS 2008年 01月号
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The Pokémon Center Explorers of Sky/Time/Darkness Candy Tins (Released April 2009)
These tins were sold in Pokémon Centers in Japan starting in April 2009 for 750 yen. The cans contained 4 candies each at the time-red candies for Darkness, blue candies for Time, and green candies for Sky. Source: https://ta-kun.seesaa.net/article/117883260.html 
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The Pokémon Center Explorers of Sky Cookie Tin (Released April 2009)
This tin was sold in Pokémon Centers in Japan starting in April 2009 for 580 yen. The can contained eight butter cookies at the time. Source: https://ta-kun.seesaa.net/article/117883260.html 
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The Pokémon Center Explorers of Time Cookie Tin (Released September 2007)
This tin was sold in Pokémon Centers in Japan starting in September 2007 for 580 yen. The can contained ten butter cookies at the time. Source: https://ta-kun.seesaa.net/article/56318153.html 
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Futaba Books Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Tin Pencil Case (Released 2015) This pencil case was a preorder bonus for those who preordered Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon through Futaba Books. |
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Dengeki Nintendo DS+Wii Explorers of Sky Pencil Case Appendix (2009)
This pencil case was an appendix for the May 2009 issue of Dengeki Nintendo (デンゲキニンテンドーDS 2009年5月号). It includes a pencil sharpener featuring Munchlax and two pencils featuring various characters from the game. 
デンゲキニンテンドーDS 2009年5月号
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The Pokémon Center Red/Blue Rescue Team Lanyards (Released 2005) These lanyards were sold alongside other items made to promote the games in Japan Pokémon Center stores. |
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Cartridge Cases, Console Covers, Various Console Accessories
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The Pokémon Center Red/Blue Rescue Team Hardcover Advance SP/DS (Released 2005) These hardcovers were sold alongside other items made to promote the games in Japan Pokémon Center stores. |
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The Pokémon Center Red/Blue Rescue Team Cartridge Cases (Released 2005) These cartridge cases were sold alongside other items made to promote the games in Japan Pokémon Center stores. |
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BD&A Red/Blue Rescue Team Switch N' Carry Bags (Released 2006) These bags were part of a collection known as Switch N' Carry and were sold by various retailers in the United States and possibly Europe. |
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Pokémon Center Explorers of Time/Darkness DS Pouches (2007)
These pouches were distributed as a raffle prize conducted in specific prefectures in Japan. It's believed that there were only 30 winners of each. They were distributed along with corresponding towels and sticker sheets. It was recently brought to my attention that these were also very likely sold in Pokémon Center stores in Japan aside from being distributed as prizes.
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(???) Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness Cartridge Case (Released 2008?) Coming Soon! |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky Cartridge Case Appendix This is a small plastic cartridge case that could be found as an appendix in an unknown 3rd grade elementary school magazine from 2007. |
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Pokémon Center Explorers of Sky DS Cartridge Case (Released 2009) This is a set of DS cartridge cases release by the Pokémon Center in 2009. |
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(BD&A) Explorers of Time/Darkness Kit (UK) (Released 2008) This was a DS kit made by BD&A in 2008. |
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Towels and Cloth Items
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The Pokémon Center Explorers of Sky Pre-order Bonus Compressed Cloth (ダンジョンで出てくるポケ（お金）) (Released 2009) Pre-order item offered by The Pokémon Center upon pre-ordering a copy of Explorers of Sky. This was also paired with a small clearfile. Reservations for this item began March 20th, 2009 |
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Pokémon Center Explorers of Sky Preorder Press Towels (2009) These muffler towels were distributed by the Pokémon Center in Japan to those who preordered a copy of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky. They would come in one of three designs/colors. It is approximately 31in x 12in. Customers would also receive another preorder item alongside this press towel-a mini clearfile. |
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Pokémon Center Explorers of Sky Hand Towel (Released 2009) This hand towel was released and sold in Japan Pokémon Centers to promote the release of the games. |
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Pokémon Center Explorers of Time/Darkness Dice Bag (Released 2007?) This dice bag was likely release and sold in Japan Pokémon Center stores during the release of the respective games. |
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The Pokémon Center Explorers of Darkness Bandana (Released 2007?) This bandana was likely release and sold in Japan Pokémon Center stores during the release of the respective games. |
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The Pokémon Center Explorers of Time Bandanna (Released 2007?) This bandana was likely release and sold in Japan Pokémon Center stores during the release of the respective games. |
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Daisuke Club Explorers of Time Bandana (Released 2007) This bandana was a pre-order item exclusive to the Daisuke Club upon pre-ordering Explorers of Time. There is also an Explorers of Darkness counterpart. Source: https://ta-kun.seesaa.net/article/55190643.html |
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Daisuke Club Explorers of Darkness Bandana (Released 2007) This bandana was a pre-order item exclusive to the Daisuke Club upon pre-ordering Explorers of Darkness. There is also an Explorers of Time counterpart. Source: https://ta-kun.seesaa.net/article/55190643.html |
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Aeon Super Mystery Dungeon Pre-order Bonus Bandana (Released 2015) This bandana is an item offered by the company Aeon upon pre-ordering Super Mystery Dungeon. Source: https://pk-mn.com/n/pokemon-tyou-husigi-aeon-bandana/ |
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Aeon Rescue Team DX Pre-order Bonus Bandana (2020) Coming Soon! |
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The Pokémon Center Rescue Team DX Pre-order Bonus Fabric Poster (Released 2020) This fabric poster was an item offered by the Pokémon Center upon pre-ordering Rescue Team DX in Japan. |
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Paper Items
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The Pokémon Center Explorers of Sky Memo Pad (Released 2009) This memo pad was sold alongside other items made to promote the games in Japan Pokémon Center stores. |
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The Pokémon Center Rescue Team Shop Bag (2005) This paper shopping bag was used by the Pokémon Center in Japan nearing the release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue/Red Rescue Team and Pokémon Link/Trozei. |
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Explorers of Sky Pikachu Paper Visor (2009) This visor was distributed during the Pokémon Explorers of Sky stamp rally being held during the game's release. There was also a Riolu and Eevee offered. It advertises Explorers of Sky on the backside. |
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Explorers of Sky Riolu Paper Visor (2009) This visor was distributed during the Pokémon Explorers of Sky stamp rally being held during the game's release. There was also a Pikachu and Eevee offered. It advertises Explorers of Sky on the backside. |
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Explorers of Sky Eevee Paper Visor (2009) This visor was distributed during the Pokémon Explorers of Sky stamp rally being held during the game's release. There was also a Riolu and Pikachu offered. It advertises Explorers of Sky on the backside. |
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Explorers of Time Pikachu Paper Visor (2007?) Not much is known about this visor and where it was distributed. It advertises Explorers of Sky on the backside. The Sinnoh starters were also released with this advertisement. |
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Explorers of Sky Riolu Folder (2009/10) This was a US exclusive item advertising the new playable characters. They were never for sale and were instead given away as promotional items during the release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky. There are also folders featuring Phanpy, Shinx, Eevee, and Vulpix. |
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Explorers of Sky Phanpy Folder (2009/10) This was a US exclusive item advertising the new playable characters. They were never for sale and were instead given away as promotional items during the release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky. There are also folders featuring Riolu, Shinx, Eevee, and Vulpix. |
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Explorers of Sky Shinx Folder (2009/10) This was a US exclusive item advertising the new playable characters. They were never for sale and were instead given away as promotional items during the release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky. There are also folders featuring Phanpy, Riolu, Eevee, and Vulpix. |
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Explorers of Sky Eevee Folder (2009/10) This was a US exclusive item advertising the new playable characters. They were never for sale and were instead given away as promotional items during the release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky. There are also folders featuring Phanpy, Shinx, Riolu, and Vulpix. |
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Clearfiles
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Pokémon Center Explorers of Sky Preorder Mini Clearfile (2009) This clearfile was distributed by the Pokémon Center in Japan to those who preordered a copy of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky. Customers would also receive another preorder item alongside this clearfile-a press towel that came in three different designs/colors. |
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Pokémon Center Explorers of Time/Darkness Clearfile (2007)
This clearfile was distributed by the Pokémon Center in Japan during the release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness. 
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Pokémon Center Explorers of Sky Clearfile (2009) This clearfile was distributed by the Pokémon Center in Japan during the release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky. |
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TSUTAYA Explorers of Sky Clearfile (2009) This clearfile was distributed by TSUTAYA in Japan to promote the release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky. |
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Pokémon Center Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Clearfile (2012) This A4 folder of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity was a preorder bonus given to those who preordered the game through the Pokémon Center. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Clearfile Appendix This B5 clearfile of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity was an appendix for the December issue of Shogakukan Special Pokémon Fan No. 26. Released 11/20/2012. |
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Yamada Denki Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Bonus Clip Binder This clip binder of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity was a preorder bonus item for those who preordered the game from Yamada Denki. |
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7-Eleven Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Shitajiki This shitajiki was offered by 7-Eleven stores to promote the release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. They were offered sometime around early December in 2012 in limited quantities. |
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Fuji Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Preorder Clearfile (2015) This clearfile was distributed by the company Fuji in Japan for those who preordered a copy of Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon. It is an A4 size approximately 210mm x 297mm. Source: https://s.famitsu.com/news/201508/30087214.html |
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Media
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Explorers of Sky Preorder DVD (US) (2009) This DVD was distributed to customers who preordered a copy of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky in the US. It contains one animated special-"Explorers of Sky: Beyond Time & Darkness." |
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Explorers of Sky DVD ROM (2009) This DVD ROM was distributed to customers who participated in a stamp rally during the release of the game. Participants would obtain all the necessary stamps and be given this as a prize at the end of the rally. For information on everything it contains visit here. |
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Red/Blue Rescue Team Preorder DVD (US) (2006) This DVD was distributed by Walmart stores to customers who preordered a copy of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team or Blue Rescue Team in the US. It contains one animated special-"Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!". According to u/SeafoamGaming on an old Reddit post, the DVD was given an extremely limited release due to such short notice given to consumers of its existence. Because of this, not many copies float around online. |
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Walmart Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time Special Bonus Edition This special bonus edition was released alongside an Explorers of Darkness version by Walmart. It contained a Bonus Explorer's Guide. |
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Walmart Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team Special Bonus Edition This special bonus edition was released alongside a Red Rescue Team version by Walmart stores in very small quantities. It contained a DVD copy of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go Getters Out of the Gate as a bonus. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team NFR Demo US (2006) This is a copy of the Red Rescue Team demo cartridge used by game stores around the time of the game's release. There is reason to believe that the US is the only region to receive a demo copy of this game-given that the DS was the current and newest console available, Blue Rescue Team was more heavily marketed to consumers rather than its GBA counterpart. This, however, is not necessarily proven, but I'm yet to uncover any information on a potential EUR demo cartridge. Edit: Recent information suggests that there was in fact an EU demo of Red Rescue Team playable during Pokémon Fan Day 2006 and Pokémon Day 2006 in the Netherlands. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team NFR Demo US (2006) This is a copy of the Blue Rescue Team demo cartridge used by game stores around the time of the game's release. There was also an EUR demo released overseas. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team NFR Demo EUR (2006) This is a copy of the Blue Rescue Team demo cartridge used by game stores in Europe around the time of the game's release. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness NFR Demo US (2008) This is a copy of the Explorers of Time/Darkness demo cartridge used by game stores around the time of the game's release. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness NFR Demo EUR (2008) This is a copy of the Explorers of Time/Darkness demo cartridge used by game stores in Europe around the time of the game's release. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky NFR Demo US (2009) This is a copy of the Explorers of Sky demo cartridge used by game stores around the time of the game's release. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky NFR Demo EU (2009) Coming soon! |
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Miscellaneous
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Pokémon Center(?) Explorers of Time/Darkness Plastic Case/Box (2007?) Nothing is really known about this case as of right now. It may have been distributed by the Pokémon Center in Japan during the release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness. Further information is needed. |
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(?) Explorers of Time/Darkness Stacking Crayon (2007?) Nothing is really known about this crayon as of right now. It was likely distributed as an appendix with a magazine. Further information is needed. |
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(?) Explorers of Time/Darkness Mechanical Pencil (2007?) Nothing is really known about this pencil as of right now. It was likely distributed as an appendix with a magazine. Further information is needed. |
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Famitsu DS+Wii Explorers of Time/Darkness Stationary Set (2009)
This stationary set was an appendix for the May 2009 issue of Famitsu DS+Wii (ファミ通DS+Wii 2009年5月号). It includes a pen that rotates through multiple characters from the game upon clicking down. It also includes a ruler and eraser. 
ファミ通DS+Wii 2009年5月号
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Shogakukan Explorers of Time/Darkness Sticker Book (November 20, 2007) This sticker book was published by Japanese company Shogakukan in 2007. Source: https://ta-kun.seesaa.net/article/80267774.html https://www.yodobashi.com/product/100000009001188404/ |
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Banpresto Blue Rescue Team Keychain (Released June 30, 2007)
This keychain was released as a gachapon toy in June of 2007. This along with other gachapon keychains were made by Banpresto. It's unclear whether there may be a Red Rescue Team counterpart. Source: http://www.moekei.com/goods_detail.html?gd_id=8868 
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Kyodo Blue Rescue Team/Red Rescue Team DS Cartridge Erasers (Released 2006) These erasers were both gachapon capsule items released in 2006 manufactured by Kyodo (see image below). They appear to have been rereleased (excluding Red Rescue Team) along with only DS game erasers also as gachapon items. Source: https://ta-kun.seesaa.net/article/18417933.html
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??? Explorers of Time/Explorers of Darkness DS Cartridge Erasers (Released 2007)
These erasers were both gachapon capsule items most likely from back in 2007. Gachapon sheet will be scanned in soon to provide more information. Source: https://ta-kun.seesaa.net/article/72650916.html 
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French Rescue Team Manga (Released 2006) This is the French version of Ginji's Rescue Team, the manga that was released to promote the release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Team. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Jigsaw Puzzle Appendix This 56-piece puzzle of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity was an appendix for the December issue of Shogakukan Special Pokémon Fan No. 26. Released 11/20/2012. |
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