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Pokémon: Diamond Version and Pokémon: Pearl Version are different versions of a handheld monster-collecting RPG that make up the fourth generation of games in the Pokémon series. These games bring the series to the Nintendo DS.

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Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl Versions
Developer	Game Freak
Publisher	Nintendo
System	Nintendo DS
Release Date	JP September 28, 2006; US April 22, 2007; AU June 21, 2007; EU July 27, 2007;
Rating	ESRB: E

Pokémon: Diamond and Pokémon: Pearl follow the adventures of an aspiring young Pokémon trainer. In this game, the player has the option of playing a boy or a girl, with the other character becoming a friendly rival character.

The game journeys across a new region known as Sinnoh, following a similar formula as the previous games The trainer must battle other trainers while traveling across Sinnoh and earn badges from the eight Pokémon Gyms in order to earn a chance to take on the Elite Four and win the Pokémon League Championship. Along the way, there are many Pokémon to collect and a mysterious organization known as Team Galactic to face.

Gameplay

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl reprises the basic gameplay of the Pokémon series. This generation introduces 107 new species of Pokémon, bringing the total up to 493.

The Pokémon's moves have been overhauled for this generation. Rather than being classified as either special or physical based on the type, they are put in a group based on how they are executed. For example, Fire Punch is now physical and Gust is now special. A third group was also added, known as Status or Other.

This generation also brings back the realtime day/night system from the second generation games and the methods of evolution that came from it. Pokémon contests have also been redone as Super Contests. The traditional contest is retained in the final round, but is preceded by a round where the player must place accessories on their Pokémon to enhance their appeal and help them dance.

This generation also contains a new multiplayer area. Located underground, the player can set up a secret base and participate in minigames, including fossil hunting. This area is also the only place the player can trigger the events to capture Spiritomb.

Connectivity

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl can connect to other copies of the game as well as Platinum. Along with trading, the games can also connect to play minigames in the underground and battle on another. They can also connect to HeartGold and SoulSilver for trades and battles.

Using the dongle method, Pokémon from Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald Versions can be uploaded to Diamond and Pearl. Once the Pokémon is in Diamond or Pearl, it cannot be transferred back. The Diamond/Pearl player then has to recapture it in the PAL Park.

Diamond and Pearl are also able to connect with Pokémon Ranger. By completing a special mission in Pokémon Ranger, players can transfer a Manaphy egg to Diamond and Pearl.

Pokémon Battle Revolution also connects to Diamond and Pearl. Pokémon from the DS game can be transferred to Battle Revolution to battle. Upon completing the Story Mode of the game, a Special Mystery gift is obtainable. Mystery Gift must be already activated on "Diamond" and "Pearl". Diamond and Pearl was also compatible with My Pokémon Ranch, where the player could upload Pokémon to store on the ranch there, and could participate in trades that could lead to the acquisition of a Mew.

Additionally, the last three Pokémon are only available through Nintendo events and otherwise cannot be legitimately obtained in the game, these Pokémon being Darkrai, Shaymin and Arceus.

Version Differences

In all regions, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl released simultaneously. In order to increase player interactivity, each version had Pokémon that were exclusive to each version. In particular, they each have an exclusive legendary that is featured on the boxart: Palkia for Pearl and Dialga for Diamond.

Legacy

Sequels

It was followed by Pokémon: HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions, remakes of Pokémon: Gold and Silver Versions. Afterwards, Pokémon: Black and White Versions were revealed as the next generation's games.

Remakes/Rereleases

A third version, Pokémon: Platinum Version, was released in 2009.

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+|release=JP September 28, 2006<br />US April 22, 2007<br />AU June 21, 2007<br/>EU July 27, 2007<br />
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-'''Pokémon: Diamond Version''' and '''Pokémon: Pearl Version''' are the fourth set of games in the [[Portal:Pokémon|Pokémon]] series. The different versions were made to increase interactivity between gamers (as gamers would have to trade [[Pokémon]] with each other in order to collect all of the game's monsters).
+'''Pokémon: Diamond Version''' and '''Pokémon: Pearl Version''' are different versions of a handheld monster-collecting RPG that make up the fourth generation of games in the [[Portal:Pokémon|Pokémon]] series. These games bring the series to the [[Nintendo DS]].
 =Story=
-''Pokémon: Diamond'' and ''Pokémon: Pearl'' follow the adventures of a young Pokémon trainer. In this game, the player has the option of playing a boy or a girl, with the other character becoming your rival.
+''Pokémon: Diamond'' and ''Pokémon: Pearl'' follow the adventures of an aspiring young Pokémon trainer. In this game, the player has the option of playing [[Lucas (Pokemon)|a boy]] or [[Dawn|a girl]], with the other character becoming a friendly rival character.
-The game journeys across a new area, Sinnoh.  The main game is the same as others have been.  The trainer battles other trainers across Sinnoh, and wins eight badges.  Now, the player must ward off Team Galactic, the new evil team of the game.
+The game journeys across a new region known as [[Sinnoh]], following a similar formula as the previous games  The trainer must battle other trainers while traveling across Sinnoh and earn badges from the eight Pokémon Gyms in order to earn a chance to take on the [[Elite Four]] and win the Pokémon League Championship. Along the way, there are many Pokémon to collect and a mysterious organization known as [[Team Galactic]] to face.
 =Gameplay=
-''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' retains much of the gameplay of the original set of games. However, they have added some things. The most notable addition is 107 new species of Pokémon the game introduced.
+''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' reprises the basic gameplay of the ''Pokémon'' series. This generation introduces 107 new species of Pokémon, bringing the total up to 493.
-The Pokémon's moves have been redone in this game. Rather than being classified as either special or physical based on the type, they are put in a group based on how they are executed. For example, Fire Punch is now physical and Gust is now special. They also added a third group called Status or Other.
+The Pokémon's moves have been overhauled for this generation. Rather than being classified as either special or physical based on the type, they are put in a group based on how they are executed. For example, Fire Punch is now physical and Gust is now special. A third group was also added, known as Status or Other.
-Pokémon contests have also been redone as Super Contests. The traditional contest is retained in the final round, but is preceded by a round where the player must place accessories on their Pokémon to enhance their appeal and help them dance.
+This generation also brings back the realtime day/night system from the second generation games and the methods of evolution that came from it. Pokémon contests have also been redone as Super Contests. The traditional contest is retained in the final round, but is preceded by a round where the player must place accessories on their Pokémon to enhance their appeal and help them dance.
-Also new is a multiplayer area. Located underground, the player can set up a secret base and participate in minigames, including fossil hunting. This area is also the only place the player can trigger the events to capture [[Spiritomb]].
+This generation also contains a new multiplayer area. Located underground, the player can set up a secret base and participate in minigames, including fossil hunting. This area is also the only place the player can trigger the events to capture [[Spiritomb]].
 ==Connectivity==
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 ''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' can connect to other copies of the game as well as ''Platinum''. Along with trading, the games can also connect to play minigames in the underground and battle on another. They can also connect to ''[[Pokémon: HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver]]'' for trades and battles.
-Using the dongle method, Pokémon from ''[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions]]'', ''[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]]'', and ''[[Pokémon Emerald Version]]'' can be uploaded to ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''. Once the Pokémon is in ''Diamond'' or ''Pearl'', it can't be transferred back. The player has to recapture it in the PAL Park.
+Using the dongle method, Pokémon from ''[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]]'', ''[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]]'', and ''[[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald Versions]]'' can be uploaded to ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''. Once the Pokémon is in ''Diamond'' or ''Pearl'', it cannot be transferred back. The ''Diamond''/''Pearl'' player then has to recapture it in the PAL Park.
 ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' are also able to connect with ''[[Pokémon Ranger]]''. By completing a special mission in ''Pokémon Ranger'', players can transfer a [[Manaphy]] egg to ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''.
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 =Version Differences=
-In all regions, ''Pokémon Diamond and Pearl'' released simultaneously. In order to increase player interactivity, each version had certain Pokémon the other didn't. In particular, they each have an exclusive legendary that is featured on the boxart - [[Palkia]] for Pearl and [[Dialga]] for Diamond.
+In all regions, ''Pokémon Diamond and Pearl'' released simultaneously. In order to increase player interactivity, each version had Pokémon that were exclusive to each version. In particular, they each have an exclusive legendary that is featured on the boxart: [[Palkia]] for Pearl and [[Dialga]] for Diamond.
 =Legacy=
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 A third version, ''[[Pokémon: Platinum Version]]'', was released in 2009.
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 [[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: Nintendo DS Games]] [[Category: Pokémon Games]] [[Category: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Games]]

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