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Much like Generation III remade the Generation I games, the Generation II games also received much anticipated remakes in the form of {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, and through details revealed in the five main games, Generation IV is thus known to be contemporaneous with Generation II, occurring three years after Generation I and Generation III. Like all generations, the handheld games are joined by several games on the [[Wii]], specifically, [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] and [[My Pokémon Ranch]].
Much like Generation III remade the Generation I games, the Generation II games also received much anticipated remakes in the form of {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, and through details revealed in the five main games, Generation IV is thus known to be contemporaneous with Generation II, occurring three years after Generation I and Generation III. Like all generations, the handheld games are joined by several games on the [[Wii]], specifically, [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] and [[My Pokémon Ranch]].


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==Advances in gameplay==
Much like how Generation II enhanced Generation I mostly by building on its features, Generation IV builds on the features introduced in Generation III. The advancements introduced in Generation IV include:
*The addition of {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon|107 new Pokémon}}, bringing the total to 493. New evolutions and pre-evolutions abound in this generation, including ones for long-time favorites such as {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Magmar}}, and {{p|Eevee}}.
*The addition of 113 new [[move]]s, bringing the total to 467.
*The addition of 47 new [[Ability|Abilities]] (and removal of the unused {{a|Cacophony}}), bringing the total to 123. Many older Pokémon can now have one of two Abilities, rather than the single Ability they could have in Generation III.
*Four more boxes in the [[Pokémon Storage System]], bringing the total to 18, for a total of 540 Pokémon.
*Another new region to explore, [[Sinnoh]], yet again with its own [[Gym Leader]]s and [[Elite Four]]. Player characters are again changed.
*Four new variants of [[Poké Ball]], retaining the seven introduced in Generation III.
*A new [[villainous team]], [[Team Galactic]], whose intent is to capture {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, said to be the creators of the [[Pokémon universe]], and remake it in the image of their leader, [[Cyrus]].
*The return of the real-[[time]] and [[days of the week]] system from Generation II, with enhanced transitions between the time periods of the day.
*A three-dimensional rendering of the overworld, rather than just sprites, with the same style seen in previous games.
*Moves are now designated [[physical move|physical]] or [[special move|special]] based on the move itself, rather than its type. There is also now the category of [[status move|status]] that includes moves that do not do direct damage such as {{m|Toxic}}, {{m|Recover}}, and {{m|Destiny Bond}}.
*Pokémon are now able to be traded and battled over the Internet through the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]].
*When items are bought and sold, the item's proper plural is used, rather than a conditional (s). In past generations, the conditional (s) rendered selling some items, like the Silk Scarf or DeepSeaTooth, odd, with "SILK SCARF(S)" and "DEEPSEATOOTH(S)" used regardless of if one or many were sold. Selling one of these items now renders as "Turned over the DeepSeaTooth and received {{pdollar}}100," while selling multiple renders as "Turned over the DeepSeaTeeth and received {{pdollar}}200."
*Most things previously displayed with all letters being capital are now displayed correctly, such as {{m|SmokeScreen}} instead of SMOKESCREEN or Pokémon instead of POKéMON.
*Pokédex is now updated to show Pokémon forms, including back sprites.
===Alterations from Generation III include===
*[[Pokémon Super Contest|New and enhanced]] versions of [[Pokémon Contest]]s, featuring more rounds and a different appeals process. [[Poffin]]s are now used to enhance Contest stats, rather than [[Pokéblock]]s.
*[[Secret base]]s have been moved to the [[The Underground]], where players can interact over local wireless connections.
*Some Pokémon now display [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|differences in appearance]] based on their [[gender]].
*The framerate has been downgraded to 30. This is likely to prevent slowdown or crashing in 3D areas.
*Players are now able to [[Running Shoes|run]] inside all buildings.
*Pokémon hatching from Eggs are now level 1 instead of level 5.
*{{p|Machop}}, {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Abra}} and {{p|Geodude}}' base experience values are changed.


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===Further additions in Platinum include===
*Another new {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, with several different facilities from the one in [[Hoenn]].
*The ability to record and share battles with other players and in the Battle Frontier over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
*The expansion of the Sinnoh Pokédex, making the total of 150 (in Diamond and Pearl) and 210 (in Platinum) Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex.


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===Further additions in HeartGold and SoulSilver include===
*The re-introduction of the seven Poké Balls made from [[Apricorn]]s, unavailable since [[Generation II]].
*The first Pokémon in the [[party]] can now [[walking Pokémon|follow the player outside of battle]] almost anywhere in the overworld.
*Instead of Contests, the [[Pokéathlon]] games are used.
*Ability to register two key items instead of just one.


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==Regions==
===Sinnoh===
[[File:Pt Sinnoh.png|thumb|right|Sinnoh]]
{{main|Sinnoh}}
Like Generation III, Generation IV introduces a new region disconnected from all previous ones, the [[Sinnoh]] region, found far north of [[Kanto]]. Being that it is so far north, snow can be found on its northern tip, as well as in the mountainous center of the region. Much of the western half of the region is rural, while its east is comparatively urban, in a similarity to the continental area shared by Johto and Kanto, respectively. The southern area of Sinnoh is lush and green with big cities and small towns.
 
====Starter Pokémon====
Though it was initially rumored that the {{t|Grass}}/{{t|Fire}}/{{t|Water}} setup that had been the norm for the past three generations would be replaced with a {{t|Dark}}/{{t|Psychic}}/{{t|Fighting}} trio, these rumors were later proven false. At the beginning of the journey, players must choose from the Grass-type {{p|Turtwig}}, the Fire-type {{p|Chimchar}}, and the Water-type {{p|Piplup}} to defend themselves from a wild {{p|Starly}} in Diamond and Pearl, or be given one of the three by [[Professor Rowan]] directly in Platinum.
 
====Gym Leaders====
Like the other four regions, Sinnoh has its own set of eight Gym Leaders. This set specializes in the same types as Gym Leaders from other regions, though not in the same order. Like always, Badges and TMs are given away by defeated Gym Leaders.
 
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{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSGardenia.png|ldr=Gardenia|djap=ナタネ|drm=Natane|loc=Eterna City|cjap=ハクタイシティ|crm=Hakutai City|bdg=Forest}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSMaylene.png|ldr=Maylene|djap=スモモ|drm=Sumomo|loc=Veilstone City|cjap=トバリシティ|crm=Tobari City||bdg=Cobble}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSCrasher Wake.png|ldr=Crasher Wake|djap=マキシマム仮面|drm=Maximum Mask|loc=Pastoria City|cjap=ノモセシティ|crm=Nomose City|bdg=Fen}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSFantina.png|ldr=Fantina|djap=メリッサ|drm=Melissa|loc=Hearthome City|cjap=ヨスガシティ|crm=Yosuga City|bdg=Relic}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSByron.png|ldr=Byron|djap=トウガン|drm=Tougan|loc=Canalave City|cjap=ミオシティ|crm=Mio City|bdg=Mine}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSCandice.png|ldr=Candice|djap=スズナ|drm=Suzuna|loc=Snowpoint City|cjap=キッサキシティ|crm=Kissaki City|bdg=Icicle}}
{{gldrb|type=Electric|pic=VSVolkner.png|ldr=Volkner|djap=デンジ|drm=Denzi|loc=Sunyshore City|cjap=ナギサシティ|crm=Nagisa City|bdg=Beacon}}
|}{{-}}
 
===Johto===
[[File:JohtoMap.png|thumb|right|Johto]]
{{main|Johto}}
Much like [[Generation I]]'s version of Kanto was featured a second time in [[Generation III]], {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} caused [[Johto]] to be featured a second time in Generation IV.
 
====Starter Pokémon====
Much as Kanto's Generation III starters were the same as in Generation I, Johto's starters have not changed. [[Professor Elm]] offers {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}} to the player as protection on an errand to [[Mr. Pokémon]]'s house on {{rt|30|Johto}}.
 
====Gym Leaders====
As would be expected, Johto's Gym Leaders are the same as before, but many give out different TMs than they gave out in Generation II.
 
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{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSBugsy.png|ldr=Bugsy|djap=ツクシ|drm=Tsukushi|loc=Azalea Town|cjap=ヒワダタウン|crm=Hiwada Town|bdg=Hive}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSWhitney.png|ldr=Whitney|djap=アカネ|drm=Akane|loc=Goldenrod City|cjap=コガネシティ|crm=Kogane City|bdg=Plain}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSMorty.png|ldr=Morty|djap=マツバ|drm=Matsuba|loc=Ecruteak City|cjap=エンジュシティ|crm=Enju City|bdg=Fog}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSChuck.png|ldr=Chuck|djap=シジマ|drm=Shijima|loc=Cianwood City|cjap=タンバシティ|crm=Tanba City|bdg=Storm}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSJasmine.png|ldr=Jasmine|djap=ミカン|drm=Mikan|loc=Olivine City|cjap=アサギシティ|crm=Asagi City|bdg=Mineral}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSPryce.png|ldr=Pryce|djap=ヤナギ|drm=Yanagi|loc=Mahogany Town|cjap=チョウジタウン|crm=Chōji Town|bdg=Glacier}}
{{gldrb|type=Dragon|pic=VSClair.png|ldr=Clair|djap=イブキ|drm=Ibuki|loc=Blackthorn City|cjap=フスベシティ|crm=Fusube City|bdg=Rising}}
|}
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===Kanto===
[[File:HGSS Kanto.png|thumb|right|Kanto as seen in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}]]
{{main|Kanto}}
In its fourth appearance, Kanto returns in HeartGold and SoulSilver much in the same way as it did in Generation II (as a post-League area).
 
====Gym Leaders====
Kanto's Gym Leaders are the same as in the original Gold and Silver, changing slightly from the group who were there in Generation I and Generation III. All Kanto Gym Leaders give TMs, unlike in Generation II.
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{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSBrock.png|ldr=Brock|djap=タケシ|drm=Takeshi|loc=Pewter City|cjap=ニビシティ|crm=Nibi City|bdge=Boulder}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSMisty.png|ldr=Misty|djap=カスミ|drm=Kasumi|loc=Cerulean City|cjap=ハナダシティ|crm=Hanada City|bdg=Cascade}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=VSLtSurge.png|ldr=Lt. Surge|djap=マチス|drm=Matis|loc=Vermilion City|cjap=クチバシティ|crm=Kuchiba City|bdg=Thunder}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSErika.png|ldr=Erika|djap=エリカ|drm=Erika|loc=Celadon City|cjap=タマムシシティ|crm=Tamamushi City|bdg=Rainbow}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=VSJanine.png|ldr=Janine|djap=アンズ|drm=Anzu|loc=Fuchsia City|cjap=セキチクシティ|crm=Sekichiku City|bdg=Soul}}
{{gldr|type=Psychic|pic=VSSabrina.png|ldr=Sabrina|djap=ナツメ|drm=Natsume|loc=Saffron City|cjap=ヤマブキシティ|crm=Yamabuki City|bdg=Marsh}}
{{gldr|type=Fire|pic=VSBlaine.png|ldr=Blaine|djap=カツラ|drm=Katsura|loc=Cinnabar Island|cjap=グレンタウン|crm=Guren Town|bdg=Volcano}}
{{gldrb|type=Blue|t=Various|pic=VSBlue.png|ldr=Blue (game)|altname=Blue|djap=グリーン|drm=Green|loc=Viridian City|cjap=トキワシティ|crm=Tokiwa City|bdg=Earth}}
|}
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==Other Generation IV games==
[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] features a [[Pokémon Stadium series|Pokémon Stadium]]-like arena for battle, allowing Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver to link to it through wireless communications between the Nintendo DS and Wii, much like previous generations' games would link to {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD]], [[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium]], and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}. Battle Revolution also features online battles with players around the world via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
 
[[My Pokémon Ranch]] lets players of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} deposit their Pokémon, via wireless communication, to a ranch owned by [[Hayley]], who will also bring Pokémon to the ranch. Players can interact with up to 1,000 of their deposited Pokémon. An update for this game enables support for {{v2|Platinum}}, as well as allowing storage for 500 more Pokémon, however, it was not released to players outside Japan, while players of HeartGold and SoulSilver cannot connect with the game at all.
 
==Discussion of Generation IV==
The Physical-Special split introduced in Generation IV as well as the introduction of powerful items such as the [[In-battle effect item#Choice Scarf|Choice Scarf]], [[In-battle effect item#Choice Specs|Choice Specs]], and [[In-battle effect item#Life Orb|Life Orb]] made competitive battling far more advanced and popular.  This was also increased due to the [[GTS]] increasing the chance of finding a Pokémon with [[Pokérus]] and EV enhancing items for a specific stat being introduced also made it far easier to EV train a Pokémon, which added another dimension to competitive battling as EV training is no longer as painstaking as it was before. Due to these additions this generation is widely praised by competitive battlers. The GTS also paved the way for the [[Masuda method]] through the transaction of foreign Pokémon, and this in addition to the [[Poké Radar]] made it far easier to acquire [[Shiny Pokémon]].
 
After Diamond and Pearl, Platinum continued improving the series, adding a new {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, as well as introducing many new additions to the games (such as VS sprites and animated battle sprites for certain important NPCs, such as [[Gym Leader]]s and [[Rival]]). Platinum is also an important part of the series' continuity, as the storyline of the game is referenced in {{game|Black and White|s}}, showing where [[Generation V]] is placed on the timeline. The overall generation introduced many characters, some of whom play notable roles during the following generation. HeartGold and SoulSilver brought older and newer players back to the Johto region with improved graphics and sound and other additions to the storyline and characters.
===Sinnoh thematic motif===
The theme of this generation is history of the universe, and myths and legends. The three starters' evolutions have references to myths and legends in themselves-- for example, Torterra is based on the legend of {{wp|world turtle}}, Empoleon has references to the god {{wp|Poseidon}}, and Infernape is based on {{wp|Sun Wukong}}. This also reflects on its legendary Pokémon, as Arceus is the literal creator of the universe and created the rulers of time, space and anti-matter, who are Dialga, Palkia and Giratina, respectively. All three of them are involved in Sinnoh myths, as are Uxie, Azelf and Mesprit: the embodiments of knowledge, willpower and emotions.
 
Some standard Pokémon are also connected to myths and legends, such as Drifloon and Drifblim that in folklore are said to take children and people to the Underworld and Spiritomb who is said to be made up of 108 spirits.
 
Some towns still preserve their history and myths. Celestic Town is said to be present since the beginning of Sinnoh, and has a shrine that dates back to ancient times, as well as a cave painting. Some other examples are the Solaceon Ruins, which contain Unown and is said to be as old as the ruins of Johto; the Snowpoint Temple, which was created long ago to contain Regigigas; Eterna City, which contains a statue of Dialga/Palkia; Floaroma Town, which was said to be a wasteland long ago, but then was transformed into a beautiful landscape by Shaymin; Mt. Coronet; and the Spear Pillar. Canalave City houses the first Pokémon library, which transcribes many of the legends of the region. Sinnoh was meant to establish the origin of the Pokémon universe and be more mysterious and historic than other generations.
 
==Japanese title screens==
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|- style="text-align: center;"
| style="background: #{{diamond color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{diamond color dark}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond}}
| style="background: #{{pearl color light}};" | {{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Pearl}}
| style="background: #{{platinum color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{platinum color dark}}|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pokémon Platinum}}
|-
| width="14px" style="background: #{{diamond color}};" | [[File:Japanese DiamondTitle.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{pearl color}};" | [[File:Japanese PearlTitle.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{platinum color}};" | [[File:Japanese PlatinumTitle.png]]
|}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{johto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|- style="text-align: center;"
| style="background: #{{heartgold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{heartgold color dark}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold}}
| style="background: #{{soulsilver color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon SoulSilver}}
|-
| width="14px" style="background: #{{heartgold color}};" | [[File:Japanese HeartGoldTitle.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{soulsilver color}};" | [[File:Japanese SoulSilverTitle.png]]
|}
 
==Trivia==
* Every [[player character]] in all Generation IV games has a [[Wii]] in his/her room, referencing its status as the current Nintendo console during the generation. Previously, in [[Generation III]], {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}} had [[Nintendo GameCube]]s in their rooms, {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Leaf}} had an NES, and Red in [[Generation I]] had a [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo]].
* Generation IV is the only generation that is compatible with the generations before ''and'' after it, as it can connect to [[Generation III]] games through [[Pal Park]] and [[Generation V]] games with the Poké Transfer.
* Generation IV is the first generation where level 1 Pokémon are legally obtainable, outside of the {{g|Mystery Dungeon}} series.
* Generation IV is, so far, the only generation to have all its games released in the spring in North America and in the fall in Japan.
* Generation IV is the longest Pokémon generation in Japan, falling only 10 days short of being four years long.
* Generation IV introduced the [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|largest number]] of [[evolution]]s for Pokémon of previous [[generation]]s.
* Generation IV introduced the least amount of Pokémon [[List of Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line|that are unable to evolve]], with a total of 5.
* Generation IV introduced the largest number of [[legendary Pokémon]], with 13{{tt|*|14 if Phione is included, but Phione's status is disputed}}. Prior to the introduction of new forms for legendary Pokémon in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, Generation IV introduced the most [[Form differences|form-changing]] legendary Pokémon, with 3.
 
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