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:''This article is about the [[ | :''This article is about the [[core series]] game. For the [[Pokémon Adventures]] character, see {{adv|Platinum}}. For the Trading Card Game expansion, see [[Platinum (TCG)]].'' | ||
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|gen_series=[[Generation IV]] [[ | |gen_series=[[Generation IV]] [[core series]] | ||
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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Platinum}} | {{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Platinum}} | ||
'''Pokémon Platinum Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター プラチナ''' ''Pocket Monsters Platinum'') is the third game to {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, and is the third [[Generation IV]] [[ | '''Pokémon Platinum Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター プラチナ''' ''Pocket Monsters Platinum'') is the third game to {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, and is the third [[Generation IV]] [[core series]] game. The game was first seen on May 11, 2008 when a low-resolution cell-phone picture of an upcoming issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine was leaked around the Internet. On May 15, the magazine was officially released and the game was also officially confirmed by [[Nintendo]]. The game was released in Japan on September 13, 2008, in North America on March 22, 2009, in Australia on May 14, 2009, in Europe on May 22, 2009 and in Korea on July 2, 2009. | ||
Like previous third versions, the region and starting area remain the same as in previously released paired versions; in Platinum, the player begins his or her journey from [[Twinleaf Town]] across all of [[Sinnoh]]. | Like previous third versions, the region and starting area remain the same as in previously released paired versions; in Platinum, the player begins his or her journey from [[Twinleaf Town]] across all of [[Sinnoh]]. | ||
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* After the aforementioned event, the player is able to challenge all the [[Gym Leader]]s of Sinnoh to rematches in the [[Battleground]]. The player's tag battle partners from throughout the game ([[Cheryl]], [[Buck]], [[Marley]], [[Mira]], and [[Riley]]) are also able to be challenged in this place. Each of the 13 characters has a team of five Pokémon, whose levels are between 61 and 66. | * After the aforementioned event, the player is able to challenge all the [[Gym Leader]]s of Sinnoh to rematches in the [[Battleground]]. The player's tag battle partners from throughout the game ([[Cheryl]], [[Buck]], [[Marley]], [[Mira]], and [[Riley]]) are also able to be challenged in this place. Each of the 13 characters has a team of five Pokémon, whose levels are between 61 and 66. | ||
* The {{si|Elite Four}} increase their Pokémon's levels after the player has completed the [[Stark Mountain]] event. Their levels are now between 65 and 78. | * The {{si|Elite Four}} increase their Pokémon's levels after the player has completed the [[Stark Mountain]] event. Their levels are now between 65 and 78. | ||
* When one finishes the [[Stark Mountain]] quest, instead of the [[rival]] appearing at the [[Fight Area]] on weekends, he now appears at the [[Survival Area]] in front of the [[Battleground]]. During the first battle, the levels of the Pokémon in his party range from 59-65, second battle 69-75, and third and beyond 79-85. On his last battle, he was the Trainer with the highest-leveled Pokémon in all | * When one finishes the [[Stark Mountain]] quest, instead of the [[rival]] appearing at the [[Fight Area]] on weekends, he now appears at the [[Survival Area]] in front of the [[Battleground]]. During the first battle, the levels of the Pokémon in his party range from 59-65, second battle 69-75, and third and beyond 79-85. On his last battle, he was the Trainer with the highest-leveled Pokémon in all core series games, until {{ga|Red}}'s team in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. | ||
* When first visiting the [[Resort Area]], the player receives a [[villa]]. Inside on a table is a catalog that lists items that can be purchased to furnish the house in the same manner as decorating a secret base. The player will be visited by NPCs such as the Sinnoh Gym Leaders, the player's [[mom]], [[Professor Rowan]], and the rival. | * When first visiting the [[Resort Area]], the player receives a [[villa]]. Inside on a table is a catalog that lists items that can be purchased to furnish the house in the same manner as decorating a secret base. The player will be visited by NPCs such as the Sinnoh Gym Leaders, the player's [[mom]], [[Professor Rowan]], and the rival. | ||
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* The player now receives {{HM|04|Strength}} from [[Riley]] on [[Iron Island]] instead of in the [[Lost Tower]]. | * The player now receives {{HM|04|Strength}} from [[Riley]] on [[Iron Island]] instead of in the [[Lost Tower]]. | ||
* The player can now challenge other Trainers in certain [[Pokémon Center]]s. The Trainer(s) are located in front of the desk. These Trainers change location every day. | * The player can now challenge other Trainers in certain [[Pokémon Center]]s. The Trainer(s) are located in front of the desk. These Trainers change location every day. | ||
* During a {{pkmn|Trainer}} {{pkmn|battle}} when the opponent Trainer is about to send out his (or her) next [[Pokémon]] the message has changed from "Will <the player> change Pokémon?" in all games up to [[Diamond and Pearl]] to "Will you switch your Pokémon?". This was kept in subsequent | * During a {{pkmn|Trainer}} {{pkmn|battle}} when the opponent Trainer is about to send out his (or her) next [[Pokémon]] the message has changed from "Will <the player> change Pokémon?" in all games up to [[Diamond and Pearl]] to "Will you switch your Pokémon?". This was kept in subsequent core series games. | ||
* In addition to the Move Tutors in Diamond and Pearl, three new [[Move Tutor]]s are added, in [[Snowpoint City]], on {{rt|212|Sinnoh}} and in the [[Survival Area]]. | * In addition to the Move Tutors in Diamond and Pearl, three new [[Move Tutor]]s are added, in [[Snowpoint City]], on {{rt|212|Sinnoh}} and in the [[Survival Area]]. | ||
* The {{stat|accuracy}} of {{m|Hypnosis}} was changed back to 60. | * The {{stat|accuracy}} of {{m|Hypnosis}} was changed back to 60. | ||
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* Like Diamond and Pearl, the issue with Korean characters remains. However, whereas Diamond and Pearl showed empty spaces, Platinum—and subsequently HeartGold and SoulSilver—instead show dashes. | * Like Diamond and Pearl, the issue with Korean characters remains. However, whereas Diamond and Pearl showed empty spaces, Platinum—and subsequently HeartGold and SoulSilver—instead show dashes. | ||
* This is the first game where the player can battle an [[Non-player character|NPC]] in a Pokémon Center. | * This is the first game where the player can battle an [[Non-player character|NPC]] in a Pokémon Center. | ||
* With a total of eighteen legendary Pokémon, Pokémon Platinum has the most legendary Pokémon out of any [[ | * With a total of eighteen legendary Pokémon, Pokémon Platinum has the most legendary Pokémon out of any [[core series]] game. | ||
* Platinum removed the "©(publishing year) GAME FREAK inc." notice present on the title screen in Diamond and Pearl and preceding games, instead having a notice saying "Developed by {{tt|GAME FREAK Inc.|Says "GAME FREAK." only in the original Japanese version}}" similar to the notices found on the title screens of recent games developed by {{wp|tri-Ace}}. | * Platinum removed the "©(publishing year) GAME FREAK inc." notice present on the title screen in Diamond and Pearl and preceding games, instead having a notice saying "Developed by {{tt|GAME FREAK Inc.|Says "GAME FREAK." only in the original Japanese version}}" similar to the notices found on the title screens of recent games developed by {{wp|tri-Ace}}. | ||
<!--* The events of Pokémon Platinum, such as the Distortion World, Giratina, the Battle Castle, Caitlin's appearance, and Cynthia being defeated by a [[Lucas (game)|young]] [[Dawn (game)|Trainer]] from Sinnoh, were mentioned several times in {{game|Black and White|s}}, confirming that [[Generation V]]'s canon follows the story after the events in Pokémon Platinum, rather than that of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]].--> | <!--* The events of Pokémon Platinum, such as the Distortion World, Giratina, the Battle Castle, Caitlin's appearance, and Cynthia being defeated by a [[Lucas (game)|young]] [[Dawn (game)|Trainer]] from Sinnoh, were mentioned several times in {{game|Black and White|s}}, confirming that [[Generation V]]'s canon follows the story after the events in Pokémon Platinum, rather than that of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]].--> | ||