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- This article is about the tenth season of the anime. For the games, see Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions. For other uses, see Diamond and Pearl.
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Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl is the tenth season of the anime and the first season of the English dub of the Diamond & Pearl series. It follows Ash Ketchum as he begins his journey in the Sinnoh region along with Brock, and new girl Dawn. Ash continues to collect badges, while Dawn competes in contests. It began with Following A Maiden's Voyage, which originally aired on April 20, 2007 in the United States, and ended with Smells Like Team Spirit! which originally aired on February 1, 2008.
It is preceded by Pokémon: Battle Frontier and is succeeded by Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension. It should be noted that the concept of seasons does not exist in Japan. An invention of the American animation and television industry, the Diamond & Pearl season of the anime is not differentiated from the rest of the Diamond & Pearl series in Japan. Unlike in Japan, where episodes are aired almost every week of the year, in America episodes are usually aired in 52-episode blocks, or "seasons," for several months before taking a break of several months to allow production on the next batch of episodes to begin.
See the list of Diamond & Pearl episodes for a list of Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl episodes.
Important events
- Ash, Pikachu, and Aipom arrive in Sinnoh.
- Brock rejoins Ash shortly thereafter.
- Dawn is introduced as a new beginning trainer, and agrees to travel with Ash and Brock.
- Ash meets a new rival - Paul, his complete opposite in every way.
- Dawn has her first Pokémon battle with Nando, who would reappear later in the series. (DP004)
- Dawn acquires a Pokétch in Jubilife City. (DP010)
- Dawn meets Zoey, a rival coordinator. (DP011)
- Ash and friends encounter Pokémon Hunter J, who steals Pokémon on the request of clients. (DP020)
- Dawn runs into Kenny, a childhood friend who is also participating in Pokémon Contests. (DP026)
- Ash and friends aid Cheryl in the Eterna Forest in her search for the Sweet Honey. (DP030, DP031, DP032)
- Dawn battles Elite Four member Lucian. (DP035)
- Ash and friends prevent the theft of the Adamant Orb, which was, unbeknownst to them, orchestrated by Team Galactic. (DP036)
- Paul tries his luck against Sinnoh Champion Cynthia with Ash and company watching. (DP040)
- Ash helps Gary protect Shieldon from Pokémon Hunter J. (DP045)
- After the Hearthome Contest, Ash, Brock, Dawn, and Paul participate it the Sinnoh Double Battle Tournament. Ash and Paul are paired and win the tournament. (DP050, DP051, DP052)
Party changes
Additions
The following Pokémon are obtained:
- Dawn's Piplup (DP001)
- Ash's Starly (DP002)
- James's Carnivine (DP002)
- Ash's Turtwig (DP005)
- Brock's Croagunk (DP008)
- Dawn's Buneary (DP009)
- Dawn's Pachirisu (DP019)
- Dawn's Buizel (DP034)
- Brock's Happiny (DP038)
- Ash's Chimchar (DP052)
Evolutions
The following Pokémon evolve:
Gym Battles
Ash defeats the following Gym Leaders:
Pokémon contests
Dawn wins Pokémon contests in these locations:
U.S. DVD Releases
In other languages
- Italian: Diamante e Perla
- Latin American Spanish: Diamante y Perla
- Brazillian Portuguese: Diamante e Pérola