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Sinnoh is said to be the first region to be created in the [[Pokémon world]], and is home to several locations that have certain mythology or history associated with them, both natural and human influenced sites. | Sinnoh is said to be the first region to be created in the [[Pokémon world]], and is home to several locations that have certain mythology or history associated with them, both natural and human influenced sites. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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Just like in the Generation II games, [[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}}. | Just like in the Generation II games, [[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}}. | ||
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==Sinnoh thematic motif== | ==Sinnoh thematic motif== | ||
The theme of this generation is history of the universe, and myths and legends. The three | The theme of this generation is history of the universe, and myths and legends. The three first partner Pokémon's 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 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. | ||
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* Every [[player character]] in all of the Generation IV games has a [[Wii]] in [[player's house|their room]], referencing its status as the current Nintendo console during the generation. | * Every [[player character]] in all of the Generation IV games has a [[Wii]] in [[player's house|their room]], referencing its status as the current Nintendo console during the generation. | ||
* This is the only [[generation]]: | * This is the only [[generation]]: | ||
** Where all its [[ | ** Where all its [[first partner Pokémon]] are able to learn [[Stealth Rock]]. | ||
** Whose games were all released in the spring in North America, and in the fall in Japan. | ** Whose games were all released in the spring in North America, and in the fall in Japan. | ||
** Where the final evolution of each of its | ** Where the final evolution of each of its first partner Pokémon is owned by one [[Gym Leader]] or [[Elite Four]] member. | ||
*** [[Gardenia]] has a {{p|Torterra}}, [[Flint]] has an {{p|Infernape}}, and [[Jasmine]] in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} has an {{p|Empoleon}}. | *** [[Gardenia]] has a {{p|Torterra}}, [[Flint]] has an {{p|Infernape}}, and [[Jasmine]] in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} has an {{p|Empoleon}}. | ||
** Where no [[TM]]s from the previous generation had their move changed. | ** Where no [[TM]]s from the previous generation had their move changed. | ||