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==Connectivity== | ==Connectivity== | ||
[[{{ns:6}}:Pokémon Pearl.jpg|right|thumb|200px|North American Pokémon Pearl DS card]] | [[{{ns:6}}:Pokémon Pearl.jpg|right|thumb|200px|North American Pokémon Pearl DS card]] | ||
All features of these games requiring access to the Nintendo Wi-fi Connection Service are no longer supported, as of [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/en/games-wifi.jsp May 20, 2014]. | |||
* Diamond and Pearl are compatible with the [[Generation III|Game Boy Advance Pokémon RPGs]] after seeing the first 150 Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex. The GBA cartridge is inserted into the GBA slot of the Nintendo DS, while Diamond or Pearl is in its DS card slot to upload Pokémon. There is also a feature called [[dual-slot mode]] where if there is a certain Pokémon cartridge in the GBA slot, a certain Pokémon will appear in a certain area in Sinnoh in which it does not natively appear. For example, when {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed|s}} is in the GBA slot, wild {{p|Arbok}} will appear in the [[Great Marsh]] area in [[Pastoria City]]. | * Diamond and Pearl are compatible with the [[Generation III|Game Boy Advance Pokémon RPGs]] after seeing the first 150 Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex. The GBA cartridge is inserted into the GBA slot of the Nintendo DS, while Diamond or Pearl is in its DS card slot to upload Pokémon. There is also a feature called [[dual-slot mode]] where if there is a certain Pokémon cartridge in the GBA slot, a certain Pokémon will appear in a certain area in Sinnoh in which it does not natively appear. For example, when {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed|s}} is in the GBA slot, wild {{p|Arbok}} will appear in the [[Great Marsh]] area in [[Pastoria City]]. | ||
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==Features== | ==Features== | ||
The day-night system first appearing in [[Generation II]] returns, with the same three [[time]] periods, but better transitioning between them. A new multifunction device called the [[Pokétch]], short for Pokémon Watch, is also introduced. The | The day-night system first appearing in [[Generation II]] returns, with the same three [[time]] periods, but better transitioning between them. A new multifunction device called the [[Pokétch]], short for Pokémon Watch, is also introduced. The regional {{pkmn|Professor}}'s name is [[Professor Rowan]], after [[wp:Rowan|a tree]] like the others, and he allows the player and his or her rival to keep the [[starter Pokémon]] they used against attacking wild Pokémon at the beginning of the game. | ||
A new battle system is used for Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. In this new battle system, attacks are declared either physical or special by how the attack itself operates, i.e. whether the attack touches the enemy or not, instead of the attack type, as was previously the case. For example, {{m|ThunderPunch}} is now [[physical move|physical]] and {{m|Hyper Beam}} | A new battle system is used for Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. In this new battle system, attacks are declared either physical or special by how the attack itself operates, i.e. whether the attack touches the enemy or not, instead of the attack type, as was previously the case. For example, {{m|ThunderPunch}} is now [[physical move|physical]] and {{m|Hyper Beam}} is now [[special move|special]]. This was initially highly controversial with fans of the series, as it was considered to "waste" some of the Pokémon that were more powerful in [[Generation III]], like {{p|Blaziken}} and {{p|Sceptile}}, though it now allows for a more versatile set of moves to be viable for these Pokémon. | ||
Though it was reported initially that the games would feature {{t|Dark}}/{{t|Psychic}}/{{t|Fighting}} starters, this is not the case. The games retain the starters in the type trio of previous generations, {{t|Grass}}/{{t|Fire}}/{{t|Water}}, this time being {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}}, respectively. | Though it was reported initially that the games would feature {{t|Dark}}/{{t|Psychic}}/{{t|Fighting}} starters, this is not the case. The games retain the starters in the type trio of previous generations, {{t|Grass}}/{{t|Fire}}/{{t|Water}}, this time being {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}}, respectively. | ||
===Wi-Fi=== | ===Wi-Fi=== | ||
The DS's native support for Wi-Fi is employed, allowing players to trade, battle and communicate using "voice chat" online. | The DS's native support for Wi-Fi is employed, allowing players to trade, battle and communicate using "voice chat" online. This feature is no longer supported as of [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/en/games-wifi.jsp May 20, 2014]. | ||
===GTS=== | ===GTS=== | ||
The [[Global Trade System]] or GTS is introduced, allowing Trainers to search for any Pokémon they want, or put up one of their own Pokémon for trade for any Pokémon. Players of other games can search for the Pokémon that others have put onto the GTS. This feature is no longer supported as of [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/en/games-wifi.jsp May 20, 2014]. | |||
===Contests=== | ===Contests=== | ||
{{main|Pokémon Super Contest}} | {{main|Pokémon Super Contest}} | ||
In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, a significant amount of changes have been made to the Pokémon | In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, a significant amount of changes have been made to the [[Pokémon Contest]]s introduced in [[Generation III]], now known as Super Contests. | ||
Instead of making [[Pokéblock]]s with Berries, Berry-flavored muffins called [[Poffin]] are made. This is done in [[Hearthome City]], though not within the Contest Hall, instead it is done at the Poffin House, which is near the Pokémon Center in Hearthome. Using the DS's touchscreen, players must stir the Poffin as directed by arrows that appear. Before the | Instead of making [[Pokéblock]]s with Berries, Berry-flavored muffins called [[Poffin]]s are made. This is done in [[Hearthome City]], though not within the [[Contest Hall]], instead it is done at the [[Poffin House]], which is near the Pokémon Center in Hearthome. Using the DS's touchscreen, players must stir the Poffin as directed by arrows that appear. Before the Contest starts, [[Jordan]] gives the player a Poffin that improves all five [[Contest condition|conditions]]. | ||
The first round | The first round, known as the [[Visual Competition]], is similar to the first round in Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, but instead of relying solely on Contest stats, Pokémon must be dressed up using [[Accessory|Accessories]] with the stylus within a time limit. Each particular Contest will require different Accessories, and higher {{OBP|rank|Contest}}s may require more to be put on the Pokémon. | ||
The second round is a dancing round, using buttons on the touch screen to either perform a dance that the others will find hard to mimic (if the player's Pokémon is the main dancer) or to copy the lead Pokémon's dance moves. Each Pokémon gets a turn at being the leader, and the leader must try to dance in time with the music, and so, obviously, so do the background dancers. The A, B, X, and Y buttons also work. | The second round is a [[Dance Competition|dancing round]], using buttons on the touch screen to either perform a dance that the others will find hard to mimic (if the player's Pokémon is the main dancer) or to copy the lead Pokémon's dance moves. Each Pokémon gets a turn at being the leader, and the leader must try to dance in time with the music, and so, obviously, so do the background dancers. The A, B, X, and Y buttons also work. | ||
The third round is very similar to the appeals round in Generation III, and the main difference is that there are three judges and only four | The third round is very similar to the appeals round in Generation III, and the main difference is that there are three judges and only four [[appeal]]s, rather than one judge and five appeals. A Pokémon will get more points if it is the only Pokémon to perform for a particular judge, less if another one appeals for that judge and so on. The crowd system is still in place, but this time, each judge has a different meter, making it both potentially risky and potentially rewarding to appeal to a judge that all of the other Pokémon are appealing to. In addition, Pokémon will receive bonus points for appeals regardless of the impression on the judge, and points are not added simply for raising a judge's "voltage." | ||
===Gyms=== | ===Gyms=== | ||
As is always the case, there are eight new [[Gym]]s in Sinnoh, each with their own type affiliation. The new [[Gym Leader]]s are [[Roark]] ({{t|Rock}}), [[Gardenia]] ({{t|Grass}}), [[Maylene]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Crasher Wake]] ({{t|Water}}), [[Fantina]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Byron]] ({{t|Steel}}), [[Candice]] ({{t|Ice}}) and [[Volkner]] ({{t|Electric}}). | As is always the case, there are eight new [[Gym]]s in Sinnoh, each with their own [[Type expert|type affiliation]]. The new [[Gym Leader]]s are [[Roark]] ({{t|Rock}}), [[Gardenia]] ({{t|Grass}}), [[Maylene]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Crasher Wake]] ({{t|Water}}), [[Fantina]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Byron]] ({{t|Steel}}), [[Candice]] ({{t|Ice}}) and [[Volkner]] ({{t|Electric}}). | ||
===Elite Four=== | ===Elite Four=== | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were critically well received, with Nintendo Power calling them "the ultimate Pokémon experience." <ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ds/pokemondiamond?q=pokemon 1 Pokemon Diamond (DS) reviews at Metacritic.com] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> The inclusion of Wi-Fi features and the voice chat feature were also praised. However, the games were criticized for their somewhat basic graphics, with IGN commenting "if you're looking for impressive visuals you're not going to get them."<ref>[http://uk.ds.ign.com/articles/782/782443p2.html IGN: Pokemon Diamond Version Review] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> Despite this, Diamond and Pearl received a "Great" score of 8.5/10 on the site.<ref>[http://ds.ign.com/objects/707/707323.html Pokemon Diamond | Pokemon Diamond Version (2007)] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were critically well received, with Nintendo Power calling them "the ultimate Pokémon experience." <ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ds/pokemondiamond?q=pokemon 1 Pokemon Diamond (DS) reviews at Metacritic.com] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> The inclusion of Wi-Fi features and the voice chat feature were also praised. However, the games were criticized for their somewhat basic graphics, with IGN commenting "if you're looking for impressive visuals you're not going to get them."<ref>[http://uk.ds.ign.com/articles/782/782443p2.html IGN: Pokemon Diamond Version Review] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> Despite this, Diamond and Pearl received a "Great" score of 8.5/10 on the site.<ref>[http://ds.ign.com/objects/707/707323.html Pokemon Diamond | Pokemon Diamond Version (2007)] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> | ||
===Sales=== | |||
According to {{wp|Famitsu}}, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl sold 1,586,360 units in the four days after its release. On December 27, 2006, it was announced that the two games combined became the first Nintendo DS games to hit five million units shipped.<ref>[http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2006/12/27/103,1167202517,65081,0,0.html 『ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド･パール』の出荷本数が500万本を突破！ ] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> | According to {{wp|Famitsu}}, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl sold 1,586,360 units in the four days after its release. On December 27, 2006, it was announced that the two games combined became the first Nintendo DS games to hit five million units shipped.<ref>[http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2006/12/27/103,1167202517,65081,0,0.html 『ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド･パール』の出荷本数が500万本を突破！ ] (retrieved December 21, 2009)</ref> | ||
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** All three starter Pokémon gain a second type through evolution and are utilized in the storyline. | ** All three starter Pokémon gain a second type through evolution and are utilized in the storyline. | ||
** Old [[Save|saved data]] must be deleted before a new game can be saved, a first for the [[core series]]. | ** Old [[Save|saved data]] must be deleted before a new game can be saved, a first for the [[core series]]. | ||
** Certain Pokémon that normally [[Evolution|evolve]] via [[Trade|trading]] may be caught in the wild.{{fact}}<!-- e.g. Steelix. Did this ever happen in previous game? not sure --> | |||
* The English versions contain many references to {{wp|Internet meme}}s and {{wp|chatspeak}}. This is possibly because the lead translator, [[Nob Ogasawara]], is a member of the {{wp|Something Awful|Something Awful Forums}}. | * The English versions contain many references to {{wp|Internet meme}}s and {{wp|chatspeak}}. This is possibly because the lead translator, [[Nob Ogasawara]], is a member of the {{wp|Something Awful|Something Awful Forums}}. | ||
* The leaders and {{DL|Elite Four|Sinnoh Elite Four|Elite Four}} of Sinnoh do not always use Pokémon of their specialized type. This problem was fixed in {{v2|Platinum}} with an [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number#Platinum expansion|expansion]] added to the Pokédex | * The leaders and {{DL|Elite Four|Sinnoh Elite Four|Elite Four}} of Sinnoh do not always use Pokémon of their specialized type. This problem was fixed in {{v2|Platinum}} with an [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number#Platinum expansion|expansion]] added to the Pokédex, although {{EF|Aaron}} still uses a {{p|Drapion}} in Platinum despite being a {{type|Bug}} specialist. | ||
* The international versions of Diamond and Pearl are the first main Pokémon games to capitalize the names of proper nouns normally (e.g. {{ball|Ultra}} as opposed to ULTRA BALL). However, Pokémon names are still written in all capital letters. | * The international versions of Diamond and Pearl are the first main Pokémon games to capitalize the names of proper nouns normally (e.g. {{ball|Ultra}} as opposed to ULTRA BALL). However, Pokémon names are still written in all capital letters. | ||
* Diamond and Pearl, along with the Japanese version of Platinum, are the most compatible Pokémon games, as they can connect with nineteen other games: all core series games of Generation III, IV, and V; the Pokémon Ranger games; {{g|Battle Revolution}}; and [[My Pokémon Ranch]]. | * Diamond and Pearl, along with the Japanese version of Platinum, are the most compatible Pokémon games, as they can connect with nineteen other games: all core series games of Generation III, IV, and V; the Pokémon Ranger games; {{g|Battle Revolution}}; and [[My Pokémon Ranch]]. | ||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{langtable|color={{diamond color}}|bordercolor={{pearl color light}} | {{langtable|color={{diamond color}}|bordercolor={{pearl color light}} | ||
|ja=ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド・パール | |ja={{tt|ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド・パール|Pocket Monsters Diamond ・ Pearl}} | ||
| | |fr_ca=Pokémon Diamond{{tt|*|Diamond manual}}<br>Pokémon Diamond Version{{tt|*|Diamond box}}<br>Pokémon Version Diamond{{tt|*|Diamond manual}}<br>Pokémon Pearl Version{{tt|*|Diamond manual and Pearl box}} | ||
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Diamant et Version Perle | |||
|de=Pokémon Diamant-Edition und Perl-Edition | |de=Pokémon Diamant-Edition und Perl-Edition | ||
|it=Pokémon Versione Diamante e Versione Perla | |it=Pokémon Versione Diamante e Versione Perla | ||
|ko=포켓몬스터DP | |ko={{tt|포켓몬스터DP 디아루가・펄기아|Pocket Monsters DP: Dialga ・ Palkia}}{{tt|*|Korean Nintendo of Korea version}}<br>{{tt|포켓몬스터 다이아몬드・펄|Pocket Monsters Daiamondeu ・ Peol}}{{tt|*|Japanese Daewon version}} | ||
| | |es=Pokémon Edición Diamante y Edición Perla}} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||