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|caption=Pokémon Diamond Version's boxart, [[ | |caption=Pokémon Diamond Version's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Dialga}} | ||
|caption2=Pokémon Pearl Version's boxart, [[ | |caption2=Pokémon Pearl Version's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Palkia}} | ||
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|release_date_ja=September 28, 2006<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/dp/ Pokémon.co.jp]</ref> | |release_date_ja=September 28, 2006<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/dp/ Pokémon.co.jp]</ref> | ||
|release_date_na=April 22, 2007<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/ | |release_date_na=April 22, 2007<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-diamond-version-and-pokemon-pearl-version/ Pokémon.com (US)]</ref> | ||
|release_date_au=June 21, 2007<ref>[http://gonintendo.com/?p=16729#more-16729 Go-Nintendo]</ref> | |release_date_au=June 21, 2007<ref>[http://gonintendo.com/?p=16729#more-16729 Go-Nintendo]</ref> | ||
|release_date_eu=July 27, 2007<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/games/ | |release_date_eu=July 27, 2007<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-diamond-version-and-pokemon-pearl-version/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref> | ||
|release_date_kr=February 14, 2008<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/DS/soft/PokemonDP/main.php Nintendo of Korea]</ref> | |release_date_kr=February 14, 2008<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/DS/soft/PokemonDP/main.php Nintendo of Korea]</ref> | ||
|release_date_tw=September 28, 2006 | |||
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/dp/ Pokémon.co.jp]<br>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/adaj/ Nintendo.co.jp] | |website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/dp/ Pokémon.co.jp]<br>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/adaj/ Nintendo.co.jp] | ||
|website_en=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-diamond-version-and-pokemon-pearl-version/ Pokémon.com]<br>[https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/Sw8fLPiPMydfaiwZREgJ2N6Q-wwFePWC Nintendo.com (Diamond)]<br>[https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/ANA0hHm9pZ9bCYJUbKSuTAo7G8uqJOHV Nintendo.com (Pearl)] | |website_en=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-diamond-version-and-pokemon-pearl-version/ Pokémon.com (US)]<br>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-diamond-version-and-pokemon-pearl-version/ Pokémon.com (UK)]<br>[https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/Sw8fLPiPMydfaiwZREgJ2N6Q-wwFePWC Nintendo.com (Diamond)]<br>[https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/ANA0hHm9pZ9bCYJUbKSuTAo7G8uqJOHV Nintendo.com (Pearl)] | ||
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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}} | {{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}} | ||
'''Pokémon Diamond Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド''' ''Pocket Monsters Diamond'') and '''Pokémon Pearl Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターパール''' ''Pocket Monsters Pearl'') are the first [[core series]] Pokémon | '''Pokémon Diamond Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド''' ''Pocket Monsters Diamond'') and '''Pokémon Pearl Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターパール''' ''Pocket Monsters Pearl'') are [[Nintendo DS]] games that are the first [[core series]] Pokémon games of [[Generation IV]]. The games were released in Japan on September 28, 2006, in North America on April 22, 2007, in Australia on June 21, 2007, and in Europe on July 27, 2007. They take place in the [[Sinnoh]] region. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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When the game begins, the player watches a [[television|newscast]] about a sighting of a [[red Gyarados]] in [[Johto]]'s [[Lake of Rage]]. The player then heads to his or her best friend {{ga|Barry}}'s house and heads to [[Lake Verity]] with him to search for [[Legendary Pokémon]]. When they arrive, they notice [[Professor Rowan]] and his assistant ({{ga|Lucas}} or {{ga|Dawn}}, depending on the player's [[gender]]) discussing the professor's work and his search for something in the lake. The pair notice the player and hurry off, leaving behind a briefcase. As Barry approaches the briefcase, two wild {{p|Starly}} attack. The player and Barry open the briefcase, which contains [[Starter Pokémon|three Pokémon]] they must choose from to fight off the attacking Pokémon. Barry, who later becomes the rival, takes the Pokémon that has a type advantage over the player's choice. After the battle, the professor's assistant will briefly appear and comment that the Pokémon have been used before exiting with the briefcase. The player and Barry return to [[Twinleaf Town]]. Back in Twinleaf Town the player's mother gives him or her a pair of [[Running Shoes]] before the player leaves for [[Sandgem Town]]. When the player meets Professor Rowan in Sandgem Town, the professor gives the player the Pokémon chosen at the lake and a [[Pokédex]]. The player then sets off to explore Sinnoh and defeat [[Gym Leader]]s in order to advance further in the plot, challenge the [[Elite Four]], and become the {{pkmn|Champion}} of Sinnoh. | When the game begins, the player watches a [[television|newscast]] about a sighting of a [[red Gyarados]] in [[Johto]]'s [[Lake of Rage]]. The player then heads to his or her best friend {{ga|Barry}}'s house and heads to [[Lake Verity]] with him to search for [[Legendary Pokémon]]. When they arrive, they notice [[Professor Rowan]] and his assistant ({{ga|Lucas}} or {{ga|Dawn}}, depending on the player's [[gender]]) discussing the professor's work and his search for something in the lake. The pair notice the player and hurry off, leaving behind a briefcase. As Barry approaches the briefcase, two wild {{p|Starly}} attack. The player and Barry open the briefcase, which contains [[Starter Pokémon|three Pokémon]] they must choose from to fight off the attacking Pokémon. Barry, who later becomes the rival, takes the Pokémon that has a type advantage over the player's choice. After the battle, the professor's assistant will briefly appear and comment that the Pokémon have been used before exiting with the briefcase. The player and Barry return to [[Twinleaf Town]]. Back in Twinleaf Town the player's mother gives him or her a pair of [[Running Shoes]] before the player leaves for [[Sandgem Town]]. When the player meets Professor Rowan in Sandgem Town, the professor gives the player the Pokémon chosen at the lake and a [[Pokédex]]. The player then sets off to explore Sinnoh and defeat [[Gym Leader]]s in order to advance further in the plot, challenge the [[Elite Four]], and become the {{pkmn|Champion}} of Sinnoh. | ||
During the course of the game, there are many conflicts with the evil [[Team Galactic]] and its leader, [[Cyrus]]. When the power of {{p|Dialga}}{{sup/4|D}} or {{p|Palkia}}{{sup/4|P}}, summoned by Cyrus, begins to overwhelm Sinnoh, {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Azelf}} appear and negate the power flow, and the player is then forced into a battle with the [[ | During the course of the game, there are many conflicts with the evil [[Team Galactic]] and its leader, [[Cyrus]]. When the power of {{p|Dialga}}{{sup/4|D}} or {{p|Palkia}}{{sup/4|P}}, summoned by Cyrus, begins to overwhelm Sinnoh, {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Azelf}} appear and negate the power flow, and the player is then forced into a battle with the [[Legendary Pokémon]]. | ||
After the player defeats the Elite Four, there are further activities to pursue. These mainly concern the capture of previously unavailable Pokémon, extra features such as the Poké Radar, exploration of previously inaccessible places such as the [[Fight Area|Fight]], [[Survival Area|Survival]], and [[Resort Area]]s and the perfection of battle skills in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}. | After the player defeats the Elite Four, there are further activities to pursue. These mainly concern the capture of previously unavailable Pokémon, extra features such as the Poké Radar, exploration of previously inaccessible places such as the [[Fight Area|Fight]], [[Survival Area|Survival]], and [[Resort Area]]s and the perfection of battle skills in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}. | ||
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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 | * 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]]. | ||
* Pokémon uploads are restricted to six per 24-hour period per GBA cartridge, and the player will have to re-capture such transferred Pokémon in [[Pal Park]] located at the end of {{rt|221|Sinnoh}} before transferring from another GBA game. | * Pokémon uploads are restricted to six per 24-hour period per GBA cartridge, and the player will have to re-capture such transferred Pokémon in [[Pal Park]] located at the end of {{rt|221|Sinnoh}} before transferring from another GBA game. | ||
** However there is a [[Pal Park Glitch|way to bypass this restriction]]. | ** However there is a [[Pal Park Glitch|way to bypass this restriction]]. | ||
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* Diamond and Pearl feature wireless connectivity to [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], much as their predecessors connected to the [[Nintendo 64]] and [[Nintendo GameCube]] and their respective battle arena games. | * Diamond and Pearl feature wireless connectivity to [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], much as their predecessors connected to the [[Nintendo 64]] and [[Nintendo GameCube]] and their respective battle arena games. | ||
* Diamond and Pearl feature a global trading system, the [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]], that allows 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 [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]]. | * Diamond and Pearl feature a global trading system, the [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]], that allows 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 [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]]. | ||
* Diamond and Pearl feature connectivity to {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}. By completing a special mission in Ranger, an {{pkmn|Egg}} can be sent from Ranger to Diamond or Pearl, where it can be hatched into the | * Diamond and Pearl feature connectivity to {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}. By completing a special mission in Ranger, an {{pkmn|Egg}} can be sent from Ranger to Diamond or Pearl, where it can be hatched into the [[Mythical Pokémon]], {{p|Manaphy}}. | ||
* Diamond and Pearl also feature connectivity to {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}. By completing three special missions in the game, a {{p|Manaphy}} {{pkmn|Egg}}, a {{p|Riolu}} with {{m|Aura Sphere}} and a {{p|Darkrai}} with {{m|Dark Void}} can be sent from the game to Diamond or Pearl. | * Diamond and Pearl also feature connectivity to {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}. By completing three special missions in the game, a {{p|Manaphy}} {{pkmn|Egg}}, a {{p|Riolu}} with {{m|Aura Sphere}} and a {{p|Darkrai}} with {{m|Dark Void}} can be sent from the game to Diamond or Pearl. | ||
* Diamond and Pearl also feature connection to the [[Wii|WiiWare]] title [[My Pokémon Ranch]], in which Pokémon can be raised and stored in a farm-like environment, much like [[Generation III]]'s {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}}. | * Diamond and Pearl also feature connection to the [[Wii|WiiWare]] title [[My Pokémon Ranch]], in which Pokémon can be raised and stored in a farm-like environment, much like [[Generation III]]'s {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}}. | ||
==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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{{cat|Generation IV Pokémon|Fourth-generation Pokémon}} continued being unveiled in 2005, with the Japanese release of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. The movie featured {{p|Lucario}}, {{p|Bonsly}}, {{p|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Weavile}}. | {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon|Fourth-generation Pokémon}} continued being unveiled in 2005, with the Japanese release of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. The movie featured {{p|Lucario}}, {{p|Bonsly}}, {{p|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Weavile}}. | ||
2006 was crunch time for the fourth generation. The ninth movie, ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', featured {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Mantyke}}, {{p|Buizel}} and {{p|Chatot}}, and {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} were soon confirmed to be on the two games' [[ | 2006 was crunch time for the fourth generation. The ninth movie, ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', featured {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Mantyke}}, {{p|Buizel}} and {{p|Chatot}}, and {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} were soon confirmed to be on the two games' [[Game mascot|boxart]]. On September 27, all 107 of the new Pokémon's menu icons were revealed on [[Filb.de]]. | ||
During the week that followed the games' Japanese release, [[Serebii.net]] featured a "Discovery Trench" that revealed the names and stats of many of the previously-unknown Pokémon to the general public. | During the week that followed the games' Japanese release, [[Serebii.net]] featured a "Discovery Trench" that revealed the names and stats of many of the previously-unknown Pokémon to the general public. | ||
====[[ | ====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon|Game exclusives]]==== | ||
The following Pokémon are only obtainable in one game of this pair. In order to obtain Pokémon exclusive to the other game of this pair, they must be traded either from that game or from another compatible game of [[Generation IV]] which has that Pokémon available. Alternatively, all Pokémon released prior to these games may be migrated from a [[Generation III]] game. | The following Pokémon are only obtainable in one game of this pair. In order to obtain Pokémon exclusive to the other game of this pair, they must be traded either from that game or from another compatible game of [[Generation IV]] which has that Pokémon available. Alternatively, all Pokémon released prior to these games may be migrated from a [[Generation III]] game. | ||
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Also, by connecting to the Wii with a Nintendo DS, players can copy their [[party]] Pokémon to their copy of [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], as well as [[My Pokémon Ranch]]. However, only Diamond and Pearl are compatible with My Pokémon Ranch, while Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver are all compatible with Pokémon Battle Revolution. | Also, by connecting to the Wii with a Nintendo DS, players can copy their [[party]] Pokémon to their copy of [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], as well as [[My Pokémon Ranch]]. However, only Diamond and Pearl are compatible with My Pokémon Ranch, while Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver are all compatible with Pokémon Battle Revolution. | ||
Korean | [[Generation IV]] is the first generation with regular Korean releases; every single main series game since Diamond and Pearl have been released in Korean. However, non-Korean versions of Generation IV games did not include a way to view Korean characters, and therefore Korean versions of any Generation IV game can't normally trade with any non-Korean game. If a Pokémon with a Korean name or Korean Trainer name was somehow traded to a non-Korean game, the data for their name would be converted to something else. In Diamond and Pearl, empty spaces were used in lieu of Korean characters. This was changed to dashes in Platinum—and subsequently HeartGold and SoulSilver—likely to prevent any issues that may come from a completely blank name. | ||
==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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==Music== | ==Music== | ||
{{main|Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection}} | {{main|Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection}} | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Pokemon Diamond Logo JP.png|Japanese Diamond logo | |||
Pokemon Pearl Logo JP.png|Japanese Pearl logo | |||
Diamond logo.png|English Diamond logo | |||
Pearl logo.png|English Pearl logo | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Version history== | |||
{{Incomplete|section}} | |||
===Japan=== | |||
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:left; border: 3px solid #{{diamond color}}; background: #{{pearl color}}" | |||
! style="background: #{{pearl color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version | |||
! style="background: #{{pearl color light}}; text-align:center;" | Changelog | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| style="background:#FFF; text-align:center;" rowspan="1" | 1.0 | |||
| Initial release | |||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |||
| style="background:#FFF; text-align:center;" rowspan="1" | 1.1+ (???) | |||
| | |||
* The ability to open the [[menu]] in a [[Mystery Zone]] was disabled. | |||
|} | |||
==Development cycle== | ==Development cycle== | ||
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** The lab of the region's [[Pokémon Professor]] is not in the player's hometown. | ** The lab of the region's [[Pokémon Professor]] is not in the player's hometown. | ||
** 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 [[ | ** 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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* If a [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed or LeafGreen]] cart is present in Slot 2 of the [[Nintendo DS]], the migration option in the [[main menu]] is incorrectly stated as "Migrate from Fire Red" or "Migrate from Leaf Green", with a space in the middle of the version names. This typo was fixed in {{game|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver]] by removing the space. | * If a [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed or LeafGreen]] cart is present in Slot 2 of the [[Nintendo DS]], the migration option in the [[main menu]] is incorrectly stated as "Migrate from Fire Red" or "Migrate from Leaf Green", with a space in the middle of the version names. This typo was fixed in {{game|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver]] by removing the space. | ||
* On the back cover of the Australian release of Pokémon Diamond, it states "...as you search for the Pokémon that rules ''space'' in Pokémon Diamond Version." This is an error, as it should say "...as you search for the Pokémon that rules ''time'' in Pokémon Diamond Version." This error is not present on the English boxart of other regions. | * On the back cover of the Australian release of Pokémon Diamond, it states "...as you search for the Pokémon that rules ''space'' in Pokémon Diamond Version." This is an error, as it should say "...as you search for the Pokémon that rules ''time'' in Pokémon Diamond Version." This error is not present on the English boxart of other regions. | ||
==External links== | |||
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_Diamond.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon Diamond Version'' <small>(English)</small> | |||
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_Pearl.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon Pearl Version'' <small>(English)</small> | |||
==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== | ||
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[[de:Pokémon Diamant-Edition und Perl-Edition]] | [[de:Pokémon Diamant-Edition und Perl-Edition]] | ||
[[fr:Pokémon Versions Diamant et Perle]] | [[fr:Pokémon Versions Diamant et Perle]] | ||
[[it:Pokémon Diamante e Perla]] | [[it:Pokémon Diamante e Perla]] | ||
[[ja:ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド・パール]] | [[ja:ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド・パール]] | ||
[[pl:Pokémon Diamond i Pearl]] | [[pl:Pokémon Diamond i Pearl]] | ||
[[zh:精靈寶可夢鑽石珍珠版]] | |||
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