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'''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.
'''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.


They were followed by {{game|Platinum}}, an enhanced version of these games.
They were followed by {{game|Platinum}}, an enhanced version of these games. [[Remake]]s of the games, in the form of {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, were released [[Generation VIII|four generations later]] for the [[Nintendo Switch]] on November 19, 2021, worldwide.
 
==Terminology==
In [[Hidenori Kusaka]]'s message from the Japanese version of [[Pokémon Adventures volume 23]], this is abbreviated as '''ポケモン{{ruby|D|ダイヤモンド}}・{{ruby|P|パール}}''' and then further shortened to simply '''{{ruby|D|ダイヤモンド}}・{{ruby|P|パール}}'''.


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
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 their 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 them 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 their 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 [[First partner 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 [[Johanna|mother]] gives them 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 first heads to [[Jubilife City]], where Barry is waiting for them in the {{si|Trainers' School}}. The player then has to find three clowns before they get a coupon which can then be exchanged for a [[Pokétch]]. Heading east, the player defeats Barry again, and continues until they find a man who gives them [[HM06]], {{m|Rock Smash}}, which they cannot use until they defeat [[Roark]], the {{ci|Oreburgh}} [[Gym Leader]]. Heading through Oreburgh Gate, they reach the city and have to go south into the [[Oreburgh Mine]] to get Roark back to his Gym. Only then can the player defeat him and get the first [[Badge]].
 
The player then heads back to Jubilife and to {{rt|204|Sinnoh}} into the [[Ravaged Path]], which was previously unpassable due to the inability to use Rock Smash. After exiting the Ravaged Path, the player arrives in [[Floaroma Town]]. Here, [[Team Galactic]] makes an appearance and the first Commander, [[Mars]] is ultimately defeated. Continuing north, the player enters [[Eterna Forest]], helping [[Cheryl]] on the way through.
 
In [[Eterna City]], the player meets [[Cynthia]], who gives them [[HM01]] {{m|Cut}}, which also cannot be used until the second Badge is acquired. Beating [[Gardenia]], the player enters the [[Team Galactic Eterna Building]] to defeat [[Jupiter]]. Getting a [[bicycle]], the player can now go on {{si|Cycling Road}}, which precedes [[Wayward Cave]]. The player then heads to {{rt|207|Sinnoh}} and then [[Mount Coronet|Mt. Coronet]]. Exiting the mountain leads to {{rt|208|Sinnoh}}, and going east leads to [[Hearthome City]], though the Gym Leader, [[Fantina]], is still away at this point. The player can explore the [[Super Contest Hall]], where they surprisingly see their mom.
 
North of Hearthome is {{rt|209|Sinnoh}}, and proceeding forward leads to [[Solaceon Town]], where a {{pkmn|Day Care}} is present. {{rt|210|Sinnoh}} has two paths, one of which is blocked by a group of {{p|Psyduck}}. Going east, the player arrives in [[Veilstone City]]. [[Maylene]] is then defeated for the third Badge and [[Team Galactic HQ]] is present in this city. Dawn meets the player to get her Pokédex back from {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s. The player can pick up [[HM02]] {{m|Fly}} in the right warehouse.
 
Going south leads to {{rt|214|Sinnoh}}, connecting Veilstone to [[Valor Lakefront]]. The entrance to [[Sunyshore City]] is blocked due to a blackout, so the player heads to [[Pastoria City]] through the beach. [[Crasher Wake]], the fourth Gym Leader is defeated and in the [[Great Marsh]], the player can acquire unique Pokémon and an optional HM, [[HM05]] {{m|Defog}}. Following a Galactic Grunt, Cynthia shows up with a [[Secret Medicine|SecretPotion]], to which she asks the player to feed the group of Psyduck they saw earlier. The player can now pass through the blocked entrance in Route 210 and arrive in [[Celestic Town]].


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]].
There, Cynthia's grandmother resides as the elder. Heading into the cave in the heart of the town, a Galactic Grunt appears and after defeating him, Cynthia's grandmother gives the player [[HM03]] {{m|Surf}}. Back in Hearthome City, Fantina can now be battled for the fifth Badge. With Surf, the player can head back to Jubilife and surf west to [[Canalave City]].


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}}.
In Canalave City, Barry awaits for another battle. After defeating him, [[Riley]] invites the player to go to [[Iron Island]]. The sixth Gym is on the left of the city, with Roark's father, [[Byron]], being the Gym Leader. Just then, Team Galactic has set off bombs in [[Lake Valor]], [[Lake Acuity]], and Lake Verity.
 
The player, Dawn, Barry, and Rowan meet in the [[Canalave Library]]. Hearing the explosion, the player is assigned to head to Lake Valor to investigate. There, Commander [[Saturn]] is defeated. The player then flies back to Twinleaf Town and into Lake Verity, where Mars is facing off with Dawn. After the confrontation, the player heads back to Eterna City and into Mt. Coronet.
 
Heading all the way to the bottom of Mt. Coronet, the player exits to {{rt|216|Sinnoh}}, where it is snowing. Heading up all the stairs to what appears to be the summit at {{rt|217|Sinnoh}}, the player can acquire [[HM08]] {{m|Rock Climb}} and head to [[Acuity Lakefront]], but it is blocked by two Galactic Grunts. In [[Snowpoint City]], [[Candice]] is defeated for the seventh Badge.
 
With Lake Acuity being unblocked, the player finds Jupiter and Barry. Jupiter leaves for Galactic HQ as Barry has just defeated her. Flying back to Veilstone, the player obtains a [[Storage Key]] and then a [[Galactic Key]], which lets the player battle [[Cyrus]], the boss of Team Galactic. Defeating him grants the player a [[Master Ball]], and Cyrus flees to [[Spear Pillar]], at the top of Mt. Coronet.
 
At Oreburgh City, a previously unpassable path can now be accessed through the use of HMs acquired throughout the journey, and as the player advances to the top of the mountain, they battle Jupiter and Mars before defeating Cyrus a second time. The [[Legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Dialga}}{{sup/4|D}}/{{p|Palkia}}{{sup/4|P}}, will battle the player. Finishing Mt. Coronet, the blackout at Sunyshore has finally been rectified, and the player can get the eight and final Badge before the [[Sinnoh League]]. First, the player has to send Volkner back to his Gym by finding him at the lighthouse. After getting all eight Badges, [[Jasmine]], a Gym Leader from Johto, gives the player [[HM07]] {{m|Waterfall}}. The player can now advance north to the Sinnoh League and cross {{si|Victory Road}} to challenge the [[Elite Four]]. After defeating the Elite Four, {{pkmn|Champion}} Cynthia is defeated in a challenging battle, and the player is declared the new Champion.
 
During the course of the game, there are many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]] and its leader, [[Cyrus]]. When the power of the Legendary Pokémon, 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 {{si|Battle Tower}}.


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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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 regional {{pkmn|Professor}}'s name is [[Professor Rowan]], after [[wp:Rowan|a tree]] like the others, and he allows the player and their rival to keep the [[starter Pokémon]] they used against attacking wild Pokémon at the beginning of the game.
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 their rival to keep the [[first partner 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}} 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.
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}} first partner Pokémon, this is not the case. The games retain the first partner Pokémon 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. This feature is no longer officially supported as of [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/en/games-wifi.jsp May 20, 2014]. However, there are now fanmade custom servers which act as a replacement for the discontinued online features of these games. [http://wfc.kaeru.world Kaeru WFC] and Wiimmfi run the servers and DNS proxies necessary to access it, so by simply changing the Internet settings on your Nintendo DS, you can access online play again.
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 officially 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 officially supported as of [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/en/games-wifi.jsp May 20, 2014]. However, there are now fanmade custom servers which act as a replacement for the discontinued online features of these games, including the [http://pkmnclassic.net/ Poké Classic Network’s GTS]. [http://wfc.kaeru.world Kaeru WFC] and Wiimmfi run the servers and DNS proxies necessary to access it, so by simply changing the Internet settings on your Nintendo DS, you can access online play again.
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 officially supported as of [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/en/games-wifi.jsp May 20, 2014].


===Contests===
===Contests===
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===Elite Four===
===Elite Four===
The new [[Elite Four]] is located at the [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]. The Elite Trainers are {{EF|Aaron}} ({{t|Bug}}), [[Bertha]] ({{t|Ground}}), {{EF|Flint}} ({{t|Fire}}) and [[Lucian]] ({{t|Psychic}}); the {{pkmn|Champion}} is [[Cynthia]], who has Pokémon of multiple types.
The new [[Elite Four]] is located at the [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]. The Elite Trainers are [[Aaron]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Bertha]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Flint]] ({{t|Fire}}) and [[Lucian]] ({{t|Psychic}}); the {{pkmn|Champion}} is [[Cynthia]], who has Pokémon of multiple types.


===New Pokémon===
===New Pokémon===
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As the first [[Generation IV]] games, Diamond and Pearl were the first sightings of 107 new Pokémon, bringing the total amount to 493.
As the first [[Generation IV]] games, Diamond and Pearl were the first sightings of 107 new Pokémon, bringing the total amount to 493.


The new Pokémon began being unveiled in 2004, with the release of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' in Japan, where {{p|Munchlax}} was revealed.  
The new Pokémon began being unveiled in 2004, with the release of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' in Japan, where {{p|Munchlax}} was revealed.


{{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}}.
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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]].
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]]====
====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]====
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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==Connectivity==
==Connectivity==
Trading exists between Diamond and Pearl Versions through the [[Nintendo DS]]'s internal wireless connection. It connects to {{v2|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} in the same manner. {{pkmn|Egg}}s received from {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} and its sequels are also sent through wireless. Diamond and Pearl also have the ability to connect to the {{wp|internet}} using [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]], and can also connect to [[Wii]] consoles. Due to improvements in international linking, some {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can have [[foreign Pokédex entries]].
Trading exists between Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} through [[Nintendo DS]] wireless communication. Gifts received from the [[Pokémon Ranger series]], such as the {{p|Manaphy}} {{pkmn|Egg}}, are also sent through wireless communication.


Diamond and Pearl also maintain backward compatibility with the [[Generation III]] games; however, standard trading is not allowed. A player's Pokémon may be permanently transferred via [[Pal Park]], and some Pokémon that could previously not be caught can be found using the [[dual-slot mode]].
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl could connect to the {{wp|internet}} using [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]], prior to the service closing on [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/en/games-wifi.jsp May 20, 2014]. Using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, it was possible to [[trade]], battle, and communicate with voice chat online. The [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]] allowed players to offer their Pokémon for trade, or search through and trade for Pokémon that other players have offered.


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.
Pokémon can be sent from {{game5|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald|FireRed|LeafGreen}} to Pokémon Diamond or Pearl via [[Pal Park]] using [[dual-slot mode]]; this transfer is permanent—Pokémon sent to a Generation IV game this way can never return to a Generation III game. Additionally, if one of these five games is inserted in the Nintendo DS system's GBA slot, after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]] the wild Pokémon that can appear change depending on which game is inserted, via a feature unofficially called the {{DL|dual-slot mode|dongle method}}.


[[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&mdash;and subsequently HeartGold and SoulSilver&mdash;likely to prevent any issues that may come from a completely blank name.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl can connect to certain [[Wii]] games. Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver can connect to [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] and send a copy of their party to that game. Pokémon Diamond and Pearl can connect to [[My Pokémon Ranch]] to use as external Pokémon storage.


The following features of these games which require 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].
Starting in Generation IV, the core series games are always released in Korean. However, non-Korean versions of Generation IV games did not include Korean characters in their in-game font, so Korean Generation IV games are prevented from trading with non-Korean games. (Due to Korean characters not being defined in the in-game font, they display as spaces in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, and as dashes in Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver.)
* The DS's native support for Wi-Fi is employed, allowing players to trade, battle and communicate using "voice chat" online.  
 
* 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]].
==Localization changes==
* In the non-English European versions of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Registeel's sprite was edited because of its arm. The arm's original position is reminiscent of the {{wp|Nazi}} {{wp|Nazi salute|salute}}. This change was retained in all languages versions of {{game|Platinum}} as well as {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
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| {{color2|Original Diamond and Pearl sprite
| {{color2|Non-English European Diamond and Pearl sprite
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* In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, the {{DL|Pokétch|Matchup Checker}} app for the Pokétch was only [[List of other event distributions (Generation IV)#Matchup Checker|distributed in a Japanese event]], being unavailable in other languages.
** In Pokémon Platinum, this app is available in all languages with no event required. It is received after the player catches 5 Pokémon in a single Safari Game on the [[Great Marsh]].
 
===Localization changes shared by Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl===
* In the Japanese version of the [[Sinnoh myths]], the Sinnoh Folk Story 3 refers to Pokémon and people marrying each other. In the English version, the marriage is not mentioned; instead, it says Pokémon and people would eat together at the same table.
* In the {{si|Victory Road}} 1F, {{tc|Black Belt}} Miles says in the Japanese version that he learned karate from a correspondence course (Japanese: {{ruby|通信教育|つうしんきょういく}} ''correspondence course''). In the English version, he has learned it from the internet instead: ''"I’ve made it this far in life using the karate I learned on the internet!"''
** In most other language versions, he learned karate from the internet as well. However, in the Korean dialogue, he learned taekwondo from a correspondence course, which relates to the fact that Black Belts are taekwondo fighters in this language version.
* In the {{si|Victory Road}} 1F, {{tc|Veteran}} Edgar initially says that the player's Pokémon are shining. Afterwards, Edgar's post-battle dialogue involves a remark about [[death in the Pokémon world|death]]. In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl, this was edited and the reference to death was removed. In Pokémon Platinum, the English text is closer to the Japanese version but toned down.
*: Japanese versions:
*:: 「ポケモンも {{ruby|人|ひと}}も いつか {{ruby|死|し}}ぬ だからこそ {{ruby|輝|かがや}}けるのだ！」{{sup/4|DP}}{{sup/8|BDSP}}
*:: 「ポケモンも ひとも いつか しぬ…… だからこそ かがやけるのだ！」{{sup/4|Pt}}
*: Literal translation:
*:: ''"Pokémon and people die one day... That is precisely why we shine!"''
*: English versions:
*:: ''"You blaze with so much vitality!"''{{sup/4|DP}}{{sup/8|BDSP}}
*:: ''"Neither Pokémon nor people live forever. But it is the very frailty of life that allows us to shine!"''{{sup/4|Pt}}


==Reception==
==Reception==
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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>[https://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2006/12/27/103,1167202517,65081,0,0.html Pokémon Diamond and Pearl shipments exceed 5 million! - Famitsu.com] (Japanese)</ref> In the United States, over 533,000 pre-orders were taken before release,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070425074506/http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=11981 Nintendo advises Pokémon fans: pre-orders top 500,000] (archive)</ref> and one million copies were sold within five days. By the end of April 2007, the US release of Pokémon Diamond had sold approximately 1.045 million copies, and Pokémon Pearl had sold approximately 712 thousand copies.<ref>[[n:NPD Group sales data for April 2007 revealed|NPD Group sales data for April 2007 revealed - Bulbanews]]</ref>
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>[https://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2006/12/27/103,1167202517,65081,0,0.html Pokémon Diamond and Pearl shipments exceed 5 million! - Famitsu.com] (Japanese)</ref> In the United States, over 533,000 pre-orders were taken before release,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070425074506/http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=11981 Nintendo advises Pokémon fans: pre-orders top 500,000] (archive)</ref> and one million copies were sold within five days. By the end of April 2007, the US release of Pokémon Diamond had sold approximately 1.045 million copies, and Pokémon Pearl had sold approximately 712 thousand copies.<ref>[[n:NPD Group sales data for April 2007 revealed|NPD Group sales data for April 2007 revealed - Bulbanews]]</ref>


In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 5.21 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2007/070427e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007]</ref> As of September 30, 2020, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl have sold 17.67 million copies worldwide.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo DS Software]</ref>
In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 5.21 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2007/070427e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007]</ref> As of March 31, 2021, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl have sold 17.67 million copies worldwide, making these the highest selling Pokémon games on the Nintendo DS.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo DS Software]</ref>


====Japanese sales====
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==Music==
==Music==
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{{main|Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection}}
{{main|Pokémon Game Sound Library}}
The soundtrack for the video games [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] contains musical remixes/rearrangements of the music from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions. Additionally, the original musical arrangements and certain sound-effects (like Pokémon cries) from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl are also accessible for listening by the player in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, via the [[DS Sounds]] [[Key Item]]. Furthermore, the soundtrack of the video game [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] makes melodic references to a number of songs from the soundtrack of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.


==Version history==
==Version history==
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* The ability to open the [[menu]] in a [[Mystery Zone]] was disabled.
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==Production==
==Production==
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were announced in October 7, 2004.<ref>https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/10/07/nds-gets-pokemon-sequels</ref> They were later postponed to 2006.<ref>https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/07/12/pokemon-update-2</ref>
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were announced on October 7, 2004 during the [[Nintendo DS]] Launch Press Conference alongside many other games to be released at some point,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041010114859/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/list/index.html List of Nintendo DS titles to be released (その他の発売予定タイトル)],</ref> and, while speculated to release on 2005{{fact}}, it was confirmed in an interview on Coro Coro's August 2005 issue (released on July 2005)<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/duiHxVf.jpg Image of the Coro Coro extract featuring the interview]</ref> that it would get a 2006 launch. A release date was later announced a year after the Coro Coro interview through press media.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060822222122/http://www.dengekionline.com/data/news/2006/7/15/5a5d3108040643c9753bb2bb1d5b9835.html Dengeki Online news post of the release date confirmation (archived)]</ref>


==Development cycle==
==Development cycle==
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* Pokémon Diamond is also the name of the famous bootleg of the Power Version of {{wp|Keitai Denjū Telefang}}, which was only released in Japan (along a Speed Version) a year after {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. Unlike the real Pokémon Diamond, it was not paired with Pokémon Pearl but rather with "Pokémon Jade", the bootleg of Telefang's Speed Version.
* Pokémon Diamond is also the name of the famous bootleg of the Power Version of {{wp|Keitai Denjū Telefang}}, which was only released in Japan (along a Speed Version) a year after {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. Unlike the real Pokémon Diamond, it was not paired with Pokémon Pearl but rather with "Pokémon Jade", the bootleg of Telefang's Speed Version.
* Diamond and Pearl are the first games where:
* Diamond and Pearl are the first games where:
** The [[rival]]'s [[starter Pokémon]] is not at level 5 during the first rival battle.
** The [[rival]]'s [[first partner Pokémon]] is not at level 5 during the first rival battle.
** 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 first partner 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 Pokémon that normally [[Evolution|evolves]] via [[Trade|trading]] may be caught in the wild, in this case; {{p|Steelix}}.
** A Pokémon that normally [[Evolution|evolves]] via [[Trade|trading]] may be caught in the wild (in this case, {{p|Steelix}}).
** No [[Item#Fake items|fake items]] appear.
* The English versions contain many [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon|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 [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon|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, although {{EF|Aaron}} still uses a {{p|Drapion}} in Platinum, despite being a {{type|Bug}} specialist.
* 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 [[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. [[Ultra Ball]] 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. [[Ultra Ball]] 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]].
* Diamond and Pearl are the only core series games to introduce new Pokémon and [[List of Pokémon that do not appear in any regional Pokédex|not include them]] in the regional Pokédex.
* Diamond and Pearl are the only core series games to introduce new Pokémon and not include them in the regional Pokédex.
* Diamond and Pearl marked the last appearance of the slot machine minigame in the European release of core series game.
* Five [[key item]]s were first implemented in Diamond and Pearl but only became obtainable in later games. The [[Member's Card]] and [[Oak's Letter]] were obtainable from an event in Platinum, [[Magma Stone]] is obtained in {{game|Black 2 and White 2|s}}, and the [[Red Chain]] and [[Azure Flute]] are obtained in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.


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