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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. [[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. | 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. | ||
==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]]. | 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 first heads to Jubilife City, where Barry is waiting for them in the Trainer's School. The player then has to find three clowns before they get a Coupon which can then be exchanged for a Poketch. Heading east, the trainer defeats Barry again, and continues until they find a man who gives them HM06 Rock Smash, which they cannot use until they defeat Roark, the Oreburgh Gym Leader. Heading through Oreburgh Gate, they reach the city and have to go south into the Oreburgh Mines to get Roark back to his gym. Only then can the player defeat him and get the first badge. | The player first heads to Jubilife City, where Barry is waiting for them in the Trainer's School. The player then has to find three clowns before they get a Coupon which can then be exchanged for a Poketch. Heading east, the trainer defeats Barry again, and continues until they find a man who gives them HM06 Rock Smash, which they cannot use until they defeat Roark, the Oreburgh Gym Leader. Heading through Oreburgh Gate, they reach the city and have to go south into the Oreburgh Mines to get Roark back to his gym. Only then can the player defeat him and get the first badge. | ||
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The player then heads back to Jubilife and to Route 204 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. | The player then heads back to Jubilife and to Route 204 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 Cut, which also cannot be used until the second badge is acquired. Beating Gardenia, the player enters the Eterna Galactic Building to defeat Jupiter. Getting a bicycle, the player can now go on Cycling Road, which precedes Wayward Cave. The player then heads to Route 207 and then Mt. Coronet. Exiting the mountain leads to Route 208, 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. | In Eterna City, the player meets Cynthia, who gives them HM01 Cut, which also cannot be used until the second badge is acquired. Beating Gardenia, the player enters the Eterna Galactic Building to defeat Jupiter. Getting a bicycle, the player can now go on Cycling Road, which precedes Wayward Cave. The player then heads to Route 207 and then Mt. Coronet. Exiting the mountain leads to Route 208, 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 Route 209, and proceeding forward leads to Solaceon Town, where a Daycare is present. Route 210 has two paths, one of which is blocked by a group of Psyduck at the moment. Going east, the player arrives in Veilstone City. Maylene is then defeated for the 3rd badge and Team Galactic's HQ is present in this city. Dawn meets the player to get her Pokedex back from Galactic Grunts. The player can pick up HM02 Fly in the right warehouse. | North of Hearthome is Route 209, and proceeding forward leads to Solaceon Town, where a Daycare is present. Route 210 has two paths, one of which is blocked by a group of Psyduck at the moment. Going east, the player arrives in Veilstone City. Maylene is then defeated for the 3rd badge and Team Galactic's HQ is present in this city. Dawn meets the player to get her Pokedex back from Galactic Grunts. The player can pick up HM02 Fly in the right warehouse. | ||
Going south leads to Route 214, 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 4th gym leader is defeated and in the Great Marsh, the player can acquire unique | Going south leads to Route 214, 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 4th gym leader is defeated and in the Great Marsh, the player can acquire unique Pokémon and an optional HM, HM05 Defog. Following a Galactic Grunt, Cynthia shows up with a SecretPotion, to which she asks you to feed the group of Psyducks the player saw earlier. The player can now pass through the blocked entrance in Route 210 and arrive in Celestic Town. | ||
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 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. | 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 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. | ||
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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 Galactic Boss. Defeating him grants the player a Master Ball, and Cyrus flees to Spear Pillar, at the top of Mount Coronet. | 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 Galactic Boss. Defeating him grants the player a Master Ball, and Cyrus flees to Spear Pillar, at the top of Mount Coronet. | ||
At Oreburgh City, a previously unpassable path can now be accessed through new 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. Dialga or Palkia will battle the player. Finishing Mt. Coronet, the blackout at Sunyshore has finally been rectified, and the player can get the 8th and last gym badge before the | At Oreburgh City, a previously unpassable path can now be accessed through new 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. Dialga or Palkia will battle the player. Finishing Mt. Coronet, the blackout at Sunyshore has finally been rectified, and the player can get the 8th and last gym badge before the Pokémon League. First, the player has to send Volkner back to his gym by finding him at the lighthouse. After getting all 8 badges, Jasmine, the 6th Johto gym leader gives the player HM07 Waterfall. The player can now advance north to the Pokémon League and cross Victory Road to challenge the Elite Four. | ||
After defeating Aaron, Bertha, Flint and Lucian, the Champion is the last roadblock. Cynthia, the Champion is defeated in a challenging battle and the player has now been crowned the Champion. | After defeating Aaron, Bertha, Flint and Lucian, the Champion is the last roadblock. Cynthia, the Champion is defeated in a challenging battle and the player has now been crowned the Champion. | ||
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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 | 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. | ||
====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]==== | ====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]==== | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{pearl color}}; border:5px solid #{{pearl color light}}" | {| class="roundy" style="background:#{{pearl color}}; border:5px solid #{{pearl color light}}" | ||
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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]. | 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]. | ||
* 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. | ||
* 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]]. | ||
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* The ability to open the [[menu]] in a [[Mystery Zone]] was disabled. | * The ability to open the [[menu]] in a [[Mystery Zone]] was disabled. | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were announced | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were announced on October 7, 2004, and were originally planned to be released in 2005 in Japan<ref>https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/10/07/nds-gets-pokemon-sequels</ref> before being postponed to 2006.<ref>https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/07/12/pokemon-update-2</ref> | ||
==Development cycle== | ==Development cycle== | ||