Generation IV: Difference between revisions

* Another new {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, with several different facilities from the one in [[Hoenn]].

* The ability to record battles in the Battle Frontier and with other players and share them over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, through the [[Vs. Recorder]].

* The expansion of the [[Sinnoh Pokédex]], from 151 entries (in Diamond and Pearl) to 210 entries (in Platinum).

* Pokémon back sprites now have a second frame of animation.

* The addition of 7 new Pokémon [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]]: {{p|Rotom}}'s {{f|Rotom|5 new appliance forms}}, {{f|Giratina|Origin Form}} [[Giratina]], and {{f|Shaymin|Sky Form}} [[Shaymin]].

* The re-introduction of the seven Poké Balls made from [[Apricorn]]s, unavailable since [[Generation II]].

* The first Pokémon in the [[party]] can now [[walking Pokémon|follow the player outside of battle]] almost anywhere in the overworld.

* Instead of Contests, the [[Pokéathlon]] games are used.

* Ability to register two key items instead of just one.

* The Pokédex can now show the different forms of {{p|Castform}} and {{p|Cherrim}}, whereas in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, it could not.

* The introduction of [[Flat Battle]]s, a type of battle in which all Pokémon that are above level 50 temporarily become level 50.

* A dynamic camera in the overworld, which can be seen when entering some buildings, or going to certain locations. This went on to be greatly expanded in [[Generation V]].

* The stats affected by any given [[Nature]] are highlighted on each Pokémon's summary screens, with the increased stat being shown in red text and the decreased stat being shown in blue text.

* A redesign of the interface that displays the items in the [[Bag]], to facilitate access to items.

* The [[menu]] now appears constantly on the bottom screen. A button is added to the menu allowing players to [[Running Shoes|run]] without holding the B button.