Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

and are 2006 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak, published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. They are the first installments in the fourth generation of the ''Pokémon'' video game series. They were first released in Japan on 28 September 2006, and released in North America, Australia, and Europe in 2007. ''Pokémon Platinum'', a third version, was released two years later in each region. Remakes titled ''Pokémon Brilliant Diamond'' and ''Shining Pearl'' were released for the Nintendo Switch on 19 November 2021. A prequel, '' Pokémon Legends: Arceus'', was released for the Switch on 28 January 2022.

Like previous ''Pokémon'' games, ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' chronicle the adventures of a young Pokémon trainer as they train and battle Pokémon while also thwarting the schemes of a criminal organization called Team Galactic. The games added many new features, such as Internet play over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, changes to battle mechanics and Pokémon Contests, along with the addition of 107 new Pokémon. The games are independent of each other but feature largely the same plot, and while both can be played separately, it is necessary to trade between them in order to complete the games' Pokédex.

Development of ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' was announced at a Nintendo press conference in the fourth calendar quarter of 2004. The games were designed with features of the Nintendo DS in mind. It was forecasted to be released in Japan in 2005, but ultimately shipped in 2006, the 10th anniversary year of the franchise. In promotion of the games, Nintendo sold a limited-edition Nintendo DS Lite in Japan, and held a release party celebrating their North American release.

The games received generally favorable reviews. Most critics praised the addition of Wi-Fi features and graphics, and felt that the gameplay, though it had not received much updating from previous games, was still engaging. The games enjoyed more commercial success than their Game Boy Advance predecessors: with around 18 million units sold worldwide, ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' have sold over 2 million more units than their predecessors ''Pokémon Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' and almost 6 million more units than ''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'', while also outselling their successors, ''Pokémon Black'' and ''White'', by over 2 million copies. The games are among the most successful ''Pokémon'' games of all time.

Gameplay

''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' are role-playing video games with adventure elements. The basic mechanics of the games are largely the same as their predecessors. As with all ''Pokémon'' games for handheld consoles, the gameplay is in a third-person overhead perspective, and consists of three basic screens: a field map, in which the player navigates the main character; a battle screen; and the menu, in which the player configures their party, items, or gameplay settings. Players begin the game with no Pokémon or Poké Balls, but are given the choice of three Pokémon as a part of the storyline. Once Poké Balls are obtained, the player can capture more Pokémon. Players can use their Pokémon to deal damage to other Pokémon in battle. Whenever the player encounters a wild Pokémon or is challenged by a trainer to a battle, the screen switches to a turn-based battle screen where the Pokémon fight. During battle, the player may use a move, use an item, switch the active Pokémon, or flee. Fleeing is not an option during battles against trainers. All Pokémon have hit points (HP); whenever a Pokémon's HP is reduced to zero, it faints and cannot battle unless revived at a Pokémon Center or with an item. If the player's Pokémon defeats the opposing Pokémon by causing it to faint, it receives experience points. After accumulating enough experience points, it will level up; most Pokémon evolve into a new species of Pokémon whenever they reach a certain level. Pokémon's stats also increase every time it levels up, and they will also learn new moves at certain levels as well. If a Pokémon is prevented from evolving it will learn new moves faster.

Apart from battling, capturing Pokémon is the most important element of ''Pokémon'' gameplay. Although other trainers' Pokémon cannot be captured, the player can use different kinds of Poké Balls on a wild Pokémon during battle. A successful capture adds the Pokémon to the player's active party or stores it if the player already has the maximum of six Pokémon in their party. Factors in the success rate of capture include the HP of the target Pokémon and the strength of the Poké Ball used; the lower the target's HP and the stronger the Poké Ball, the higher the success rate of capture is. Also, inflicting certain status effects such as sleep or paralysis adds a multiplier to the capture rate, making it easier to capture wild Pokémon. Each species has a capture rate of its own as well.

New features

As with other generations of ''Pokémon'' games, ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' retain the basic gameplay of their predecessors while introducing additional new features. The day-night cycle makes a return and has increased from three times of day in ''Gold'' and ''Silver'' to five time periods in ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'': morning, day, afternoon, evening, and night.In the game mechanics that depend on the time of day, afternoon counts as day, and evening counts as night. ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' also introduce several changes to battle mechanics. In previous generations, Pokémon moves were classified as "physical" or "special" based on their type; for example, all Fire-type moves were special and all Ground-type moves were physical. In ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', however, moves are categorized into three groups. Attacks that make physical contact with the opponent are "physical", attacks that do not make physical contact are "special", and moves that do not deal damage are classified as "status".

Some of the games' new features capitalize on the Nintendo DS's features. The Pokétch, a simulated smartwatch, resides on the DS's bottom screen and hosts various applications including a clock, calculator, map, counter, and a drawing pad. These applications are obtained throughout the game. Beneath Sinnoh's surface is the Underground, a large area used for wireless multiplayer gaming;Via DS wireless communication, not Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in it, players can create and decorate secret bases, first featured in ''Pokémon Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'', and participate in minigames. The items mined in the Underground can then be transferred into the player's bag in the main game. ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' also employ support for the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (since discontinued), allowing players to communicate through voice chat, trade, and battle online. The main system for trade is the Global Trade Station, which allows players to trade with people around the world. Players can search for any Pokémon that they have seen in the game and can offer their own; if another player is offering the requested Pokémon and is looking for the offered Pokémon, the trade occurs immediately. A trade does not have to be instant; an offer can be left for other players to browse and complete, even while the player is offline. Certain species of Pokémon traded internationally will have a Pokédex entry in the language of the game it originated from. According to ''Pokémon'' art director Ken Sugimori, the Global Trade Station was the new feature he was most pleased with.

Pokémon Contests are events in which the player's Pokémon compete in a show to win ribbons and, in ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', they consist of three stages, two more than the Contests of the Game Boy Advance games. In the Visual Competition stage, players use the Nintendo DS's touchscreen to place accessories on their Pokémon to boost a particular trait, such as "Cool" or "Cute", and earn points. In the Dance Competition stage, the player must tap buttons on the touchscreen in rhythm with the music. The final stage, Acting Competition, is similar to Pokémon Contests of the Game Boy Advance games; Pokémon use their moves to appeal to the judges and crowd. Like Pokéblocks in the third generation games, baked goods called Poffins can be made from berries and fed to Pokémon in order to boost a particular trait, and therefore, the likelihood of success in a relevant Contest.

Connectivity to other devices

In addition to compatibility with each other, ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' offer compatibility with the third generation ''Pokémon'' games, ''Pokémon Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'', '' Emerald'', ''FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'', '' Pokémon Ranger'', and '' Pokémon Battle Revolution''. After earning the National Pokédex in ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', the player can "Migrate" Pokémon from the Game Boy Advance games to ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' by inserting a Game Boy Advance cartridge into the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot of the Nintendo DS while ''Diamond'' or ''Pearl'' is in the DS slot. After six Pokémon are uploaded from the cartridge, they are sent to the Pal Park, an area where the player can capture the transferred Pokémon.This feature cannot be used on a Nintendo DSi, as the DSi lacks a Game Boy Advance cartridge slot. Pokémon uploads are restricted to six every twenty-four hours per Game Boy Advance cartridge, and the player must capture the uploaded Pokémon before performing another transfer. Pokémon transferred to ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' this way cannot be sent back to a Game Boy Advance cartridge. After completing a special mission in ''Pokémon Ranger'', the player will be able to send a Manaphy egg or Riolu from ''Ranger'' to ''Diamond'' or ''Pearl''. Finally, players can wirelessly upload Pokémon from ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' to the Wii games '' Pokémon Battle Revolution'' and ''My Pokémon Ranch''.

Plot

Setting

''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' are set in the fictional region of Sinnoh, an island based on the Japanese island of Hokkaidō. Sinnoh is not directly connected to any other Pokémon region. It is characterized by large, snow-covered mountains; Mt. Coronet, a part of a mountain range, divides Sinnoh in half. Unlike previous regions, Sinnoh has a "northern" feel to it because it is the first region with snow-covered routes. Sinnoh is also characterized by its waterways with three main lakes, Verity, Acuity, and Valor, that form a triangle. Unlike the Hoenn region, however, which is mostly water routes, only 30 percent of Sinnoh's landscape comprises waterways. Underneath Sinnoh's surface is the Sinnoh Underground, which is a large maze of caves and tunnels.

Locations in Sinnoh include Oreburgh City
(クロガネシティ Kurogane City), Eterna City (ハクタイシティ Hakutai City), Veilstone City (トバリシティ Tobari City), Pastoria City (ノモセシティ Nomose City), Hearthome City (ヨスガシティ Yosuga City), Canalave City (ミオシティ Mio City), Snowpoint City (キッサキシティ Kissaki City), and Sunyshore City (ナギサシティ Nagisa City).

Story

The games chronicle the adventures of a new Pokémon trainer who strives to become the Pokémon League Champion by collecting and training Pokémon. Like most games in the series, ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' feature eight Pokémon Gyms led by Gym Leaders, professional trainers whose expertise lies in a particular Pokémon type. Gym Leaders serve as bosses and reward skilled trainers with Gym Badges, key to the advancement of the plot. As with all core games, the protagonist must also thwart the schemes of a crime syndicate, in this case, Team Galactic, who plan to use Pokémon to create a new universe just for themselves, while destroying the current one.

As with all other ''Pokémon'' role-playing games, ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' begin in the protagonist's hometown. After viewing a television report about a media-conducted search for a red Gyarados, which was spotted at a faraway lake, the protagonist and their best friend, Barry by default, travel together to check the local lake for a Pokémon like it. They spot Professor Rowan, a Pokémon evolution researcher, and his assistant, the playable character not selected in the game: Lucas (boy) or Dawn (girl). After a short discussion, the professor and his assistant leave the lake, leaving a briefcase behind. When they are attacked by a wild Starly each, the protagonist and their rival decide to examine the briefcase. They are then given a choice of one of three Pokémon found within—the Grass-type Turtwig, the Fire-type Chimchar, or the Water-type Piplup—and proceed to battle the attacking Pokémon. After defeating the Starly, Lucas or Dawn retrieves and returns the briefcase to the professor. Noticing that a bond has been forged between the young protagonist and his or her chosen Pokémon, Rowan offers it to them, asking that they embark on a journey and fill their Pokédex.

The protagonist encounters the antagonistic group, Team Galactic, early in the game, when he or she must save Professor Rowan from some of their thugs; however, their motives are unclear until later. The player encounters Team Galactic again when they take over a wind farm and when they set up a base in Eterna City, before eventually taking over Sinnoh's three lakes in an attempt to capture the Mirage Pokémon Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit. Shortly after the player earns their seventh Gym Badge, Team Galactic captures the Mirage Pokémon and imprisons them inside the science laboratory of the Team Galactic Headquarters Building, where its members extract crystals from the Pokémon to create the Red Chain, an object that can control the legendary Pokémon Palkia in ''Pearl'', or Dialga in ''Diamond''. After releasing the trio, the protagonist is able to access Spear Pillar, an ancient ruin atop Mt. Coronet, where the leader of Team Galactic summons Dialga or Palkia. The legendary Pokémon's powers begin to overwhelm Sinnoh, causing the newly free Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit to attempt to stop it. The player then battles Palkia or Dialga, and after defeating or capturing the Pokémon, Sinnoh returns to normal. Afterwards, the player continues their journey, eventually making it to the Sinnoh region Pokémon League's Elite Four. After defeating all four members, they then battle the Sinnoh League Champion, a woman named Cynthia, who had appeared before in the game. After the protagonist defeats Cynthia, they become the new Sinnoh League Champion, finishing the main story. In the post-game, there is a new island to explore that contains Pokémon not seen in the main game, and has some new stores and a tournament center. The protagonist's old friend, who challenged them to battles multiple times before, will also be waiting for them here and will challenge them to one more battle.

Development

''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' were developed by Game Freak and Junichi Masuda served as game director. The game's music was scored by Hitomi Sato and Junichi Masuda under the supervision of Go Ichinose, with a few other fanfares composed by Morikazu Aoki. According to The Pokémon Company's Tsunekazu Ishihara, the games were designed with the DS's unique features in mind, such as the Wi-Fi capabilities and slot for Game Boy Advance cartridges. The command buttons in the battle screen are large and color-coded; according to Masuda, this feature would facilitate gameplay for players unable to read. Also, the touchscreen interface was designed to encourage players to use their fingers rather than the stylus to manipulate the screen. Though most of the graphics in ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' are 2D, some of the background elements are 3D. The decision to retain 2D graphics in ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' drew criticism; in response, Tsunekazu Ishihara said that "we wanted to maintain the original idea of ''Pokémon'' being a game that you played on this big map" and explained that physically, the games were in three dimensions but was designed to "maintain the original feel of the game". Responding to criticism over the use of Friend Codes in the games, Ishihara explained that it was a security measure taken to ensure that players would not be able to chat with strangers over the Wi-Fi connection. Nintendo released a statement detailing glitches found in Japanese releases of ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''. The glitches caused players to be stuck in an in-game wall or lose saved data. Nintendo released patches to certain retailers in Japan to fix these glitches.

Beta

In mid 2020, dataminers leaked the source code for ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', revealing a collection of unused sprites and scrapped designs for new Pokémon. They were first leaked onto ResetEra, and were part of a series of Nintendo-related leaks of unfinished builds of games in development.

Release

Development of ''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' was announced at a Nintendo press conference in the fourth calendar quarter of 2004 alongside the reveal of ''Pokémon Dash'' and details on the Japanese launch of the Nintendo DS. Masuda stated it would "become a new type of game that offers a number of new forms of play" and that he was determined to create "the ultimate 'Pokémon''version". Though ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' were expected to be released in Japan by 2005, Nintendo revealed that the developers were still working on aspects of the gameplay and that the games would not be released until 2006. The company said that ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' would be able to communicate with ''Pokémon'' games for the Game Boy Advance, allowing players to transfer their Pokémon to the new games. Nintendo also announced that the games would make full use of the Wi-Fi capabilities of the DS, allowing 16 players to communicate wirelessly at one time. Further information concerning the games was not released until mid-2006, when Nintendo President Satoru Iwata mentioned that connectivity with '' Pokémon Battle Revolution'' was also still in development; new features such as the Pokétch and time sensitivity were also mentioned.

The games were released in Japan on September 28, 2006. To commemorate the release, Nintendo sold a limited-edition DS Lite in Japanese Pokémon Center stores and through the Pokémon fan club by mail. The console featured the games' mascots Dialga and Palkia painted in silver and gold respectively on a metallic black finish. A two-disc soundtrack, ''Nintendo DS Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Super Music Collection'', was also released in Japan on December 22, 2006. It peaked at #253 on Japan's Oricon charts and charted for one week. On December 20, 2006, Nintendo of America announced that the North American release of the games was slated for April 22, 2007, and that those who pre-ordered their copies of the games would receive special DS styluses branded with some of the new Pokémon. Shortly before the games' North American release, The Pokémon Company presented a limited demo of the games for Nintendo's booth at the Game Developer's Conference. To celebrate the games' North American release, Nintendo held a release party at the Nintendo World Store in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza. Nintendo of Europe announced a release date of July 27, 2007, for the European Union, and Nintendo Australia announced a June 21 release date. A launch event was held in GAME stores at Hamleys to celebrate the European release of the games. The event, held on July 26, 2007, offered a chance to purchase the games one day before their official release date and featured an appearance by band McFly. To celebrate the Australian release of the games, Nintendo launched the nationwide Nintendo DS Connection Tour 07; each stop in the tour featured events such as Pokémon Trading Card Game competitions and Pokémon trivia games.

The success of the games revived the popularity of the ''Pokémon'' brand. George Harrison, then Nintendo of America's vice president of marketing, noted that the games were attracting "players of all ages"—from younger children to "grown men and women" and older players who "played the original ''Pokémon'' games". As a result, Pokémon USA opened a temporary boutique in the Times Square Toys "R" Us that sold exclusively ''Pokémon'' licensed merchandise including Jakks Pacific-created action figures, plush toys, backpacks, and clothing. Ronald Boire, president of Toys "R" Us, stated that the store planned to open temporary boutiques in all 585 of its domestic locations. Other ''Pokémon'' merchandise included a BattleDome Playset and a talking Pokédex. Additionally, Pokémon USA partnered with Burger King in 2008 to launch a promotional campaign in which Burger King included exclusive ''Pokémon'' trading cards and accessories with Kids Meals. The promotion lasted from July 7 to August 3 in the United States and continued through the fall internationally.

''Pokémon Platinum''

is the third version after ''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld game console. It was released on September 13, 2008, in Japan, March 22, 2009, in North America, May 14, 2009, in Australia, and May 22, 2009, in Europe.

''Pokémon Platinum'' has been met with generally positive reception, holding aggregate scores of 84 and 83.14% at Metacritic and GameRankings respectively. It was praised for the additions and changes made to ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' by publications such as ''IGN'', ''Nintendo Power'', and '' GamePro'', though it has been criticized for being too similar to them. ''IGN'' included it as the ninth-best Nintendo DS game ever made, as well as nominating it as one of the best DS role-playing games of 2009. It was the fastest-selling game in Japan at the time, selling 7.06 million copies by May 7, 2010.

Reception

''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' garnered slightly higher ratings than ''FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'' and ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire''. The highest score given was a 92 by UK ''Official Nintendo Magazine'', while the lowest was a 67 by '' Game Revolution''. Official Nintendo Magazine would later go on to rank the game 20th in a list of the greatest Nintendo games. Ryan Davis of ''GameSpot'' gave the games an 8.5/10, "Great", and called the games "the most well-rounded ''Pokémon'' games to date." '' IGN'' and ''GameZone'' also gave the games an 8.5/10. The UK ''Official Nintendo Magazine'' gave the games 92%, and '' GameSpy'' gave them a 4.5/5. The games received slightly lower reviews from '' ComputerAndVideoGames.com'' than ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' had, but earned an "A−" grade from ''1UP.com'', an improvement from ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire''s "B−".

Most reviewers felt that though the gameplay and storyline had not changed much since the first games, ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' were still engaging. Ryan Davis of ''GameSpot'' said, " 's a little surprising how well the formula holds up in ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', which is a testament to the strong fundamentals of the series as well as the quality of the execution." The games' Wi-Fi connectivity also earned largely positive reviews. ''1UP.com'' called the addition of wireless connectivity the games' "biggest improvements". ''GameSpot'' and ''GameSpy'' both listed the addition of online play as one of the positive points of the games and called the system "robust" and "probably the most significant new feature." ''ComputerAndVideoGames.com'' said of the Global Trade Center, "Suddenly, ''Pokémon'' feels properly alive for the first time since playgrounds were abuzz with monsters in the late '90s – and you'll instantly forgive Game Freak their technical stubbornness the first time you switch on your DS and find the level 100 Munchlax you craved is on your cart."

The graphics generally received positive reviews. ''GameSpot'' praised the blend of 2D and 3D graphics, and ''GameZone'' said that the graphics were "better than what I had originally imagined" and that "a ''Pokemon'' title hasn't ever looked this good on a handheld." ''GameSpy'' felt that the graphics, though simple, made the game "a pleasure to explore". ''ComputerAndVideoGames.com'', however, said that "the so-called '3D' isn't up to much: it's just a viewpoint shuffle, with DS's gutsy engine taking a nice long nap between the odd hypnotic windfarm or fog effect." The audio was not so well-received: ''IGN'' felt that the cries made by the Pokémon "still screech with the flair of the original Game Boy" and that the music, while "more advanced", was "not much beyond ame Boy Advancequality". ''GameZone'' also felt that the sounds had not been updated, saying "This he audiois the only area that hasn't taken one step forward. It remains stagnant and doesn't show any progression over the GBA titles". ''GameSpot'' cited the games' "recycled" sounds as one of the negative points.

Sales

First released in Japan in 2006, ''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' have the most successful launch week of games in the ''Pokémon'' series, and the best launch week for any Nintendo DS game for the country alone. Within forty-six days, the games sold three million units, becoming the fastest DS games to do so; by the end of the year, the number increased to five million units in just under three months, making ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' the best-selling ''Pokémon'' games in Japan. In the United States, pre-orders for ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' passed 533,000, almost twice the pre-sale numbers for ''FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen''. Within five days of release, the games sold around one million copies and were the fastest-selling ''Pokémon'' games ever until the release of ''Pokémon Platinum''. The games were the seventh-best-selling video games of 2007, with around 4.27 million units sold in the United States; in early 2009 sales passed 5.3 million units. As of September 30, 2017, ''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' combined have sold 17.67 million copies worldwide, making their sales totals around one million higher than those of ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' and around six million higher than those of ''FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen''. The games also boosted sales of hardware in the United States, spurring the sales of 471,000 DS units and causing the sales of video games in April 2007 to rise 20% from April 2006. In Europe, the games sold around 1.6 million units within just seven weeks of their release and topped the charts in Spain, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, there have been more than 10 million Pokémon trades via Wi-Fi.

Awards

At G4's G-phoria 2007, the games won "Best Handheld Game", and were nominated for "Best RPG". In 2008 ''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' were nominated for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Children's Kids Vote Award. In ''IGN''s Best of 2007 Awards, ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' were named the best Nintendo DS online multiplayer games and the best Nintendo DS RPG games of the year. In the 2006 ''Famitsu'' Game Awards, ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' won the Best Hit award and tied with ''Final Fantasy XII'' for the Game of the Year award.

Competitive battling in ''Pokémon'' became much more popular with ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''. The physical special split allowed Pokémon such as Gengar and Gyarados to use their higher attacking stat and gave special/physical coverage moves to formerly all-physical/special types, and online play made Pokémon battling possible all over the world.

Legacy

Remakes

''Pokémon Brilliant Diamond'' and ''Shining Pearl'' are enhanced remakes of the games and were released for the Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2021.

Prequel

''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'' is an action role-playing game which serves as a prequel to ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' and is set in an older version of the Sinnoh region, the Hisui region. It was released for the Nintendo Switch on January 28, 2022.

Related games

is the first Wii incarnation of the ''Pokémon'' video game franchise. It is also the first Wii game to use the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in North America and Japan and the first Wii game to wirelessly interact with the Nintendo DS handheld.

is a Wii game developed by Ambrella and released via the WiiWare download service. First released on March 25, 2008, in Japan, it was later made available in North America on June 9, 2008, and in Europe on July 4, 2008, for 1,000 Wii Points, equivalent to .00. Like the GameCube's '' Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire'', ''Pokémon Ranch'' allows players to store and arrange Pokémon from ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''. Pokémon transferred from those games to ''My Pokémon Ranch'' are rendered in 3D and can interact with the player's Miis.

Footnotes

Notes

References

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* ''Pokémon Diamond Version'' instruction booklet. Nintendo (2007).
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External links

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Pearl Jewellery.

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