Diamond and Pearl Versions

Release Dates
JAP	9/28/2006
USA	4/22/2007
EUR	7/15/2007

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl are the hotly anticipated versions for the Nintendo DS. Their release marks the beginning of the 4th generation of Pokémon.

Major Changes
*A whole new land to explore - Sinnoh
*Many new Pokémon, 104 revealed
*New evil organization - Team Galactic
*Features times of day - morning, day, afternoon, evening, night
*Pokémon Contests now feature a dress-up stage and a dancing stage, as well as the usual appeal stage.
*Wi-Fi connectivity lets players battle, trade, and chat with other players from around the world.
*Features an underground world where players can create a secret base and play minigames with other players.
*Male and female Pokémon have subtle visual differences.
*Poffins, similar to PokéBlocks, will be in this game and have an effect in contests.
*Baby Pokémon can be caught in the wild. Also, Pokémon hatched from eggs will start at Lv. 1 instead of the usual Lv. 5
*Physical and special attacks are based on attack style instead of Type. For instance, Leaf Blade and Solarbeam are both Grass attacks, but Leaf Blade will be physical while Solarbeam will be special.

Diamond/Pearl Pokémon list - A list of all the Pokémon exclusive to Diamond/Pearl, as well as their names, types, and mini-sprites.

Diamond/Pearl TM and HM list - A list of all the TMs/HMs in Diamond/Pearl. New info will be provided when they come.


As with the previous generations, certain Pokémon can only be found in Diamond and certain Pokémon can only be found in Pearl. Also, certain Pokémon are unobtainable in both games and must be traded from the Advance Generation games.

Diamond only	Pearl only
* Seel * Dewgong * Aron * Lairon * Aggron * Murkrow * Honchkrow * Scyther * Scizor * Larvitar * Pupitar * Tyranitar * Poochyena * Mightyena * Kecleon * Cranidos * Rampardos * Stunky * Skuntank * Dialga	* Spheal * Sealeo * Walrein * Slowpoke * Slowbro * Slowking * Misdreavus * Mismagius * Pinsir * Bagon * Shelgon * Salamence * Houndour * Houndoom * Stantler * Shieldon * Bastiodon * Glameow * Purugly * Palkia