Pokémon Diamond and Pearl facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pokémon Diamond and Pearl |
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| Developer(s) | Game Freak |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Series | Pokémon |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
| Genre(s) | Console role-playing game |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl are two popular role-playing games (RPGs). They were made by Game Freak and published by Nintendo. These games were released for the Nintendo DS handheld system.
They are the fourth main set of Pokémon games in the series. In these games, the total number of Pokémon grew to 493! A third version, called Pokémon Platinum, came out later. It was released in Japan in Autumn 2008 and in the USA and UK in March 2009.
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How to Play Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
The way you play Pokémon Diamond and Pearl is very similar to older Pokémon games. You start your adventure with one Pokémon. Then, you can catch more Pokémon using special items called Poké Balls.
You can also use your Pokémon to battle other Pokémon or trainers. When a battle starts, a special screen appears. During a battle, you can choose to fight, use an item, switch your Pokémon, or try to run away. Running away isn't an option when you're fighting a trainer.
Pokémon Battles and Growth
Every Pokémon has hit points (HP). If a Pokémon's HP drops to zero, it faints. A fainted Pokémon can't battle until you revive it. When your Pokémon wins a battle, it earns experience points.
After getting enough experience points, your Pokémon will gain a new level. Many Pokémon will even change into a new, stronger form with a different name once they reach a certain level. This is called evolving!
The Story of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
In the game, Professor Rowan sends you on an important mission. Your goal is to fill up your Pokédex. This device records information about all the Pokémon you find.
But there's a problem! The leader of Team Galactic, a group named Cyrus, wants to destroy the world. He plans to use powerful Pokémon, Dialga and Palkia, to create a new world that he will rule.
In Pokémon Platinum, a legendary Pokémon named Giratina stops Cyrus. After that, Cyrus tries to capture Giratina for its amazing power instead.
Images for kids
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The Sinnoh region, where the games take place, is based on the Japanese island of Hokkaidō.
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Director Junichi Masuda (right) and designer Shigeru Ohmori (left) at the North American launch party in New York City.
See also
In Spanish: Pokémon diamante y Pokémon perla para niños
