Pokémon Diamond and Pearl are part of the Generation IV Pokémon game series. These games take place in the Sinnoh region, and are the first main series Pokémon game for the Nintendo DS.
The game contains 107 new Pokémon and chronicles the adventures of a new Pokémon Trainer who strives to become the Pokémon League Champion, collecting and training various species of Pokémon along the way. As do 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 badges, key to the advancement of the plot, Pokémon League.
The game begins in Twinleaf Town. After viewing a television report about a media-conducted search for a Red Gyarados spotted at a far-away lake, the protagonist and his/her best friend travel together to check the local lake for a Pokémon like it. They spot Professor Rowan, an expert in Pokémon evolution and studies and his assistant, who is the playable character not selected in the game: Dawn (female) or Lucas (male). After a short discussion, the pair exits from the lake, leaving a briefcase behind. When they are attacked by wild Starly, the protagonist and his or her rival examine the case. The player is then given a choice between three Pokémon found in the briefcase, Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup. After defeating the Starly, Dawn or Lucas retrieves and returns the briefcase to the professor. Noticing that a bond has been forged between the young protagonist and his/her chosen Pokémon, Rowan offers it to him/her, asking that he/she embark on a journey and fill his/her Pokédex.
Sales
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were released along with the Nintendo DS Headset, supported by the game's voice over IP functions (however, using the headset is not necessary for voice chat, one can also use the DS's built-in microphone.) First released late 2006 in Japan, two million copies of the games were shipped for Japan alone, though there were still shortages in response to a large demand. Pokémon Diamond and Pearl had 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, and by the end of the year, the number increased to five million units in just under three months.
The games' American release in late April 2007 saw over 500,000 pre-orders of Diamond and Pearl in the United States, topping almost twice the pre-sale numbers as Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen. It went on to sell one million copies within five days of sales. As of the end of May 2007, Pokémon Diamond sold the most units of any video game for the year, with Pokémon Pearl coming in fourth.
By March 31, 2008, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl combined had sold 14.77 million copies worldwide.
Trivia
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl are the first main series Pokémon games not to have their storage media colored to match the version.
Diamond and Pearl are the best selling games for the Nintendo DS.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl are one of a few Pokémon games that is rated 3+ (Kids 3 and/or older) in PEGI.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, as well as the third version Platinum, are so far the only main series games (excluding remakes) in which fog is present.
There is an unobtainable key item hidden in the games' internal data that unlocks a hidden event, which is called the Azure Flute. In a 2013 interview, Junichi Masuda revealed that the decision to scrap the item and the event was due to his concern that it may be too confusing for players to use.
According to Junichi Masuda, the names "Diamond" and "Pearl" were selected because diamond symbolizes love while pearl symbolizes happiness, and both are beautiful things that nature creates.
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