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Pokémon Diamond Version (Japanese: ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド Pocket Monsters Diamond) and Pokémon Pearl Version (Japanese: ポケットモンスターパール Pocket Monsters Pearl) are Nintendo DS titles released as the debut titles for the fourth generation of Pokémon.

Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl

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.

As the plot continues, the protagonist encounters the main antagonist, Team Galactic, although their motives are unclear until later. Team Galactic captures Uxie, Azelf and Mesprit, of Sinnoh's three lakes, and imprisons them, making it the player's responsibility to free them. Upon releasing the trio, he/she is able to travel to the sacred shrine atop Mt. Coronet and enter the cave, where the leader of Team Galactic awakens either Dialga in Diamond, or Palkia in Pearl. Dialga or Palkia’s powers begin to overwhelm Sinnoh, causing the newly free Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit to attempt to stop it. It is then that the player is able to engage in a battle with (and has a chance to capture) the version-appropriate Legendary Pokémon.

Having completed this, and after meeting requirements set by the Elite Four, the player is able to contend with them, fighting its members and then the Pokémon League Champion, Cynthia.

Logo: Design for Diamond and Pearl

Original Release: Launched on the following dates:

Japan: September 28th, 2006

NA: April 22nd, 2007

Australia: June 21nd, 2007

Europe: July 27th, 2007

Korea: February 14th, 2008

Taiwan: September 28th, 2006

Japanese Logos: Design for Diamond and Pearl

Original Release: Pocket Monsters Diamond official Nintendo DS Case.

Mascot : Dialga

Original Release: Pocket Monsters Pearl official Nintendo DS Case.

Mascot : Palkia

Official Map Artwork : Sinnoh

Official Map Artwork : Sinnoh Underground Area Map

Pokémon Sinnoh Region

The Sinnoh region (Japanese:シンオウ地方 Sinnoh region), formerly known as Hisui (Japanese:ヒスイ地方 Hisui region)

Sinnoh, known as Hisui in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, is a region in the Pokémon series and has is the main region in fourth generation of games and their remakes. So far, it is larger than any other region in the series. The enormity of the region rises even more if the very large underground area is included. The area itself is based on the upper part of the real life Hokkaido region. In all, there are fourteen cities and towns, and a copious amount of other areas as well. There are thirty routes, and three large lakes (each one featuring a Legendary Pokémon).

Locations list:

There are fourteen major cities in Sinnoh.