With over 100 new Pokémon, they're gonna be everywhere!

Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, exclusively on Nintendo DS, prove that the next generation of Pokémon games is taking the hugely popular franchise to amazing new levels.Pack Your BagsPokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl take place in an all-new region called Sinnoh. When you set off on your travels, you'll be able to play as either a boy or girl Trainer. Pokémon fans have caught glimpses of Mime Jr., Lucario, Munchlax and Weavile in Pokémon movies, and these Pokémon will be debuting in this adventure.Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl will challenge you to explore the Sinnoh region in an incredibly deep RPG adventure. Before your quest is complete, you'll meet over 100 new Pokémon and challenge countless Trainers along the way. Like previous core Pokémon titles, these games feature an engrossing storyline and well-balanced RPG action.Meet the StartersPokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl continue a Pokémon RPG tradition by having you make one of the most important decisions in the game right away: Picking a Pokémon with which to begin your journey.Three all-new Pokémon are yours to choose from – Fire-type Chimchar, Water-type Piplup, and Grass-type Turtwig. You won't be able to catch these Pokémon in the wild. To catch every Pokémon, you'll have to trade with other Trainers to get the two Pokémon you didn't select.The Pokémon you choose can have a big impact on your adventure in several ways, so choose wisely. To see the three new starters, click "Art Gallery" in the menu on the left.Nintendo Wi-Fi ConnectionOne of the best aspects of Pokémon games is the ability to trade and battle with other Trainers, and Nintendo DS allows you to connect with other Pokémon fans wirelessly. What's even more intriguing is that Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl will be compatible with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, allowing you to trade and battle with other Trainers around the world. The games will also feature voice chat capabilities, so you'll have no problems communicating with your online friends.Touching GameplayThe DS's touch screen has improved on the Pokémon gameplay systems in a number of ways. When you're choosing an attack, touch-screen buttons display standard information – the move name, the move type, and how many PP you have left. The item-select screen is broken down into categories, and all of the items are clearly organized within each section.The changes don't amount to actual differences in how battles play out, but they will help you to manage your items and moves better than before. If you prefer to use the Control Pad and buttons to select your next move, you can do that as well.Outside of battle, the touch screen plays other big roles. While you're out exploring the far reaches of Sinnoh, the lower screen accesses your Pokémon Watch, known as the Pokétch. You can also use the stylus to interact with the Pokédex. The list of Pokémon appears on the top screen, and you can spin a wheel that looks like a giant Poké Ball to browse the Pokédex list. These are just a couple of the roles the touch screen serves. You'll discover many more as you play the game.Time to PlayWhen Pokémon Gold and Silver introduced a real-time clock, Pokémon fans absolutely loved it. It seemed destined to become a staple of Pokémon games, but when Ruby and Sapphire came around, the feature disappeared. Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl reintroduce this system in a major way.A 24-hour cycle is divided into five phases: morning, day, evening, night and late night. Certain Pokémon are most likely to appear during particular phases of the day. A Pokémon's area info in the Pokédex depicts a sun on the bottom screen. If you drag it across the sky-like timeline, you'll be able to see where the Pokémon will appear and at what times.Legendary PokémonLegendary Pokémon like Lugia, Ho-oh, Groudon, Kyogre, Suicune, Raikou and Entei have always been sought after by Pokémon Trainers. These mysterious creatures are one-of-a-kind, and very powerful.In the DS version, the Legendaries are larger than life – Dialga is an enormous blue Pokémon that is said to be able to manipulate time, while the giant purple Palkia is said to have the power to distort space. Not much else is known about these Pokémon, except that they can only be caught in their respective games. To see Dialga and Palkia, click "Art Gallery" in the menu on the left.The PokétchWhen you're out exploring the many corners of Sinnoh, the lower screen accesses your Pokétch, a multifunctional tool that Trainers will find indispensable. The Pokétch is basically a small computer that stores a variety of miniature applications.When you start out, the Pokétch is limited to a handful of uses – it's a watch, a pedometer, a Pokémon-status checker, and a calculator. As you progress through the game, you'll find more applications, including a note pad and an item finder. There are 20 applications to discover, and you'll have to put in some serious footwork to find them all.Pokémon GendersGender has long been a part of the Pokémon series, but until now male and female Pokémon have looked the same. Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl introduce visual differences for Pokémon depending on their gender. For example, a male Wooper will have more horns than a female. Even the most well-known Pokémon, such as Pikachu, are getting a graphical update.There are still some Pokémon that look the same in both genders, some that can only be male or female, and some (particularly the Legendaries) that don't have a gender at all.Diamond or PearlFor the most part, whether you play one game or the other, the gameplay will be the same. But there are several differences between the two versions. Most importantly, there are a handful of Pokémon that are version-exclusive. For example, if you're looking to complete your Pokédex in Pokémon Diamond, you'll have to trade your Pokémon with a Pokémon Pearl game.The full list of version-exclusive Pokémon hasn't yet been announced, but Palkia and Dialga are two examples. Other Pokémon may be rare in one version of the game, such as Mime Jr. and Bonsly.Whether you're new to the world of Pokémon, a Pokémon fanatic or maybe someone who hasn't played a Pokémon game in a while, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl are guaranteed to get you hooked.

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Welcome to the next generation of Pokémon!

As a rookie Pokémon Trainer, you will need to catch, train, and battle Pokémon on your journey to become the Pokémon League Champion. You will face many challenges along the way, as you search for the Pokémon that rules time in Pokémon Diamond Version. * Discover more than 100 new Pokémon in the Sinnoh region! * Meet goals and earn the ability to import Pokémon from your GBA versions! * Battle and trade with your friends around the world using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection! *Compatible wireless router or Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector and broadband access may be required for online play.* Watch as day turns to night with the return of the real-time clock feature!

• This is the Diamond version of Pokémon. The differences between the Diamond and Pearl versions include how often and which types of Pokémon appear.
• This game can communicate with the Pearl version using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and DS Wireless Communications.
• This game can also be connected to the Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald versions of Pokémon using the Dual Slot feature of Nintendo DS.
• This game CANNOT be connected to Game Boy, N64, or GameCube versions of Pokémon. It is also not compatible with any Pokémon Battle-e Cards.

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Back of Case - DS (US)

Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version introduce Trainers to a different land and many Pokémon to catch! Explore the lakes, forests, and mountains of the Sinnoh region, seeking out Pokémon such as the Bug-type Kricketot or the hard-headed Rock- and Steel-type Shieldon. And if you're lucky, you might bump into Legendary Pokémon Palkia or Dialga! There are more than 490 Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl. But be on the lookout for Team Galactic, a dastardly group that is trying to kidnap Pokémon.

Pokémon RPGs have never looked better than they do in Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl. 3-D graphics bring the land of Sinnoh to life! And realistic lighting casts the land in sun or darkness depending on the time of day. However, there's more to daylight than just graphics—some Pokémon will only show their faces during certain times of day, so you'll have to explore morning, noon, and night if you want collect them all!

Everywhere you look, gameplay has been revamped thanks to the awesome abilities of the Nintendo DS system. With two screens, you can watch the action on one screen while monitoring the health of your Pokémon on the other. The touch screen is used in a number of ways: You can use it to select moves in battle, to perform in Contests, or while exploring underground. And with the cool Trainer wristwatch, the Pokétch, you can keep tabs on all kinds of important data during your adventure.

The Underground is formed by a series of subterranean passages below Sinnoh that hold untold numbers of treasures for you to find. But there's more to the Underground than just spelunking—you can meet up with other Trainers while you're down there, and you can create a Secret Base for people to visit!

As of May 20, 2014, certain online functionality offered through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection will no longer be accessible, including online features of Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, and Pokémon White Version 2. You will still be able to enjoy the games in offline and local wireless modes.

This functionality affects only Wii and Nintendo DS games—online play for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games such as Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will be unaffected.

For more details, please visit http://support.nintendo.com/servicesupdate.

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