Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Hints XX (DS)

Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl, or Pocket Monsters Diamond/Pearl, as it is know in Japan, is a role playing game franchise developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo exclusively for its hugely popular Nintendo DS handheld. Of the Pokemon RPG series, Pokemon Platinum has been recently released. Based on the world famous Pokemon anime series, the game was first launched in its native Japan on September 28, 2006, and reached North American and European shores on April 22, and July 27, 2007, respectively.

Both Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl are set in the fictional world of Sinnoh, which is the habitat for 493 different species of Pokemon, a special type of animal that possesses different types of powers that can be used to fight their enemies. As all Pokemon stories, this title documents the journey of a young trainer who needs to raise and battle Pokemons, all of this while investigating a criminal organization that wants to hurt the animals.

Features such as Internet play via the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection or changes to the gameplay and battle mechanics are also present in the game, which aims at giving a fresh experience to Pokemon fans all across the world. Older concepts, such as Pokemon contests are present, in order to bring back the old fans of the anime series and older video games. Pokemon Diamond and Pearl are similar in some ways, but cover different stories and don't have the same gameplay mechanics. In order to complete the Pokedexes of the two titles, you must trade between them to uncover new species of animals.

The game received positive reviews, with critics praising the Wi-Fi features that enabled players to engage in some interesting battles, and the gameplay which, although being based on almost the same things as older titles, offered an entertaining experience. Sales were very good, with the game shipping around 15 million units worldwide, thanks to the big number of Pokemon fans out there.

HINTS

POKEMONS

Palkia

Atop Mt. Coronet, after doing battle with Team Galaxy grunts, admin and Team Galaxy Boss, Palkia will have been awakened. After the legendary trio appears, Palkia's power will be quelled but you are capable of fighting it. This is immediately after the battle with the team Galaxy Boss, so you will not have time to heal. It is at level 47.

Parukia

Go to Spear Pillar to catch Parukia.

Phione

To get a Phione, you must first get a Manaphy. You can get a Manphy by doing the special mission in Pokemon Ranger. Put it in the Daycare with a Ditto and wait for the egg. Hatch the Egg and you will get a Phione. Note: Manaphy is the only Legendary Pokemon that you can breed.

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