Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

Pokémon (Diamond and Pearl versions)
File:PokemonDiamondBox.jpg File:PokemonPearl.jpg Box cover for Pokemon Diamond.
Developer(s)	Game Freak
Publisher(s)	Nintendo
Designer(s)	Satoshi Tajiri (executive producer) Junichi Masuda (director)
Released	Template:Japan September 28, 2006 Template:NA April 22, 2007 Template:Australia June 21, 2007 Template:EuropeJuly 27, 2007 Template:SKoreaFebruary 14, 2008
Genre(s)	Console role-playing game
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer, online multiplayer
Ratings	CERO: A ESRB: E OFLC: PG
Platform(s)	Nintendo DS
Media	512-megabit Nintendo DS Game Card

Pokémon (Diamond and Pearl versions), is the fourth installment of the Pokémon franchise and the first in the series to be released for the Nintendo DS. Diamond and Pearl introduces 107 new species of Pokémon to the series. The game takes place in the fictional region of Sinnoh, where the player assumes control of Dawn or Lucas, and their main objective is to collect eight gym badges, thus qualifying for the Sinnoh Pokémon League. This installment introduces a new sinister organization gang named Team Galactic. The mascot of the Diamond version is Dialga, who is the "Master of Time" while the mascot of the Pearl version is Palkia, who is also known as the "Master of Space."

Diamond and Pearl add an extensive amount of new features, such as Internet play over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, while building on older game concepts such as Pokémon Contests. Set in the fictional region of Sinnoh, the games cover the adventure of a single protagonist embarking on a quest to capture and train Pokémon while simultaneously thwarting the agenda of the criminal organization Team Galactic.

Super Smash Bros. series

In terms of playable characters, the fourth generation also has a representation, with Lucario as a playable character. Spear Pillar is also a stage in Brawl, complete with the mascots Dialga and Palkia, along with Cresselia as major Stage Elements. Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf appear in the background, while Electivire, Magnezone, Snover, and Drifloon also appear on Pokémon Stadium 2.

New selections of Sinnoh Pokémon return in Brawl, one of which is Piplup. They are released from "Poké Balls". The random Pokémon released offers aid in a variety of different ways to the player who releases them. Each of the Poké Ball Pokémon plus numerous others will also be hosted as trophies and stickers. There are also a few collectible songs that originated from Diamond & Pearl:

• Dialga / Palkia Battle at Spear Pillar!
• Wild Pokémon Battle! (Diamond / Pearl)
• Team Galactic Battle!
• Route 209