Nintendo DS2007-2009Generation IV
The complete guide to Sinnoh: the 35-step walkthrough, the 210-Pokémon Pokédex hour by hour, all eight Badges, Dialga, Palkia and Giratina, and expert features reserved for Premium members.
Dialga, the master of time, awakens at the summit of Mt. Coronet. The version with steel-blue reflections.
Palkia, the master of space, tears through the sky at Spear Pillar. The version with pearly reflections.
The definitive version: Giratina and the Distortion World, a 210-Pokémon Pokédex and the Battle Frontier.
Your choice is saved: the wild Pokémon tables, battles and sprites across the whole mini-site adapt to your version.
Right now in Sinnoh
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Diamond, Pearl and Platinum follow the console's clock: morning from 4 AM to 10 AM, day from 10 AM to 8 PM, night from 8 PM to 4 AM.
Thirty-five steps shared by Diamond, Pearl and Platinum, with the wild Pokémon for each location by version and time of day, the Trainers, the items and the key battles. Version-specific passages are flagged. Check off your steps: your progress is saved.
Twinleaf Town, Lake Verity, Professor Rowan's lab and Oreburgh Mine.
Floaroma Town, Valley Windworks, Eterna Forest and a first Team Galactic building.
Mt. Coronet, Hearthome City and its Contests, the Lost Tower and mighty Veilstone City.
The Great Marsh, the ruins of Celestic Town, Canalave City and Iron Island.
The three lakes, the snow of Snowpoint City, Galactic HQ and the face-off at Spear Pillar.
Sunyshore City and its lighthouse, Victory Road, the Elite Four and Cynthia.
The National Pokédex, Pal Park, the Fight Area and Stark Mountain.
From the Oreburgh mine to the Canalave lighthouse, eight Gyms and eight types. Platinum changes the order of the Badges and strengthens every team.
RoarkOreburgh CityCoal BadgeRock
GardeniaEterna CityForest BadgeGrass
MayleneVeilstone CityCobble BadgeFighting
Crasher WakePastoria CityFen BadgeWater
FantinaHearthome CityRelic BadgeGhost
ByronCanalave CityMine BadgeSteel
CandiceSnowpoint CityIcicle BadgeIce
VolknerSunyshore CityBeacon BadgeElectricRoarkOreburgh CityCoal BadgeRockGardeniaEterna CityForest BadgeGrassFantinaHearthome CityRelic BadgeGhostMayleneVeilstone CityCobble BadgeFightingCrasher WakePastoria CityFen BadgeWaterByronCanalave CityMine BadgeSteelCandiceSnowpoint CityIcicle BadgeIceVolknerSunyshore CityBeacon BadgeElectricThe order follows your version: in Platinum, Fantina becomes the third Gym Leader, before Maylene and Crasher Wake.
The myths of Sinnoh say that in the beginning a single being shaped the world, then gave birth to time, space and three spirits who watch over the lakes. At the summit of Mt. Coronet, Team Galactic wants to seize them.
It is said that time began to flow when Dialga was born. Its heart beats to the rhythm of the seconds.
Palkia lives in a parallel dimension. The legends of Sinnoh make it the guardian of space itself.
Banished for its violence, Giratina rules over a world turned upside down. Platinum makes it the heart of its story.
Guardian of Lake Acuity, it is said to have given humans the intelligence to solve their problems.
Guardian of Lake Verity, it taught humans joy and sadness.
Guardian of Lake Valor, it instilled in humans the determination to act.
From Turtwig to Arceus, with the sprites of your version. Pokémon added in Platinum are marked with a golden border. Hover over a Pokémon to see its name, click for its page.
Sinnoh PokédexThe 210 Pokémon of Sinnoh, and where to find them in each version, at any time of day.Version exclusivesWhat exists only in Diamond, only in Pearl or only in Platinum.
Every evolutionLevels, stones, held items, locations, moves and time of day: every method.Legendary and Mythical PokémonDialga, Palkia, Giratina, the lake trio, Heatran and the others.
Gift and one-of-a-kind PokémonGifts, trades, one-time encounters: every Pokémon you must not miss.
Swarms, Poké Radar and GBA slotThe three methods that make rare Pokémon appear.
Getting startedChoosing your starter Pokémon and making the most of your first hours in Sinnoh.The Sinnoh GymsThe eight Gym Leaders, their teams in each version and our strategies.
The Elite Four and CynthiaAaron, Bertha, Flint, Lucian and the League Champion.
The battles against BarryEvery showdown with your rival, depending on your starter Pokémon.
Team GalacticCyrus, his Commanders, their plans and all their battles.
TMs and HMsThe 92 TMs and 8 HMs, and where to get them.
The 107 new PokémonFrom Turtwig to Arceus: the fourth generation at a glance.
Physical or special?The fourth-generation revolution, explained simply.The PokétchAll the apps of the Sinnoh watch and where to get them.
The UndergroundDigging, fossils, spheres and Secret Bases beneath Sinnoh.
Super Contests and PoffinsThe four stages, Poffins and accessories.
Honey TreesHoney, the trees of Sinnoh and the Pokémon they attract.
Day Care, Eggs and baby PokémonBreeding at the Solaceon Town Day Care and the new baby Pokémon.
Evolution items and held itemsThe new items that cause evolution, and the best items to hold.
BerriesThe 64 Berries, the trees of Sinnoh and Natural Gift.
Battle Tower and Battle FrontierThe Battle Park of Diamond and Pearl, the Battle Frontier of Platinum.
Wi-Fi, GTS and tradingThe Global Terminal in Jubilife City and online play on DS.
Time and calendarMorning, day, night and days of the week: what changes in Sinnoh.
Forms and variantsShellos, Wormadam, Rotom, Giratina, Shaymin: the forms of Sinnoh.
Type chartThe 17 types of the fourth generation and their effectiveness.ReviewOur verdict on Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum.Diamond, Pearl or Platinum?What changes from one version to another.Playing todayDS, cartridges, saves and transfer to HOME.The game's storyThe first Pokémon adventure on Nintendo DS and online.
The Switch remakePokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the 2021 remake.24 features written for our members: beating Cynthia, Poké Radar chains and shiny Pokémon, IVs and calculators, the complete National Pokédex, Battle Frontier, mythology and the real places in Hokkaido behind Sinnoh.
★ PremiumBeating CynthiaTeams and strategies to defeat the most formidable Champion in the series.
★ PremiumThe ideal teamsSix ready-made teams to finish Diamond, Pearl and Platinum.★ PremiumHunting Shiny PokémonEvery method for finding Shiny Pokémon in the fourth generation.
★ PremiumThe Poké Radar and chainsChaining encounters to find Shiny Pokémon, step by step.★ PremiumIVs, EVs, Natures and calculatorsThe hidden strength of your Pokémon, with two calculators.
★ PremiumAdvanced breedingEgg Moves, Natures, the Masuda method and perfect Pokémon.★ PremiumCompleting the PokédexAll 493 Pokémon, method by method, with or without a Game Boy Advance.★ PremiumMoney and experienceThe best ways to earn money and level up.
★ PremiumCatching explainedThe catch formula and the real effectiveness of each Ball.
★ PremiumThe best movesThe best sets for the adventure, Pokémon by Pokémon.
★ PremiumBattle Frontier strategiesTeams and methods for the five facilities of Platinum.
★ PremiumCompetitive strategyThe fourth-generation metagame: threats, roles and teams.
★ PremiumFinishing the game in record timeRoutes, tips and team choices to go fast.
★ PremiumGlitches and secretsFamous bugs, programming secrets and rumors of Sinnoh.★ PremiumEvents and distributionsDarkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Manaphy and event Pokémon.
★ PremiumThe mythology of SinnohArceus, time, space, antimatter and the spirits of the lakes.
★ PremiumSinnoh, the Hokkaido of PokémonSapporo, Hakodate, Furano: the real places behind Sinnoh.
★ PremiumChallenges and NuzlockeReplaying Sinnoh differently: rules, challenges and tips.★ PremiumThe 100% checklistEvery item, TM, gift and Pokémon you must not miss.★ PremiumThe best Pokémon by versionThe ideal recruits for each version, and where and when to catch them.
★ PremiumThe Underground: fortune and fossilsThe best methods for digging, getting rich and reviving fossils.
★ PremiumBecoming a Contest MasterPerfect Poffins, move choices and Master Rank in all five categories.
★ PremiumThe rarities of the Great MarshThe Pokémon of the day, the Twins and the best Safari strategies.
★ PremiumBattle Revolution and My Pokémon RanchPlaying with your Sinnoh Pokémon on Wii: modes, bonuses and secrets.After Kanto, Johto and Hoenn, Pokémon heads to the north of Japan. Sinnoh is based on the large island of Hokkaido: its flower fields, its crater lakes, its port cities and its snowy winters. Mt. Coronet splits the region in two, like the central mountains of the island.
★ The complete feature
The faithful remake of Diamond and Pearl, with the Grand Underground and the Pokémon Hideaways.
The remake →Compatible consoles, the end of Wi-Fi and the long journey of your Pokémon all the way to HOME.
The guide →
Gold, Silver and Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen, Red, Blue and Yellow.
Head to Johto →Platinum is the most complete version: a Sinnoh Pokédex expanded to 210 Pokémon, Giratina and the Distortion World at the heart of the story, tougher Gym Leaders and the Battle Frontier. Between Diamond and Pearl, it all comes down to the legendary on the box art (Dialga or Palkia) and about ten version-exclusive Pokémon.
151 in Diamond and Pearl, 210 in Platinum. Once you have seen all of them, Professor Rowan gives you the National Pokédex, which holds 493 Pokémon in the fourth generation.
Dialga (Diamond) and Palkia (Pearl) are caught at level 47 at Spear Pillar, at the summit of Mt. Coronet, during the story. In Platinum, both can be encountered at level 70 in the same place after the League. Giratina lives in Turnback Cave (level 70) in Diamond and Pearl; in Platinum, you face it at level 47 in the Distortion World.
You need to have seen every Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex, except Manaphy, which is event-only, then go back to Professor Rowan in Sandgem Town after beating the League. You only need to have seen them, not caught them.
Yes, on Nintendo DS, DSi or 3DS with the original cartridge. The Wi-Fi service for DS games shut down in May 2014: trades and battles are now local only. Pokémon can still reach Pokémon HOME through the fifth generation, Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank, provided you have that software installed on a 3DS. The remake, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, is available on Nintendo Switch.
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