Product Overview
- Product Name: Pokémon Diamond Version
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Like New
- Notes: Nintendo DS/3DS system shown in some photos is to demonstrate the game is working. System is NOT included with purchase.
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What's Included
- Nintendo DS Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type*: OEM/Original
- Extras: In addition to the instruction manual the following are also included; Pokémon advertisement pamphlet, Nintendo Power Subscription Pamphlet/Form, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Booklet, Nintendo DS Health & Safety Precautions Booklet.
Game Description
The road to becoming Pokémon Champion winds through the rugged landscapes of Sinnoh in Pokémon Diamond Version, where ancient legends, rival Trainers, and a determined criminal organization await around every corner. Begin your adventure with Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup, explore cities and routes spread across the region, and build a team capable of taking on Sinnoh's eight Gym Leaders. As your journey climbs toward the summit of Mount Coronet, Team Galactic's mysterious ambitions bring the region's Legendary Pokémon into the center of the adventure.
Sinnoh rewards curiosity well beyond the main Gym challenge. The Pokétch puts a collection of useful tools on the Nintendo DS lower screen, while Pokémon Super Contests give your trained partners another stage to shine through Visual, Dance, and Acting competitions. Beneath the region, the Underground opens an entirely different playground where you can hunt for fossils and treasure, decorate Secret Bases, dig for valuable items, and interact with other players. Combined with the series' expanded wireless capabilities, Diamond creates a Pokémon adventure that feels much larger than its traditional journey from town to town.
For longtime fans and collectors, Pokémon Diamond Version captures the moment Pokémon entered its fourth generation with a world full of recognizable locations and characters that would become staples of the franchise. The lakes of Sinnoh, the mysterious Spear Pillar, Team Galactic's pursuit of legendary power, and the imposing presence of Dialga give the adventure a strong identity of its own. With its version-exclusive Pokémon and place at the heart of the Sinnoh generation, Diamond remains a standout Nintendo DS Pokémon RPG and a key cartridge for anyone building a serious collection around the series.
Gameplay Features
- Journey across Sinnoh through diverse routes, caves, cities, forests, lakes, and the imposing Mount Coronet.
- Choose Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup before taking on eight Gym Leaders and the Pokémon League.
- Use the Pokétch to access useful tools while exploring, tracking Pokémon, checking time, and uncovering hidden items.
- Compete in Super Contests that test your Pokémon through Visual, Dance, and Acting competitions.
- Dig beneath Sinnoh in the Underground to uncover fossils, treasure, traps, and Secret Base decorations.
- Investigate Team Galactic's plans as Sinnoh's ancient legends and Dialga become central to your adventure.
Legacy and Influence
Diamond and Pearl helped establish Sinnoh as one of Pokémon's defining regions while expanding what a Nintendo DS adventure could offer beyond traditional Trainer battles. The Underground gave players a persistent place to dig for treasures, create Secret Bases, and interact with friends, while Super Contests added an alternative way to develop and showcase Pokémon. These features complemented the main journey rather than simply sitting beside it, helping the fourth generation feel like a broader Pokémon world.
The Sinnoh generation also became an important chapter in the franchise's expanding mythology. Team Galactic's obsession with controlling the region's Legendary Pokémon, the mysterious lake guardians, and the ancient ruins surrounding Spear Pillar gave the adventure a larger sense of scale, while Diamond's version-exclusive Legendary Dialga became one of the franchise's most recognizable figures. Sinnoh's popularity eventually brought the region back through Pokémon Platinum and the later Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl releases.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Pokémon Diamond Version was originally released in Japan in 2006 before reaching North America in 2007 alongside Pokémon Pearl Version. The fourth generation introduced 107 new Pokémon, including the Sinnoh Legendary Dialga, Palkia, and the lake trio of Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf. The region's name and mythology are closely tied to its geography, with the massive Mount Coronet dividing Sinnoh and connecting many of the area's major routes and landmarks.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: RPG
- Year Released: 2007
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Game Freak
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496738495
- SKU: 4122
- Format: Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)
- Platform: Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Nintendo DS cartridges play on: All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. (See photos)
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