Appendix:Diamond and Pearl walkthrough/Section 1

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Twinleaf Town

In the Beginning...

When you first turn on the game, Professor Rowan introduces himself and but says to just call him the Pokémon Professor. He then asks if it is the Player's first adventure and is willing to give advice as needed such as the basic control and adventure information. Then, he talks and asks you to touch the button in the middle circle of the Poké Ball. A Munchlax then appears from the Poké Ball and the Professor goes on to speak about the human relationship alongside Pokémon as friends. He then states that his job as a Professor is to conduct research on these Pokémon.

You are then asked if you a boy or a girl, so choose wisely as you will be unable to change this once you have started your adventure. You are then able to choose a name which should be chosen wisely as well as it wills stay with you for the remainder of the game. You are than asked what your friend's name is who will be your Rival for the game.

Your adventure now begins, so it's time to jump into the world of Pokémon!

Twinleaf Town

Your rival takes you to Lake Verity

The journey begins at the player's home in Twinleaf Town. They are watching the television special report titled,"Search for the Red Gyrados!" when a news broadcast describes a team searching for a red Gyarados in a far-off lake (presumably the Lake of Rage in Johto). The broadcast states that the team has not observed the Pokémon in question.

On your way out of the house, the Player's mother will tell you that your rival Barry wishes to see you as it is an emergency. She also warns you to stay out the tall grass as Wild Pokémon may attack. Just as you enter his house, Barry bumps into you. Barry first says that he is fine and is fining you $1 million if you aren't there. After speaking, Barry runs back inside because he seemed to have forgotten something. Head inside and upstairs, where Barry will decide what he should bring. Barry then notices you and rushes out of the house. Barry will now wait for you on Sinnoh Route 201.

Lake Verity

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Rowan's assistant Dawn/Lucas with Professor Rowan

Lake Verity

First Battle

After reaching route 201, Barry will now speak of the news report on TV about the Red Gyrados. He wants to go to the local lake to see if there is a similar Pokémon, so he will now follow you right behind you. The only place you can walk to is Lake Verity. Upon their arrival, they'll see Professor Rowan, and either Lucas or Dawn. The other person with Rowan is the opposite gender of your selected character. The two are discussing the return of Rowan to Sinnoh after four years. They push past you, with Lucas/Dawn apologizing. Barry remarks that the man is intimidating, and then begins to search the lake. Once the two of you enter the long grass, both are attacked by a wild Starly. You'll then open the briefcase to find three Poké Balls, containing Piplup, Chimchar and Turtwig.

Turtwig		Chimchar		Piplup
Grass		Fire		Water
	Grotle		Monferno		Prinplup
Grass		Fire	Fighting	Water
	Torterra		Infernape		Empoleon
Grass	Ground	Fire	Fighting	Water	Steel

You choose one(the Pokemon you choose will become your starter Pokemon), and Barry automatically selects the one with a type advantage over that one. The battle is with a Level 2 Starly giving 16 experience points.

Turtwig and its evolutions' Attack is high. Turtwig's final form -- Torterra, is a Grass/Ground-type Pokemon. Torterra can learn a powerful Physical-based Ground-type move Earthquake and Physical-based Dark-type move Crunch by leveling up. Turtwig evolutionary line's Sp. Atk is very low, which means that moves like Giga Drain and Leaf Storm will do much less damage. They are also very slow. Even worse, Torterra has a double weakness to Ice-type moves.

Chimchar and its evolutions are very offensive. Their Attack is as high as Sp. Atk. They are also extremely fast, along with awesome offensive stats, they are capable of dealing massive damage nearly as soon as the battle starts. If you don't evolve Chimchar until Level 41, it will learn Flamethrower -- a strong Special-based Fire-type move, otherwise, you will have to teach this move to it by a TM. Chimchar's evolution -- Monferno, is a Fire/Fighting-type Pokemon and learns Mach Punch right after Chimchar evolves at Level 14(this move might help if you evolve Chimchar before you challenge the first Gym). Monferno also learn Close Combat -- a very strong Fighting-type move, at Level 36, then it will immediately evolve into Chimchar's final form -- Infernape. Unfortunately, Chimchar evolutionary line is bad defensively. They will be knocked out by 1 or 2 super effective hits.

Piplup and its evolutions' Sp. Atk is high. Piplup's final form -- Empoleon, is a Water/Steel-type Pokemon. With Steel-type, Empoleon gains a lot of resistances. However, Piplup evolutionary line doesn't have good move to attack with. Moves like BubbleBeam and Hydro Pump will do some decent damage, but those moves come late that the moves may become helpless.

Suddenly, Lucas/Dawn returns and remarks that Rowan would be very angry if he/she forgot the briefcase. You are then both asked if you have used a Pokémon from the briefcase. After replying, Lucas/Dawn takes the briefcase and hurries off.

Twinleaf Town

Getting the Running Shoes

On the way back to Twinleaf Town, you'll meet Lucas/Dawn, along with Professor Rowan, who then takes a look at the Pokémon belonging to both you and Barry, then returns back to the lab with his assistant. The assistant then mentions that you should stop by the Professor's lab and then hurries off.

After that, you'll automatically return to your house in Twinleaf Town. The Player explains the situation that occurred at the lake. Mom gives you a pair of Running Shoes and asks her child to visit Professor Rowan in Sandgem Town.

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Route 201

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Route 201

Once you are on Route 201, turn right head East, through the tall grass. Two Pokémon, Bidoof and Starly, can be found here but they cannot be caught yet. After going through the patch of tall grass head North and through another patch until you reach a woman. She works for the Poké Mart and will give you a free potion. Continue going East until you reach Sandgem Town.

Available Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Starly D P Pt Grass 2-3 50% Bidoof D P Pt Grass 2-4 50% Special Pokémon Doduo D P Pt Swarm 2-4 40% Nidoran♀ D P Pt Poké Radar 3 20% Nidoran♀ D P Pt Poké Radar 2 2% Nidoran♂ D P Pt Poké Radar 2 2% Nidoran♂ D P Pt Poké Radar 3 20% Growlithe D P Pt Dual-slot FireRed 2 8% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Sandgem Town

The professor gives the player the Pokémon

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Sandgem Town

Upon reaching Sandgem Town, the Professor's assistant will stop you and have them go with them. You are then shown the Pokémon lab, the largest building in town. As you are about to enter, Barry zooms out and says that the man isn't as intimidating as he first seemed, then departs for Jubilife City. After entering the lab, Professor Rowan examines the Pokémon you chose at the lake and lets you keep the starter Pokémon as a gift. You will then be given the option to nickaname it. The Professor formally introduces himself, and will entrust you with a Pokédex to record the data on all of the Pokémon that are found throughout the Sinnoh region. Lucas/Dawn also says that he/she is on a Pokédex quest and mention the first Pokémon that they used which is the last one not chosen by you or your rival.

Upon departing the lab, Lucas/Dawn will give you a tour and show you the Pokémon Center and Poké Mart. The assistant then insists that you tell your mom that you are leaving on a journey. After you leave Sandgem Town, Lucas/Dawn will be on Route 202, but first you'll need to complete your mission to Twinleaf Town.

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Twinleaf Town

Once you get past Route 201, head to your house and after getting some rest, your mother is happy to hear the news and will give you the Journal to keep a record of your day-to-day activities. Your mother makes sure to make a point of coming back to visit as she loves you. Barry's mother then stops by and admits that Barry left so fast that he forgot the Parcel, but your mother suggests that you can delivery this to Barry personally. Barry's mom mentions that Barry should be in Jubilife City right now. Afterwards leave Twinleaf and return to Sandgem Town. Head south to Route 219 to pick up a Antidote, though you cannot explore the rest of this route until you can use Surf. Afterwards head north of Sandgem Town to reach Route 202.

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Diamond and Pearl walkthrough

Route 202, Jubilife City, Route 203, Oreburgh Gate, Oreburgh City Part 2 →

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