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: ''This article is about the third [[series]] of the {{pkmn|anime}}. For other uses, see [[Diamond and Pearl]].''
: ''This article is about the third [[series]] of the {{pkmn|anime}}. For other uses, see [[Diamond and Pearl]].''
{{samename|series of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]|Pokémon Trading Card Game#Diamond & Pearl Series|Pokémon Trading Card Game → Diamond & Pearl Series}}
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[[Image:Diamond and Pearl Series logo.png|thumb|right|Series logo]]
[[File:Pokémon the Series Diamond and Pearl logo.png|thumb|English logo]]
[[Image:Dpseries.jpg|thumb|right|A poster for the series, featuring {{mov|Dialga}} and {{mov|Palkia}}, the [[lake guardians]] surrounding the [[Spear Key]], {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Turtwig}}, {{AP|Chimchar}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, and {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}.]]
[[File:Diamond and Pearl Series logo.png|thumb|Japanese logo]]
The '''''Diamond & Pearl'' series''' of the [[Pokémon anime]] (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド＆パール''' ''Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl'') is the third series of the long-running anime, starting after the end of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. It ran from September 28, 2006 to September 9, 2010 in Japan and from April 20, 2007 to February 5, 2011 in the United States.
 
'''''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl''''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド＆パール''' ''Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl''), referred to by fans as the '''''Diamond & Pearl'' series''', is the third series of the [[Pokémon anime]] and is based on the events of the [[Generation IV]] [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]]. It follows the {{series|Advanced Generation}} and was succeeded by the {{series|Best Wishes}}. It ran from September 28, 2006 to September 9, 2010 in Japan and from June 4, 2007 to February 5, 2011 in the United States, although the first three episodes aired as a sneak peak in the United States on April 20, 2007. It was not given an English name until after the release of ''[[XY series|Pokémon the Series: XY]]''.


Like the previous series, this series begins with [[Ash Ketchum]] beginning his journey by himself, this time through the [[Sinnoh]] region. His longtime companion {{an|Brock}} eventually rejoins him, as does {{an|Dawn}}, a rookie [[Pokémon Coordinator]] from [[Twinleaf Town]] who wishes to follow in the footsteps of her mother.  
Like the previous series, this series begins with [[Ash Ketchum]] beginning his journey by himself, this time through the [[Sinnoh]] region. His longtime companion {{an|Brock}} eventually rejoins him, as does {{an|Dawn}}, a rookie [[Pokémon Coordinator]] from [[Twinleaf Town]] who wishes to follow in the footsteps of her mother.  
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Like what happened in the ''Advanced Generation'' series, both Ash and Brock received a change of clothes. As well, a similarity to the previous series is that Ash attempted to travel to Sinnoh with only {{AP|Pikachu}}. He was unsuccessful, however, as his recently-caught {{AP|Aipom}} insisted on accompanying him.
Like what happened in the ''Advanced Generation'' series, both Ash and Brock received a change of clothes. As well, a similarity to the previous series is that Ash attempted to travel to Sinnoh with only {{AP|Pikachu}}. He was unsuccessful, however, as his recently-caught {{AP|Aipom}} insisted on accompanying him.


Like ''Advanced Generation'' before it, Ash's {{an|May|previous female companion}} returned for a few episodes, wearing new clothes just as Ash and Brock do. {{an|May}}'s outfit was based on that of her {{ga|May|game counterpart}} during {{game|Emerald}}.
Like ''Advanced Generation'' before it, Ash's {{an|May|previous female companion}} returned for a few episodes, wearing new clothes just as Ash and Brock do. May's outfit was based on that of her {{ga|May|game counterpart}} during {{game|Emerald}}.


Much like what occurred near to the end of the original series's journey through [[Johto]], with the move from cel-based coloring to digital coloring, the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series featured the show's move from a standard definition 4:3 presentation to a high-definition 16:9 format near to the middle of the Sinnoh journey.
Much like what occurred near to the end of the original series's journey through [[Johto]], with the move from cel-based coloring to digital coloring, the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series featured the show's move from a standard definition 4:3 presentation to a high-definition 16:9 format near to the middle of the Sinnoh journey.


[[Image:Sinnohseries.png|thumb|left|{{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Dawn}} with their Pokémon in an English poster for the series, with {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} in the background.]]
The ''Diamond & Pearl'' series is different from the previous two series in that it is more story driven. While there are less episodes dedicated to Ash's Gym quest or the resident Coordinator's (currently Dawn) Contest quest than previous series had in the same amount of time, more captures, more departures, and more rivals have been introduced when compared to earlier series.
The ''Diamond & Pearl'' series is different from the previous two series in that it is more story driven. While there are less episodes dedicated to Ash's Gym quest or the resident Coordinator's (currently Dawn) Contest quest than previous series had in the same amount of time, more captures, more departures, and more rivals have been introduced when compared to earlier series.


Additionally, this series is the most violent and dramatic of the five so far, in part stemming from the character [[Paul]] whose training method sharply contrasts with Ash's so much that he nearly abuses his Pokémon for not doing well, and likewise stemming from the cataclysmic nature of the plot of Sinnoh's resident [[villainous team]], [[Team Galactic]], as well as [[J|Pokémon Hunter J]].
Additionally, this series is the most violent and dramatic of the five so far, in part stemming from the character [[Paul]] whose training method sharply contrasts with Ash's so much that he nearly abuses his Pokémon for not doing well, and likewise stemming from the cataclysmic nature of the plot of Sinnoh's resident [[villainous team]], [[Team Galactic]], as well as [[J|Pokémon Hunter J]].
Episodes in the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series are numbered with {{bp|epicode|the prefix}} '''DP''' on [[Bulbapedia]]. For a complete episode listing, see the [[list of Diamond & Pearl series episodes|list of ''Diamond & Pearl'' series episodes]].


==Dub seasons==
==Dub seasons==
[[File:DP Series.png|thumb|Early poster]]
When the Diamond and Pearl series came to be dubbed into English and other languages, it was divided up into four seasons:  
When the Diamond and Pearl series came to be dubbed into English and other languages, it was divided up into four seasons:  
* [[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]] ([[DP001]] - [[DP052]])
* [[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]] ([[DP001]] - [[DP052]])
* [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]] ([[DP053]] - [[DP104]])
* [[S11|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]] ([[DP053]] - [[DP104]])
* [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]] ([[DP105]] - [[DP157]])
* [[S12|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]] ([[DP105]] - [[DP157]])
* [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]] ([[DP158]] - [[DP191]])
* [[S13|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]] ([[DP158]] - [[DP191]])
 
==Gallery==
===Posters===
<gallery>
File:DP Series.png|An early Japanese poster for ''Diamond & Pearl''
File:Dpseries.jpg|A Japanese poster for ''Diamond & Pearl''
File:Sinnohseries.png|An English poster for ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl''
</gallery>


Episodes in the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series are numbered with {{bp|epicode|the prefix}} '''DP''' on Bulbapedia. For a complete episode listing, see the [[list of Diamond & Pearl series episodes|list of ''Diamond & Pearl'' series episodes]].
===Characters===
<gallery>
File:Ash DP 1.png|{{Ash}}
File:Brock DP Anime art.png|{{an|Brock}}
File:Dawn DP 3.png|{{an|Dawn}}
File:Paul DP.png|[[Paul]]
File:Rowan DP.png|[[Professor Rowan]]
File:Johanna DP.png|[[Johanna]]
File:Team Rocket trio DP.png|{{TRT}}
File:J DP.png|[[J]]
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This is the only series so far that introduces just one new {{ashfr|traveling companion}} for {{Ash}}.
* This is the only series so far that introduces just one new {{ashfr|traveling companion}} for {{Ash}}.
* This series features both the largest and second largest gaps between two Gym battles for Ash, with the length between the [[Eterna Gym]] and [[Veilstone Gym]] being 31 episodes, and the length between the [[Snowpoint Gym]] and [[Sunyshore Gym]] being 52 episodes.
* This is the only completed series that takes place in a single region (the original series takes place in [[Kanto]], the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]], and [[Johto]]; the {{series|Advanced Generation}} takes place in [[Hoenn]] and Kanto; and the {{series|Best Wishes}} takes place in [[Unova]] and the [[Decolore Islands]]).
* This is the first time that the anime series has been named for the titles of the games it is based on.
* This series is the only one so far to have taken place only in a single region (the original series took place in [[Kanto]], the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]], and [[Johto]], the {{series|ag}} took place in [[Hoenn]] and Kanto, while the {{series|bw}} took place in [[Unova]] and the [[Decolore Islands]]).
* The Sinnoh League saga is the longest regional story arc out of all the arcs in the anime. The Johto League saga previously held this distinction with 158 episodes total.
* The Sinnoh League saga is the longest regional story arc out of all the arcs in the anime. The Johto League saga previously held this distinction with 158 episodes total.
* This series is the only series so far to not feature a main character capturing a Pokémon from an upcoming generation.
* This is the only completed series not to feature any Pokémon from an upcoming generation in any episodes. The only appearance of any [[Generation V]] Pokémon occurs during the [[M13|thirteenth movie]].
** It is also the only series so far not to feature any Pokémon from an upcoming Generation in any episodes. The only appearance of ''any'' [[Generation V]] Pokémon occurs during the [[M13|thirteenth movie]].
* This series is the only series in which [[Ash's Pikachu]] does not learn any new moves.
* This series is the only one so far in which [[Ash's Pikachu]] did not learn any new moves.
** However, Pikachu has learned several [[Moves not in the Pokémon games|improvised techniques and moves]].
** However, Pikachu has learned several [[Moves not in the Pokémon games|improvised techniques and moves]].
* This is the first series in which the recurring {{an|Jigglypuff|wild Jigglypuff}} did not appear.
* The dub of this series is the only series not to include [[Who's That Pokémon?]].
* The dub of this series is the only series not to have [[Who's That Pokémon?]].
* This was the first series in which [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] had no part in dubbing.
* This was the first series in which [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] had no part in dubbing.
* This is the only series in which {{TRT}} appear in every episode (they did not appear in [[EP001|the first episode]] in the {{series|original}}, they were absent in [[AG120]] in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and they have been absent in several episodes from both the {{series|Best Wishes}} and {{series|XY}}).
* This is the only series in which {{TRT}} appear in every episode (they did not appear in [[EP001|the first episode]] in the {{series|original}}, they were absent in [[AG120]] in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and they have been absent in several episodes from both the {{series|Best Wishes}} and {{series|XY}}).
* This is the only series so far to have all of its intended episodes aired in the Japanese version. Every other series has had at least one episode that was never broadcast.
* This is the only completed series so far to have all of its intended episodes aired in the Japanese version. Every other completed series has had at least one episode that was never broadcast (while ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]'' of the ''XY'' series did not air when originally intended, it was aired later).
* This is the only series so far that [[Ash's Charizard]] did not make an appearance in.
* This is the only completed series that [[Ash's Charizard]] has not appeared in.
* This is the only series so far in which Ash starts off with more than one of his Pokemon, arriving in Sinnoh with Pikachu plus [[Dawn's Ambipom|Aipom]], who stowed away.
* This is the only series in which Ash starts off with more than one of his Pokemon, arriving in Sinnoh with Pikachu and {{AP|Aipom}}, the latter of which stowed away.
* This is the only series in which Ash meets all four of the primary region's Elite Four. While Ash has met all four of the Kanto region's Elite Four, he did not meet them all during the [[original series]].


===In other languages===
==In other languages==
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Revision as of 05:12, 2 February 2016

This article is about the third series of the anime. For other uses, see Diamond and Pearl.
If you were looking for the series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, see Pokémon Trading Card Game → Diamond & Pearl Series.
English logo
Japanese logo

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl (Japanese: ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド＆パール Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl), referred to by fans as the Diamond & Pearl series, is the third series of the Pokémon anime and is based on the events of the Generation IV core series Pokémon games. It follows the Advanced Generation series and was succeeded by the Best Wishes series. It ran from September 28, 2006 to September 9, 2010 in Japan and from June 4, 2007 to February 5, 2011 in the United States, although the first three episodes aired as a sneak peak in the United States on April 20, 2007. It was not given an English name until after the release of Pokémon the Series: XY.

Like the previous series, this series begins with Ash Ketchum beginning his journey by himself, this time through the Sinnoh region. His longtime companion Brock eventually rejoins him, as does Dawn, a rookie Pokémon Coordinator from Twinleaf Town who wishes to follow in the footsteps of her mother.

Like what happened in the Advanced Generation series, both Ash and Brock received a change of clothes. As well, a similarity to the previous series is that Ash attempted to travel to Sinnoh with only Pikachu. He was unsuccessful, however, as his recently-caught Aipom insisted on accompanying him.

Like Advanced Generation before it, Ash's previous female companion returned for a few episodes, wearing new clothes just as Ash and Brock do. May's outfit was based on that of her game counterpart during Pokémon Emerald.

Much like what occurred near to the end of the original series's journey through Johto, with the move from cel-based coloring to digital coloring, the Diamond & Pearl series featured the show's move from a standard definition 4:3 presentation to a high-definition 16:9 format near to the middle of the Sinnoh journey.

The Diamond & Pearl series is different from the previous two series in that it is more story driven. While there are less episodes dedicated to Ash's Gym quest or the resident Coordinator's (currently Dawn) Contest quest than previous series had in the same amount of time, more captures, more departures, and more rivals have been introduced when compared to earlier series.

Additionally, this series is the most violent and dramatic of the five so far, in part stemming from the character Paul whose training method sharply contrasts with Ash's so much that he nearly abuses his Pokémon for not doing well, and likewise stemming from the cataclysmic nature of the plot of Sinnoh's resident villainous team, Team Galactic, as well as Pokémon Hunter J.

Episodes in the Diamond & Pearl series are numbered with the prefix DP on Bulbapedia. For a complete episode listing, see the list of Diamond & Pearl series episodes.

Dub seasons

When the Diamond and Pearl series came to be dubbed into English and other languages, it was divided up into four seasons:

Gallery

Posters

  • An early Japanese poster for Diamond & Pearl

    An early Japanese poster for Diamond & Pearl

  • A Japanese poster for Diamond & Pearl

    A Japanese poster for Diamond & Pearl

  • An English poster for Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

    An English poster for Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Characters

Trivia

  • This is the only series so far that introduces just one new traveling companion for Ash.
  • This is the only completed series that takes place in a single region (the original series takes place in Kanto, the Orange Islands, and Johto; the Advanced Generation series takes place in Hoenn and Kanto; and the Best Wishes series takes place in Unova and the Decolore Islands).
  • The Sinnoh League saga is the longest regional story arc out of all the arcs in the anime. The Johto League saga previously held this distinction with 158 episodes total.
  • This is the only completed series not to feature any Pokémon from an upcoming generation in any episodes. The only appearance of any Generation V Pokémon occurs during the thirteenth movie.
  • This series is the only series in which Ash's Pikachu does not learn any new moves.
  • The dub of this series is the only series not to include Who's That Pokémon?.
  • This was the first series in which 4Kids had no part in dubbing.
  • This is the only series in which Team Rocket appear in every episode (they did not appear in the first episode in the original series, they were absent in AG120 in the Advanced Generation series, and they have been absent in several episodes from both the Best Wishes series and XY series).
  • This is the only completed series so far to have all of its intended episodes aired in the Japanese version. Every other completed series has had at least one episode that was never broadcast (while An Undersea Place to Call Home! of the XY series did not air when originally intended, it was aired later).
  • This is the only completed series that Ash's Charizard has not appeared in.
  • This is the only series in which Ash starts off with more than one of his Pokemon, arriving in Sinnoh with Pikachu and Aipom, the latter of which stowed away.
  • This is the only series in which Ash meets all four of the primary region's Elite Four. While Ash has met all four of the Kanto region's Elite Four, he did not meet them all during the original series.

In other languages


External links

Original series (list) Indigo League • Adventures in the Orange Islands
The Johto Journeys • Johto League Champions • Master Quest
Ruby and Sapphire (list) Advanced • Advanced Challenge • Advanced Battle • Battle Frontier
Diamond and Pearl (list) Diamond and Pearl • Battle Dimension • Galactic Battles • Sinnoh League Victors
Black & White (list) Black & White • Rival Destinies • Adventures in Unova and Beyond
XY (list) XY • Kalos Quest • XYZ (Mega Evolution Specials)
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