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'''Platinum''' (Japanese: '''第8章 プラチナ編''' ''The Eighth Chapter: Platinum'') is the eighth chapter of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}, consisting of three volumes.
The '''''Platinum'' arc''' (Japanese: '''プラチナ編''' ''Platinum arc''), also referred to as '''''The Eighth Chapter''''' (Japanese: '''第八章''' ''The Eighth Chapter''), is the eighth story arc of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}, consisting of three volumes. It began serialization in March 2009, and ended in July 2010.


This chapter follows Lady {{adv|Platinum}} Berlitz as she enters the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} to gather information on the mysterious [[Distortion World]] so she can rescue her original bodyguards [[Paka and Uji]]. Joining Platinum is [[Looker]], member of the [[International Police]], who aims to investigate the villainous [[Team Galactic]]. Meanwhile, using the notebook they took from the fleeing [[Charon]], {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} set out to gather information on the various [[legendary Pokémon]] of the Sinnoh Region.
This arc follows {{adv|Platinum}} as she enters the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} to gather information on the mysterious [[Distortion World]] so she can rescue her original bodyguards [[Paka and Uji]]. Joining Platinum is {{adv|Looker}}, a member of the [[International Police]], who aims to investigate the villainous [[Team Galactic]]. Meanwhile, {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} set out to protect Sinnoh's [[Legendary Pokémon]] from Team Galactic's new leader, [[Charon]].


==Volumes==
==Volumes==
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* {{PAV|40}}
* {{PAV|40}}


===Rounds===
===Chapters===
{{main|List of rounds in the eighth chapter of Pokémon Adventures}}
{{main|List of chapters in the Platinum arc of Pokémon Adventures}}
 
==Important events==
{{spoilers}}
{{main|Timeline of events in Pokémon Adventures#Platinum arc|Timeline of events in the Platinum arc of Pokémon Adventures}}
*{{adv|Platinum}} arrives at the [[Battle Zone]] and meets {{adv|Looker}}.
*Platinum starts to challenge the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} to gather information on the [[Distortion World]].
*{{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} set out on a journey with [[Dr. Footstep]] and the Sinnoh Pokémon Association Chairman.
*[[Charon]] captures {{p|Heatran}}.
*[[Palmer]] is revealed to be Pearl's father.
*Diamond and Pearl part ways with their companions. They meet {{p|Rotom}} again, and it joins their group.
*{{p|Giratina}} appears in [[Eterna City]].
*Diamond is hit by Giratina's {{m|Shadow Force}} while saving Pearl. His body disappears.
*Platinum enters the Distortion World together with Palmer, Riley, Mira, and Cheryl.
*Diamond finds himself in Distortion World and meets [[Cyrus]].
*{{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} are freed.
*[[Paka and Uji|Paka, Uji]], Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum reunite.
*Giratina appears and is defeated in [[Sunyshore City]]. Charon is arrested by Looker.
*Cyrus disbands Team Galactic.
*Looker is called to the [[Unova]] region.
*Looker gives Diamond Manaphy's Egg.


==Party changes==
==Party changes==
===Additions===
===Additions===
The following Pokémon are obtained:
The following Pokémon are obtained:
*Diamond's {{p|Rotom}} ([[PS441]])
*Diamond's [[Diamond's Rotom|Rotom]] (joins Diamond and Pearl's group in [[PS430]])
**(joins Diamond's team in [[PS441]])


===Evolutions===
===Evolutions===
No Pokémon evolve in this chapter.
No Pokémon evolve in this arc.


==Battle Frontier facility Challenges==
==Battle Frontier facility challenges==
Platinum defeats the following [[Frontier Brain]]s:
Platinum defeats the following [[Frontier Brain]]s:
*[[Castle Valet Darach|Darach]] ([[PS420]])
*[[Darach]] ([[PS420]])
*[[Arcade Star Dahlia|Dahlia]] ([[PS425]])
*[[Dahlia]] ([[PS425]])
*[[Factory Head Thorton|Thorton]] ([[PS428]])
*[[Thorton]] ([[PS428]])
*[[Hall Matron Argenta|Argenta]] ([[PS429]])
*[[Argenta]] ([[PS429]])


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Latest revision as of 11:43, 22 February 2024

Diamond & Pearl arc
Pokémon Adventures
HeartGold & SoulSilver arc
Platinum
Platinum arc.png
Platinum and Looker in the Platinum arc
Chapters 25
(PS417 - PS441)
Region Sinnoh
Preceded by Diamond & Pearl arc
Followed by HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

The Platinum arc (Japanese: プラチナ編 Platinum arc), also referred to as The Eighth Chapter (Japanese: 第八章 The Eighth Chapter), is the eighth story arc of the Pokémon Adventures manga, consisting of three volumes. It began serialization in March 2009, and ended in July 2010.

This arc follows Platinum as she enters the Battle Frontier to gather information on the mysterious Distortion World so she can rescue her original bodyguards Paka and Uji. Joining Platinum is Looker, a member of the International Police, who aims to investigate the villainous Team Galactic. Meanwhile, Diamond and Pearl set out to protect Sinnoh's Legendary Pokémon from Team Galactic's new leader, Charon.

Volumes

Chapters

Main article: List of chapters in the Platinum arc of Pokémon Adventures

Important events

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Main article: Timeline of events in the Platinum arc of Pokémon Adventures
  • Platinum arrives at the Battle Zone and meets Looker.
  • Platinum starts to challenge the Battle Frontier to gather information on the Distortion World.
  • Diamond and Pearl set out on a journey with Dr. Footstep and the Sinnoh Pokémon Association Chairman.
  • Charon captures Heatran.
  • Palmer is revealed to be Pearl's father.
  • Diamond and Pearl part ways with their companions. They meet Rotom again, and it joins their group.
  • Giratina appears in Eterna City.
  • Diamond is hit by Giratina's Shadow Force while saving Pearl. His body disappears.
  • Platinum enters the Distortion World together with Palmer, Riley, Mira, and Cheryl.
  • Diamond finds himself in Distortion World and meets Cyrus.
  • Dialga and Palkia are freed.
  • Paka, Uji, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum reunite.
  • Giratina appears and is defeated in Sunyshore City. Charon is arrested by Looker.
  • Cyrus disbands Team Galactic.
  • Looker is called to the Unova region.
  • Looker gives Diamond Manaphy's Egg.

Party changes

Additions

The following Pokémon are obtained:

  • Diamond's Rotom (joins Diamond and Pearl's group in PS430)
    • (joins Diamond's team in PS441)

Evolutions

No Pokémon evolve in this arc.

Battle Frontier facility challenges

Platinum defeats the following Frontier Brains:


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