Welcome one, welcome all, to IGN Guides offering for Pokémon Diamond & Pearl on the Nintendo DS. An insane amount of work and time went into this guide, but the reader will no doubt find all of the toil, sweat and tears well worth it, as our guide is chock full of information even the most hardened Pokémon veteran will find useful. Complete with multiple sections to cover all aspects of the game, our guide simply makes the game easier in all aspects.

Having a hard time grasping the fundamentals of the game? Check out our Basics section. Curious what a specific item, TM or HM does? Consult the Inventory section of the guide. Stuck in a specific place in the game? Read our meaty walkthrough, which brings you from the very beginning of the game to the very end (complete with trainer information, items in any area, and Pokémon locations). We also have a sidequests section, a detailed map, and a Pokédex to help all potential trainers on their quest.

In this Pokemon Pearl Version strategy guide, youll find: