Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

Starting Your Journey

Begin your Pokémon Diamond and Pearl adventure: choose your starter, get your Pokédex, and head to Sandgem Town.

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You begin in your house in Twinleaf Town. Head downstairs to meet your mom. After a short conversation, head outside. Your rival, Barry, will immediately drag you to Lake Verity. Here, you'll encounter Professor Rowan and his assistant (Dawn/Lucas). After a brief cutscene, you'll be attacked by wild Starly. Professor Rowan will allow you to choose one of his Pokémon to defend yourselves: Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup. Make your choice, defeat the Starly, and then return to Twinleaf Town. Your mom will give you a pair of Running Shoes. Now, head north onto Route 201.

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Starting Your Journey

On Route 201, you'll encounter Professor Rowan again, who will officially entrust you with your chosen starter Pokémon and give you a Pokédex. His assistant will give you 5 Poké Balls. Continue east to Sandgem Town.