Pokemon Pearl Version Online Strategy Guide
Welcome one, welcome all, to IGN Guide's offering for Pokemon 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 Pokemon 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 Pokemon locations). We also have a sidequests section, a detailed map, and a Pokedex to help all potential trainers on their quest.

In this Pokemon Pearl Version strategy guide, you'll find:
BASICS // Before you jump headlong into your adventure, check out our trainer tips.
WALKTHROUGH // Our comprehensive Pokemon Diamond/Pearl walkthrough with tips for beating trainers and finding items.
SIDEQUESTS // Find bonus sidequests and complete them for rewards.
POKeDEX // A massive collection of Pokemon data to help you catch 'em all (and beat 'em all).
POKeTOOLS // Three essential tools for Pokemon trainers, including a sortable Pokedex.
INVENTORY // Info on items found and earned in the game, including info on TMs and HMs.
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Finish the Shinou Dex.
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GBA Cartridge Extras
Unverified. Insert the GBA cartridges to find the following Pokemon (you still need to find and capture them yourself).

Ruby
Seedot -- Hakutai Forest, Route 203, Route 204
Nuzleaf -- Route 229
Mawile -- Iron Island
Zangoose -- Route 208
Solrock -- Thrust Lake, Thrust Lake Surroundings, Wisdom Lake, Aspiration Lake, Tengan Mountain, Departure Springs, Return Cave

Sapphire
Lotad -- Route 203, 204, 205 North, 212 South
Lombre -- Route 212 South, 229
Sableye -- Iron Island
Seviper -- Route 208
Lunatone -- Thrust Lake, Thrust Lake Surroundings, Wisdom Lake, Aspiration Lake, Tengan Mountain, Departure Springs, Return Cave

Emerald
Pineco -- Hakutai Forest, Route 203, 204, 229
Gligar -- Hard Mountain, Route 206, 207, 214, 215, 227
Shuckle -- Route 224
Teddiursa -- Route 211, Wisdom Lake
Ursaring -- Wisdom Lake, Route 216, 217

FireRed
Caterpie -- Route 204 South
Metapod -- Hakutai Forest
Ekans -- Route 212 South
Arbok -- Safari Zone
Growlithe -- Route 201, 202
Elekid -- Route 204 South, Powerplant

Any Pokemon GBA Cartridge
Haunter -- Forest Mansion
Gengar -- Forest Mansion Room with eyes