How to Play Pokemon Diamond

Pokemon diamond is another catch-em adventure that's for the Nintendo DS system. The game brings some new elements to the franchise, but players still raise Pokemon and earn badges. It's easy to play Pokemon Diamond, as it's rated E for all age groups.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Nintendo DS

Get Lost in Pokemon Diamond

1. Insert the Pokemon Diamond game into your DS and turn on the unit's power. Select the game from the menu screen and press the A-button. It will start.

2. Start a new game, and you will be asked several questions that will help pick your character's gender, name and arch-rival's name. You will also be given the option to learn about some of the game's basic controls.

3. Select your first Pokemon after playing and watching the first few screens. You have a choice between Turtwig (a grass Pokemon), Chimchar (a fire one) and Piplup (the water Pokemon). Unlike previous games, Diamond is fairly balanced, so none of the starting Pokemon will make the game significantly harder or easier to play.

4. Learn about how different Pokemon evolve in the Diamond edition. Some will still evolve when they reach a certain level, but now there are other requirements for some Pokemon. These new features involve evolutions that are dependent on giving the Pokemon a special stone, increasing its happiness and trading it back and forth with another player.

5. Look to catch the Pokemon that are exclusive to the Diamond version. These monsters include Dialga, Stunky, Honchkrow and Cranidos. The different evolutions of these Pokemon are also only available in Diamond.

6. Play your friends with the DS' Wi-Fi connection if you get bored with the story mode. This feature will automatically try and match the levels of both players' Pokemon, so that the battle is as balanced as possible.

Tips & Warnings

• Fight as many Pokemon as possible because it helps complete your Pokedex, even if you don't catch them.
• Some Pokemon are only available at special events. Download these Pokemon by having your DS with you.
• You have a one in 8192 chance of finding a shiny Pokemon instead of a regular one. Make every attempt possible to catch these special monsters when they appear.
• Pokemon Diamond can be very addicting, so take regular breaks to give your hands and eyes a rest. Focus your eyes on something far away for a few minutes every half hour.