Things You'll Need:
- Nintendo DS
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Step 1
Buy a copy of Pokemon Pearl, and put the cartridge into your DS. Turn the power on and select Pearl. Then, start your game.
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Step 2
Create a new file to begin your adventure. Several questions will be asked to help define your character's gender, name and rival's name.
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Step 3
Watch the intro screens, and you'll soon be asked to pick your first Pokemon. Your choices are Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup, whose attributes are grass, fire and water. Some players recommend Chimchar because he is one of the few new fire Pokemon, but your choice doesn't affect the game too much.
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Step 4
Journey into different zones and towns to catch other Pokemon and fight trainers for badges. Keep your eyes open for the Pokemon that are exclusive to the Pearl version, including Slowpoke, Sealeo, Purugly and Misdreavus. You'll also occasionally see a shiny Pokemon, which is the same as its regular breed, except in color.
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Step 5
Fight every Pokemon in the Sinnoh area. You only need to see each Pokemon rather than catch it like in previous games. Once you complete the Sinnoh Dex, you'll have access to the National Dex.
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Step 6
Play Pokemon Pearl with your friends over a Wi-Fi network. You can trade Pokemon and challenge each other to duels. The game may change one player's Pokemon levels temporarily to help even the match.











