Players can also explore underground tunnels beneath Sinnoh with up to seven other friends, digging up Pokwmon fossils, spheres, and other vital items. Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl can be connected to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection allowing you to battle, trade, and voice chat with friends from anywhere in the world. True to tradition, collecting and battling Pokemon play a key role in these games and by making full use of the touch screen, the battling system is even easier and quicker to use.
Players must leave Twinleaf and travel all around Sinnoh to complete Professor Rowan's mission for you to document all of Sinnoh's native Pokemon, whilst trying to reach their ultimate goal of becoming the Pokemon League champion. Players begin by assuming the role of a 'Pokemon Trainer' who sets off from the town of Twinleaf. Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl are set in the beautiful region of Sinnoh - a land of myths and stories about legendary Pokemon.