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|image = PKMN Plt.png
|japanese title = 第4世代
 
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|caption = English and Japanese logo's of ''Pokémon Platinum Version''
|romaji title = Dai Yon-sedai
 
|region = Sinnoh
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|region = Sinnoh
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|Pokémon = 493 {{Small|(107 new)}}
|JNDebut = September 28, 2006
 
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|games = {{Unbulleted list|[[Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version]]|[[Pokémon Platinum Version]]|[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Version]]|[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]|[[My Pokémon Ranch]] {{Small|(Storage)}}}}
|ENDebut = April 22, 2007
 
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|ja_name = {{Ruby|第四|だいよ}}{{Ruby|世代|せだい}}
|pokemon = 493 <small>(107 new)</small>
 
 
|ja_romaji = Dai Yon-sedai
|maingames=Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
 
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|remakes = Generation II
 
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|us_length = {{MDY|4|22|2007}}–{{MDY|3|4|2011}} {{Small|(1412 days)}}
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|caption = Platinum Title Screen
 
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{{Nihongo|Generation IV|{{Ruby|第四|だいよ}}{{Ruby|世代|せだい}}|Dai Yon-sedai}} is the fourth installment of the [[Pokémon (franchise)|Pokémon franchise]]. The '''Generation IV''' games introduced a number of advancements including new Pokémon, moves, mechanics and gameplay features.
|JNGenEnd = September 18, 2010
 
|USGenEnd = March 4, 2011
 
|storage = [[My Pokémon Ranch|Ranch]]
 
|battlegame = [[Pokémon Battle Revolution|Battle Revolution]]}}
 
'''Generation IV''' in the [[Pokémon]] franchise, is a term used to describe the fourth set of games and Pokémon introduced into the series. The Generation IV games introduced a number of advancements including new Pokémon, moves and gameplay features. Chronologically, these games take place in the same timeline as [[Generation II]].
 
   
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Chronologically, Diamond, Pearl and Platinum take place around the same time as [[Generation II]].
== Starter Pokémon ==
 
[[File:Gen4.jpg|thumb|The Generation IV starters evolved ]]As with the other main series Pokémon games, a new set of [[starter Pokémon]] were introduced for the fourth generation. Continuing with tradition, these Pokémon are a [[Water Pokémon|Water]]-type, [[Grass Pokémon|Grass]]-type or a [[Fire Pokémon|Fire]]-type. They include [[Piplup]] (Water), [[Turtwig]] (Grass) and [[Chimchar]] (Fire).
 
   
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==First partner Pokémon==
In the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Gold and Silver]] remakes, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver]], the starter Pokémon will remain the same. They include [[Totodile]] (Water), [[Chikorita]] (Grass) and [[Cyndaquil]] (Fire).
 
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[[File:Gen4.jpg|thumb|The Sinnoh First partner Pokémon's evolutions.]]
 
As with the other main series Pokémon games, a new set of [[First partner Pokémon]] were introduced for the fourth generation. Continuing with tradition, these Pokémon are a [[Water Pokémon|Water]] type, [[Grass Pokémon|Grass]] type and a [[Fire Pokémon|Fire]] type. They include [[Piplup]] (Water), [[Turtwig]] (Grass) and [[Chimchar]] (Fire).
   
 
Like ''[[Pokémon Emerald Version]]'', the ''[[Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version]]'' remakes, ''[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Version]]'', include the same First partner Pokémon as their predecessors, they are [[Totodile]] (Water), [[Chikorita]] (Grass) and [[Cyndaquil]] (Fire), which are the First partner Pokémon of the [[Johto]] region.
== Gym Leaders and the Elite Four ==
 
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Generation IV introduced a new set of [[Gym Leader]]s and the [[Elite Four]] in the Diamond, Pearl and Platinum games. All of these trainers specialize in a specific type of Pokémon and are key to progressing through the game. The HeartGold and SoulSilver Gym Leaders, Elite Four and Champion will remain the same as their predecessors.
 
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==Gym Leaders and the Elite Four==
 
Like previous generations, Generation IV introduced a new set of [[Gym Leader]]s and the [[Elite Four]]. All of these Trainers specialize in a specific type of Pokémon and are key to progressing through the game. The HeartGold and SoulSilver Gym Leaders, Elite Four and Champion will remain the same as their predecessors in Gold and Silver.
   
 
===Gym Leaders===
 
===Gym Leaders===
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====Diamond, Pearl and Platinum====
 
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* In Pokémon Platinum, Fantina is the third Gym Leader. Maylene is fourth and Crasher Wake comes fifth.
 
   
 
====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
 
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[[Aaron (Elite Four)|Aaron]]
 
 
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[[Flint (Sinnoh)|Flint]]
 
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==Pokémon Champion==
 
==Pokémon Champion==
In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]] and [[Pokémon Platinum|Platinum]], the [[Pokémon Champion]] is [[Cynthia]], a woman that helps the player on various occasions. The Champion in HeartGold and SoulSilver remains the same as [[Generation II]], which is [[Lance]], a former member of the Elite Four and the man who helps you take down [[Team Rocket]].
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In Diamond, Pearl and Platinum, the [[Pokémon Champion]] is [[Cynthia]], a woman that helps the player on various occasions. The Champion in HeartGold and SoulSilver remains the same as [[Generation II]], which is [[Lance]], a former member of the Elite Four of the [[Kanto]] region and the man who helps you take down [[Team Rocket]].
   
 
==Antagonist==
 
==Antagonist==
In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum, the main antagonist is [[Team Galactic]], whose objectives is to create a new world.
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In Diamond, Pearl and Platinum, the main antagonist is [[Team Galactic]], whose objectives is to create a new world.
   
In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the main antagonist is [[Team Rocket]]. They want to re-assemble their organization after [[Giovanni]] disbanded it after being beaten by [[Red]].
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In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the main antagonist is [[Team Rocket]]. They want to re-assemble their organization after [[Giovanni]] disbanded it, after being beaten by [[Red]].
   
== Games ==
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==Games==
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===Main series===
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{{Gallery Box|
 
DiamondUS.jpg {{!}} [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond]]
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PearlUS.jpg {{!}} [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Pearl]]
 
PokPlatinumBoxArt.jpg {{!}} [[Pokémon Platinum]]
 
HeartGoldUS.jpg {{!}} [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold]]
 
SoulSilverUS.jpg {{!}} [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|Pokémon SoulSilver]]
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}}
   
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===Side series===
<center><gallery captionalign="left">
 
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{{Gallery Box|
File:DiamondUS.jpg|[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond]]
 
File:PearlUS.jpg|[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Pearl]]
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Pokémon Battle Revolution.jpg {{!}} [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]
 
PMD2.1.jpg {{!}} [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time]]
File:Pokémon Battle Revolution.jpg|[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]
 
File:PMD2.1.jpg|[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time]]
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PMD2.2.jpg {{!}} [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness]]
 
My Pokémon Ranch.png {{!}} [[My Pokémon Ranch]]
File:PMD2.2.jpg|[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness]]
 
 
Pokemon-Ranger-Shadows-Of-Almia-Unlockables-and-Hints-DS-2.jpg {{!}} [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
File:250px-SSBB_Cover.jpg|[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
 
 
PMD3.jpg {{!}} [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]
File:My Pokémon Ranch.png|[[My Pokémon Ranch]]
 
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Rumble Logo.png {{!}} [[Pokémon Rumble]]
File:Pokemon-Ranger-Shadows-Of-Almia-Unlockables-and-Hints-DS-2.jpg|[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
 
 
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon- Stormy, Blazing, and Light Adventure Squads.png {{!}} [[Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Stormy, Blazing, and Light Adventure Squads]]
File:PokPlatinumBoxArt.jpg|[[Pokémon Platinum]]
 
 
PokéPark Wii cover.png {{!}} [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]
File:PMD3.jpg|[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]
 
File:Rumble Logo.png|[[Pokémon Rumble]]
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Guardian Signs cover.png {{!}} [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]
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}}
File:Pokemon Mystery Dungeon- Stormy, Blazing, and Light Adventure Squads.png|[[Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Stormy, Blazing, and Light Adventure Squads]]
 
File:Pokemon HeartGold.jpg|[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold]]
 
File:Pokemon_SoulSilver.jpg|[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|Pokémon SoulSilver]]
 
File:PokéPark Wii cover.png|[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]
 
File:Guardian Signs cover.png|[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]
 
</gallery></center>
 
   
 
==Pokémon==
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{{Gallery Box|
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387Turtwig.png {{!}} [[Turtwig]]
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388Grotle.png {{!}} [[Grotle]]
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389Torterra.png {{!}} [[Torterra]]
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390Chimchar.png {{!}} [[Chimchar]]
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391Monferno.png {{!}} [[Monferno]]
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392Infernape.png {{!}} [[Infernape]]
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393Piplup.png {{!}} [[Piplup]]
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394Prinplup.png {{!}} [[Prinplup]]
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395Empoleon.png {{!}} [[Empoleon]]
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396Starly.png {{!}} [[Starly]]
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397Staravia.png {{!}} [[Staravia]]
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398Staraptor.png {{!}} [[Staraptor]]
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399Bidoof.png {{!}} [[Bidoof]]
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400Bibarel.png {{!}} [[Bibarel]]
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401Kricketot.png {{!}} [[Kricketot]]
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402Kricketune.png {{!}} [[Kricketune]]
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403Shinx.png {{!}} [[Shinx]]
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404Luxio.png {{!}} [[Luxio]]
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405Luxray.png {{!}} [[Luxray]]
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406Budew.png {{!}} [[Budew]]
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407Roserade.png {{!}} [[Roserade]]
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408Cranidos.png {{!}} [[Cranidos]]
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409Rampardos.png {{!}} [[Rampardos]]
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410Shieldon.png {{!}} [[Shieldon]]
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411Bastiodon.png {{!}} [[Bastiodon]]
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412Burmy.png {{!}} [[Burmy]]
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413Wormadam.png {{!}} [[Wormadam]]
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414Mothim.png {{!}} [[Mothim]]
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415Combee.png {{!}} [[Combee]]
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416Vespiquen.png {{!}} [[Vespiquen]]
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417Pachirisu.png {{!}} [[Pachirisu]]
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418Buizel.png {{!}} [[Buizel]]
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419Floatzel.png {{!}} [[Floatzel]]
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420Cherubi.png {{!}} [[Cherubi]]
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421Cherrim.png {{!}} [[Cherrim]]
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422Shellos.png {{!}} [[Shellos]]
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423Gastrodon.png {{!}} [[Gastrodon]]
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424Ambipom.png {{!}} [[Ambipom]]
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425Drifloon.png {{!}} [[Drifloon]]
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426Drifblim.png {{!}} [[Drifblim]]
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427Buneary.png {{!}} [[Buneary]]
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428Lopunny.png {{!}} [[Lopunny]]
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429Mismagius.png {{!}} [[Mismagius]]
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430Honchkrow.png {{!}} [[Honchkrow]]
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431Glameow.png {{!}} [[Glameow]]
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432Purugly.png {{!}} [[Purugly]]
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433Chingling.png {{!}} [[Chingling]]
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434Stunky.png {{!}} [[Stunky]]
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435Skuntank.png {{!}} [[Skuntank]]
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436Bronzor.png {{!}} [[Bronzor]]
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437Bronzong.png {{!}} [[Bronzong]]
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438Bonsly.png {{!}} [[Bonsly]]
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439Mime_Jr..png {{!}} [[Mime Jr.]]
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440Happiny.png {{!}} [[Happiny]]
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441Chatot.png {{!}} [[Chatot]]
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442Spiritomb.png {{!}} [[Spiritomb]]
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443Gible.png {{!}} [[Gible]]
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444Gabite.png {{!}} [[Gabite]]
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445Garchomp.png {{!}} [[Garchomp]]
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446Munchlax.png {{!}} [[Munchlax]]
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447Riolu.png {{!}} [[Riolu]]
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448Lucario.png {{!}} [[Lucario]]
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449Hippopotas.png {{!}} [[Hippopotas]]
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450Hippowdon.png {{!}} [[Hippowdon]]
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451Skorupi.png {{!}} [[Skorupi]]
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452Drapion.png {{!}} [[Drapion]]
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453Croagunk.png {{!}} [[Croagunk]]
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454Toxicroak.png {{!}} [[Toxicroak]]
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455Carnivine.png {{!}} [[Carnivine]]
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456Finneon.png {{!}} [[Finneon]]
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457Lumineon.png {{!}} [[Lumineon]]
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458Mantyke.png {{!}} [[Mantyke]]
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459Snover.png {{!}} [[Snover]]
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460Abomasnow.png {{!}} [[Abomasnow]]
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461Weavile.png {{!}} [[Weavile]]
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462Magnezone.png {{!}} [[Magnezone]]
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463Lickilicky.png {{!}} [[Lickilicky]]
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464Rhyperior.png {{!}} [[Rhyperior]]
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465Tangrowth.png {{!}} [[Tangrowth]]
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466Electivire.png {{!}} [[Electivire]]
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467Magmortar.png {{!}} [[Magmortar]]
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468Togekiss.png {{!}} [[Togekiss]]
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469Yanmega.png {{!}} [[Yanmega]]
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470Leafeon.png {{!}} [[Leafeon]]
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471Glaceon.png {{!}} [[Glaceon]]
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472Gliscor.png {{!}} [[Gliscor]]
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473Mamoswine.png {{!}} [[Mamoswine]]
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474Porygon-Z.png {{!}} [[Porygon-Z]]
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475Gallade.png {{!}} [[Gallade]]
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476Probopass.png {{!}} [[Probopass]]
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477Dusknoir.png {{!}} [[Dusknoir]]
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478Froslass.png {{!}} [[Froslass]]
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479Rotom.png {{!}} [[Rotom]]
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480Uxie.png {{!}} [[Uxie]]
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481Mesprit.png {{!}} [[Mesprit]]
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482Azelf.png {{!}} [[Azelf]]
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483Dialga.png {{!}} [[Dialga]]
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484Palkia.png {{!}} [[Palkia]]
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485Heatran.png {{!}} [[Heatran]]
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486Regigigas.png {{!}} [[Regigigas]]
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487Giratina.png {{!}} [[Giratina]]
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488Cresselia.png {{!}} [[Cresselia]]
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489Phione.png {{!}} [[Phione]]
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490Manaphy.png {{!}} [[Manaphy]]
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491Darkrai.png {{!}} [[Darkrai]]
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492Shaymin.png {{!}} [[Shaymin]]
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493Arceus.png {{!}} [[Arceus]]
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}}
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*All the Sinnoh starter final evolutions have a second type.
 
*All the Sinnoh starter final evolutions have a second type.
 
*All the Sinnoh starter's evolved forms (Torterra, Infernape, Empoleon) can be super effective to each other with their secondary typing.
 
 
 
*HeartGold and SoulSilver were released packaged with a pedometer called a PokéWalker that allows players to carry their Pokémon with them.
 
*HeartGold and SoulSilver were released packaged with a pedometer called a PokéWalker that allows players to carry their Pokémon with them.
 
 
*All the Sinnoh starter final evolutions can learn the move [[Earthquake]].
 
*All the Sinnoh starter final evolutions can learn the move [[Earthquake]].
 
*Generation IV has the second most Legendary Pokémon of any generation with 9, only behind Generation VII with 11.
 
*Generation IV has the most evolutionary additions to previous Generation families, such as [[Sneasel]] to [[Weavile]] and [[Tangela]] to [[Tangrowth]].
 
*Inventions from Generations IV and V were hinted in the third generation games, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. If you go to the Devon Corporation building, on the second floor you see various scientist working on computers. When you talk to the scientists, one states that he is working on a device that will revive Pokémon fossils he follows by stating its working. When you talk to the other scientist on the computer he states that he is working on a device that will visually reproduce the dreams of Pokémon and he follows by stating that it is not going well. If you talk to the last scientist on a computer he will say he is developing a device that will allow you to talk with Pokémon he follows by saying that he hasn't had much success.
 
*In Platinum, Fantina is the third Gym Leader. Maylene is fourth and Crasher Wake comes fifth.
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*When the franchise first moved its games during this generation, [[Junichi Masuda]] wanted players to use their fingers, but the other devs thought that was dirty and wanted them to use the stylus. The argument went on for months.
   
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{{List of games}}
*Generation IV has the most Legendary Pokémon of any generation.
 
 
*Generation IV has the most evolutionary additions to previous Generation families, such as [[Sneasel]] and [[Weavile]] or [[Tangela]] and [[Tangrowth]].
 
   
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[[nl:Generatie IV]]
*Inventions from Generations IV and V were hinted in the third generation games, Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald. If you go to the Devon Corporation building,on the second floor you see various scientist working on computers. When you talk to the the scientists, one states that he is working on a device that will revive Pokémon fossils he follows by stating its working. When you talk to the other scientist on the computer he states that he is working on a device that will visually reproduce the dreams of Pokémon and he follows by stating that it is not going well. If you talk to the last scientist on a computer he will say he is developing a device that will allow you to talk with Pokémon he follows by saying that he hasn't had much success. The last invention could possibly show up in Generation VI if there is to be another generation.
 
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[[pl:Generacja IV]]
{{GenerationNav}}
 
[[Category:Generation IV]]
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[[Category:Generation IV|*]]

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Generation IV (Japanese第四(だいよ)世代(せだい)HepburnDai Yon-sedai) is the fourth installment of the Pokémon franchise. The Generation IV games introduced a number of advancements including new Pokémon, moves, mechanics and gameplay features.

Chronologically, Diamond, Pearl and Platinum take place around the same time as Generation II.

First partner Pokémon

Gen4

The Sinnoh First partner Pokémon's evolutions.

As with the other main series Pokémon games, a new set of First partner Pokémon were introduced for the fourth generation. Continuing with tradition, these Pokémon are a Water type, Grass type and a Fire type. They include Piplup (Water), Turtwig (Grass) and Chimchar (Fire).

Like Pokémon Emerald Version, the Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version remakes, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Version, include the same First partner Pokémon as their predecessors, they are Totodile (Water), Chikorita (Grass) and Cyndaquil (Fire), which are the First partner Pokémon of the Johto region.

Gym Leaders and the Elite Four

Like previous generations, Generation IV introduced a new set of Gym Leaders and the Elite Four. All of these Trainers specialize in a specific type of Pokémon and are key to progressing through the game. The HeartGold and SoulSilver Gym Leaders, Elite Four and Champion will remain the same as their predecessors in Gold and Silver.

Gym Leaders

Diamond, Pearl and Platinum

Leader

Type

Roark

Rock

Gardenia

Grass

Maylene

Fighting

Crasher Wake

Water

Fantina

Ghost

Byron

Steel

Candice

Ice

Volkner

Electric

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Leader

Type

Falkner

Flying

Bugsy

Bug

Whitney

Normal

Morty

Ghost

Chuck

Fighting

Jasmine

Steel

Pryce

Ice

Clair

Dragon

Elite Four

Diamond, Pearl and Platinum

Member

Type

Aaron

Bug

Bertha

Ground

Flint

Fire

Lucian

Psychic

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Member

Type

Will

Psychic

Koga

Poison

Bruno

Fighting

Karen

Dark

Pokémon Champion

In Diamond, Pearl and Platinum, the Pokémon Champion is Cynthia, a woman that helps the player on various occasions. The Champion in HeartGold and SoulSilver remains the same as Generation II, which is Lance, a former member of the Elite Four of the Kanto region and the man who helps you take down Team Rocket.

Antagonist

In Diamond, Pearl and Platinum, the main antagonist is Team Galactic, whose objectives is to create a new world.

In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the main antagonist is Team Rocket. They want to re-assemble their organization after Giovanni disbanded it, after being beaten by Red.

Games

Main series

Side series

Pokémon

Trivia

  • All the Sinnoh starter final evolutions have a second type.
  • HeartGold and SoulSilver were released packaged with a pedometer called a PokéWalker that allows players to carry their Pokémon with them.
  • All the Sinnoh starter final evolutions can learn the move Earthquake.
  • Generation IV has the second most Legendary Pokémon of any generation with 9, only behind Generation VII with 11.
  • Generation IV has the most evolutionary additions to previous Generation families, such as Sneasel to Weavile and Tangela to Tangrowth.
  • Inventions from Generations IV and V were hinted in the third generation games, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. If you go to the Devon Corporation building, on the second floor you see various scientist working on computers. When you talk to the scientists, one states that he is working on a device that will revive Pokémon fossils he follows by stating its working. When you talk to the other scientist on the computer he states that he is working on a device that will visually reproduce the dreams of Pokémon and he follows by stating that it is not going well. If you talk to the last scientist on a computer he will say he is developing a device that will allow you to talk with Pokémon he follows by saying that he hasn't had much success.
  • In Platinum, Fantina is the third Gym Leader. Maylene is fourth and Crasher Wake comes fifth.
  • When the franchise first moved its games during this generation, Junichi Masuda wanted players to use their fingers, but the other devs thought that was dirty and wanted them to use the stylus. The argument went on for months.