The Sinnoh region shines in a new light!
Experience a nostalgic story in a whole new lightt Pokemon Shining Pearl for Nintendo switch! Embark on an adventure filled with secrets in the Sinnoh region. Catch Pokémon, challenge the strongest Pokémon Trainers in the region, and unravel the mystery of Team Galactic's evil plans.
A world full of myths and mysteries
Sinnoh's majestic and mysterious landscape extends around the mighty Crater Mountain.
Your journey begins when a famous professor of Pokémon evolution assigns you to travel the Sinnoh region and create an encyclopedia of all Pokémon known as the Pokédex.
As a Pokémon trainer, you'll meet lots of people and Pokémon, including trainers eager to fight! However, beware of the shady team Galactic always giving you trouble. What are these fashionably dressed henchmen up to?e?
Test your skills as a Trainer by challenging Gym Leaders across Sinnoh. Each of them brings you one step closer to your chance to compete for glory in the Pokémon League. Do you have what it takes to become the next Champion of Sinnoh??
The Pokémon of the Sinnoh region
Before setting out, choose your first partner Pokémon to accompany you on your journey.
Many other Pokémon live in Sinnoh. Here are some of the Pokémon you'll encounter on your journey to complete your Pokédex:
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Glowing Pearl
Do you have a favorite Pokémon that you just don't want to part with? Choose one to travel with you on your adventure through the Sinnoh region, talk to it and see its reactions..
Legendary Pokemon
On your adventure you will be able to encounter the Legendary Pokémon Palkia.
Type: water + dragon
It is said to live in a gap between parallel dimensions. Palkia is mentioned in mythology.
Check out which Legendary Pokémon you're in Pokemon Radiant Diamond can meet.
Explore the underground caves
This is no ordinary underground, but a whole network of underground caves! The Underground Caverns are a vast subterranean world that stretches like a labyrinth beneath the entire Sinnoh region.
Use the Exploration Kit you receive throughout your adventure to visit the underground caves, where you can engage in activities like digging up valuable treasure and Pokémon fossils, or build your own secret base and customize it to your liking.
As you explore underground, you will find Pokémon Hideouts. They feature a variety of different environments, ranging from caves filled with still waters to volcanic landscapes, each inhabited by different Pokémon. Among the Sinnoh region Pokémon, there are some that can only be found in these Pokémon Lairs.
If you want some company while touring the Underground Caverns, you can connect locally*** or online**** with Trainers around the world and join them on adventures in the Underground Caverns.***
Super competitive shows
Show what you've got in the Super Competitive Shows! At these popular events, you'll face off against three other Trainers* and show off your artistic skills with your Pokémon. Wow the crowd across five categories of coolness, cuteness, beauty, strength, and cleverness, and earn show points through your dancing, special moves, and more.r.
Your adventure, your style
Travel in style and wear your favorite outfits! In the fashion world Metronom in Schleiede you can buy the best outfits in Sinnoh or even change your outfit.
Give your Pokémon a fashionable flair too! Use stickers to change the effects that appear when your Pokémon comes out of its Poké Ball.* From flying flower petals to spraying sparks, there's something for every Pokémon. Buy them from the in-game stores, win them in the Super Contest Shows, or defeat Gym Leaders.
Meet with trainers from all over the world
You can battle, interact, and trade Pokémon with Trainers from around the world in these rooms:
Konnex Club**
This room gives you the opportunity to battle with other Trainers locally*** or online**** and trade Pokémon with them.
local space
Here you can meet up with other Trainers in your area*** to trade Pokémon, battle, or engage in other activities.*
global space
In this room you can connect with Trainers from all over the world via the Online Connection**** and trade Pokémon, battle and more.**
*Requires free software update. Broadband Internet access is required to download software updates. Registration of a Nintendo Account and acceptance of the Nintendo Account Agreement and Privacy Policy are also required.
**Multiplayer feature in Konnex Club is limited to two players at release date. A software update will be released in the future that will increase the maximum number of players.
***Multiplayer modes may require additional accessories, games and/or consoles, sold separately.
****Online play requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and a Nintendo Account. Not available in all countries. An Internet connection is required to use online services. The relevant Terms of Use apply. More information at nintendo.de/switchonline