Back in Twinleaf Town the player's mother gives them a pair of Running Shoes before the player leaves for Sandgem Town. After the battle, the two head to Lake Verity, where they meet Cyrus. After choosing, Barry, who later becomes the rival, challenges the player to a battle, having picked the Pokémon with the type advantage over the player's choice. His assistant ( Lucas or Dawn, depending on the player's gender) comes along, and Rowan lets the player and Barry each choose among a Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup. However, Rowan sees them and reprimands them for endangering themselves.
Just then, the player's best friend runs in, and the two head for Route 201 to get a Pokémon from Professor Rowan. When the game begins, the player is watching a newscast about Professor Rowan's return to Sinnoh. 3 Changes from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.Pokémon.com (US) Pokémon.com (UK) .uk Official site [[File:ĭS Wireless, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, dual-slot mode Pokémon Platinum Version's boxart, featuring Giratina in its Origin Forme For the Trading Card Game expansion, see Platinum (TCG). For the Pokémon Adventures character, see Platinum. This article is about the core series game. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
