Catch, train, and battle with your Pok~mon on a journey to try to become the Pok~mon League Champion!Welcome to the Sinnoh region! Rich in nature and with mighty Mount Coronet at its heart, Sinnoh is a land of many myths passed down through the ages. You~ll choose either Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup to be your first partner Pok~mon and then set off on your journey to try to become the Champion of the Pok~mon League. Along the way, you~ll run into the mysterious organization Team Galactic, and be able to encounter the Legendary Pok~mon Dialga or Palkia.Explore the Grand Underground, connect with friends, and find rare Pok~mon!Use the Explorer Kit you~ll receive during your adventure to visit the Grand Underground! Here, dig up Pok~mon Fossils and valuable treasure, including statues for your very own Secret Base. You can also visit places called Pok~mon Hideaways, where you can find Pok~mon that live in a variety of different environments~there are some Pok~mon that can only be found in these Pok~mon Hideaways. Embark on a Grand Underground adventure with other players through the local* or online communication** of your Nintendo Switch system!Put on a performance with Pok~mon in Super Contest ShowsSuper Contest Shows are popular events in the Sinnoh region, each put on by four performers and their partner Pok~mon, who work together to dance and show off their performance skills. You can prepare your Pok~mon for your grand performance by giving them snacks, called Poffins, and teaching them impressive moves. Using Capsule Decoration, you can place Stickers to customize the effects that appear when your Pok~mon comes out of its Pok~ BallTM for battles or Super Contest Shows. Choose a category like coolness, cuteness, or cleverness, and then tap along to the beat and put on a show!Players can enjoy plenty of fun encounters and surprises that the Sinnoh region has to offer as they adventure together with the Pok~mon that appeared in the Pok~mon Diamond Version and Pok~mon Pearl Version games. The original story and the scale of the Sinnoh region~s towns and routes have been faithfully reproduced. These remakes have also been revitalized with some of the player-friendly features of modern Pok~mon games and up-close-and-personal Pok~mon battle scenes.Choose a Pok~mon that you~ve befriended during your journey to walk along behind you in the games. In the relaxing Amity Square you can walk with up to 6 Pok~mon! Depending on the Pok~mon, you~ll see different gestures or ways of walking, and when you talk to your Pok~mon, it will respond. You~ll also be able to add your own personal style! Choose a variety of in-game outfits and coordinate tops and bottoms. Some are based around Pok~mon motifs and others change your hairstyle. Unravel the plot of the mysterious Team Galactic as you work towards becoming the next Pok~mon League Champion. Their leader is Cyrus, a charismatic figure who always speaks and acts with a calm, logical demeanor. He detests human minds and emotions, finding them defective. Find out what Team Galactic is up to and take down their leader.Whether you played Pok~mon Diamond Version or Pok~mon Pearl Version back in the day or you~re encountering these games for the first time, there~s something for everyone to enjoy.*Additional games and systems required. Sold separately.**Software update required to use certain features while playing with others, such as communication, trading and battles. Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online