Pokemon Diamond / Pearl - hands-on - Day 3
The final day of coverageᣠis here, where we get down to discussing the new Pokemon you'll meet - and hopefully catch
Now, let's take a clš oser look at somź¦e of the new Pokemon.
Let's get it started
Every Pokemon adventure begins with the hero receiving a rare "starter" Pokemon from the local Pokemon Professor. At the start of Diamond and Pearl, Professor Nanakamado gives the playerā a choice of three Pokemon: Naš¦etoru, Hikozaru and Pocchama.
Naetoru to Hayashigame to Dodaitosu
Naetoru begins its life as a grass-aligned turtle Pokemon, but as it evolves becomes a grass and ground powerhouse. This type combination makeās it double weak to ice-type attacks, but makes it versatile for a variety of other situations. Naetoru and its evolved forms' best attacks are physical in naturše.
Hikozaru to Moukazaru to Goukazaru
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Hikozaru is a cheeky monkey of a Pokemon, made especially feisty by the flames that conšstantly erupt from its hindquarters. As Hikozaru evolves, its becomes a ą²dual fire- and fighting-type Pokemon with a number of powerful physical fire attacks.
Pocchama to Potaishi to Enperuto
Initially tšhe cutest of the starter Pokemon, Pocchama gradually evolves into a steel-plated abomination. Unlike the oą²ther two starters, Pocchama's water attacks draw on its special stats.