Pokémon Pearl - News

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Released
April 22, 2007
ESRB
E FOR EVERYONE
Developer(s)
Game Freak
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
unity
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Catch, train, and battle with your Pokemon on a journey to try to become the Pokemon 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 Pokémon and then set off on your journey to try to become the Champion of the Pokemon League. Along the way, you’ll run into the mysterious organization Team Galactic, and be able to encounter the Legendary Pokemon Palkia.

Explore the Grand Underground, connect with friends, and find rare Pokémon!

Genre(s)
RPG

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