How many Pokemon are in Platinum?

The national dex is still 493, but the regional Sinnoh dex jumped from 151 to 210 Pokemon. Platinum didn't add new species. It added access. Fire types that were locked behind the National Dex in DP show up before the postgame here, and several other coverage gaps are filled.

How is Platinum different from Diamond and Pearl?

The Sinnoh dex is expanded from 151 to 210 Pokemon. Houndoom , Flareon, and other missing types are available before postgame. Giratina is the box legendary with a Distortion World storyline. The Battle Frontier replaces the Battle Tower. Gym Leader and Elite Four teams are remixed. And the game runs faster.

What is the best starter in Platinum?

Chimchar is still strong, but the gap is smaller than in DP because Platinum adds more Fire types to the regional dex. Infernape 's Speed and coverage are still top-tier. Piplup 's Empoleon handles Giratina well with its Steel typing. All three starters are viable here.

Can you catch Giratina before the Elite Four in Platinum?

Yes. The Distortion World is part of the main story. After the events at Spear Pillar, you enter the Distortion World and battle Giratina in its Origin Forme. Level 47, 680 BST. It's a mandatory encounter, so save before the fight.

What generation is Pokemon Platinum?

Gen 4, Nintendo DS, 2008. Platinum is Sinnoh's third version. The regional dex grows from 151 to 210 Pokemon compared to DP. Giratina gets a full Distortion World storyline, and the Battle Frontier replaces the Battle Tower. Same gen, better pacing.

What is the Battle Frontier in Platinum?

Five battle facilities replace Diamond and Pearl's single Battle Tower: Battle Tower, Battle Factory, Battle Hall, Battle Castle, and Battle Arcade. Each has unique rules and a Frontier Brain boss. It's the postgame endgame for competitive-minded players.

Pokemon Platinum Pokedex - All Sinnoh Pokemon

ALL PLATINUM POKEMON

Platinum expands the Sinnoh Pokedex over Diamond and Pearl. More Pokemon are available before the Elite Four, including Fire types that DP lacked. Houndoom and Flareon show up before postgame now. Giratina is the box legendary, caught in the Distortion World as part of the main story. Same 493 total roster, better distribution across the game.

How to access additional Pokemon in Platinum

Platinum bumps the Sinnoh Dex from 151 to 210, and the extra species fix Diamond and Pearl's worst problem: almost no Fire types before postgame. Houndoom, Flareon, and all five Rotom forms are available during the main story now.

National Dex upgrade works the same way. See all 210 Sinnoh entries, talk to Rowan, and Oak shows up to expand your catalog to 493. Pal Park still handles GBA transfers. The Battle Zone and Survival Area open routes with wild encounters that didn't exist in DP.

#145

Weavile

DARKICE

510

#146

Uxie

PSYCHIC

580

#147

Mesprit

PSYCHIC

580

#148

Azelf

PSYCHIC

580

#149

Dialga

STEELDRAGON

680

#150

Palkia

WATERDRAGON

680

#151

Manaphy

WATER

600

#152

Rotom

ELECTRICGHOST

440

#153

Gligar

GROUNDFLYING

430

#154

Gliscor

GROUNDFLYING

510

#155

Nosepass

ROCK

375

#156

Probopass

ROCKSTEEL

525

#157

Ralts

PSYCHICFAIRY

198

#158

Kirlia

PSYCHICFAIRY

278

#159

Gardevoir

PSYCHICFAIRY

518

#160

Gallade

PSYCHICFIGHTING

518

#161

Lickitung

NORMAL

385

#162

Lickilicky

NORMAL

515

#163

Eevee

NORMAL

325

#164

Vaporeon

WATER

525

#165

Jolteon

ELECTRIC

525

#166

Flareon

FIRE

525

#167

Espeon

PSYCHIC

525

#168

Umbreon

DARK

525

#169

Leafeon

GRASS

525

#170

Glaceon

ICE

525

#171

Swablu

NORMALFLYING

310

#172

Altaria

DRAGONFLYING

490

#173

Togepi

FAIRY

245

#174

Togetic

FAIRYFLYING

405

#175

Togekiss

FAIRYFLYING

545

#176

Houndour

DARKFIRE

330

#177

Houndoom

DARKFIRE

500

#178

Magnemite

ELECTRICSTEEL

325

#179

Magneton

ELECTRICSTEEL

465

#180

Magnezone

ELECTRICSTEEL

535

#181

Tangela

GRASS

435

#182

Tangrowth

GRASS

535

#183

Yanma

BUGFLYING

390

#184

Yanmega

BUGFLYING

515

#185

Tropius

GRASSFLYING

460

#186

Rhyhorn

GROUNDROCK

345

#187

Rhydon

GROUNDROCK

485

#188

Rhyperior

GROUNDROCK

535

#189

Duskull

GHOST

295

#190

Dusclops

GHOST

455

#191

Dusknoir

GHOST

525

#192

Porygon

NORMAL

395

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FAQ

The national dex is still 493, but the regional Sinnoh dex jumped from 151 to 210 Pokemon. Platinum didn't add new species. It added access. Fire types that were locked behind the National Dex in DP show up before the postgame here, and several other coverage gaps are filled.
The Sinnoh dex is expanded from 151 to 210 Pokemon. Houndoom, Flareon, and other missing types are available before postgame. Giratina is the box legendary with a Distortion World storyline. The Battle Frontier replaces the Battle Tower. Gym Leader and Elite Four teams are remixed. And the game runs faster.
Chimchar is still strong, but the gap is smaller than in DP because Platinum adds more Fire types to the regional dex. Infernape's Speed and coverage are still top-tier. Piplup's Empoleon handles Giratina well with its Steel typing. All three starters are viable here.
Yes. The Distortion World is part of the main story. After the events at Spear Pillar, you enter the Distortion World and battle Giratina in its Origin Forme. Level 47, 680 BST. It's a mandatory encounter, so save before the fight.
Gen 4, Nintendo DS, 2008. Platinum is Sinnoh's third version. The regional dex grows from 151 to 210 Pokemon compared to DP. Giratina gets a full Distortion World storyline, and the Battle Frontier replaces the Battle Tower. Same gen, better pacing.
Five battle facilities replace Diamond and Pearl's single Battle Tower: Battle Tower, Battle Factory, Battle Hall, Battle Castle, and Battle Arcade. Each has unique rules and a Frontier Brain boss. It's the postgame endgame for competitive-minded players.

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