Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl


 * For the Overseas dub of Season 10 see Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl.
 * For the Pokémon Games see Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl (ポケットモンスターベストウイッシュ！, Poketto Monsutā Diamond & Pearl) is the 3rd series of the Pokémon anime. Pokémon: Diamond & Pear in Japan, it ran from September 28, 2006 to September 9, 2010 and the United States from April 20, 2007 to February 5, 2011s. The series cover the main protagonist Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu's adventures in the new region Sinnoh. As always, companions of Ash from the previous series, May and Max, has left the series, and is being replaced by a girl named Dawn. Dawn is revealed to be a native from Sinnoh in Twinleaf Town. While, Brock one of Ash longest companions once again reappear. Team Rocket are still in the series as antagonists chasing after Ash's Pikachu and against Team Galactic. Team Galactic one of the major Villain teams going after Dialga or Palkia or Giratina like most other villainous teams went after the Legendary Pokémon in their region. Ash and Brock will also have a new set of clothing.

This series is called Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl in Japan. In short Pokémon DP (it also can be coined as Pokémon Diamond and Pearl). Ash Ketchum starts off his journey (complete with new outfit) to this new region along with his faithful companion Pikachu, leaving behind Brock, May, and Mix on their respective quests, and also the other Pokémon which he caught in the Hoenn region at Professor Oak's Lab. This time Ash is going to compete in the Sinnoh League by gaining the eight badges of that region capturing and befriending new Pokémon along the way.

Main

 * Ash Ketchum
 * Dawn
 * Brock

Rivals

 * Paul
 * Barry

Antagonists

 * Jessie, James and Meowth
 * Team Galactic
 * Pokémon Hunter J

Key Pokémon

 * Pikachu (Ash's)
 * Staraptor (Ash's)
 * Torterra (Ash's)
 * Infernape (Ash's)
 * Buizel (Ash's)
 * Gible (Ash's)
 * Piplup (Dawn's)
 * Buneary (Dawn's)
 * Pachirisu (Dawn's)
 * Mamoswine (Dawn's)
 * Quilava (Dawn's)
 * Togekiss (Dawn's)
 * Ambipom (Dawn's)
 * Sudowoodo (Brock's)
 * Croagunk (Brock's)
 * Chansey (Brock's)
 * Meowth (Team Rocket's)
 * Wobbuffet (Jessie's)
 * Seviper (Jessie's)
 * Yanmega (Jessie's)
 * Mime Jr. (James's)
 * Carnivine (James's)
 * Cacnea (James's)

Minor Characters

 * Gym Leaders - The gym leaders of Sinnoh will appear in some episodes, most likely battling Ash.
 * Professor Rowan- the Sinnoh Regional Professor.
 * Johanna- Dawn's mother
 * Professor Oak- Professor Oak will be shown sometimes in the series.
 * Delia Ketchum - the mother of Ash Ketchum, will most likely will appear talking to Ash on the video chat, making sure he has everything he needs for his quest.

Episodes
See Episode Guide for details