The difference between Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl are the creatures and control over Dialga (diamond) or Palkai (pearl). You cannot collect the same characters in Pokemon Diamond as in Pokemon Pearl, so for those who are completists out there, you will want both. The game is virtually identical in all other regards. Sales of Pokemon Diamond have, by far outpaced Pearl. A thorough review can be found at 1up.com
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