Pokémon Diamond & Pearl vs. Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver: Full Comparison

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS, marked a milestone in the beloved Pokémon franchise. Set in the majestic Sinnoh region, these games transported players to a land brimming with new adventures, mysterious creatures, and a fresh array of challenges. With its captivating storyline, innovative features, and a diverse roster of Pokémon to capture and train, Diamond and Pearl swiftly captured the hearts of fans, propelling them into a world where dreams of becoming a Pokémon Champion came to life. But comparing them with Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver is no simple task. The two series are beloved; for many, it depends on when they were first introduced to Pokémon. If you asked any fan, they’d probably point to their first Pokémon game. But there are some significant differences regarding Pokémon, items, maps, gyms, and adventure.

We did a similar story on Pokémon Red and Blue vs. Let’s Go Pikachu & Let’s Go Eevee, so buckle in as we compare the two different generations.

Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver: Pokémon

Generation I Pokémon in HeartGold & SoulSilver:

Generation II Pokémon in HeartGold & SoulSilver:

Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Pokémon

1. Turtwig
2. Grotle
3. Torterra
4. Chimchar
5. Monferno
6. Infernape
7. Piplup
8. Prinplup
9. Empoleon
10. Starly
11. Staravia
12. Staraptor
13. Bidoof
14. Bibarel
15. Kricketot
16. Kricketune
17. Shinx
18. Luxio
19. Luxray
20. Budew
21. Roserade
22. Cranidos
23. Rampardos
24. Shieldon
25. Bastiodon
26. Burmy
27. Wormadam
28. Mothim
29. Combee
30. Vespiquen
31. Pachirisu
32. Buizel
33. Floatzel
34. Cherubi
35. Cherrim
36. Shellos
37. Gastrodon
38. Ambipom
39. Drifloon
40. Drifblim
41. Buneary
42. Lopunny
43. Mismagius
44. Honchkrow
45. Glameow
46. Purugly
47. Chingling
48. Stunky
49. Skuntank
50. Bronzor
51. Bronzong
52. Bonsly
53. Mime Jr.
54. Happiny
55. Chatot
56. Spiritomb
57. Gible
58. Gabite
59. Garchomp
60. Munchlax
61. Riolu
62. Lucario
63. Hippopotas
64. Hippowdon
65. Skorupi
66. Drapion
67. Croagunk
68. Toxicroak
69. Carnivine
70. Finneon
71. Lumineon
72. Mantyke
73. Snover
74. Abomasnow
75. Weavile
76. Magnezone
77. Lickilicky
78. Rhyperior
79. Tangrowth
80. Electivire
81. Magmortar
82. Togekiss
83. Yanmega
84. Leafeon
85. Glaceon
86. Gliscor
87. Mamoswine
88. Porygon-Z
89. Gallade
90. Probopass
91. Dusknoir
92. Froslass
93. Rotom
94. Uxie
95. Mesprit
96. Azelf
97. Dialga
98. Palkia
99. Heatran
100. Regigigas
101. Giratina
102. Cresselia
103. Phione
104. Manaphy
105. Darkrai
106. Shaymin
107. Arceus

Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Items

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl feature a wide variety of items that trainers can use throughout their journey. These items serve various purposes, including healing, battling, capturing, and exploration. Here is a list of some of the items found in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl:

1. Poke Ball
2. Great Ball
3. Ultra Ball
4. Master Ball
5. Potion
6. Super Potion
7. Hyper Potion
8. Max Potion
9. Revive
10. Max Revive
11. Antidote
12. Paralyze Heal
13. Burn Heal
14. Ice Heal
15. Awakening
16. Full Heal
17. Escape Rope
18. Repel
19. Super Repel
20. Max Repel
21. Honey
22. Bicycle
23. Explorer Kit
24. Old Rod
25. Good Rod
26. Super Rod
27. Itemfinder
28. Dowsing Machine
29. Coin Case
30. Fashion Case
31. Seal Case
32. Pal Pad
33. Vs. Seeker
34. HM (Hidden Machine)
35. TM (Technical Machine)
36. Berry
37. Mail
38. Apricorn
39. Key Items
40. Evolutionary Stones

Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver: Items

The items are similar in the second-generationaren’t remake, but there isn’t as many unique options. Those came in later generations.

1. Poke Ball
2. Great Ball
3. Ultra Ball
4. Master Ball
5. Level Ball
6. Lure Ball
7. Moon Ball
8. Friend Ball
9. Love Ball
10. Heavy Ball
11. Fast Ball
12. Sport Ball
13. Premier Ball
14. Potion
15. Super Potion
16. Hyper Potion
17. Max Potion
18. Full Restore
19. Revive
20. Max Revive
21. Antidote
22. Paralyze Heal
23. Awakening
24. Burn Heal
25. Ice Heal
26. Full Heal
27. Ether
28. Max Ether
29. Elixir
30. Max Elixir
31. X Attack
32. X Defense
33. X Speed
34. X Special
35. X Accuracy
36. X Critical
37. Dire Hit
38. Guard Spec.
39. Repel
40. Super Repel
41. Max Repel
42. Escape Rope
43. Repel (Outside of battle)
44. Super Repel (Outside of battle)
45. Max Repel (Outside of battle)
46. Sun Stone
47. Moon Stone
48. Fire Stone
49. Thunder Stone
50. Water Stone
51. Leaf Stone
52. Shiny Stone
53. Dusk Stone
54. Dawn Stone
55. Oval Stone
56. Heart Scale
57. Eviolite
58. Float Stone
59. Rocky Helmet
60. Red Shard
61. Blue Shard
62. Yellow Shard
63. Green Shard
64. Super Potion (Outside of battle)
65. Max Potion (Outside of battle)
66. Fresh Water
67. Soda Pop
68. Lemonade
69. MooMoo Milk
70. Berry Juice
71. Sacred Ash
72. RageCandyBar
73. HP Up
74. Protein
75. Iron
76. Carbos
77. Calcium
78. Rare Candy
79. PP Up
80. Zinc
81. PP Max
82. Old Rod
83. Good Rod
84. Super Rod
85. Apricorn Box
86. Berry Pots
87. Squirt Bottle
88. Rainbow Wing
89. Silver Wing
90. Mystery Egg
91. Red Scale
92. Lost Item
93. Card Key
94. Machine Part
95. Egg Ticket
96. Basement Key
97. Pass
98. Silver Card
99. Gold Card
100. Itemfinder
101. Vs. Seeker
102. Dowsing Machine
103. Blue Card
104. Slowpoke Tail
105. Clear Bell
106. Key Items
107. HM (Hidden Machine)
108. TM (Technical Machine)
109. Apricorns
110. S.S. Ticket
111. Red Apricorn
112. Yellow Apricorn
113. Blue Apricorn
114. Green Apricorn
115. Pink Apricorn
116. White Apricorn
117. Black Apricorn
118. Rare Apricorn

Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver: Gym Leaders

Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Gym Leaders