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Refers to the main series Pokémon games released on Nintendo DS from 2006 to 2010: Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver.

The fourth generation of Pokémon games were released for Nintendo DS between 2006 and 2010, featuring 493 Pokémon (107 new), and a whole new region called Sinnoh. The full list is:

  • Pokémon Diamond
  • Pokémon Pearl
  • Pokémon Platinum
  • Pokémon HeartGold
  • Pokémon SoulSilver

The following games for other platforms also supplement Pokémon fourth generation:

  • Pokémon Battle Revolution (Nintendo Wii)
  • My Pokémon Ranch (Nintendo Wii)

Pokémon Black and White are considered part of a fifth edition of Pokémon games rather than fourth, despite appearing on the same handheld console, as they introduce a full set of new Pokémon.

Pokémon fourth generation is preceded by Pokémon third generation (released on Game Boy Advance) and succeded by Pokémon fifth generation (released on Nintendo DS from 2010 onward).

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver were remakes of second Generation games Pokémon Gold and Silver.

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Why do my pokeballs shake in the battle menu?

I've noticed, when I'm in a battle, that certain pokeballs shake back and forth. I'm not talking about when I throw a pokeball to capture a pokemon. I mean when in the middle of a battle and on the bottom screen of the DS where the commands are like…
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What are all the different effects of the special Pokeballs?

As I understand it, catching certain pokemon with certain pokeballs provides additional effects other than an easier catch. It even shows what ball you caught a pokemon with when checking its status in your inventory or PC box, implying that it…
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Why doesn't my Wailmer hatch with Aqua Ring?

I'm trying to breed a Wailmer with Aqua Ring that I will be EV training. I have a female Wailmer and a male Goldeen that knows Aqua Ring, which is supposedly one of Wailmer's egg moves. When the Wailmer hatches, though, it only knows Splash and…
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How do I get more Oran berries in Pokemon Heart Gold or Soul Silver?

How do I get more Oran Berries in Pokemon Heart Gold or Soul Silver to cure the Miltank above Olivine City from its illness? I did not create more Oran berries in my berry pots and have run out of my initial batch. Is there a Pokemon that might be…
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If I trade a pokemon and received it back from that trainer, is it still a "traded pokemon"?

Traded Pokemon act different; you can't change their name, they get more experience etc. In the old days, if I recall correctly, trading once meant that pokemon was always "traded", even if your trainer ID matched the pokemon's owner ID. Is that…
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What happens when I trade away my Rotom formes?

In Pokemon Platinum and HeartGold/SoulSilver, there are rooms where Rotom can possess household appliances to gain alternate formes. The appliance is removed from the room while Rotom is in that forme. When I trade the Rotom away, does my Rotom's…
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Do Pokemon repelling effects stack?

Sometimes you just don't want to buy more repels. Using the Black Flute, leading with a Pokemon with Intimidate or Keen Eye, and equipping your lead with a Cleanse Tag all decrease the encounter rate of Pokemon by a percentage. Do these effects…
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Is levelling up inside a cave the same as levelling up at night?

In Pokemon, using a Dusk Ball inside a cave gives the same effect as using it at night. Does a cave also count as night when trying to meet evolution criteria? For example to evolve an Eevee into an Umbreon, you need to level Eevee up whilst it's…
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How do 2 players trade Pokemon in Heartgold / Soulsilver

How can 2 players, 1 with Heart Gold and 1 with Soul Silver trade Pokemon with each other?
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Is every type of evolution stone equally distributed in the Underground?

I noticed on my Pokémon Platinum cartridge that I have far fewer Water Stones in my inventory than any other type of evolution stone. I have around 30 Fire Stones and 20 Thunderstones, but only 2 Water Stones. Now, I'm a fan of Vaporeon, but I don't…
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How to create a detailed map of Pokémon 4th Generation Games?

I was looking to create a complete map of Pokémon Platinum and SoulSilver similar to this one for Red and Blue: (but without all the Pokémon on it)
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Are there any Event Pokemon available before the shutdown of the GTS for Generation 4 games?

Nintendo are shutting down Generation 4 and 5 GTS trade on May 20, 2014. I was wondering is there a way to put a code in the GTS to get free Pokemon. For example, Mewtwo or 3 birds. I ask because I got a free Arceus on the GTS on my White version…
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How do I get Spiritomb on Pokémon Platinum

I have been having trouble finding out how to find Spiritomb. I know how to get the Odd Keystone but I don't understand what the guy says to me.
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How can I tell if a move is special or physical?

Special moves use Spc Atk, and Spc Def in their damage calculations. Normal moves use Atk, and Def in their damage calculations. How do I know which move is which?
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What's the maximum number of ribbons a Pokémon can attain in Gen IV?

Using only Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, what is the maximum number of ribbons a single Pokémon can legitimately attain? Don't include Pokémon traded from other games (e.g. Emerald or any Pokémon spinoff games other than the…
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