• This is the official tie-in to the Diamond & Pearl franchise. • The second coming of Pokémon is taking over the world (of retail)! • The Pokémon franchise is well known among parents as a safe bet and kid-friendly. • Diamond & Pearl is one of the top-selling video games worldwide and is the most successful Pokémon release since the original series, selling almost 9 million copies worldwide and generating over $25 billion as of August 2007. • The success of Diamond & Pearl games has generated enormous fan awareness not only of that series, but also of Pokémon across the board; even older titles such as Pokémon Adventures have seen a sales spike since the game’s debut. • The anime series Diamond & Pearl is one of Cartoon Network’s feature properties, airing in the prime weekday afternoon time-slot. • The theatrical release of the movies in the U.S.-the first in June 2008-will raise the profile of the series still higher. • For Pokémon fans who have to get 'em all (or at least all the VIZ Media licensed merchandise)! • Over 150 million Pokémon video games sold worldwide / 40 million in the U.S. • Over 14 billion trading cards sold worldwide. The fourth generation of the franchise, Diamond and Pearl, debuted in Japan in 2006, and is the most successful Pokémon release since the original series, selling more than 10 million video game units worldwide (and 3.4 million units in the U.S. since its 2007 debut).

• This is the official tie-in to the Diamond & Pearl franchise. • The second coming of Pokémon is taking over the world (of retail)! • The Pokémon franchise is well known among parents as a safe bet and kid-friendly. • Diamond & Pearl is one of the top-selling video games worldwide and is the most successful Pokémon release since the original series, selling almost 9 million copies worldwide and generating over $25 billion as of August 2007. • The success of Diamond & Pearl games has generated enormous fan awareness not only of that series, but also of Pokémon across the board; even older titles such as Pokémon Adventures have seen a sales spike since the game’s debut. • The anime series Diamond & Pearl is one of Cartoon Network’s feature properties, airing in the prime weekday afternoon time-slot. • The theatrical release of the movies in the U.S.-the first in June 2008-will raise the profile of the series still higher. • For Pokémon fans who have to get 'em all (or at least all the VIZ Media licensed merchandise)! • Over 150 million Pokémon video games sold worldwide / 40 million in the U.S. • Over 14 billion trading cards sold worldwide. The fourth generation of the franchise, Diamond and Pearl, debuted in Japan in 2006, and is the most successful Pokémon release since the original series, selling more than 10 million video game units worldwide (and 3.4 million units in the U.S. since its 2007 debut).

Team Galactic commanders Jupiter, Mars and Saturn are determined to bomb Lake Verity, Lake Valor and Lake Acuity to awaken the Legendary Lake Pokémon that dwell in their depths! Diamond, Pearl and Platinum divide forces to stop them—but can they conquer? Then, when things go awry, it’s...Diamond to the rescue?! Plus, meet Abomasnow, Tangrowth, Buizel, Gastrodon, Purugly, Staravia, and Luxray! -- VIZ Media

Hareta, raised in the wild by Pokémon, decides to become a Pokémon trainer. Along with his first Pokémon Piplup and his new friend Mitsumi, he sets off in search of the legendary Pokémon Dialga, but Team Galactic is hunting for Dialga too.

Pearl, Diamond and Lady Berlitz finally reach the base of Mt. Coronet. They’re all set to scale its cloudy peak...but first, there are dancing Contests to win, badges to compete for and enemies to evade! Speaking of enemies, are those shadowy figures members of...Team Galactic?! Plus, meet Roserade, Stunky, Probopass, Buneary, Pachirisu, Croagunk, and many more Sinnoh Pokémon friends! -- VIZ Media

"Pokemon trainers Pearl and Diamond are starstruck! Their lifelong dream is to floor an audience with their Pokemon comedy act. So how do they wind up as bodyguards to a pampered little rich girl on a quest to reach the peak of Mt. Coronet ...?!"--P. [4] of cover.

When researchers discover a fossil of the Mythical Pokémon Mew, they bring upon themselves a creation that goes against the very laws of nature: Mewtwo, a Legendary Pokémon intended for use as a tool of destruction. But as Mewtwo becomes aware of its existence, it begins to resent its human creators and seeks revenge—and Ash, Pikachu and their friends find themselves at the center of its rampage! With the future of the Pokémon world at stake, will our heroes be able to overcome Mewtwo’s challenge...and will Mewtwo be able to find a new meaning for its life? -- VIZ Media

All your favorite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga! To prepare for their big battle, our trio of friends each need to reach out for help—from Gym Leaders to new Pokémon. Then Lady, Pearl and Diamond are finally reunited in the very heart of Team Galactic’s headquarters. Can they release the three Legendary Pokémon...before it’s too late? And who will take on Team Galactic’s powerful leader Cyrus?! Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for all ages.

Adventures inspired by the bestselling Pokémon Platinum video games! Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for all ages! All your favorite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga!