The Diamond & Pearl Series ushered in the Sinnoh generation of Pokémon. It modernized the card frame, adjusted rules for weakness/resistance, and introduced LV.X mechanics.
1) Diamond & Pearl
- Japanese release: November 2006
- English release: May 2007
- Highlights:
- Debut of Generation IV Pokémon (Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Dialga, Palkia)
- New card frame and updated weakness/resistance rules
- Introduced Pokémon LV.X (power-up mechanic)
- Set symbol: diamond with starburst
2) Mysterious Treasures
- Japanese release: March 2007
- English release: August 2007
- Highlights:
- Featured Legendary Pokémon: Entei, Raikou, Suicune, Celebi
- Included Fossil Pokémon (Kabuto, Omanyte, Aerodactyl)
- Set symbol: chest with jewels
3) Secret Wonders
- Japanese release: July 2007
- English release: November 2007
- Highlights:
- Expanded roster with Lugia, Ho-Oh, and various Johto Pokémon
- Notable cards: Gallade, Gardevoir
- Set symbol: spark/star pattern
4) Great Encounters
- Japanese release: October 2007
- English release: February 2008
- Highlights:
- Featured Dialga LV.X, Palkia LV.X, Darkrai LV.X
- Introduced Cresselia, Tangrowth
- Set symbol: four-point star cross
5) Majestic Dawn
- Japanese release: March 2008
- English release: May 2008
- Highlights:
- Featured Eeveelutions (Glaceon LV.X, Leafeon LV.X)
- Introduced Heatran, Phione, Rotom forms
- Set symbol: sunburst horizon
6) Legends Awakened
- Japanese release: July 2008
- English release: August 2008
- Highlights:
- Large set (146 cards)
- Featured Regigigas, Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf
- Notable LV.X cards: Mewtwo, Rhyperior, Kingdra
- Set symbol: rising flame crest
7) Stormfront
- Japanese release: October 2008
- English release: November 2008
- Highlights:
- Reimagined classic Pokémon like Charizard
- Included Gyarados, Machamp, and Dusknoir LV.X
- Secret rare reprints of Base Set art Pikachu and Charmander line
- Set symbol: storm cloud with bolt
Summary Timeline
- 2007 — Diamond & Pearl, Mysterious Treasures, Secret Wonders
- 2008 — Great Encounters, Majestic Dawn, Legends Awakened, Stormfront
The Diamond & Pearl Series ended in late 2008, followed by the Platinum Series, which expanded on Sinnoh themes with Galactic Pokémon and the Lost Zone.