
The professor gives the player a Pokédex and the player then sets off to explore Sinnoh and defeat the Gym Leaders in order to advance further in the plot, challenge the Elite Four, and become the Champion of Sinnoh.ĭuring the course of the game, there are many conflicts with the evil Team Galactic and its leader, Cyrus. Back in Twinleaf Town the player's mother gives them a pair of Running Shoes before the player leaves for Sandgem Town. After the battle, the two head to Lake Verity, where they meet Cyrus. After choosing, Barry, who later becomes the rival, challenges the player to a battle, having picked the Pokémon with the type advantage over the player's choice. His assistant ( Lucas or Dawn, depending on the player's gender) comes along, and Rowan lets the player and Barry each choose among a Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup. However, Rowan sees them and reprimands them for endangering themselves.

Just then, the player's best friend runs in, and the two head for Route 201 to get a Pokémon from Professor Rowan. When the game begins, the player is watching a newscast about Professor Rowan's return to Sinnoh.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
