is a 2008
role-playing video game
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developed by
Game Freak
is a Japanese video game developer, best known as the primary developer and co-owners of the ''Pokémon (video game series), Pokémon'' series of role-playing video games.
History
Predating the video game company, ''Game Freak'' was a self- ...
and published by
The Pokémon Company and
Nintendo
is a Japanese Multinational corporation, multinational video game company headquartered in Kyoto. It develops, publishes, and releases both video games and video game consoles.
The history of Nintendo began when craftsman Fusajiro Yamauchi ...
for the
Nintendo DS
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. It is the third version of games based in the Sinnoh region after
''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' and is part of the fourth generation of the
''Pokémon'' video game series. It was released in Japan on September 13, 2008, and later in North America, Australia, and Europe in 2009.
In ''Platinum'', players control either Lucas or Dawn and start with one of three Pokémon given to them by
Professor Rowan. The mascot Pokémon is
Giratina, who plays a central role in the game's plot. While it only had one form in ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', it is given a new alternate form (called "Origin Forme") alongside a new area called the Distortion World, which features altered physics from the normal land of Sinnoh, where the game takes place. The gameplay stays true to traditional ''Pokémon''
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. Players explore a large area, which ranges from mountains to bodies of water, grasslands, populated areas, and snowy expanses. Similar to previous titles, players have their Pokémon fight turn-based battles against other Pokémon.
''Pokémon Platinum'' has been met with generally positive reception, holding aggregate scores of 84 and 83.14% on
Metacritic
Metacritic is an American website that aggregates reviews of films, television shows, music albums, video games, and formerly books. For each product, the scores from each review are averaged (a weighted average). Metacritic was created ...
and
GameRankings
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, respectively. It was praised as one of the best games in the ''Pokémon'' series and also praised for the additions and changes made to ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' by publications such as ''
IGN
''IGN'' is an American video gaming and entertainment media website operated by IGN Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Ziff Davis, Inc. The company's headquarters is located in San Francisco's SoMa district and is headed by its former e ...
'', ''
Nintendo Power
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'', and ''
GamePro
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'', although it has also been criticized for being too similar to them. ''IGN'' ranked it as the ninth-best Nintendo DS game ever made, as well as nominating it as one of the best DS role-playing games of 2009. It was the fastest-selling game in Japan at the time, and had sold 7.06 million copies worldwide by March 31, 2010.
Gameplay
''Pokémon Platinum'' is a
role-playing video game
Role-playing video games, also known as CRPG (computer/console role-playing games), comprise a broad video game genre generally defined by a detailed story and character advancement (often through increasing characters' levels or other skills) ...
with
adventure
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elements. Its basic mechanics are the same as those found in
''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', with the exception of a few bugs and glitches. For example
the void glitchwas patched out because many people lost their save files. As with all ''Pokémon'' games for handheld consoles up to that point, the gameplay is in
third-person overhead perspective, and consists of three basic screens: a
field map, in which the player navigates the main character; a battle screen; and the menu, in which the player configures their party, items, or gameplay settings. Players begin the game with one Pokémon and can capture more using Poké Balls. The player can also use his or her Pokémon to battle other Pokémon. When the player
encounters a wild Pokémon or is challenged by a trainer to a battle, the screen switches to a
turn-based
Timekeeping is relevant to many types of games, including video games, tabletop role-playing games, board games, and sports. The passage of time must be handled in a way that players find fair and easy to understand. In many games, this is don ...
battle screen where the Pokémon battle. During a battle, the player may use a move, use an item, switch the active Pokémon, or flee. Fleeing is not an option during battles against trainers. All Pokémon have
hit points (HP); when a Pokémon's HP is reduced to zero, it faints and cannot battle unless revived with a Pokémon skill or an item.
If the player's Pokémon defeats the opposing Pokémon by causing it to faint, it receives
experience point
An experience point (often abbreviated as exp or XP) is a unit of measurement used in some tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) and role-playing video games to quantify a player character's life experience and progression through the game. Experien ...
s. After accumulating enough experience points, it will
level up; most Pokémon evolve into a new species of Pokémon when they reach a certain level. Apart from battling, capturing Pokémon is the most important element of ''Pokémon'' gameplay. Although other trainers' Pokémon cannot be captured, the player may use Poké Balls on a wild Pokémon during battle. A successful capture adds the Pokémon to the player's active party or stores it in the PC if the player already has the maximum of six Pokémon. Factors in the success rate of capture include the HP of the target Pokémon and the strength of the Poké Ball used; the lower the target's HP and the stronger the Poké Ball, the higher the success rate of capture is. ''Platinum'' features largely the same Pokémon as in ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', with some added and some missing. ''Platinum'' features the Pokétch, a wristwatch-like device, introduced in ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''. It features simple applications such as a calculator, map, counter, and drawing pad. ''Platinum'' also features the Underground mode, where players can dig for spheres and Fossils.
New features
''Platinum'' adds an area called the "Wi-Fi Plaza", which features several Pokémon species-themed mini-games and allows up to 20 players to be present in it. ''Platinum'' also introduces the Vs. Recorder, which allows players to record battles held in the Battle Frontier or on Wi-Fi. The Global Trade System (GTS), a service that allows players to trade anonymously over a Wi-Fi connection, returns in ''Platinum''; one change to the GTS system allows players to be notified via email when a trade has commenced, though, outside Japan, this feature has been reduced to being merely a message on the player's
Wii
The Wii ( ) is a home video game console developed and marketed by Nintendo. It was released on November 19, 2006, in North America, and in December 2006 for most other regions of the world. It is Nintendo's fifth major home game console, f ...
. To access all of these Wi-Fi-related features, you will need to have a network with a WEP key security. A variety of changes have been made to the appearance and availability of Pokémon;
Giratina,
Shaymin, and
Rotom all have new forms, with Rotom having four new forms. New items are also introduced to facilitate Pokémon form changes. Giratina and Shaymin's new forms can be achieved using the Griseous Orb and Gracidea Flower respectively. The trios of
Articuno,
Zapdos, and
Moltres, along with
Regice,
Regirock, and
Registeel, have been added to the game as well. The game also adds the Battle Frontier, a feature first introduced in ''
Pokémon Emerald''. ''Platinum''s Pokémon Contests play similarly to ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''s; they feature four stages, awarding ribbons to Pokémon for having the best result. Baked goods called Poffins can be made from berries and fed to Pokémon to improve certain traits, depending on the kind of Poffin made. In addition to compatibility with ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', ''Platinum'' is also compatible with the third generation ''Pokémon'' role-playing games available on the
Game Boy Advance
The (GBA) is a 32-bit handheld game console, manufactured by Nintendo, which was released in Japan on March 21, 2001, and to international markets that June. It was later released in mainland China in 2004, under the name iQue Game Boy Advanc ...
through the DS's
Game Boy Advance
The (GBA) is a 32-bit handheld game console, manufactured by Nintendo, which was released in Japan on March 21, 2001, and to international markets that June. It was later released in mainland China in 2004, under the name iQue Game Boy Advanc ...
slot. Players can also upload Pokémon from ''Platinum'' to the Wii games ''
Pokémon Battle Revolution'' and ''
My Pokémon Ranch'', though the latter is only compatible with ''Platinum'' in Japan. Two new characters, Looker, a police investigator on the trail of Team Galactic, and Charon, a Team Galactic admin, are introduced. A significant addition is the Distortion World, which features distorted physics versus those in the standard world. Compared to ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', many popular Pokémon become accessible much earlier in the game as well, such as
Togekiss,
Gliscor, and
Electivire. ''Pokémon Platinum'' also adds new elements to the post-game, including the player being given a
Villa
A villa is a type of house that was originally an ancient Roman upper class country house that provided an escape from urban life. Since its origins in the Roman villa, the idea and function of a villa have evolved considerably. After the f ...
to decorate.
Setting and story

Similar to ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', ''Platinum'' is set in the fictional region of Sinnoh. ''Platinum'' features slightly different environments, there is snow on the ground in locations where it was not found in ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', to reflect this change the player characters and the player's rival are dressed for colder weather when compared with their designs from ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''.
Like its predecessors, ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', players of ''Platinum'' revisit familiar locations from the Sinnoh region, including Twinleaf Town, Pastoria City, and the Resort Area. However, many of these locations have experienced design improvements and changes from ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''. Similarly, ''Platinum'' also features the return of several popular characters from ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', including Sinnoh Champion
Cynthia, Elite Four members, Aaron, Bertha, Flint, and Lucian, and Gym Leaders, Roark, Gardenia, Fantina, Maylene, Crasher Wake, Byron, Candice, and Volkner.
''Pokémon Platinum'', while keeping to the same plot as ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' for the most part, introduces several new elements to it. Two new characters are introduced - the first being Charon, a scientist in Team Galactic as well as the fourth and newest commander alongside Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, and the other being a detective investigating Team Galactic under the codename "Looker". Giratina is also the focus of the plot, whereas
Dialga and
Palkia were the focuses of ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', respectively. However, the player can still obtain both Dialga and Palkia once completing the game, whereas, in ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', the player could only catch Giratina and the respective game's mascot. The player has multiple chances to catch Giratina during the game, with this being the first instance of the game giving the player the chance to catch a legendary Pokémon again after defeating it.
New scenes were added into Platinum's plot in order to advance the story and give it more depth. One of these scenes includes the player character sneaking into Team Galactic's headquarters alongside Looker and witnessing a speech performed by Team Galactic's leader, Cyrus. In this speech, Cyrus depicts his plan to use the legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia to create a new world without spirit.
As in ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', the starter Pokémon are the Grass-type
Turtwig, the Fire-type
Chimchar, and the Water-type
Piplup, which evolve into
Torterra,
Infernape, and
Empoleon respectively.
Development
When trying to determine what content to change from ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', game designer Takeshi Kawachimaru felt that the designers should focus on changing only the most important things to make sure that it was not too different from the original games. Game director
Junichi Masuda
is a Japanese video game composer, director, designer, producer, singer, programmer and trombonist, best known for his work in the ''Pokémon'' franchise. He was a member of Game Freak where he was an employee and executive at the company s ...
commented that since they designed the original two games as the "ultimate" ''Pokémon'' titles, they had to make ''Platinum'' even stronger than them.
Giratina's design change was one of the first things revealed about ''Platinum'' in February 2008.
In designing the new form, they paid attention to the details; the designer redrew Giratina several times, attempting to make it look different from its form in ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''. They finalized its design as an "antimatter Pokémon". Masuda explained antimatter as well as the
mass-energy equivalence to the developers. He also explained the "Reversed Mount Fuji", which is what they call the reflection of
Mount Fuji
is an active stratovolcano located on the Japanese island of Honshu, with a summit elevation of . It is the highest mountain in Japan, the second-highest volcano on any Asian island (after Mount Kerinci on the Indonesian island of Sumatra), a ...
. While Kawachimaru did not understand it at first, he later incorporated them into the game. The Distortion World was based on these ideas, described as the "core concept" of the game. They also added the Wi-Fi Plaza and Battle Frontier modes to improve players' ability to share information with other players. An idea that the developers wanted to include was to allow players to communicate with family and friends more easily; the developers felt that the Battle Frontier realized this idea.
The developers chose to call the game ''Platinum'' because of their observations that diamond has a "meaning of love", while pearl has a "meaning of happiness". They explained that they wanted to choose something that seems "beautiful", describing platinum as "different from a diamond, different from a gem, different from a pearl, different from something that nature creates, something
hat
A hat is a Headgear, head covering which is worn for various reasons, including protection against weather conditions, ceremonial reasons such as university graduation, religious reasons, safety, or as a fashion accessory. Hats which incorpor ...
shines, something beautiful." They also created the story to be different from ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', commenting that they wanted to make Giratina seem "more fun, more interesting, cooler." They added Giratina's new area to make the story "more appealing". While ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' had Gym Leaders who sometimes had Pokémon not in keeping with the type they focus on, ''Platinum'' changes this by expanding the Sinnoh Pokédex so that all Pokémon belonging to Gym Leaders were the appropriate type, as well as giving players earlier access to several new evolutions of older Pokémon, many of which were originally only obtainable after beating the Champion.
Release
''Pokémon Platinum'' was first announced on May 15, 2008, as a follow-up to ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''.
It was initially announced for an August 2008 release in Japan, with no worldwide release date confirmed at that time. It was eventually released on September 13, 2008, in Japan, March 22, 2009, in North America,
May 15, 2009, in Australia, and May 22, 2009, in Europe. Its North American release was celebrated at the Nintendo World Store in
New York City
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.
As a bonus for those who pre-ordered ''Pokémon Platinum'', Nintendo gave away Giratina figurines in the United States. Expanded space was given to ''Pokémon'' merchandise in
Toys "R" Us
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for ''Pokémon Platinum'', which included a
Pokémon Trading Card Game
The , abbreviated as ''PTCG'' or ''Pokémon TCG'', is a tabletop and collectible card game developed by Creatures Inc. based on the ''Pokémon'' franchise. Originally published in Japan by Media Factory in 1996, publishing worldwide is curre ...
card set based on the ''Platinum'' name. They also arranged for several events to obtain rare Pokémon.
Reception
Pre-release
''
GamePro
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''s McKinley Noble commented that he anticipated the English release of ''Platinum''.
''
1UP.com'' commented that fans will not be left "wanting", stating "once you venture back down the ''Pokémon'' rabbit hole, you won't be coming up again for a while." Craig Harris of ''
IGN
''IGN'' is an American video gaming and entertainment media website operated by IGN Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Ziff Davis, Inc. The company's headquarters is located in San Francisco's SoMa district and is headed by its former e ...
'' commented that those looking for something particularly new in ''Platinum'' such as a new method of control would be disappointed, adding that the controls felt "clumsy". However, he noted that those who played ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' will enjoy it for its new features and available Pokémon. In another preview, Harris commented that those who have played ''Diamond'' or ''Pearl'' will have to decide whether the new features are worth buying the game for, while those who have not should buy it if interested in playing a ''Pokémon'' game.
Critical response
''Pokémon Platinum'' has received generally positive reception. It holds an aggregate score of 84/100 and 83.14% at
Metacritic
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and
GameRankings
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, respectively. It is the 56th highest rated Nintendo DS game on Game Rankings.
''
The Anglo-Celt'' called it a solid, fun game for those who have yet to play ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''. ''GamePro''s McKinley Noble called it a great game, calling other third versions of mainline ''Pokémon'' titles "lightweight" in comparison. ''
Famitsu
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'' gave praise to ''Pokémon Platinum''. One of the reviewers commented that players are "getting a lot for their money", while another reviewer commented that those who played ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' would not find it to be "more of the same." Another reviewer praised not only the features but also the improved gameplay. The fourth reviewer found fault in it being "''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' at the core", and as a result, "filling up your Pokédex from zero is rough."
''
Official Nintendo Magazine
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Originally p ...
''s Chris Scullion called it the "ultimate ''Pokémon'' game", though noted that this was because it was an updated version of ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''. ''
Nintendo Power
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'' called it "everything a ''Pokemon'' experience should be, and more."
''Nintendo World Report''s Zachary Miller commented that players who were burnt out on ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' would not find much incentive to play ''Platinum'', but otherwise, said that ''Platinum'' is the "best ''Pokémon'' game ever made". Zippy of ''Hardcore Gamer'' cited its main quest, battle system, and multiplayer options for why "it is the best hand held RPG available right now". ''Games(TM)'' commented that the depth of ''Platinum''s gameplay was deeper than "most hardcore MMO can boast".
Toastfarmer of ''PALGN'' called it a "crown jewel" of the Nintendo DS, saying it was a "deep, engrossing and virtually endless game". ''
GameDaily''s Robert Workman commented that while the graphics and gameplay could have been changed more than they were, it "will score with hardcore fanatic and newbies alike." ''RPGamer''s Adriaan den Ouden commented that while it was similar to ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', the expanded Pokédex makes it "far more enjoyable." ''GameZone''s jkdmedia commented that while ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' were great, ''Platinum'' was merely good. He added that it was a "must-own" to those who have not played ''Diamond'' or ''Pearl'', but not for anyone else.
Dan Pearson of ''
Eurogamer
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In 2008, it started in the formerly eponymous trade fair EGX (Eurogamer Expo until 2013) organised by its parent company. Fr ...
'' commented that those looking for a traditional role-playing game for the Nintendo DS should buy something like ''
Chrono Trigger
is a 1995 role-playing video game by Square. It was originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System as the first entry in the ''Chrono'' series. The game's development team included three designers that Square dubbed the "Dr ...
'', ''
Dragon Quest IV
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'' or ''
V'', or the ''
Final Fantasy
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'' remakes, though he noted that those looking for a ''Pokémon'' title should get ''Platinum''.
''Eurogamer Portugal''s Ricardo Madeira called it the "more complete and distinct ''Pokémon'' third version he has seen to date." ''IGN''s Craig Harris commented that while the improvements over ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' were not huge, its adventure mode and online mode were more fleshed out and expanded.
They also included it in their list of Nintendo DS games of the spring season, commenting that it improved on ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''s gameplay formula, and went "above and beyond with new areas, characters, and, of course, Pokemon". In their "Cheers & Tears: DS RPGs" article, which details role-playing games of both high and low quality, ''IGN'' included ''Platinum'' as a game of high quality. They called it "packed to overflowing with content", commenting that even those who have played ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' several times could enjoy it. ''IGN'' ultimately named ''Platinum'', along with ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', as the ninth-best Nintendo DS game.
''IGN'' nominated it for best role-playing game for the Nintendo DS, while its readers chose it as the best multi-player game for the Nintendo DS.
''Games Master UK'' called it "one of the most rewarding and substantial RPGs around",
while ''NGamer UK''s Rich Stanton called it "one of the finest strategy games ever made." ''RPG Fan''s John Tucker commented that players of ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' would only be interested in its expanded online mode. ''
Game Informer
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'' commented that if one was looking for a role-playing game and had not played ''Diamond'' or ''Pearl'', it is "absolutely the way to go".
''1UP.com''s Justin Haywald called it the best ''Pokémon'' game, though noted that it was not very different from ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''.
''
GameTrailers
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'' commented that fans of the series and those who appreciate role-playing games would enjoy it, but blamed games like ''Platinum'' for being the reason why some have lost interest in the series. ''
GameSpot
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''s Shiva Stella commented that while not fresh, it was the best "special edition yet".
''
Game Revolution
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''s Joe Dodson commented that while it was not "breathtaking", it was one of the "biggest and deepest phenomenons in gaming". CESA gave ''Platinum'' one of nine awards for excellence.
Sales
''Pokémon Platinum''s launch was credited for the increased sales of the
Nintendo DS
The is a foldable handheld game console produced by Nintendo, released globally across 2004 and 2005. The DS, an initialism for "Developers' System" or "Dual Screen", introduced distinctive new features to handheld games: two LCD screens worki ...
in Japan in September 2008. It sold more than one million copies in Japan in around three days, making it the fastest-selling game in the region at that time. It sold 315,000 copies in its second week, totaling 1.3 million copies in nine days. ''Pokémon Platinum'' ranked second in another week, selling 195,000 copies; it ranked first and sold 122,000 the week after. As of October 23, ''Pokémon Platinum'' was the second best-selling game for the respective week with sales exceeding 72,000 copies. Its current sales at that time were 1.75 million. It re-entered the top 10 list in early December due to a lack of new releases. As of December 31, 2008, ''Pokémon Platinum'' had sold 2.12 million copies in Japan. It was the fifth best-selling Nintendo DS game for the week of February 12, 2009. For the week ending July 9, 2009, it was the second best-selling Nintendo DS game.
For the week ending July 23, 2009, it was the fifth best-selling Nintendo DS game.
It fell from the top 10 list in July 2009.
In North America for March 2009, ''Pokémon Platinum'' ranked second on the top 10 best-selling video games chart, selling more than 805,000 copies from March 22, to April 4. For the week ending March 26, it was the second best-selling Nintendo DS game. For the week ending April 9, it was the best-selling Nintendo DS game. It ranked second place in both April and May 2009. It was the fourth best-selling Nintendo DS game for the week ending June 11, 2009.
For the week ending July 9, 2009, it was the fifth best-selling Nintendo DS game.
For the week ending July 23, 2009, it was the third best-selling Nintendo DS game.
''
MarketWatch
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...
'' noted it as a strong seller for July 2009, a month considered to have been in a slump sales-wise. ''Pokémon Platinum'' was the 10th best-selling video game of 2009, selling more than 2 million copies.
In the
United Kingdom
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, ''Pokémon Platinum'' was the second best-selling Nintendo DS game for the week ending June 11, 2009.
For the week ending June 20, 2009, ''Pokémon Platinum'' fell off of the United Kingdom's top 10 best-selling video games chart. For the week ending July 9, 2009, it was the second best-selling Nintendo DS game.
For the week ending July 23, 2009, it was the fourth best-selling Nintendo DS game.
''Pokémon Platinum'' was the fourth best-selling game worldwide in the third quarter of 2008, selling approximately 1,482,000 copies. In the third quarter of 2009, ''Pokémon Platinum'' sold more than 2 million copies. In North America and PAL regions, ''Pokémon Platinum'' had sold a combined 3.75 million copies as of May 7, 2009. As of August 14, 2009, ''Pokémon Platinum'' had sold over 5.66 million copies worldwide. By October 30, 2009, ''Pokémon Platinum'' had sold 6.39 million copies worldwide.
As of March 31, 2010, the game's worldwide sales reached 7.06 million.
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