Every so often the Pokémon TCG turns the page on an entire era, and in 2007 Diamond & Pearl did exactly that.
A New Region, A New Series
Diamond & Pearl closed the book on the EX Series and opened an entirely new chapter for the TCG, moving away from the ex mechanic and introducing the Sinnoh region straight from the Diamond and Pearl video games.
Familiar Faces From Sinnoh
Collectors got their first look at Sinnoh's starters, Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup, alongside the region's flagship legendaries, Dialga and Palkia, setting the tone for a new generation of players and a TCG series that would run for years to come.
Frequently asked questions
What changed with the Diamond & Pearl set?
Released in 2007, Diamond & Pearl marked a fresh start for the Pokémon TCG, dropping the ex mechanic that had defined the previous few years and introducing the Sinnoh region from the Diamond and Pearl video games.
Which Pokémon debuted in this set?
Diamond & Pearl introduced TCG fans to Sinnoh starters like Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup, along with headline legendaries such as Dialga and Palkia.
Why is this set an important milestone?
It kicked off an entirely new TCG series that ran for several years, shaping the game's design going into the late 2000s and giving collectors their first cards from a new generation of Pokémon.