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Gokey Shuckle July 25th, 2007 8:38 AM

News about DP4.
 
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Originally Posted by Pokebeach.com
Fourth Diamond and Pearl Set (DP4) - Thanks to Vincent, we have news on the fourth Diamond and Pearl set (it's not a Team Galactic set - they broke tradition!). Like with the first Diamond and Pearl set, DP4 will be split into two sub-sets, each represented by one booster pack design. One of the sub-sets will be named Night Dashing, and the second will be Moon Hunting (obviously a reference to Cresselia in the Diamond and Pearl games, who runs when you encounter it, and then you have to "hunt" it down). To completely collect all of the cards in Diamond and Pearl 4, you will need to purchase both booster packs. When DP4 comes to America, the set will obviously have one name, and all of the cards from both Japanese sub-sets will be in all of the booster packs (as with all previous sets).

Both of the boosters will come with several exclusive Pokemon that are not in the counterpart booster pack, sharing many cards together as well. So far, we know that Darkrai, Tangrowth, Rotom, Porygon-Z, Mewtwo, Latios, and Scizor will only appear in Moon Hunting, while Leafeon, Glaceon, Togekiss, Moltres, Articuno, and Latias will appear in only Night Dashing. Phione and Cresselia will be in either packs (Zapdos may be in this set as well, but this is not confirmed, yet).

The Lv.X's of this set include Cresselia, Leafeon, and Glaceon. Rare Candy is set to make yet another appearance, and many strong tool cards, as well a new type of special energy, will appear in this set.

DP4 will contain over 140 cards (yikes!), and will be released in Japan on October 26th. The Japanese theme decks will feature Electivire and Magmortar.

Based on how sets in America have been released in the past, DP4 may be our October / November set (DP3 for America), thus meaning an almost simultaneous release with Japan (this is just theory based on the past, though, and may not be right). EX Deoxys and EX Legend Maker, which were sets themed after Destiny Deoxys and Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, were released in America out-of-order at a later time so that they would be for sale around the same time as the movie they were themed after. If my explanation above is confusing, based on the past, this could be how the next DP sets are released in America: Mysterious Treasures (DP2) in August, Night Dashing / Moon Hunting (DP4) in November, Shining Darkness (DP3) in February or March (to coincide with Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai's probable American release). Thus, Shining Darkness may be switched with this new DP4 set for its American release in October / November.

Thank you WPM for the news! So apprently they are doing the old switcheroo with the sets again. DP4 sounds interesting. I mean, exclusive cards for each pack? That's neat.

Forci Stikane July 25th, 2007 8:53 AM

...So they're already bringing one of the new Event Legendaries out in non-promo card form? I have to disagree with the article with the order, then: I have serious doubts that...no, wait a minute...Darkrai being announced around Halloween time might actually fit...

Well, I personally would like to wait until I get my hands on the MT cards before talking more about DP3 & DP4...

Cipher 2008 July 25th, 2007 8:56 AM

I don't mind whether they switch or not, I'd prefer DP3 first, to be honest, but I don't mind - I just want Mysterious Treasures. :P

I also like the idea about exclusive cards, I just hope it stays in Japan, especially given that we always have four booster pack designs. It'd make some designs more preferred and rarer.

But I do want the Eeveelutions as well.

Frostweaver July 26th, 2007 1:29 PM

Exclusive cards is a good idea, since it sort of reflects the different 'versions' of the game having exclusive Pokemon. It's also sort of nice for people to have some idea on what to buy when they know what to look for in mind.

Gee rare candy is back? bleh... somehow that's one card that is so useful but I just don't like it personally XD; (I'm just lazy... rare candy makes and is part of so many combo/deck that rare candy alone is a pain to learn when you're so behind and is trying to pick up the TCG again)

Soulofinfamy July 31st, 2007 7:54 AM

Wow I think the concept behind exclusive cards is a neat idea. I cant wait until I get back into playing this game.


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