Picking up the video games...which should I buy?

[keniselvis]

I am REALLY enjoying the VGC. I currently own Platinum, White 2 and X. Can NOT wait for the new games to come out!

While I'm waiting, I thought I'd pick up past games to score any Pokemon that are unable to be captured through the games I currently own. However, I'm having a bit of trouble understanding which pokemon are in which game. When I go to serebii, it seems to say that I can get palkia and dialga through Platinum. So does that mean I don't need to get diamond or pearl?

So, a little help would be awesome!

• Are there any pokemon exclusive to Diamond or Pearl that I cannot live without that I cannot obtain through Platinum?
• For sure I'm snagging Heartgold and soulsilver, right? Or can I live without one of them (I'm looking at you SS)?
• Should I pick up Black to get any pokemon that I can't get in White 2?

Thanks for the insight! REALLY appreciate it!

ken

 

[P_A]

Well Ken, if you really need specific pokemon, you could always ask for them here in the trade thread. However, if you want to add to your game collection, I'd get one of each series In my opinion. I personally have Sapphire, Diamond, HeartGold, Black and Black 2 (ooops, forgot Platinum). It works for me, and I trade for the rest. Let me know if I can give you a hand to get specific pokemon.

 

[keniselvis]

Thanks for the tip! Really appreciate it!