About This Game
The companion to Diamond! Catch Palkia, the ruler of space, and explore the vast Sinnoh region.
This is an official Pokemon game released by Nintendo and Game Freak. Experience the authentic Pokemon adventure as it was meant to be played.
How to Play Pokemon Pearl
Click the "Play Now" button to start Pokemon Pearl instantly in your browser. No downloads or installations required.
Nintendo DS Controls
D-Pad
Arrow Keys or WASD
A / B Buttons
Z / X key
X / Y Buttons
S / A key
L / R Shoulders
Q / E key
Touch Screen
Mouse click on bottom screen
Start / Select
Enter / Shift
On mobile devices, on-screen touch controls will appear automatically. Your progress is saved in your browser so you can continue any time.
Pokemon Pearl — FAQ
How do I save my progress in Pokemon Pearl?
Pokemon Pearl supports in-game saves through the standard Pokemon save system. Additionally, the emulator lets you create instant save states at any point using the emulator menu or the Ctrl+S shortcut. Load a save state with Ctrl+L.
Can I play Pokemon Pearl on my phone?
Yes, but NDS games like Pokemon Pearl work best in landscape mode due to the dual-screen layout. Touch screen actions are supported — tap the bottom screen area to interact.
What platform was Pokemon Pearl originally released on?
Pokemon Pearl was originally released for the Nintendo DS in 2006. It is a Generation 4 title developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo.
Is this legal?
Emulation technology itself is legal. We encourage users to own original copies of games they play. Please support the developers by purchasing official Pokemon releases from Nintendo.
Game Information
- Platform
- NDS
- Year
- 2006
- Generation
- Gen 4
- Type
- Official
- Play Time
- 25-50 hours
- Players
- 1 Player
