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Pokémon Diamond & Pearl leak reveals tons of early Pokémon designs
PolygonWednesday, July 22, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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A Pokémon Diamond and Pearl documentary has been uploaded in full to YouTube, offering fans a look at how those games were made.
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What happened
A Pokémon Diamond and Pearl documentary has been uploaded in full to YouTube, offering fans a look at how those games were made.
Why it matters
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Timeline
Polygon published: Pokémon Diamond & Pearl leak reveals tons of early Pokémon designs
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