Pokémon Platinum

Pokémon Platinum Version
Also known as: Pocket Monsters Platinum (JP), Pocket Monsters Pt: Giratina (KR) Developer: Game Freak Publisher: Nintendo Platform: Nintendo DS Released in JP: September 13, 2008 Released in US: March 22, 2009 Released in EU: May 22, 2009 Released in AU: May 14, 2009 Released in KR: July 2, 2009 This game has unused areas. This game has unused code. This game has hidden development-related text. This game has unused graphics. This game has unused models. This game has unused items. This game has unused music. This game has regional differences.

To do: Stuff from the 9/9/2020 Pokémon Platinum source code leak.

Pokémon Platinum is the third version to the 4th generation. It shares a lot of unused content with Diamond and Pearl.

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Unused Maps There was a gym in Jubilife City?

Unused Map Models Solaceon Ruins had more rooms?

Unused Graphics

Animation Frames

Giratina

Alternate unused animation frames for Giratina's Altered and Origin forms, respectively. The game uses different sprites for the different animation frames. The unused sprite for its Origin form was actually shown in a pre-release screenshot.

Shaymin

An alternate unused animation frame for Shaymin in its Land Form; however, different sprites are used for the first and second animation frames.

NPCs and Objects

ketsuban

The sprite is a placeholder that occupies twelve slots. The red text reads "ketsuban", which translates to "missing number".

bigman

A different version of the large NPC's sprite. The unused version looks more stretched-out, making the sprite seem fat.

girl1

This sprite set is in the style of FireRed and LeafGreen. The developers actually went for a similar design in early versions of Diamond and Pearl.

man1

Same as above, but this time it depicts a green-haired male NPC.

Rotom

Unused	Used

Early gray versions of the Rotom items can be found in the files for overworld sprites. Their filenames are firebox, skybox, icebox, waterbox and grassbox. It is worth noting that these are actually found after the used sprites.

Debug UI

Debug UI graphics stored in \debug\cb_edit\d_test.narc.

(Source: Original TCRF research)

Unused Roaming Darkrai

In the game's files, there is data for an unused encounter with a roaming Darkrai at Lvl. 40. It is released on the map if one executes script command 0x21C with its parameter set to 0x2. The existence of this battle suggests that Darkrai was originally planned to be caught in the same fashion as its counterpart Cresselia. This data also exists in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

Unused Music

The entire soundbank from Diamond & Pearl is carried over. As such, every sequence unused in Diamond & Pearl naturally goes unused here too, with a few that were previously used now no longer being so as well.

SEQ_TITLE00

The opening theme from Diamond & Pearl. The opening ambience is altered mildly in Platinum, though the track is otherwise identical.

SEQ_TV_END

Two ominous themes used upon starting a new file in Diamond & Pearl, where a report about a red Gyarados plays on the protagonist's TV. This scenario was changed to a report about Professor Rowan returning from the Kanto region in Platinum, with calmer music playing instead.

Unused Moves

Unused Move Effects

ID	Effect
0C	Raises user's Speed by 1 stage.
0E	Raises user's Special Defense by 1 stage.
0F	Raises user's Accuracy by 1 stage.
15	Lowers enemy's Special Attack by 1 stage.
16	Lowers enemy's Special Defense by 1 stage.
37	Raises user's Accuracy by 2 stages.
38	Raises user's Evasion by 2 stages.
3D	Lowers opponent's Special Attack by 2 stages.
3F	Lowers opponent's Accuracy by 2 stages.
40	Lowers opponent's Evasion by 2 stages.
4A	Hits opponent and lowers opponent's Evasion by 1 stages.
60	Hits opponent. Also unused in Gen 3.
6E	Hits opponent. Also unused in Gen 3.
83	Hits opponent. Also unused in Gen 3.
85	Hits opponent. Synthesis in Gen 3.
86	Hits opponent. Moonlight in Gen 3.
8D	Hits opponent. Unused since Gen 2.
9D	Hits opponent. Soft-Boiled in Gen 3.
A3	Hits opponent. Also unused in Gen 3.
108	Similar to Splash; displays the text "But nothing happened!"

Unused Contest Effect

Earn +2 for each
time the same Judge
is chosen.

Each doubled
Judge: +2

Effect 0x03 is a unique unused contest effect that intends to increase appeal by two extra points every time the same judge is chosen. However, this function is incomplete and does not seem to work. It also comes with proper text and in-game descriptions.

Unused Wild Held Item Data

Some Pokémon when found in the wild has a chance of holding an item. But several Pokémon can only obtained via evolution or other means, so catching a Pokémon with these items is impossible.

#	Pokémon	Held Items	Note
012	Butterfree	(5%) Silver Powder
015	Beedrill	(5%) Poison Barb
026	Raichu	(5%) Oran Berry
036	Clefable	(5%) Moon Stone (50%) Leppa Berry
038	Ninetales	(50%) Rawst Berry
047	Parasect	(5%) Big Mushroom (50%) Tiny Mushroom
053	Persian	(5%) Quick Claw
059	Arcanine	(100%) Rawst Berry
062	Poliwrath	(5%) King's Rock
065	Alakazam	(5%) TwistedSpoon
075	Golem	(5%) Everstone Stone
078	Rapidash	(5%) Shuca Berry
085	Dodrio	(5%) Sharp Beak
089	Muk	(5%) Nugget
091	Cloyster	(5%) Big Pearl (50%) Pearl
105	Marowak	(5%) Thick Club
110	Koffing	(5%) Smoke Ball
121	Starmie	(5%) Star Piece (50%) Stardust
124	Jynx	(100%) Aspear Berry
125	Electabuzz	(50%) Electirizer	Diamond & Platinum 50%, Pearl 5%
126	Magmar	(50%) Magmarizer	Diamond 5%, Pearl & Platinum 50%
143	Snorlax	(100%) Leftovers
149	Dragonite	(5%) Dragon Scale
151	Mew	(100%) Lum Berry
162	Furret	(5%) Sitrus Berry (50%) Oran Berry
186	Politoed	(5%) King's Rock
199	Slowking	(5%) King's Rock
230	Kingdra	(5%) Dragon Scale
232	Donphan	(5%) Passho Berry
242	Blissey	(5%) Lucky Egg (50%) Oval Stone
250	Ho-oh	(100%) Sacred Ash
251	Celebi	(100%) Lum Berry
276	Taillow	(5%) Charti Berry
284	Masquerain	(5%) Silver Powder
286	Breloom	(5%) Kebia Berry
293	Whismer	(5%) Chesto Berry
295	Exploud	(5%) Chesto Berry
295	Hariyama	(5%) King's Rock
301	Delcatty	(5%) Leppa Berry
305	Lairon	(5%) Hard Rock
306	Aggron	(5%) Hard Rock
317	Swalot	(5%) Big Pearl
326	Grumpig	(5%) Tenga Berry
328	Trapinch	(5%) Soft Sand
345	Lileep	(5%) Big Root
346	Cradily	(5%) Big Root
353	Shuppet	(5%) Spell Tag
362	Glalie	(5%) Babari Berry
366	Clamperl	(5%) Big Pearl	Available in Diamond & Pearl
367	Huntail	(5%) DeepSeaTooth
368	Gorebyss	(5%) DeepSeaScale
372	Shelgon	(5%) Dragon Fang
373	Salamence	(5%) Dragon Fang
374	Beldum	(5%) Metal Coat
375	Metang	(5%) Metal Coat
376	Metagross	(5%) Metal Coat
385	Jirachi	(100%) Star Piece
398	Staraptor	(5%) Yache Berry
407	Roserade	(5%) Poison Barb
413	Wormadam	(5%) Silver Powder
414	Mothim	(5%) Silver Powder
416	Vespiquen	(5%) Poison Barb
421	Cherrim	(5%) Miracle Seed
428	Lopunny	(5%) Chople Berry
431	Glameow	(5%) Cheri Berry	Available in Pearl
432	Purugly	(5%) Cheri Berry	Available in Pearl
433	Stunky	(5%) Pecha Berry	Available in Diamond
434	Skuntank	(5%) Pecha Berry	Available in Diamond
445	Garchomp	(5%) Haban Berry
461	Weavile	(5%) Quick Claw (50%) Grip Claw
462	Magnezone	(5%) Metal Coat
463	Lickilicky	(5%) Lagging Tail
466	Electivire	(50%) Electirizer	Diamond & Platinum 50%, Pearl 5%
467	Magmortar	(50%) Magmarizer	Diamond 5%, Pearl & Platinum 50%
469	Yanmega	(5%) Wide Lens
476	Probopass	(5%) Hard Stone
477	Dusknoir	(5%) Kasib Berry
478	Froslass	(5%) Babiri Berry

Unused Pokétch Apps

The "Stopwatch" and "Alarm Clock" apps for the Pokétch are unused, which was also the case in Diamond and Pearl. They are assumed to have been planned for event distribution, but they were never distributed in any event.

(Source: Bulbapedia)

Stopwatch

"The Stopwatch is used for measuring time precisely. How quickly can you zip through the Cycling Road?"

Alarm Clock

"The Alarm Clock can be set to sound every 24 hours. Set the alarm time with the lower button. The top button turns it on."

App 00

Probably a placeholder. The text reads アプリ００ (App 00).

App 12

Probably a placeholder. The text reads アプリ１２ (App 12).

App 26

Probably a placeholder. The text reads アプリ２６ (App 26).

Menu

Appears to be an early version of a bottom-screen menu. The buttons do nothing when pressed.

Backlight

Toggles the bottom screen's backlight.

Unused Goods

ID	Sprite	Name	Description
0x58		Great Trophy	An impressive trophy awarded only to seemingly indefatigable Pokémon.
0x59		Ball Ornament	A commemorative object modeled after a Poké Ball.
0x5A		Round Ornament	A very valuable round object that glows in seven colors.
0x5B		Clear Ornament	A very valuable object that is crystal clear.
0x7A		MANAPHY Doll	A rare Manaphy Doll.
0x7D		MAGNEZONE Doll	A big Magnezone Doll.

Six unused decorative goods that have not been distributed can be found in the game's files. The Clear and Round ornaments may have been used as version exclusives for Diamond and Pearl.

Lost Debug Mode

To do: I managed to uncover some images. Upload those.

More than 500 text strings can be found talking about changing values for unknown debugging features. However, the debug menu code is probably lost.
Some example strings of interest (there are many more):

<file id="337">
<text id="29">
	Boot on scripts
</text>
<text id="30">
	Field BGM Tempo
</text>
<text id="31">
	Test Script
</text>
<text id="32">
	None
</text>
<text id="33">
	Debug Scrpt
</text>
<text id="34">
	Shaymin \and Marley
</text>
<text id="35">
	3 Lakes
</text>
</file>
<file id="339">
<text id="34">
	Underground debug
</text>
<text id="35">
	communication traffic
</text>
<text id="36">
	\v0134ぁ\x0000\x0000 bytes are being sent every time.
</text>
</file>
<file id="340">
<text id="0">
	Advance: months
</text>
<text id="1">
	Turn back: months
</text>
<text id="2">
	Advance: days
</text>
<text id="3">
	Turn back: days
</text>
<text id="4">
	Advance: hours
</text>
<text id="5">
	Turn back: hours
</text>
<text id="6">
	Advance: minutes
</text>
<text id="7">
	Turn back: Minutes
</text>
</file>
<file id="341" change="false">
<text id="0">
	Set Camera
</text>
<text id="1">
	Swaying grass
</text>
<text id="2">
	Height Check B
</text>
<text id="3">
	Height Check G
</text>
<text id="4">
	Camera
</text>
<text id="5">
	Change player’s height
</text>
<text id="6">
	Camera Info
</text>
<text id="7">
	Camera List
</text>
<text id="8">
	Zone Camera List
</text>
<text id="9">
	Animation
</text>
<text id="10">
	Fishing
</text>
<text id="11">
	Travelling Pokémon
</text>
<text id="12">
	Pokémon mass outbreak
</text>
<text id="13">
	Safari
</text>
<text id="14">
	GBA
</text>
<text id="15">
	Distance
</text>
<text id="16">
	X-axis
</text>
<text id="17">
	Y-axis
</text>
<text id="18">
	Z-axis
</text>
<text id="19">
	Perspective
</text>
</file>

Archive Files

Two text files leftover by the developers. In the filenames, "tw" refers to "tornworld" (the Distortion World), and "uground" refers to The Underground.

/*****************************************************************************
	Archive file index definition.
	File: tw_arc_etc.naix

	This file was created by NINTENDO NITRO-System Archiver.

	Update:2008-01-29T15:45:20
 *****************************************************************************/

#ifndef NARC_TW_ARC_ETC_NAIX_
#define NARC_TW_ARC_ETC_NAIX_

enum {
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_worldbg_NCGR = 0,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_worldbg_NCLR = 1,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yaby_worldbg0_NSCR = 2,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_01_NCER = 3,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_01_NCGR = 4,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_01_NANR = 5,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_02_NCER = 6,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_02_NCGR = 7,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_02_NANR = 8,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_03_NCER = 9,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_03_NCGR = 10,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_03_NANR = 11,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_04_NCER = 12,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_04_NCGR = 13,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_04_NANR = 14,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_05_NCER = 15,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_05_NCGR = 16,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_05_NANR = 17,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_06_NCER = 18,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_06_NCGR = 19,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_06_NANR = 20,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_07_NCER = 21,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_07_NCGR = 22,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_yabu_cloud_07_NANR = 23,
	NARC_tw_arc_etc_cloud_all_NCLR = 24
};

/* NARC_TW_ARC_ETC_NAIX_ */
#endif

/*****************************************************************************
	Archive file index definition.
	File: ugroundeffect.naix

	This file was created by NINTENDO NITRO-System Archiver.

	Update:2007-12-05T16:08:12
 *****************************************************************************/

#ifndef NARC_UGROUNDEFFECT_NAIX_
#define NARC_UGROUNDEFFECT_NAIX_

enum {
	NARC_ugroundeffect_uground_cell_resdat = 0,
	NARC_ugroundeffect_uground_cellanm_resdat = 1,
	NARC_ugroundeffect_uground_char_resdat = 2,
	NARC_ugroundeffect_uground_char2_resdat = 3,
	NARC_ugroundeffect_uground_clact_cldat = 4,
	NARC_ugroundeffect_uground_pltt_resdat = 5,
	NARC_ugroundeffect_uground_pltt2_resdat = 6
};

/* NARC_UGROUNDEFFECT_NAIX_ */
#endif

(Source: Original TCRF research)

Arceus

The Hall of Origin event from Diamond and Pearl still exists in Platinum. Arceus also still has its ??? form from Diamond and Pearl. Since the only difference visually is a palette swap nothing needed to be updated for it to work with the new animations.

Arceus also has a Shiny palette for each of its 18 forms. Because the only way to obtain it legitimately was through distributions, the Shiny version of Arceus was left unobtainable through normal means. However, with the unused Hall of Origins event, the player is theoretically able to catch Shiny Arceus. Shiny Arceus was later made available as a distribution via serial code in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire with the purchase of tickets to the 18th Pokémon movie.

Oddities

The overworld sprites for the so-called "Stat Trainers" are listed as seven1 to seven5. This indicates that two more characters were planned to be added, further supported by the fact that the sprites are followed by two placeholders (ketsuban).

Regional Differences

Title Screen

Japan	International

Ace Trainer Deanna Bug

In the Japanese version of Platinum, it's possible to get stuck in an endless loop battling Ace Trainer Deanna on Route 225 over and over until the player blacks out. This was fixed in international versions.

GTS Level Display Glitch

In early North American versions of Platinum, the game doesn't display the level range of wanted Pokémon on the GTS.

(Source: Bulbapedia)

GTS Notifications

To do: What about the Korean version?

In the Japanese version, players could receive e-mail messages stating when a trade on the GTS was complete. In the North American and European versions, players could only receive notifications through Wii Messaging. This change also applies to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

(Source: Bulbapedia)

Game Corner

To do: There's more changed dialogue to cover. Any remnants in the data?

The Veilstone Game Corner games cannot be played in the European and Korean Version in order to comply with PEGI's new rating standards regarding gambling and South Korea's anti-gambling laws. Because of that, almost all references to gambling were removed and rewritten. Note that the Australian version still included the Game Corner, which caused it to receive a PG rating.

New Dialogue

This line of text will shop up once a player approaches a game machine with coins.

Found XX Coins!

If the game machine has no coins, this text will be displayed.

It's a Game Machine!

Changed Dialogue

The "motto" for the Game Corner was changed.

USA	Europe
Aim for an Explosion of Luck!	The place that everyone talks about!

This is what the instructional sign says in the European and American versions.

USA	Europe
Shoot for 10! Line up these bonus rounds! If you accomplish the feat of completing 10 uninterrupted bonus rounds, please go to the counter.	A polite request from the management: Please take care not to spill Lemonade or Soda Pop on the Game Machines. This will damage the Game Machines. If you do happen to spill a drink, please inform reception.

NPCs

USA	Europe
When a Poke Ball appears, it's a chance to line up slot marks. Replays and PIKACHU line up even if you don't make an effort. But you need to aim for better marks, like Poke Balls and Moon Stones.	I love Veilstone City because of the department store and Game Corner. It seems like I'm always coming here! ... But you know something? I always have so much fun that before I know it, it's already night time! But my trusty Pokemon are with me so I'm not afraid of going home at night.

USA	Europe
Woohoo! CLEFAIRY! Look! Yeahah! It's a carnival! Let me share some of my joy with you!	Gyahaha! The Coins! So many Coins! That Technical Machine will be mine! Righto! Let me share some of my happiness with you!

USA	Europe
I've been winning a ton today. Here, take some Coins!	Today I'm feeling on top of the world! You! Let me share my coins with you!

USA	Europe
Listen, when CLEFAIRY appears, that's your change to line up sevens. Line thosse babies up and you're into the bonus round!	Hey! If you search the Game Machines sometimes extra Coins fall out! Thing is, it only tends to happen once a day...

USA	Europe
I'll explain how the slot machines work at this Game Corner. During regular play, you should stop the reels from the left. During a bonus round, watch where CLEFAIRY points and stop the reels in that order.	Hi! Let me tell you a little bit about the Game Corner! There's a very good reason to try and collect a lot of coins here! You see next door, you can exchange your Coins for Technical Machines!

USA	Europe
A friend in my group scored a ton of Coins here. Why mess with a good thing? I'll try the same spot, too!	Recently, my friends keep beating me at Pokémon battles so... I come here to let off some steam.

USA	Europe
Sigh... Nothing's going my way today... Are you a Trainer? Did you battle the Gym Leader? She happens to be my daughter. She's some kind of tough!	Are you a Trainer? Did you battle the Gym Leader? She happens to be my daughter. She's a real tough cookie!

Looker

USA	Europe
Examine, if you will, the reels, The Team Galactic logo, it is here. ...Ack. My streak is broken.	Team Galactic, yes, I have a hunch that they, too, may come here to play. ... Game Over? How can this be?

USA	Europe
...Ack. My streak is broken.	What? Game Over? ...AGAIN?