Pokemon Diamond Sun and Moon

Pokémon Diamond Sun/Moon is a Nintendo DS ROM hack based on Pokémon Diamond. The documented 2017 version comes from the Pokemoner Team and is listed as a completed English project. Its main idea is simple: you get the original Diamond/Pearl storyline with visual and Pokémon changes inspired by Pokémon Sun and Moon.

🌞 Sinnoh Gets a Sun and Moon Makeover

The first thing you will notice is the crossover between Generation IV and Generation VII.

The hack keeps Pokémon Diamond as its base ROM. The original Diamond/Pearl story also remains in place. The documented version changes the Pokémon sprites to Sun/Moon-style designs and uses Sun/Moon protagonists in place of Barry and Dawn.

You therefore get a familiar Sinnoh journey with a different visual identity. The main documented changes include:

• Pokémon Diamond as the base game
• English language
• Nintendo DS platform
• Some Generation VII Pokémon
• Sun/Moon protagonists replacing Barry and Dawn
• Sun/Moon-inspired Pokémon sprites
• Completed 2017 release
• Mega Evolution content reported by ROM-hack listings

🗺️ Your Journey Still Takes Place in Sinnoh

Do not expect the Alola region here.

The available documentation states that the hack follows the original Diamond/Pearl storyline. Gameplay footage also starts in Twinleaf Town, which confirms the familiar Sinnoh opening.

You still have the familiar structure of a Sinnoh Pokémon adventure.

You can:

• Explore towns and routes
• Catch wild Pokémon
• Train your team
• Battle Gym Leaders
• Collect Badges
• Fight Team Galactic
• Visit Pokémon Centers
• Learn new moves
• Evolve your Pokémon
• Work toward the Pokémon League

The hack does not replace the entire Diamond adventure with the Sun/Moon storyline.

👥 Sun and Moon Characters Replace Familiar Faces

One of the clearest changes is the character artwork. The documented version uses Pokémon Sun and Moon protagonists in place of Barry and Dawn.

This gives familiar Sinnoh scenes a different appearance. Your adventure still follows the Diamond/Pearl story, so the character changes work as part of the crossover rather than a completely new campaign. That is one of the simpler ideas behind the hack, but it makes a noticeable difference if you already know Pokémon Diamond.

📖 The Story You Know From Diamond Remains

If you have played Pokémon Diamond, the overall story structure will be familiar. You continue through the Sinnoh adventure instead of following the official Pokémon Sun and Moon campaign.

The hack's documented description explicitly states that it follows the original D/P storyline. That means you should not expect:

• Alola's Island Challenge
• The official Sun/Moon storyline
• Alola's island structure
• The complete Sun/Moon cast
• A full Sun/Moon remake

⚠️ Be Careful With Different Diamond Sun/Moon Builds

Research uncovered more than one project under a similar name. The Pokemoner Team 2017 version is listed as:

• Pokémon Diamond base
• English
• Completed
• Some Generation VII Pokémon
• Sun/Moon protagonists replacing Barry and Dawn
• Sun/Moon-style Pokémon sprites

🌟 Why the Crossover Is Interesting

The strongest idea here is the mix of two Pokémon generations. You get:

Generation IV foundation

The game structure, Sinnoh setting, and Diamond/Pearl story remain at the center.

Generation VII influence

Some Pokémon and character visuals come from the Sun/Moon era.

Nintendo DS presentation

The entire experience stays within the original Diamond framework.

This makes the hack useful for you if you want something different from standard Diamond without abandoning Sinnoh.

🧠 What You Should Expect Before Playing

If you know Pokémon Diamond, you will recognize much of the adventure.

You should expect:

• Familiar Sinnoh locations
• Familiar Diamond/Pearl progression
• Familiar Pokémon RPG mechanics
• Some Generation VII Pokémon
• Sun/Moon-inspired Pokémon sprites
• Sun/Moon character replacements
• A crossover-style presentation

You should not expect a full Sun/Moon remake.

The official Pokémon Sun and Moon games have their own Alola region and storyline. This ROM hack does not recreate that campaign.

🎮 How to Play Pokémon Diamond Sun/Moon on EmulatorJS

Keyboard Controls

• Arrow Keys — Move through the world and menus
• Z — A Button / Confirm
• X — B Button / Cancel
• A — X Button
• S — Y Button
• Q — L Button
• W — R Button
• Enter — Start
• Shift — Select
• Mouse / Touch — Control the Nintendo DS touchscreen

Mobile Controls

• Virtual D-Pad — Character movement
• A — Confirm / interact
• B — Cancel / return
• X — X Button
• Y — Y Button
• L / R — Shoulder buttons
• Start — Start
• Select — Select
• Touchscreen area — Use the lower DS screen