While most children attend school, Hareta was raised by Pokemon in the wild. He has impressive abilities to climb as high as an Aipom, swim as fast as a Magikarp, and even eat bark like a Bidoof! After being recruited by Professor Rowan, Hareta decides to become a Pokémon Trainer. Along with his first Pokémon, Piplup, and new friend Mitsumi, he embarks on a quest to find the legendary Dialga. However, Team Galactic is also after Dialga for their own nefarious purposes. Can Hareta and Piplup defeat Team Galactic and thwart their evil plans?
Pokémon DP: Pocket Monsters Diamond Pearl Monogatari was published in English as Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! by VIZ Media from April 1, 2008 to November 2, 2010.