Some moves have been redesigned with a different animation, like Razor Leaf.The Pokétch now allows Players to scroll up and down between applications instead of having to cycle through them all to reach a previous one.Team Galactic gains control of Stark Mountain under the command of Pluto it is up to the player, with help from Buck, to defeat them.The Elite Four's Pokémon are stronger after the player visits the Battle Zone, with levels between 65 and 78.Each opponent has a team of five Pokémon, with levels between 65 and 78. The player is now able to challenge all the Gym Leaders of Sinnoh to rematches, as well as the player's tag battle partners from throughout the game (Cheryl, Buck, Marley, Mira, and Riley) can also be challenged in a restaurant located in the Survival Area, known as the Trainer Café.In addition, they openly recognize their goal, and are more villainous. Team Galactic's plans for world domination and the layouts of their HQs, such as their hideout in Eterna, have been changed.Fantina is now the third Gym Leader, Maylene is the fourth and Crasher Wake is now the fifth. Some of Sinnoh's Gym Leaders have been reordered.Instead, she/he now meets the player at the entrance to Mt. Dawn/Lucas no longer gives the player the Dowsing Machine or the VS Seeker near the Route 206 junction.
A double battle with the player's rival against Flint and Volkner occurs at the entrance to the Battle Frontier.The player will also meet Cyrus at different areas, such as the Eterna City statue. The player and the rival now encounter Cyrus at Lake Verity at the beginning of the game.The very first battle is against the player's rival who, following tradition, has chosen the starter Pokémon with an advantage against the player's starter.The player meets Professor Rowan and the opposite gender character earlier, and obtains their starter Pokémon on Route 201.On certain days of the week, there are Trainers that the player can challenge in certain Pokémon Centers, who are located in front of the Center's desk.HM04 (Strength) is now obtained from Riley on Iron Island, instead of in the Lost Tower.HM05 (Defog) is now located on the bottom floor of the Solaceon Ruins, instead of Pastoria's Great Marsh.Over local wireless, there is a new feature where the player and their friends can put their Pokémon Eggs in and randomly swap. The Sinnoh starters are now allowed in a newly-expanded Amity Square, allowing a total of 20 Pokémon to enter the park.Notification messages are sent to the player's actual e-mail address. The GTS has now incorporated an e-mail system that allows players to be notified of completed trades.
Players can also take snapshots of their PC boxes and share them with other players in a similar fashion. Battle records can be rated by other players when viewed, and the most popular battle records are displayed for all to see.