There are ghost special attacks and ghost physical attacks in diamond and pearl.
For example 'Shadow Claw' is a physical attack while 'Shadow Ball' is a special.
yes
Yes, Thunderpunch is a special attack in the game. Thunderpunch didn't become a physical attack until Diamond/Pearl/Platinum, which introduced the physical/special split.
the only way to get it is to trade it from Pokemon diamond or pearl you can get it on diamond and pearl by special events
The expert belt in Pokemon diamond and pearl increases the power of a super effective attack.
if he has played a Pokemon game before and beat it, give him platinum. Platinum is much harder then diamond or pearl. If he can't choose, ask him if he likes attack or defense. If he says attack, give him diamond. Diamond's legendary is offensive. Pearl's is very defensive. So if he says defense, give him pearl.
In Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, Swift is now a Special Attack, but is still of the Normal type. Other moves with similar effects to Swift (cannot be avoided) are... ~Physical~ -Aerial Ace -Shadow Punch -Faint Attack -Magnet Bomb ~Special~ -Magical Leaf -Shock Wave
Yes but it does not involve the special features that are offered by the platinum version
It is unobtainable in Diamond and Pearl unless you hack it, cheat, or get it at a special event.
Special: Migrate from FireRed or LeafGreen. (Unobtainable in Diamond and Pearl.)
You'll have to have received it from a special event.
Special: Migrate from FireRed, LeafGreen, or Colosseum. (Unobtainable in Diamond and Pearl.)
Choice Specs increase a pokemon's Special attack by 50%, but only allow the use of one move until it is switched out of battle.