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Before you click download, it is worth remembering why this 2009 title commands such a high price on the second-hand market ($100+ for a loose cartridge).
The number "4997" is not a version number or a download count, but rather a release number assigned by the Nintendo DS preservation scene.
Diamond/Pearl forced you to see all 150 Sinnoh Pokémon before the Elite Four, but the selection was sparse. Platinum adds over 60 Pokémon to the regional Dex, including Eevee, Houndour, and Tangela, allowing for more diverse teams before the credits roll.