Difference Between Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Friday 19th November and just like all primary series games, the first decision players need to make isn't which Starter Pokémon to cull, but which version to really buy.

In these games, which serve as remakes of the original Diamond and Pearl DS entries, the primary difference between the two is the list of Pokémon exclusive to each version. If the different box art lone hasn't already convinced you lot 1 way or the other, read on to learn all about the different Pokémon you lot'll only be able to catch in each game.

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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl - Version Exclusive Pokémon

Below, you'll discover complete lists of Pokémon sectional to each version (with special thanks to Serebii):

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond - Exclusive Pokémon

	Name	Pokédex No.
	Caterpie	010
	Metapod	011

	Butterfree	012
	Ekans	023
	Arbok	024
	Growlithe	058

	Arcanine	059
	Seel	086
	Dewgong	087
	Scyther	123

	Electabuzz	125
	Murkrow	198
	Gligar	207
	Scizor	212

	Elekid	239
	Raikou	243
	Entei	244
	Suicune	245

	Larvitar	246
	Pupitar	247
	Tyranitar	248
	Ho-Oh	250

	Seedot	273
	Nuzleaf	274
	Shiftry	275
	Mawile	303

	Zangoose	335
	Solrock	338
	Kecleon	352
	Cranidos	408

	Rampardos	409
	Honchkrow	430
	Stunky	434
	Skuntank	435

	Electivire	466
	Gliscor	472
	Dialga	483

Pokémon Shining Pearl - Exclusive Pokémon

	Name	Pokédex No.

	Weedle	013
	Kakuna	014
	Beedrill	015
	Sandshrew	027

	Sandslash	028
	Vulpix	037
	Ninetales	038
	Slowpoke	079

	Slowbro	080
	Magmar	126
	Pinsir	127
	Articuno	144

	Zapdos	145
	Moltres	146
	Slowking	199
	Misdreavus	200

	Teddiursa	216
	Ursaring	217
	Stantler	234
	Magby	240

	Lugia	249
	Lotad	270
	Lombre	271
	Ludicolo	272

	Sableye	302
	Seviper	336
	Lunatone	337
	Bagon	371

	Shelgon	372
	Salamence	373
	Shieldon	410
	Bastiodon	411

	Mismagius	429
	Glameow	431
	Purugly	432
	Magmortar	467

	Palkia	484

Ramanas Park - Version Exclusive Legendaries

Revealed just alee of the games' launch, Vivid Diamond and Shining Pearl feature a new area called Ramanas Park, an "expansive new facility" that lets y'all encounter a diversity of Legendary Pokémon.

You won't exist able to access Ramanas Park until y'all reach the postal service-game (after chirapsia the Elite Four), only when you get there, you'll detect that some Legendary Pokémon are restricted to a particular version. Nosotros've already included these in our lists above, but here they are once again should you need them:

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond - Exclusive Legendaries

Raikou
Entei
Suicune
Ho-Oh

Pokémon Shining Pearl - Exclusive Legendaries

Articuno
Zapdos
Moltres
Lugia

Which version are you going for? Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl? Or are you eyeing upwards both? Tell usa below.

This commodity is part of our Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl walkthrough and guide series, which includes every version-exclusive Pokémon in each version of the game, communication on the all-time Sinnoh starter Pokémon to choose, and all the old and new Pokétch Apps, plus how to get specific Pokémon such equally Mew and Jirachi, Rilou and Lucario, Manaphy and Phione, Arceus, Eevee, Leafeon And Glaceon, Cresselia, Rotom, Ditto, Spiritomb, Heatran, Regigigas, and — of course — the mighty Feebas.

We as well cover how to catch 17 Legendaries in Ramanas Park, where to find the Defog HM and concatenation catching (or how to increase your chances of catching Shiny Pokémon), plus how to earn money fast, how to crush the Elite Four, how the Bays Garden works, and how to become the DS sounds and Catching Charm. We also have a full and updated list of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Mystery Souvenir codes, plus nosotros tell yous how to unlock the Mystery Gift part, too.

And finally, Where to Buy Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch, if for some reason you haven't yet picked upward the game!