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'''Pokémon Brilliant Diamond''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター ブリリアントダイヤモンド''' ''Pocket Monsters Brilliant Diamond'')  and '''Pokémon Shining Pearl''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター シャイニングパール''' ''Pocket Monsters Shining Pearl'') are the second paired [[Generation VIII]] games that are enhanced [[remake]]s of the [[Generation IV|fourth-generation]] titles {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
'''Pokémon Brilliant Diamond''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター ブリリアントダイヤモンド''' ''Pocket Monsters Brilliant Diamond'')  and '''Pokémon Shining Pearl''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター シャイニングパール''' ''Pocket Monsters Shining Pearl'') are the second paired [[Generation VIII]] games that are enhanced [[remake]]s of the [[Generation IV|fourth-generation]] titles {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.


The games were announced worldwide on the {{pkmn|25th Anniversary}} of the release of {{game|Red and Green|s}} on February 27, 2021 at 12 am JST through [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon Presents]]. The paired versions were released worldwide for [[Nintendo Switch]] on November 19, 2021. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. These are the first [[core series]] games not to be developed directly by [[Game Freak]].
The games were announced worldwide on the [[pkmn|25th Anniversary]] of the release of {{game|Red and Green|s}} on February 27, 2021 at 12 am JST through [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon Presents]]. The paired versions were released worldwide for [[Nintendo Switch]] on November 19, 2021. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. These are the first [[core series]] games not to be developed directly by [[Game Freak]].


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* [[Pal Park]] has been replaced with [[Ramanas Park]]. At Ramanas Park, [[Mysterious Shard S|Mysterious Shards S]] and [[Mysterious Shard L|Mysterious Shards L]] (found in the Grand Underground) can be traded for [[slate]]s, which can then be used to encounter various [[Legendary Pokémon]].
* [[Pal Park]] has been replaced with [[Ramanas Park]]. At Ramanas Park, [[Mysterious Shard S|Mysterious Shards S]] and [[Mysterious Shard L|Mysterious Shards L]] (found in the Grand Underground) can be traded for [[slate]]s, which can then be used to encounter various [[Legendary Pokémon]].
* The [[Global Terminal#Global Trade Station|Global Trade Station]] (GTS) has been replaced with the [[Global Wonder Station]] (GWS); [[Wonder Trade]]s are the only [[trade]]s available in the GWS.
* The [[Global Terminal#Global Trade Station|Global Trade Station]] (GTS) has been replaced with the [[Global Wonder Station]] (GWS); [[Wonder Trade]]s are the only [[trade]]s available in the GWS.
* [[Amity Square]] now supports up to six [[walking Pokémon]] instead of just one. It retains the limitation that only "cute" Pokémon may walk, although as in Platinum, the starters and their evolutions are included, and now {{p|Eevee}} and its evolutions are supported as well.
* [[Amity Square]] now supports up to six [[walking Pokémon]] instead of just one. It retains the limitation that only "cute" Pokémon may walk, although as in Platinum, the starters and their evolutions are included, and now {{p|Eevee}} and [[Eeveelution|its evolutions]] are supported as well.
** The player may also pose for screenshots and save them to the Nintendo Switch's Album.
** The player may also pose for screenshots and save them to the Nintendo Switch's album.
** The [[Poffin]]-making minigame can now be performed inside Amity Square. The player's walking Pokémon surround the bowl during the minigame, visibly reacting to the player's cooking.
** [[Poffin]]s can now be made inside Amity Square. The player's walking Pokémon surround the bowl during the cooking minigame, visibly reacting to the player's cooking.
* With the Nintendo Switch's lack of a bottom screen, the [[Pokétch]] may now be either absent from the screen, present in the top right corner of the screen, or enlarged to take up the majority of the screen (during which the regular overworld in the background has a blur filter applied). These three different methods of viewing are switched between using the R button. The touch screen or a pointer cursor can be used to control the Pokétch while it uses the enlarged screen.
* With the Nintendo Switch's lack of a bottom screen, the [[Pokétch]] may now be either absent from the screen, present in the top right corner of the screen, or enlarged to take up the majority of the screen (during which the regular overworld in the background has a blur filter applied). These three different methods of viewing are switched between using the R Button. The touch screen or a pointer cursor can be used to control the Pokétch while it uses the enlarged screen.
** [[HM]]s have been removed; instead, the Pokétch has a new "Hidden Moves" app allowing the player to call wild Pokémon to perform [[field move]]s corresponding to the original game's HMs. These wild Pokémon are the same regardless of location: {{p|Bidoof}} for {{m|Rock Smash}} and {{m|Cut}}, {{p|Staraptor}} for {{m|Fly}} and {{m|Defog}}, and {{p|Bibarel}} for {{m|Strength}}, {{m|Rock Climb}}, {{m|Surf}}, and {{m|Waterfall}}.
** [[HM]]s have been removed; instead, the Pokétch has a new "Hidden Moves" app allowing the player to call wild Pokémon to perform [[field move]]s corresponding to the original game's HMs. These wild Pokémon are the same regardless of location: {{p|Bidoof}} for {{m|Rock Smash}} and {{m|Cut}}, {{p|Staraptor}} for {{m|Fly}} and {{m|Defog}}, and {{p|Bibarel}} for {{m|Strength}}, {{m|Rock Climb}}, {{m|Surf}}, and {{m|Waterfall}}.
*** Hidden Moves now skip the splash screen animation when used multiple times in the same area.
*** Hidden Moves now skip the splash screen animation when used multiple times in the same area.
* The [[Town Map]] now has new features allowing it to show the locations of [[Honey Tree]]s (distinguishing between Honey Trees with no [[Honey]], Honey Trees with Honey but no [[wild Pokémon]], and Honey Trees with wild Pokémon) and [[Berry|Berries]] that can be picked.
* The [[Town Map]] now has new features allowing it to show the locations of [[Honey Tree]]s (distinguishing between Honey Trees with no [[Honey]], Honey Trees with Honey but no [[wild Pokémon]], and Honey Trees with wild Pokémon) and [[Berry|Berries]] that can be picked.
** Due to this, the Pokétch's Berry Searcher app has been removed, as it would be redundant.
** Due to this, the Pokétch's Berry Searcher app has been removed, as it would be redundant.
* The miniature sprites used for all Pokémon between [[Generation III]] and {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} now have a different appearance, no longer looking pixelated.<ref>https://www.spriters-resource.com/nintendo_switch/pokemonbrilliantdiamondshiningpearl/sheet/164994/</ref>
* The small menu sprites used for all Pokémon from [[Generation III]] to [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] have been redesigned, no longer looking pixelated.<ref>https://www.spriters-resource.com/nintendo_switch/pokemonbrilliantdiamondshiningpearl/sheet/164994/</ref>
* The icons that represent [[type]]s have undergone numerous changes. For example, the plain circle icon for the [[Normal (type)|Normal type]] now bears two nubs resembling {{p|Bidoof}}'s ears.
* The icons that represent [[type]]s have undergone numerous changes. For example, the plain circle icon for the [[Normal (type)|Normal type]] now bears two nubs resembling {{p|Bidoof}}'s ears.
* Pokémon now have different [[Cry|cries]] when they [[Fainting|faint]].
* Pokémon now have different [[Cry|cries]] when they [[Fainting|faint]].
* Pokémon featured in [[mass outbreak]]s now appear in the overworld en masse, though the means of encountering them remains the same as before.
* Pokémon featured in [[mass outbreak]]s can now be seen emerging from [[tall grass]] in the overworld en masse, though these Pokémon cannot be interacted with as they vanish into the grass when approached, and the means of encountering them remains the same as before.
* Each [[Gym Leader]] can now be rematched once per day after the [[National Pokédex]] has been obtained.
* Each [[Gym Leader]] can now be rematched once per day after the [[National Pokédex]] has been obtained, with each having a new, stronger team of Pokémon.
* A new [[Key Item]] has been added: the [[DS Sounds]]. It is very similar to the [[GB Sounds]] from [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver]], and can be used to replace the music in the game with the original versions of the songs from Diamond and Pearl. It is obtained from the Sound Designer, a [[Guitarist (Trainer class)|guitarist]] who appears in [[Game Freak#In the games|Game Freak]]'s house on [[Valor Lakefront]] after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]].
* A new [[Key Item]] has been added: the [[DS Sounds]]. It is very similar to the [[GB Sounds]] from [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver]], and can be used to replace the music in the game with the original versions of the songs from Diamond and Pearl. It is obtained from the Sound Designer, a [[Guitarist (Trainer class)|Guitarist]] who appears in [[Game Freak#In the games|Game Freak]]'s house on [[Valor Lakefront]] after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]].
* A [[Sinnoh myths#The Sea's Legend|new book]] has been added to the [[Canalave Library]], titled "The Sea's Legend". It provides a hint on how to obtain {{p|Phione}} and {{p|Manaphy}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
* A [[Sinnoh myths#The Sea's Legend|new book]] has been added to the [[Canalave Library]], titled "The Sea's Legend". It provides a hint on how to obtain {{p|Phione}} and {{p|Manaphy}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.


===Features from {{game|Platinum}}===
===Features from {{game|Platinum}}===
* {{p|Rotom}} can change forms in [[Rotom's Room]]. The [[Secret Key (Sinnoh)|Secret Key]] is no longer event-exclusive, and is obtained after [[catch]]ing {{p|Rotom}} in the [[Old Chateau]].
* {{p|Rotom}}'s appliance forms are included, and it can access them in [[Rotom's Room]]. The [[Secret Key (Sinnoh)|Secret Key]] (used to enter Rotom's Room) is no longer event-exclusive, and is obtained after [[Caught Pokémon|catch]]ing {{p|Rotom}} in the [[Old Chateau]].
** Like in [[Generation V]] onward, Rotom's forms have different types.
** Like in [[Generation V]] onward, Rotom's forms have different types.
* {{p|Giratina}}'s Origin Forme is included. The [[Griseous Orb]] is now obtained from the Distortion Room in [[Ramanas Park]] after defeating Origin Forme Giratina in battle.
* {{p|Giratina}}'s Origin Forme is included. The [[Griseous Orb]] is now obtained from the Distortion Room in [[Ramanas Park]] after Origin Forme Giratina is defeated in battle.
** As Giratina can only be caught in [[Turnback Cave]], the Origin Forme Giratina in the Distortion Room is shown in a shadow-based form when fought to signify it cannot be caught.
** As Giratina can only be caught in [[Turnback Cave]], the Origin Forme Giratina in the Distortion Room is shown in a shadow-based form when fought to signify it cannot be caught.
* {{p|Shaymin}}'s Sky Forme is included. The NPC in [[Floaroma Town]] who gives the [[Gracidea]] in Platinum is present.
* {{p|Shaymin}}'s Sky Forme is included. The NPC in [[Floaroma Town]] from Platinum who gives the [[Gracidea]] is present.
* The first time the player rematches the [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]] after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]], the [[Elite Four]] and [[Cynthia]] use teams with higher [[level]]s that feature the same Pokémon they use in Platinum.
** If the player rematches the Pokémon League again after completing the event at [[Stark Mountain]] and the first rematch, the Elite Four and Cynthia again use different teams with stronger Pokémon, though these teams are entirely new to this game and not based on Platinum.
* As in every game since Platinum, entering the [[Hall of Fame]] causes [[List of wild Pokémon from in-game events|in-game event Pokémon]] who have been defeated to reappear, so they are not [[permanently missable Pokémon|permanently missable]].
* As in every game since Platinum, entering the [[Hall of Fame]] causes [[List of wild Pokémon from in-game events|in-game event Pokémon]] who have been defeated to reappear, so they are not [[permanently missable Pokémon|permanently missable]].
* [[Foreign Pokédex entries]] exist for all Pokémon, rather than only for a select few.
* [[Foreign Pokédex entries]] exist for all Pokémon, rather than only for a select few.
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* The [[Bicycle]] can be ridden inside [[gate]]s.
* The [[Bicycle]] can be ridden inside [[gate]]s.
* The theme of [[Mystery Gift]] is based on that of Platinum.
* The theme of [[Mystery Gift]] is based on that of Platinum.
* The [[Pokémon Storage System]] [[wallpaper]]s introduced in Platinum return, and now coexist with all wallpapers from the original Diamond and Pearl. However, the Platinum version of the [[Team Galactic]] wallpaper has been altered to replace [[Charon]] with a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}.


===Features from later generations===
===Features from later generations===
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* The [[Exp. Share]] functions how it has since Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Rather than an item, Exp. Share is a background mechanic that applies to the player's [[party]] from the start of the game and cannot be turned off.
* The [[Exp. Share]] functions how it has since Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Rather than an item, Exp. Share is a background mechanic that applies to the player's [[party]] from the start of the game and cannot be turned off.
* Two battle screen features present since {{g|Sun and Moon}} continue to appear:  
* Two battle screen features present since {{g|Sun and Moon}} continue to appear:  
** [[Type effectiveness]] is shown in the move selection screen.
** [[Type#Type effectiveness|Type effectiveness]] is shown in the move selection screen.
** The player can press the Y button to bring up a Bag sub-menu for [[Poké Ball]]s in wild battles.
** The player can press the Y button to bring up a Bag sub-menu for [[Poké Ball]]s in wild battles.
* The [[Pokémon Box Link]] returns (albeit no longer as an item), allowing the [[Pokémon Storage System]] to be accessed from anywhere (besides [[Gym]]s and the interior of the [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]). This ability is obtained from [[Bebe]] in [[Jubilife City]] following the defeat of the [[Team Galactic Grunt (Trainer class)|Team Galactic Grunt]]s.
* The [[Pokémon Box Link]] returns (albeit no longer as an item), allowing the [[Pokémon Storage System]] to be accessed from anywhere (besides [[Gym]]s and the interior of the [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]). This ability is obtained from [[Bebe]] in [[Jubilife City]] following the defeat of the [[Team Galactic Grunt (Trainer class)|Team Galactic Grunt]]s.
* The [[Pokémon Nursery]] replaces the [[Pokémon Day Care]].
* The [[Pokémon Nursery]] replaces the [[Pokémon Day Care]].
* [[Origin mark]]s return. A [[Origin mark#Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl mark|new origin mark]] that corresponds to these games has been added.
* [[Origin mark]]s return. A [[Origin mark#Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl mark|new origin mark]] that corresponds to these games has been added, and the [[Origin mark#Legends: Arceus mark|Legends: Arceus origin mark]] also appears.
* Like in Sword and Shield, [[affection]] has been merged with [[friendship]], meaning that friendship now results in affection bonuses.
* Like in Sword and Shield, [[affection]] has been merged with [[friendship]], meaning that friendship now results in affection bonuses.
* [[Critical capture]]s return.
* [[Critical capture]]s return.
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* [[Terrain]] returns, excluding {{m|Psychic Terrain}}.
* [[Terrain]] returns, excluding {{m|Psychic Terrain}}.
* [[Poison (status condition)|Poison]] does not deal damage outside of {{pkmn|battle}}.
* [[Poison (status condition)|Poison]] does not deal damage outside of {{pkmn|battle}}.
* [[Shigeki Morimoto#In-game cameo appearance|Morimoto]] is now present on [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]] as a [[Swimmer (Trainer class)|swimmer]], being available to battle once per day after the [[Hall of Fame]] has been entered. After the first time he is defeated, he rewards the player with an [[Oval Charm]].
* [[Shigeki Morimoto#In-game cameo appearance|Morimoto]] is now present on [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]] as a [[Swimmer (Trainer class)|Swimmer]], being available to battle once per day after the [[Hall of Fame]] has been entered. After the first time he is defeated, he rewards the player with an [[Oval Charm]].
* [[Hyper Training]], [[Bottle Cap]]s and [[Gold Bottle Cap]]s return. A [[Veteran (Trainer class)|veteran]] in the [[Battle Park (Sinnoh)|Battle Park]]'s Exchange Service Corner can Hyper Train the player's [[level]] 100 Pokémon in exchange for Bottle Caps and Gold Bottle Caps.
* [[Hyper Training]], [[Bottle Cap]]s, and [[Gold Bottle Cap]]s return. A [[Veteran (Trainer class)|Veteran]] in the [[Battle Park (Sinnoh)|Battle Park]]'s Exchange Service Corner can Hyper Train the player's [[level]] 100 Pokémon in exchange for Bottle Caps and Gold Bottle Caps.
* The [[Rotom Catalog]] returns from Sword and Shield. It is obtained after {{p|Rotom}} first enters one of the appliances in [[Rotom's Room]], though at first it only contains Rotom's normal form and the appliance that it entered to obtain the catalog. The other appliances can then be taken from Rotom's Room to add them to the catalog.
* The [[Rotom Catalog]] returns from Sword and Shield. It is obtained after {{p|Rotom}} first enters one of the appliances in [[Rotom's Room]], though at first it only contains Rotom's normal form and the appliance that it entered to obtain the catalog. The other appliances can then be taken from Rotom's Room to add them to the catalog.
* The [[Shiny Charm]] returns, albeit only increasing the chance of an [[Pokémon Egg|Egg]] containing a [[Shiny Pokémon]].
* The [[Shiny Charm]] returns, albeit only increasing the chance of an [[Pokémon Egg|Egg]] containing a [[Shiny Pokémon]].
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** The menu for positioning Stickers on a Ball Capsule now supports 3D movement for more detailed placement.
** The menu for positioning Stickers on a Ball Capsule now supports 3D movement for more detailed placement.
** The boy in the easternmost house of [[Solaceon Town]] no longer awards letter Stickers for showing him the different forms of {{P|Unown}}, instead awarding extra Ball Capsules.
** The boy in the easternmost house of [[Solaceon Town]] no longer awards letter Stickers for showing him the different forms of {{P|Unown}}, instead awarding extra Ball Capsules.
* [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s return for the first time since Platinum, and are renamed [[Super Contest Shows]]. They have been changed in various ways.
* [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s return for the first time since Platinum, and are renamed [[Super Contest Show]]s. They have been changed in various ways.
** Ball Capsules and Stickers are now used during the Visual round in place of [[Accessory|Accessories]].
** Ball Capsules and Stickers are now used during the Visual round in place of [[Accessory|Accessories]].
** The points earned during the rounds are now named Hype Points.
** The points earned during the rounds are now named Hype Points.
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** Unlike in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, however, TMs have repeatable acquisition methods. Most NPCs who give TMs now give three of the same TM, while [[Gym Leader]]s give five of the reward TM with the badge. All TMs can also be bought in the Grand Underground by trading Spheres.
** Unlike in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, however, TMs have repeatable acquisition methods. Most NPCs who give TMs now give three of the same TM, while [[Gym Leader]]s give five of the reward TM with the badge. All TMs can also be bought in the Grand Underground by trading Spheres.
* The [[National Pokédex]] returns in a core series game for the first time since [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] (though it only features the first 493 Pokémon, as in the original Diamond and Pearl).
* The [[National Pokédex]] returns in a core series game for the first time since [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] (though it only features the first 493 Pokémon, as in the original Diamond and Pearl).
* Despite the removal of [[HM]]s, [[field moves]] return for the first time since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The eight hidden moves corresponding to the original game's HMs can only be used outside of battle from the [[Pokétch]], but the field moves which were not originally HMs (namely {{m|Flash}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Soft-Boiled}}, {{m|Milk Drink}}, and {{m|Sweet Scent}}) can be used outside of battle by Pokémon in the [[party]] like in the original. {{m|Chatter}} is an exception to this, being unusable outside of battle due to the [[Nintendo Switch]] lacking a microphone.
* Despite the removal of [[HM]]s, [[field moves]] return for the first time since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The eight hidden moves corresponding to the original game's HMs can only be used outside of battle from the [[Pokétch]], but the field moves which were not originally HMs (namely {{m|Flash}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Soft-Boiled}}, {{m|Milk Drink}}, and {{m|Sweet Scent}}) can be used outside of battle by Pokémon in the [[party]] like in the original. {{m|Chatter}} is an exception to this, being unusable outside of battle as it has been from [[Generation VI]] onward.
* The [[Berry]] growing mechanic returns.
* The [[Berry]] growing mechanic returns.
* [[Honey Tree]]s return for the first time since Platinum.
* [[Honey Tree]]s return for the first time since Platinum.
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* Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the [[Escape Rope]] is a consumable item in the Other Items category.
* Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the [[Escape Rope]] is a consumable item in the Other Items category.
* Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the [[nickname]] of an [[outsider Pokémon]] can only be changed by its [[Original Trainer]], even if the Pokémon has no nickname.
* Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the [[nickname]] of an [[outsider Pokémon]] can only be changed by its [[Original Trainer]], even if the Pokémon has no nickname.
* Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the [[Move Reminder]] requires the use of a [[Heart Scale]] in order for a Pokémon to relearn a move. However, he will teach Pokémon for free after receiving 10 Heart Scales.


===Connectivity===
===Connectivity===
The game is planned to receive [[Pokémon HOME]] connectivity at some point in 2022. The game does not support [[Ranked Battle]]s.
The game received [[Pokémon HOME]] connectivity on May 18, 2022 as part of HOME's version 2.0.0 update. The game does not support [[Ranked Battle]]s.


====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]====
Only Pokémon from the first four generations of games (excluding [[regional form]]s) can be transfered to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
The following Pokémon are only obtainable in one game of this pair.<ref>https://diamondpearl.pokemon.com/en-us/story/</ref> In order to obtain Pokémon exclusive to the other game of this pair, they must be [[trade]]d from that game. Alternatively, all Pokémon listed below will be able to be [[transfer]]red from previous games via [[Pokémon HOME]].
 
When a compatible Pokémon from another game first enters these sets of games, its moveset will change to its four most recent level-up moves.
====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]====
The following Pokémon are only obtainable in one game of this pair.<ref>https://diamondpearl.pokemon.com/en-us/story/</ref> In order to obtain Pokémon exclusive to the other game of this pair, they must be [[trade]]d from that game. Alternatively, all Pokémon listed below are able to be [[transfer]]red from previous games via [[Pokémon HOME]].


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{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|027|Sandshrew|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|023|Ekans|1|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|028|Sandslash|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|024|Arbok|1|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|058|Growlithe|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|058|Growlithe|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|059|Arcanine|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|059|Arcanine|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|086|Seel|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|086|Seel|1|Water|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|087|Dewgong|2|Water|Ice}}
{{Moveentrytm|087|Dewgong|2|Water|Ice|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|123|Scyther|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|123|Scyther|2|Bug|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|212|Scizor|2|Bug|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|212|Scizor|2|Bug|Steel|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|243|Raikou|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|243|Raikou|1|Electric|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|244|Entei|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|244|Entei|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|245|Suicune|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|245|Suicune|1|Water|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|247|Pupitar|2|Rock|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|247|Pupitar|2|Rock|Ground|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|250|Ho-Oh|2|Fire|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|250|Ho-Oh|2|Fire|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|2|Steel|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|2|Steel|Fairy|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|335|Zangoose|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|335|Zangoose|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|338|Solrock|2|Rock|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|338|Solrock|2|Rock|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|352|Kecleon|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|352|Kecleon|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|408|Cranidos|1|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|408|Cranidos|1|Rock|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|409|Rampardos|1|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|409|Rampardos|1|Rock|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|434|Stunky|2|Poison|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|434|Stunky|2|Poison|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|435|Skuntank|2|Poison|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|435|Skuntank|2|Poison|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|466|Electivire|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|466|Electivire|1|Electric|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|483|Dialga|2|Steel|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|483|Dialga|2|Steel|Dragon|gen=BDSP}}
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{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{Shining Pearl color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
{{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|023|Ekans|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|027|Sandshrew|1|Ground|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|024|Arbok|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|028|Sandslash|1|Ground|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|037|Vulpix|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|037|Vulpix|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|038|Ninetales|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|038|Ninetales|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|079|Slowpoke|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|079|Slowpoke|2|Water|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|126|Magmar|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|126|Magmar|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|127|Pinsir|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|127|Pinsir|1|Bug|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|144|Articuno|2|Ice|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|144|Articuno|2|Ice|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|145|Zapdos|2|Electric|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|145|Zapdos|2|Electric|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|146|Moltres|2|Fire|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|146|Moltres|2|Fire|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|199|Slowking|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|199|Slowking|2|Water|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|217|Ursaring|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|217|Ursaring|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|234|Stantler|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|234|Stantler|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|271|Lombre|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|271|Lombre|2|Water|Grass|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|272|Ludicolo|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|272|Ludicolo|2|Water|Grass|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|336|Seviper|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|336|Seviper|1|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|337|Lunatone|2|Rock|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|337|Lunatone|2|Rock|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|372|Shelgon|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|372|Shelgon|1|Dragon|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|431|Glameow|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|431|Glameow|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|432|Purugly|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|432|Purugly|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|467|Magmortar|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|467|Magmortar|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|484|Palkia|2|Water|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|484|Palkia|2|Water|Dragon|gen=BDSP}}
|}
|}
|}
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====[[Save data bonus]]es====
====[[Save data bonus]]es====
If the [[Nintendo Switch]] system being used has save data from previous mainline Pokémon games, the player may talk to an NPC in [[Floaroma Town]] to receive a [[Mythical Pokémon]]:
If the [[Nintendo Switch]] system being used has save data from previous mainline Pokémon games, the player may talk to an NPC in [[Floaroma Town]] to receive a [[Mythical Pokémon]]:
* {{p|Mew}}, if [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] save data exists.
* {{p|Mew}}, if [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee!]] save data exists.
* {{p|Jirachi}}, if {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} save data exists.
* {{p|Jirachi}}, if {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Sword or Shield}} save data exists.


If there is save data for {{g|Legends: Arceus}} in which all missions have been completed and {{p|Arceus}} has been obtained, the [[Azure Flute]] will appear in the player's room after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] and obtaining the [[National Pokédex]]. The Azure Flute can be taken to [[Spear Pillar]] in order to battle and catch another Arceus at the [[Hall of Origin]], which can be {{Shiny}}, unlike Mew and Jirachi.
If there is save data for {{g|Legends: Arceus}} in which all missions have been completed and {{p|Arceus}} has been obtained, the [[Azure Flute]] will appear in the player's room. After entering the [[Hall of Fame]] and obtaining the [[National Pokédex]], the Azure Flute can be taken to [[Spear Pillar]] in order to battle and catch another Arceus at the [[Hall of Origin]], which can be {{Shiny}}, unlike Mew and Jirachi.


Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl save data unlocks bonus content in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The player receives the Modern Jacket, Modern Trousers, and Modern Shoes of [[Team Galactic]]'s uniform. After the credits, it also unlocks {{DL|Task|Requests|Request}} 93: The Darksome Nightmare, in which the player catches the Mythical Pokémon {{p|Darkrai}}.
Save data for Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl unlocks content in the following Nintendo Switch games:
* {{g|Legends: Arceus}}: The player receives the Modern Jacket, Modern Trousers, and Modern Shoes of [[Team Galactic]]'s uniform. After the credits, it also unlocks {{DL|Task|Requests|Request}} 93: The Darksome Nightmare, in which the player catches the Mythical Pokémon {{p|Darkrai}}.
* {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: The Pokétch Case for the player's [[Rotom Phone]] is obtained through Rotometry in [[Mesagoza]].


==Reception==
==Reception==
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===Sales===
===Sales===
The games sold over 6 million units in their launch week.<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/12/pokemon-diamond-and-pearl-remakes-passed-6-million-sales-in-launch-week Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Passed 6 Million Sales In Launch Week - Nintendo Life]</ref> As of December 31, 2021, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have sold 13.97 million copies worldwide.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo Switch Software]</ref>
The games sold over 6 million units in their launch week.<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/12/pokemon-diamond-and-pearl-remakes-passed-6-million-sales-in-launch-week Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Passed 6 Million Sales In Launch Week - Nintendo Life]</ref> In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 14.65 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/05/here-are-the-top-ten-best-selling-nintendo-switch-games-as-of-march-2022]</ref> As of September 30, 2022, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have sold 14.92 million copies worldwide, making these the best selling remakes.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo Switch Software]</ref>


==Staff==
==Staff==
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|-
|-
| 1.0.0
| 1.0.0
| Original release <ref group=note>This release is only available with Physical Game Card</ref>
| Initial release
| 4.3 GB
| 4.3 GB
| N/A
| N/A
| Initial release. This version is officially playable using a physical Game Card in a Switch whose internet connection remains off.
|  
|-
|-
| 1.1.0
| 1.1.0
| November 11, 2021 <ref group=note>Original release for eShop Digital Version</ref>
| November 11, 2021
| 6.7 GB
| 6.7 GB
|  
|  
* Adds multiplayer and online communications to the [[Grand Underground]], [[Pokémon Super Contest|Super Contest Shows]], and the [[Union Room]].
* Adds multiplayer and online communications to the [[Grand Underground]], [[Super Contest Show]]s, and the [[Union Room]].
* Adds [[Mystery Gift]].
* Adds [[Mystery Gift]].
* Adds [[Ramanas Park]].
* Adds [[Ramanas Park]].
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* "Strength Menu Glitch" is fixed
* "Strength Menu Glitch" is fixed
* Added the [[Origin mark#Legends: Arceus mark|Legends: Arceus origin mark]]
* Added the [[Origin mark#Legends: Arceus mark|Legends: Arceus origin mark]]
* Adds a clone checker (ignores Pokémon not [[game of origin|originating]] in Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl or {{p|Ninjask}}/{{p|Shedinja}} pairs).<ref>https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1495965127031816192</ref> Detected clones cannot be used online.
|-
|-
| 1.3.0
| 1.3.0
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* Adds the [[Azure Flute]] event to the game.
* Adds the [[Azure Flute]] event to the game.
|}
|}
<references group="note" />
Notes:
* v1.0.0 is present on the physical Game Cards, and is playable on a Switch whose internet connection remains off.
* v1.1.0 was released 8 days before launch when digital preloads became available.<ref>https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/57058/kw/brilliant%20diamond%20shining%20pearl</ref> Official reviewers were also able to play this version before launch.{{fact}} Outside of being an official reviewer, it is possible to play this version by pre-ordering the digital version of the game at least 3 days before launch, preloading it, turning auto-updates on the Switch off, and then opting not to download the v1.1.1 update on launch day when unlocking the preload.<ref>https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/931206562293350400/936245838689230888/1_0_0_keep.mp4</ref><!-- Video is of LA digital preload rejecting its day 1 patch, proving that the Switch OS does not force an update when performing a mandatory connection to the eShop to unlock the preload. It was previously believed that such a mandatory connection would also force a mandatory update. -->
* v1.1.1 was released 2 days before launch. This version is playable by purchasing either the physical or digital versions on/soon after launch day and then downloading the updates.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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** In which the other two [[starter Pokémon]] that weren't chosen at the beginning of the game can later be found in the wild, if {{g|X and Y}}'s [[Friend Safari]] is excluded.
** In which the other two [[starter Pokémon]] that weren't chosen at the beginning of the game can later be found in the wild, if {{g|X and Y}}'s [[Friend Safari]] is excluded.
** Since [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] to not introduce any new Pokémon species.
** Since [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] to not introduce any new Pokémon species.
*** Since {{game|Crystal}} to introduce no new species nor new [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]].<!--HeartGold and SoulSilver introduced Spiky-eared Pichu, Emerald introduced Speed Forme Deoxys-->
*** Since {{game|Crystal}} to introduce no new species nor new [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]].<!--HeartGold and SoulSilver introduced Spiky-eared Pichu, Emerald introduced Speed Forme Deoxys, and FireRed and LeafGreen introduced Attack and Defense Forme Deoxys, respectively-->
*** Since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to feature a [[National Pokédex]], albeit the game only features the first 493 Pokémon.
** To use rasterized graphics for Pokémon and item icon sprites.
** Since {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}} to introduce no new [[move]]s<!--Ice Burn and Freeze Shock are programmed into BW1, but only legitimately accessible in those games by a Smeargle traded back from BW2.-->.
** Since {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}} to introduce no new [[move]]s<!--Ice Burn and Freeze Shock are programmed into BW1, but only legitimately accessible in those games by a Smeargle traded back from BW2.-->.
** To have more than one patch released pre-launch (v1.1.0 and v1.1.1).
** To have any number of post-launch patches announced pre-launch (v1.2.0 and v1.3.0).<ref>https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-pokemon-shining-pearl-feature-update/</ref>
* These are the only [[Generation VIII]] games in which [[Mythical Pokémon]] (other than the gift {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Jirachi}}), [[Wild Pokémon|wild]] [[Legendary Pokémon]], and the [[starter Pokémon]] at the beginning of the game can be {{Shiny}}, as they could in [[Generation IV]].
* These are the only [[Generation VIII]] games in which [[Mythical Pokémon]] (other than the gift {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Jirachi}}), [[Wild Pokémon|wild]] [[Legendary Pokémon]], and the [[starter Pokémon]] at the beginning of the game can be {{Shiny}}, as they could in [[Generation IV]].
* These are the only [[Nintendo Switch]] games in which the "Pokémon" part of the Japanese and Korean logo differs between the two versions, to match the Japanese logos of the original Diamond and Pearl.
* These are the only [[Nintendo Switch]] games in which the "Pokémon" part of the Japanese and Korean logo differs between the two versions, to match the Japanese logos of the original Diamond and Pearl.
* The artwork of both humans and most Pokémon for these games is based on their sprites in the original {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* The artwork of both humans and most Pokémon for these games is based on their sprites in the original {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* The design of the ambiguous {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}} statue in [[Eterna City]] resembles [[:File:Dialkia statue.png|its design]] from the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}.
* The design of the ambiguous {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}} statue in [[Eterna City]] resembles [[:File:Dialkia statue.png|its design]] from the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}.
* These are the first pair of remakes not to include any Pokémon species introduced in the later [[generation]]s after the original games.<!--In the Let's Go games, aside from Meltan and Melmetal, there were also the original Pokémon that have a Mega Evolution form or an Alolan regional variant.-->
* These are the only pair of remakes not to include any Pokémon species introduced in the later [[generation]]s after the original games.<!--In the Let's Go games, aside from Meltan and Melmetal, there were also the original Pokémon that have a Mega Evolution form or an Alolan regional variant.-->
** The only alternate form appearing in this game that did not appear in the original games is {{type|Fairy}} {{p|Arceus}}.
** The only alternate form appearing in this game that did not appear in Generation IV is {{type|Fairy}} {{p|Arceus}}.
* The majority of the games' [[Pokédex]] entries are recycled from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, though some feature slight wording changes.
* The majority of the games' [[Pokédex]] entries are recycled from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, though some feature slight wording changes.
* These are the only pair of remakes to not have connectivity with the storage game of its generation at launch.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{Brilliant Diamond color}}|bordercolor={{Shining Pearl color light}}
{{langtable|color={{Brilliant Diamond color}}|bordercolor={{Shining Pearl color light}}
|ja=ポケットモンスター ブリリアントダイヤモンド・シャイニングパール
|ja={{tt|ポケットモンスター ブリリアントダイヤモンド・シャイニングパール|Pocket Monsters Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl}}
|zh_yue={{tt|寶可夢 晶燦鑽石/明亮珍珠|Pokémon Jīngchaan Jyunsehk / Mìhngleuhng Jānjyū}}
|zh_yue={{tt|寶可夢 晶燦鑽石/明亮珍珠|Pokémon Jīngchaan Jyunsehk / Mìhngleuhng Jānjyū}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|寶可夢 晶燦鑽石/明亮珍珠<br>宝可梦 晶灿钻石/明亮珍珠|Bǎokěmèng Jīngcàn Zuànshí / Míngliàng Zhēnzhū}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|寶可夢 晶燦鑽石/明亮珍珠<br>宝可梦 晶灿钻石/明亮珍珠|Bǎokěmèng Jīngcàn Zuànshí / Míngliàng Zhēnzhū}}

Revision as of 23:51, 3 December 2022

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
ポケットモンスター ブリリアントダイヤモンド
Brilliant Diamond EN boxart.png
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond's boxart, featuring Dialga
Pokémon Shining Pearl
ポケットモンスター シャイニングパール
Shining Pearl EN boxart.png
Pokémon Shining Pearl's boxart, featuring Palkia
Basic info
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Category: RPG
Players: 1-2, 4 players simultaneous
Connectivity: Wireless, Nintendo Switch Online
Developer: ILCA, Inc.
Publisher: Nintendo/The Pokémon Company
Part of: Generation VIII core series
Ratings
CERO: A
ESRB: E
ACB: PG
OFLC: PG
PEGI: 7
GRAC: ALL
GSRR: 6+
Release dates
Japan: November 19, 2021
North America: November 19, 2021
Australia: November 19, 2021
Europe: November 19, 2021
South Korea: November 19, 2021
Hong Kong: November 19, 2021
Taiwan: November 19, 2021
Websites
Japanese: Pokémon.co.jp
English: Official site
Pokémon.com
Nintendo.com (Brilliant Diamond)
Nintendo.com (Shining Pearl)
Japanese boxart
Brilliant Diamond JP boxart.png
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Japanese boxart
Shining Pearl JP boxart.png
Pokémon Shining Pearl Japanese boxart

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond (Japanese: ポケットモンスター ブリリアントダイヤモンド Pocket Monsters Brilliant Diamond) and Pokémon Shining Pearl (Japanese: ポケットモンスター シャイニングパール Pocket Monsters Shining Pearl) are the second paired Generation VIII games that are enhanced remakes of the fourth-generation titles Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

The games were announced worldwide on the 25th Anniversary of the release of Pokémon Red and Green on February 27, 2021 at 12 am JST through Pokémon Presents. The paired versions were released worldwide for Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2021. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. These are the first core series games not to be developed directly by Game Freak.

Blurb

Unravel the myth of the Pokémon that controls timeBD/spaceSP!

Search for Fossils and treasure by digging!
Dance to the rhythm!
Explore the Grand Underground!

Features

Overall, the game's graphical style is different compared to Pokémon Sword and Shield. The camera returns to a mostly top-down viewing angle similar to the original Diamond and Pearl, while the player and NPCs appear with chibi proportions in the overworld but regular proportions in battle. The regular overworld uses random encounters only, while Pokémon Hideaways in the Grand Underground use symbol encounters.

Like in the originals, the games only include Pokémon from the first four generations; therefore, the games include a total of 493 Pokémon.

New features

  • The Underground has been replaced with the expanded Grand Underground.
  • Pal Park has been replaced with Ramanas Park. At Ramanas Park, Mysterious Shards S and Mysterious Shards L (found in the Grand Underground) can be traded for slates, which can then be used to encounter various Legendary Pokémon.
  • The Global Trade Station (GTS) has been replaced with the Global Wonder Station (GWS); Wonder Trades are the only trades available in the GWS.
  • Amity Square now supports up to six walking Pokémon instead of just one. It retains the limitation that only "cute" Pokémon may walk, although as in Platinum, the starters and their evolutions are included, and now Eevee and its evolutions are supported as well.
    • The player may also pose for screenshots and save them to the Nintendo Switch's album.
    • Poffins can now be made inside Amity Square. The player's walking Pokémon surround the bowl during the cooking minigame, visibly reacting to the player's cooking.
  • With the Nintendo Switch's lack of a bottom screen, the Pokétch may now be either absent from the screen, present in the top right corner of the screen, or enlarged to take up the majority of the screen (during which the regular overworld in the background has a blur filter applied). These three different methods of viewing are switched between using the R Button. The touch screen or a pointer cursor can be used to control the Pokétch while it uses the enlarged screen.
    • HMs have been removed; instead, the Pokétch has a new "Hidden Moves" app allowing the player to call wild Pokémon to perform field moves corresponding to the original game's HMs. These wild Pokémon are the same regardless of location: Bidoof for Rock Smash and Cut, Staraptor for Fly and Defog, and Bibarel for Strength, Rock Climb, Surf, and Waterfall.
      • Hidden Moves now skip the splash screen animation when used multiple times in the same area.
  • The Town Map now has new features allowing it to show the locations of Honey Trees (distinguishing between Honey Trees with no Honey, Honey Trees with Honey but no wild Pokémon, and Honey Trees with wild Pokémon) and Berries that can be picked.
    • Due to this, the Pokétch's Berry Searcher app has been removed, as it would be redundant.
  • The small menu sprites used for all Pokémon from Generation III to Pokémon Sword and Shield have been redesigned, no longer looking pixelated.[1]
  • The icons that represent types have undergone numerous changes. For example, the plain circle icon for the Normal type now bears two nubs resembling Bidoof's ears.
  • Pokémon now have different cries when they faint.
  • Pokémon featured in mass outbreaks can now be seen emerging from tall grass in the overworld en masse, though these Pokémon cannot be interacted with as they vanish into the grass when approached, and the means of encountering them remains the same as before.
  • Each Gym Leader can now be rematched once per day after the National Pokédex has been obtained, with each having a new, stronger team of Pokémon.
  • A new Key Item has been added: the DS Sounds. It is very similar to the GB Sounds from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, and can be used to replace the music in the game with the original versions of the songs from Diamond and Pearl. It is obtained from the Sound Designer, a Guitarist who appears in Game Freak's house on Valor Lakefront after the player enters the Hall of Fame.
  • A new book has been added to the Canalave Library, titled "The Sea's Legend". It provides a hint on how to obtain Phione and Manaphy in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Features from Pokémon Platinum

Features from later generations

  • The Fairy type has been added. The Roseli Berry, Pixie Plate, and Arceus's Fairy-type form have also been added to accommodate for this.
  • The Steel type no longer resists Ghost and Dark.
  • The player may have one walking Pokémon anywhere in the overworld outside of Amity Square. The feature is unlocked after visiting Amity Square once, and can be used with Pokémon outside of those that could walk in the original Amity Square.
    • As in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, different Pokémon walk at different speeds, and the player may directly interact with their walking Pokémon.
    • Though all Pokémon available in the game have existing walking animations, some Pokémon (mainly serpentine Pokémon such as Onix and Ekans) do not use them and instead glide over the ground with no animation.
  • At the beginning of the game, the player can choose from eight different appearances (four for Lucas and four for Dawn), which feature different skin tones and hair colors.
  • Trainer customization is now available. The Metronome Style Shop, where outfits can be purchased, replaces the location of what used to be the Veilstone Game Corner, while the prize exchange house has been replaced with a functionally useless storage building.
    • An early-purchase bonus event gives the player character an outfit based on their design in Pokémon Platinum.
  • The Apricorn Poké Balls return, albeit as event-exclusive items.
  • The Autosave option returns from Sword and Shield.
  • The Exp. Share functions how it has since Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Rather than an item, Exp. Share is a background mechanic that applies to the player's party from the start of the game and cannot be turned off.
  • Two battle screen features present since Pokémon Sun and Moon continue to appear:
    • Type effectiveness is shown in the move selection screen.
    • The player can press the Y button to bring up a Bag sub-menu for Poké Balls in wild battles.
  • The Pokémon Box Link returns (albeit no longer as an item), allowing the Pokémon Storage System to be accessed from anywhere (besides Gyms and the interior of the Pokémon League). This ability is obtained from Bebe in Jubilife City following the defeat of the Team Galactic Grunts.
  • The Pokémon Nursery replaces the Pokémon Day Care.
  • Origin marks return. A new origin mark that corresponds to these games has been added, and the Legends: Arceus origin mark also appears.
  • Like in Sword and Shield, affection has been merged with friendship, meaning that friendship now results in affection bonuses.
  • Critical captures return.
  • Hidden Abilities return.
  • Terrain returns, excluding Psychic Terrain.
  • Poison does not deal damage outside of battle.
  • Morimoto is now present on Route 213 as a Swimmer, being available to battle once per day after the Hall of Fame has been entered. After the first time he is defeated, he rewards the player with an Oval Charm.
  • Hyper Training, Bottle Caps, and Gold Bottle Caps return. A Veteran in the Battle Park's Exchange Service Corner can Hyper Train the player's level 100 Pokémon in exchange for Bottle Caps and Gold Bottle Caps.
  • The Rotom Catalog returns from Sword and Shield. It is obtained after Rotom first enters one of the appliances in Rotom's Room, though at first it only contains Rotom's normal form and the appliance that it entered to obtain the catalog. The other appliances can then be taken from Rotom's Room to add them to the catalog.
  • The Shiny Charm returns, albeit only increasing the chance of an Egg containing a Shiny Pokémon.
  • The Pokédex can show form differences and foreign languages from the start, rather than having to be upgraded to unlock these features. The NPCs who originally gave the Pokédex these features will still attempt to upgrade the Pokédex, only to find that it does not need any upgrades.
  • Though the Running Shoes return and still must be obtained before the player can run, there is no longer a button that must be held down in order to run; instead, the player runs by default after the Running Shoes have been obtained, like in Sword and Shield, provided they are using the joystick. If using the D-Pad, holding down B is necessary to run, as in prior generations.
  • The HP bar drains noticeably faster than in Diamond and Pearl.[2]
  • Pokémon names are no longer rendered in all-caps, now using the proper case.
  • Like in Sword and Shield, the Fisherman Trainer class has been renamed "Fisher".

Returning features

  • Seals return for the first time since HeartGold and SoulSilver, and are now called Stickers.
    • The player may now earn Stickers from completing Super Contest Shows or by defeating Gym Leaders.
    • There are now "over 90" different Stickers in the game, up from 77. "Ribbon Sticker C" and "Ribbon Sticker D" have been seen in screenshots as new Stickers.
    • Up to twenty Stickers may be placed on a Ball Capsule, up from eight.
    • The menu for positioning Stickers on a Ball Capsule now supports 3D movement for more detailed placement.
    • The boy in the easternmost house of Solaceon Town no longer awards letter Stickers for showing him the different forms of Unown, instead awarding extra Ball Capsules.
  • Pokémon Super Contests return for the first time since Platinum, and are renamed Super Contest Shows. They have been changed in various ways.
    • Ball Capsules and Stickers are now used during the Visual round in place of Accessories.
    • The points earned during the rounds are now named Hype Points.
    • An unspecified mechanic appears to involve adding up the Hype Points of all four competitors and comparing it to a target score.
    • Contests now support online connectivity.
  • The Union Room returns for the first time since Generation V.
    • There are now two rooms, called the "Local Room" and the "Global Room", the latter of which newly supports online connections.
  • The Manaphy Egg is obtainable through an event for the first time since Generation IV. It is now an early-purchase bonus event.
  • TMs are single-use again, which was the case for all Pokémon games before Generation V.
    • Unlike in Diamond and Pearl, however, TMs have repeatable acquisition methods. Most NPCs who give TMs now give three of the same TM, while Gym Leaders give five of the reward TM with the badge. All TMs can also be bought in the Grand Underground by trading Spheres.
  • The National Pokédex returns in a core series game for the first time since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (though it only features the first 493 Pokémon, as in the original Diamond and Pearl).
  • Despite the removal of HMs, field moves return for the first time since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The eight hidden moves corresponding to the original game's HMs can only be used outside of battle from the Pokétch, but the field moves which were not originally HMs (namely Flash, Dig, Teleport, Soft-Boiled, Milk Drink, and Sweet Scent) can be used outside of battle by Pokémon in the party like in the original. Chatter is an exception to this, being unusable outside of battle as it has been from Generation VI onward.
  • The Berry growing mechanic returns.
  • Honey Trees return for the first time since Platinum.
  • Footprints are displayed in the Pokédex for the first time since Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
  • The Bicycle is obtainable for the first time since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
  • The Badge-polishing feature returns. The Badge case can be viewed from the Trainer Card.
  • The Key Items Vs. Seeker and Poké Radar both return.
  • The Moss Rock, Ice Rock, and special magnetic field have returned following their removal in Sword and Shield. As in Sword and Shield, most of the Pokémon that evolve using these methods can still evolve using Evolution stones instead, although the Ice Stone is not obtainable, and Nosepass was not given a second evolution method.
  • Several moves that were unusable in Sword and Shield have returned: Flash, Sketch, Hidden Power, Tail Glow, Psycho Boost, Heart Swap, Rock Climb, Chatter, Judgment, Dark Void, Seed Flare, and Toxic Thread. However, other moves that were unusable in Sword and Shield remain unusable in these games, even those that were usable in Diamond and Pearl. More information can be found here.
  • Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the Escape Rope is a consumable item in the Other Items category.
  • Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the nickname of an outsider Pokémon can only be changed by its Original Trainer, even if the Pokémon has no nickname.
  • Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the Move Reminder requires the use of a Heart Scale in order for a Pokémon to relearn a move. However, he will teach Pokémon for free after receiving 10 Heart Scales.

Connectivity

The game received Pokémon HOME connectivity on May 18, 2022 as part of HOME's version 2.0.0 update. The game does not support Ranked Battles.

Only Pokémon from the first four generations of games (excluding regional forms) can be transfered to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

When a compatible Pokémon from another game first enters these sets of games, its moveset will change to its four most recent level-up moves.

Version-exclusive Pokémon

The following Pokémon are only obtainable in one game of this pair.[3] In order to obtain Pokémon exclusive to the other game of this pair, they must be traded from that game. Alternatively, all Pokémon listed below are able to be transferred from previous games via Pokémon HOME.

Brilliant Diamond
0010 Caterpie Caterpie
Bug
0011 Metapod Metapod
Bug
0012 Butterfree Butterfree
Bug Flying
0023 Ekans Ekans
Poison
0024 Arbok Arbok
Poison
0058 Growlithe Growlithe
Fire
0059 Arcanine Arcanine
Fire
0086 Seel Seel
Water
0087 Dewgong Dewgong
Water Ice
0123 Scyther Scyther
Bug Flying
0125 Electabuzz Electabuzz
Electric
0198 Murkrow Murkrow
Dark Flying
0207 Gligar Gligar
Ground Flying
0212 Scizor Scizor
Bug Steel
0239 Elekid Elekid
Electric
0243 Raikou Raikou
Electric
0244 Entei Entei
Fire
0245 Suicune Suicune
Water
0246 Larvitar Larvitar
Rock Ground
0247 Pupitar Pupitar
Rock Ground
0248 Tyranitar Tyranitar
Rock Dark
0250 Ho-Oh Ho-Oh
Fire Flying
0273 Seedot Seedot
Grass
0274 Nuzleaf Nuzleaf
Grass Dark
0275 Shiftry Shiftry
Grass Dark
0303 Mawile Mawile
Steel Fairy
0335 Zangoose Zangoose
Normal
0338 Solrock Solrock
Rock Psychic
0352 Kecleon Kecleon
Normal
0408 Cranidos Cranidos
Rock
0409 Rampardos Rampardos
Rock
0430 Honchkrow Honchkrow
Dark Flying
0434 Stunky Stunky
Poison Dark
0435 Skuntank Skuntank
Poison Dark
0466 Electivire Electivire
Electric
0472 Gliscor Gliscor
Ground Flying
0483 Dialga Dialga
Steel Dragon
Shining Pearl
0013 Weedle Weedle
Bug Poison
0014 Kakuna Kakuna
Bug Poison
0015 Beedrill Beedrill
Bug Poison
0027 Sandshrew Sandshrew
Ground
0028 Sandslash Sandslash
Ground
0037 Vulpix Vulpix
Fire
0038 Ninetales Ninetales
Fire
0079 Slowpoke Slowpoke
Water Psychic
0080 Slowbro Slowbro
Water Psychic
0126 Magmar Magmar
Fire
0127 Pinsir Pinsir
Bug
0144 Articuno Articuno
Ice Flying
0145 Zapdos Zapdos
Electric Flying
0146 Moltres Moltres
Fire Flying
0199 Slowking Slowking
Water Psychic
0200 Misdreavus Misdreavus
Ghost
0216 Teddiursa Teddiursa
Normal
0217 Ursaring Ursaring
Normal
0234 Stantler Stantler
Normal
0240 Magby Magby
Fire
0249 Lugia Lugia
Psychic Flying
0270 Lotad Lotad
Water Grass
0271 Lombre Lombre
Water Grass
0272 Ludicolo Ludicolo
Water Grass
0302 Sableye Sableye
Dark Ghost
0336 Seviper Seviper
Poison
0337 Lunatone Lunatone
Rock Psychic
0371 Bagon Bagon
Dragon
0372 Shelgon Shelgon
Dragon
0373 Salamence Salamence
Dragon Flying
0410 Shieldon Shieldon
Rock Steel
0411 Bastiodon Bastiodon
Rock Steel
0429 Mismagius Mismagius
Ghost
0431 Glameow Glameow
Normal
0432 Purugly Purugly
Normal
0467 Magmortar Magmortar
Fire
0484 Palkia Palkia
Water Dragon

Save data bonuses

If the Nintendo Switch system being used has save data from previous mainline Pokémon games, the player may talk to an NPC in Floaroma Town to receive a Mythical Pokémon:

If there is save data for Pokémon Legends: Arceus in which all missions have been completed and Arceus has been obtained, the Azure Flute will appear in the player's room. After entering the Hall of Fame and obtaining the National Pokédex, the Azure Flute can be taken to Spear Pillar in order to battle and catch another Arceus at the Hall of Origin, which can be Shiny, unlike Mew and Jirachi.

Save data for Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl unlocks content in the following Nintendo Switch games:

Reception

Gaming magazine Famitsu gave Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl a score of 34 out of 40.[4] IGN rated the games a "Great" 8.0/10,[5] commenting that they lean "on the past, with all of its triumphs and tripwires." Both Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl hold a rating of 73% on Metacritic.[6][7]

Sales

The games sold over 6 million units in their launch week.[8] In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 14.65 million units.[9] As of September 30, 2022, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have sold 14.92 million copies worldwide, making these the best selling remakes.[10]

Staff

Main article: Staff of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Version history

Version Release date Game file size Official note More information
1.0.0 Initial release 4.3 GB N/A
1.1.0 November 11, 2021 6.7 GB
  • The Union Room only supports connection with 1 other player at a time.
  • Certain Trainers' teams were adjusted.
  • The delay in HP bar animation has been increased.
1.1.1 November 17, 2021 6.7 GB
  • Optimized Ver. 1.1.0 update data.
1.1.2 December 1, 2021 6.8 GB
  • Fixed some issues that would prevent the game from progressing under certain circumstances.
  • Some issues have also been fixed for more pleasant gameplay.
  • Menu glitch is fixed
  • Nursery cloning glitch is fixed
  • Flower Paradise glitch is fixed[citation needed]
1.1.3 December 21, 2021 6.8 GB
  • Fixed some issues for more pleasant gameplay.
  • More menu glitches are fixed
  • Surfing on land glitch is fixed
  • NPC Trainers' Pokémon no longer know unusable moves, e.g. Fantina's Banette no longer knows Snatch
  • Removed Shaymin event from Flower Paradise [11]
1.2.0 February 21, 2022 7.4 GB
  • Union Room functions have been expanded.
    • The maximum number of players you can play with via local or internet communication in Union Rooms has been increased to eight. Also, by selecting Greeting or Capsule Decorations, you can show each other your Trainer Cards or Capsule Decorations.
  • Additional Colosseum battle feature has been added.
    • Enter the Colosseum on the 2nd floor of a Pokémon Center to battle with other players using custom rulesets.
    • In the Colosseum, you can set rules, such as the number of Pokémon to send into battle as well as their levels, and play Single Battles, Double Battles, or Multi Battles via local or internet communication.
  • Pokémon Trading and Battles
    • Some Pokémon acquired via unintended methods or illicit modification now cannot be used in Link Trades or Link Battles.
  • Fixed some issues for more pleasant gameplay.
1.3.0 March 15, 2022 6.9 GB
  • Added an event related to Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
    • If a user on a Nintendo Switch system has save data from Pokémon Legends: Arceus that meets set requirements, that player can take part in a special event to meet the Mythical Pokémon Arceus when playing the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl games.
    • Further details can be found here.
  • Added a network-trading feature at GWS.
    • It is now possible to trade Pokémon online at the GWS in Jubilife City.
    • Note: A Nintendo Switch Online membership (paid service) is required to trade Pokémon online.
  • Some issues have been fixed for more pleasant gameplay.

Notes:

  • v1.0.0 is present on the physical Game Cards, and is playable on a Switch whose internet connection remains off.
  • v1.1.0 was released 8 days before launch when digital preloads became available.[13] Official reviewers were also able to play this version before launch.[citation needed] Outside of being an official reviewer, it is possible to play this version by pre-ordering the digital version of the game at least 3 days before launch, preloading it, turning auto-updates on the Switch off, and then opting not to download the v1.1.1 update on launch day when unlocking the preload.[14]
  • v1.1.1 was released 2 days before launch. This version is playable by purchasing either the physical or digital versions on/soon after launch day and then downloading the updates.

Gallery

Logos

Title screens

Trivia

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Male Pikachu's sprite in Diamond and Pearl compared to its artwork in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ポケットモンスター ブリリアントダイヤモンド・シャイニングパール
Chinese Cantonese 寶可夢 晶燦鑽石/明亮珍珠
Mandarin 寶可夢 晶燦鑽石/明亮珍珠
宝可梦 晶灿钻石/明亮珍珠
French Canada Flag.png Canada Pokémon Brilliant Diamond et Shining Pearl
France Flag.png Europe Pokémon Diamant Étincelant et Perle Scintillante
Germany Flag.png German Pokémon Strahlender Diamant und Leuchtende Perle
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokémon Diamante Lucente e Perla Splendente
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포켓몬스터 브릴리언트 다이아몬드・샤이닝 펄
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pokémon Diamante Brillante y Perla Reluciente

References



Generation I: Red & GreenBlue (JP)Red & BlueYellow
Generation II: Gold & SilverCrystal
Generation III: Ruby & SapphireFireRed & LeafGreenEmerald
Generation IV: Diamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilver
Generation V: Black & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2
Generation VI: X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII: Sun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra Moon
Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!‎
Generation VIII: Sword & Shield (The Isle of Armor / The Crown Tundra)
Brilliant Diamond & Shining PearlLegends: Arceus
Generation IX: Scarlet & Violet (The Teal Mask / The Indigo Disk)
Legends: Z-A
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