Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl is an enhanced version of the old popular Diamond & Pearl game. The upcoming video game is based out of the Sinnoh region. You will be greeted by a famous professor who will recruit you to complete the Pokedex. As a player, you will receive a starter pokemon to begin the game. The game mostly involves exploration and adventure. In this article, we will talk about the differences between Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Both Brillant Diamond and Shining Pearl will feature Mount Coronet, which spawns in the center of the Sinnoh region. It is a huge mountain with a peak covered with snow and is extremely sacred to the people of Sinnoh. However, as a player, when you visit this ancient location, you will encounter a huge maze. The deeper you go into the maze, you will encounter stronger wild Pokemons. What are the Pokemons you may come across in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl? Keep reading to find out.
Also read: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Starters explained
Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl don’t differ much in terms of gameplay and story. However, you will encounter different legendary Pokemons in the two versions. In Brilliant Diamond, you will meet the legendary Pokemon Dialga. Dialga is a Pokemon of type Steel/Dragon and has the power to control time. It is considered a deity in the Sinnoh Mythology. In Shining Pearl, however, you will come across the legendary Pokemon Palkia. Palkia is a Pokemon of type Water/Dragon and has the ability to distort space. Much like Dialga, Palkia is also a deity in Sinnoh Mythology.
Exclusive Pokemons in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Wondering about which version to buy? We are here with the list of exclusive Pokemons available for the two versions. This will most certainly help you choose. But, we recommend you to buy both if you cannot choose!
Brilliant Diamond Exclusives
- Cranidos: Rock-type
- Rampardos: Rock-type
- Stunky: Poison/Dark-type
- Skuntank: Poison/Dark-type
Shining Pearl Exclusives
- Shieldon: Rock/Steel-type
- Bastiodon: Rock/Steel-type
- Glameow: Normal-type
- Purugly: Normal-type
All of the above are extremely powerful Pokemons. These are all the differences we know about till now. The video game is anticipated to release on November 19, 2021. As the release date nears, we can expect more leaks and information about the game. Stay tuned for the latest updates on Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
