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A variety of legendary Pokemon from past games return as version exclusives in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Find out which Pokemon are version exclusive in the Diamond and Pearl Remakes and how to get version exclusives in both games.

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Legendary Pokemon Version Exclusives

Ho-oh and Lugia

Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Pokemon BDSP Ho-OhHo-Oh Pokemon BDSP LugiaLugia

The Legendary mascot Pokemon from Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver, Ho-oh and Lugia, return as version exclusives in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Ho-oh is exclusive to Brilliant Diamond, while Lugia is exclusive to Shining Pearl. Both Ho-oh and Lugia can be found in Ramanas Park, a new post-game feature replacing the Pal Park from the original games.

Legendary Birds and Legendary Dogs

Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Pokemon BDSP RaikouRaikou Pokemon BDSP ArticunoArticuno
Pokemon BDSP EnteiEntei Pokemon BDSP ZapdosZapdos
Pokemon BDSP SuicuneSuicune Pokemon BDSP MoltresMoltres

The Legendary Birds from Pokemon Red and Blue, as well as the Legendary Dogs from Pokemon Gold and Silver, return as version exclusives.

The Legendary Dogs are exclusive to Brilliant Diamond, while the Legendary Birds are exclusive to Shining Pearl. Like Ho-oh and Lugia, they can all be found in Ramanas Park.

Dialga and Palkia

Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Pokemon BDSP DialgaDialga Pokemon BDSP PalkiaPalkia

The Legendary Pokemon and mascots of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are each exclusive to their respective game.

Dialga, the Temporal Pokemon, is exclusive to Brilliant Diamond, while Palkia, the Spatial Pokemon, is exclusive to Shining Pearl.

Sinnoh Dex Version Exclusives

Sinnoh Pokedex
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Pokemon BDSP CranidosCranidos Pokemon BDSP RampardosRampardos Pokemon BDSP ShieldonShieldon Pokemon BDSP BastiodonBastiodon
Pokemon BDSP StunkyStunky Pokemon BDSP SkuntankSkuntank Pokemon BDSP GlameowGlameow Pokemon BDSP PuruglyPurugly
Pokemon BDSP MurkrowMurkrow Pokemon BDSP HonchkrowHonchkrow Pokemon BDSP MisdreavusMisdreavus Pokemon BDSP MismagiusMismagius

National Dex Version Exclusives

National Pokedex
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Pokemon BDSP CaterpieCaterpie Pokemon BDSP MetapodMetapod Pokemon BDSP WeedleWeedle Pokemon BDSP KakunaKakuna
Pokemon BDSP ButterfreeButterfree Pokemon BDSP EkansEkans Pokemon BDSP BeedrillBeedrill Pokemon BDSP SandshrewSandshrew
Pokemon BDSP ArbokArbok Pokemon BDSP GrowlitheGrowlithe Pokemon BDSP SandslashSandslash Pokemon BDSP VulpixVulpix
Pokemon BDSP ArcanineArcanine Pokemon BDSP ElekidElekid Pokemon BDSP NinetalesNinetales Pokemon BDSP MagbyMagby
Pokemon BDSP ElectabuzzElectabuzz Pokemon BDSP ElectivireElectivire Pokemon BDSP MagmarMagmar Pokemon BDSP MagmortarMagmortar
Pokemon BDSP ScytherScyther Pokemon BDSP ScizorScizor Pokemon BDSP SlowkingSlowking Pokemon BDSP PinsirPinsir
Pokemon BDSP GligarGligar Pokemon BDSP GliscorGliscor Pokemon BDSP TeddiursaTeddiursa Pokemon BDSP UrsaringUrsaring
Pokemon BDSP LarvitarLarvitar Pokemon BDSP PupitarPupitar Pokemon BDSP BagonBagon Pokemon BDSP ShelgonShelgon
Pokemon BDSP TyranitarTyranitar Pokemon BDSP SeedotSeedot Pokemon BDSP SalamenceSalamence Pokemon BDSP LotadLotad
Pokemon BDSP MawileMawile Pokemon BDSP ZangooseZangoose Pokemon BDSP SableyeSableye Pokemon BDSP SeviperSeviper
Pokemon BDSP SolrockSolrock Pokemon BDSP KecleonKecleon Pokemon BDSP LunatoneLunatone Pokemon BDSP StantlerStantler

How to Get Version Exclusive Pokemon

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You can trade with other players who have the version of the Sinnoh remakes that you don't. Interact and trade with these players via the Union Room feature, which allows you to interact with players locally or online.

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Release Date November 19, 2021
Price $119.99 (Plus Tax)
Release Versions Physical Copy / Downloadable Version

If you feel like catching them all yourself, you could purchase both Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl for a discounted price if you buy the Double Pack, which contains both games. The Double Pack releases simultaneously with the base games and is currently available for preorder.

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