The National Dex is available in the Diamond and Pearl Remakes! Learn how the National Dex returns and how many Pokemon are on the National Pokedex of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP).
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 Is the National Dex in the Game? |
 How to Unlock the National Dex |
 List of All Pokemon |
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The National Dex is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and contains all 493 Pokemon of the first 4 Generations. Like in the originals, you can obtain the National Dex by encountering the first 150 Pokemon (up until Palkia, not Manaphy) of the native Sinnoh Pokedex.
How to Unlock the National Dex
A change from the previous games is that you can encounter Pokemon not from the native Sinnoh Dex in Pokemon Hideaways before even getting the National Dex. These Pokemon appear to be from the Platinum Pokedex, which is different from BDSP's Sinnoh Dex, which follows the original Diamond and Pearl's records.
When you encounter these Pokemon not from the Native Sinnoh Dex, they won't be appear in your Pokedex list until you receive the National Dex. The same goes for the free Mew and Jirachi gifts.
After receiving the National Dex and Poke Radar, you'll be able to encounter National Dex Pokemon in patches of grass in the routes of the Sinnoh region and in Pokemon Hideaways.
Only the first 493 Pokemon from Generations 1 to 4 are present in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, which was also the case for the original Diamond and Pearl, as they were only realeased in Generation 4.
Pokedex and List of All Pokemon
Pokemon nos. 494 to 898 and regional variants of Pokemon introduced in Generations 1 through 4 are not in the game. They're also unable to be traded in or transfered from other games such as Pokemon Sword and Shield. The games most likely don't support the models and textures of these Pokemon, so it's also unlikely that we'll see them become available via Pokemon HOME when support for that launches in 2022.
Pokemon HOME Support and Compatibility
Better Version to Buy
Updated 11/25/2021
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How Long to Beat Pokemon BDSP
Updated 11/17/2021
Find out how long it will take to finish Pokemon BDSP!
List of Glitches
Updated 2/21/2022
Learn all glitches and bugs in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl!
Online Features
Updated 2/22/2022
Find out what are the game's online multiplayer features and if a Nintendo Online Subscription is required.
Will There Be DLC?
Updated 11/17/2021
Find out if there will be an upcoming DLC for Pokemon BDSP!
Is Ranked Battle Available?
Updated 11/9/2021
Read on to learn about the availability of online, ranked battles!
Dialga & Palkia Switch Lite
Updated 11/9/2021
Learn how to preorder the limited edition Switch Lite ahead of the release date!
Available Platforms
Updated 11/12/2021
Find out where you can play Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl!
All Gen 4 Pokemon Excluded from Sword and Shield
Updated 11/10/2021
Learn all Generation 4 Pokemon that could be added to Pokemon Sworld and Shield after the release of BDSP.
Connections to Pokemon Legends Arceus
Updated 12/15/2021
Learn about the hidden connections, hints, and Easter eggs in the Sinnoh remakes for the upcoming Arceus game!
Release Date & Time
Updated 12/23/2021
Learn more about the release date and release time of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl!
Release Time & Countdown
Updated 11/19/2021
Find out when Pokemon BDSP will be available in your region!
Preorder Guide & Bonuses
Updated 11/9/2021
Find out how and where to preorder the Sinnoh remakes!
Preload Guide
Updated 11/12/2021
Learn how to preload the game ahead of its scheduled release date!
All Confirmed Pokemon
Updated 11/25/2021
Find out all returning Pokemon and new additions to the Sinnoh Pokedex!
All Confirmed Moves
Updated 12/24/2021
Learn all returning moves, Hidden Moves, and TMs in the Diamond and Pearl Remakes.!
Remakes' Graphics
Updated 11/9/2021
Find out more about the chibi art style and the new battle animation!
Pokemon BDSP Review
Updated 4/26/2022
The jury is out. Do the Sinnoh remakes live up to the hype? Hear our thoughts and opinions about Pokemon BDSP.
All Mystery Gifts
Updated 5/1/2022
Find out all exclusive, limited-time items and Event Pokemon you can collect!
Updates and Patch Notes
Updated 2/22/2022
Learn all update versions and patch notes and how to update the games!
Trailers and Gameplay Videos
Updated 11/24/2021
This page contains all trailers and pre-release gameplay videos for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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