Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP)

Pokemon BDSP Ver 1.3.0 Update: Patch Notes

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An update to Ver. 1.3.0 of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP) will release on March 16, 2022. Read on to learn what's coming in the game with this update!

Ver 1.3.0 Patch Notes

Ver 1.3.0 Update Summary

Ver 1.3.0 Update Summary
  • Having a Pokemon Legends: Arceus save file will allow you to meet the mythical Pokemon, Arceus in your copy of Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl.
  • It is now possible to encounter the mythical Pokemon, Darkrai.
  • You can now trade Pokemon at the GWS in Jubilife City. This requires a Nintendo Switch Online Membership.

Encounter Arceus at Spear Pillar

Pokemon BDSP - Arceus at Spear Pillar

Ver. 1.3.0 lets you battle and catch the mighty Arceus at the Spear Pillar!

How to Get Arceus and Learnset

How to Encounter Arceus

Arceus Encounter Conditions
  • Have a save file for Pokemon Legends: Arceus with all main missions completed.
  • Enter the Hall of Fame and obtain the National Pokedex.

Once all conditions are met, you will need to return to their room in their house at Twinleaf Town to obtain the Azure Flute!

With the Azure Flute, you will then need to go to the top of Spear Pillar at Mount Coronet where Arceus will reveal itself!

Encounter Darkrai at Newmoon Island

Pokemon BDSP - Darkrai at New Moon Island

Ver. 1.3.0 also lets you battle and catch the sinister Darkrai at Newmoon Island!

How to Get Darkrai and Learnset

How to Encounter Darkrai

Darkrai Encounter Conditions

The Member Card item is only available to download via Mystery Gift between the new moons, which means the item will be available to download on April 1, 2022 on the day of the month's new moon.

With the Member Card, you will then need to travel to Newmoon Island where you'll encounter Dakrai!

The GWS is Now Open!

Pokemon BDSP - GWS Welcome

The Global Wonder Station (GWS) is now open for business as of this update! Take note that a Nintendo Switch Online Membership is required to access the online features of this facility.

Global Wonder Station (GWS) Features

Ver 1.3.0 Release Date and Time

Ver 1.3.0 Out Now!

BDSP 1.2.0 Update

The update for Ver. 1.3.0 of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP) is now available as of March 16, 2022 at 6:00 PM PDT. Close your game and press + on the application on the Home Screen to check for a Software Update.

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Update History

Update Versions Release Date
Ver 1.3.0 03/16/2022
Ver 1.2.0 02/22/2022
Ver 1.1.3 12/21/2021
Ver 1.1.2 12/01/2021
Day One Patch
(Ver. 1.1.0)
11/11/2021

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