Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl guides

How to get Riolu on Iron Island in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Trainers should take the time to travel to Iron Island in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, to meet Riley and collect the Riolu Egg.

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How to raise Friendship in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Friendship plays a big role in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, affecting everything from evolution to performance in battle. Here's how to increase it.

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Where to get Evolution Stones in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Some Pokémon require special stones in order to evolve, such as the Moon Stone. Here's where you'll find Evolution Stones in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

• 4 days ago

Pokémon BDSP: What do the Digletts do in the Grand Underground?

Are you wondering why you keep seeing Diglett and Dugtrio in the Grand Underground? Here's what they do in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

• 4 days ago

Swarms & Locations in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Once you've unlocked the National Dex in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, you may just come across a Pokémon Swarm. But how do they work?

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Where to find Ditto in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Ditto is an incredibly useful Pokémon to own, especially when it comes to breeding. Here's where you'll find it in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

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All Poké Radar exclusive Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Struggling to find certain Pokémon to complete your National Dex in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl? They may be best found using the Poké Radar!

• 4 days ago

Where to get Fossils in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Bringing back ancient Pokémon from Fossils in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearlis as easy as taking them to Oreburgh City Museum - but where do you get them?

• 5 days ago

Where to find the IV Judge in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

For those who want to build the perfect team, here's where to get the IV Judge function in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

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All HM Locations in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

From Rock Smash to Cut, Strength to Fly, Hidden Moves are crucial in unlocking your adventure. Here's where to find all the HMs in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: Honey Tree Guide

Here are the locations of all Honey Trees in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, as well as how to catch Cherubi, Combee, Burmy, and even Heracross.

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How to find shiny Pokémon with the Poké Radar in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

A huge part of the Pokémon experience is hunting for shinies, and the Poké Radar is a key tool. Here's where to get it and how to use it in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

• 5 days ago

Where to get the Super Rod in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Some rare Pokémon can be caught in the waterways of Sinnoh. Here's where you'll get the different Fishing Rods in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

• 6 days ago

Where to get TM54 False Swipe in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Quite possibly the most important move when catching Pokémon, here's where you can get TM54 False Swipe in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

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How to get Phione in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Unlike most Pokémon, Phione cannot be caught. Our guide helps you evolve your Manaphy into this Mythical Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

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How to get Rotom and all forms in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

A massively unique Pokémon, Rotom can assume many different forms in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Here's where to find it, and how to unlock all forms.

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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Walkthrough: 2 - Oreburgh City to Eterna City

The second part of our full Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl walkthrough for Nintendo Switch guides you from Oreburgh City through to your second badge in Eterna City, and taking on Team Galactic.

• 26 Nov 2021

How to beat Gardenia in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

The second Gym Leader you'll encounter in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Gardenia holds the Forest Badge and mainly uses Grass-type Pokémon. Here's how to beat her.

• 25 Nov 2021

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Walkthrough: 1 - Twinleaf Town to Oreburgh City

The first part of our full Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl walkthrough for Nintendo Switch guides you from the very beginning of the game through to Oreburgh City.

• 25 Nov 2021

How to beat Roark in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

The first Gym Leader you'll encounter in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Roark holds the Coal Badge and uses Rock-type Pokémon. Here's how to beat him.

• 25 Nov 2021