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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: How to capture Spiritomb

A tricky Pokémon to catch, this Ghost-type critter is nonetheless worth the effort. Here's how to catch Spiritomb in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

How to access the Great Marsh in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

The Sinnoh Safari Zone in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl is called the Great Marsh, and contains several exclusive Pokémon. Here's how to access the area.

How to access Amity Square and have Pokémon follow you in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Amity Square returns in the Generation IV remakes, but the difference is, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl let you have a Pokémon follow you all over Sinnoh. Here's how to unlock this feature.

How to change your appearance in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Here's how you can customise your avatar in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, including where to get new outfits and hairstyles to change your appearance.

Where to find Uxie in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

The third of the Lake Guardians in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pear, Uxie is the Being of Knowledge. Here's where you'll find this Legendary Pokémon.

Where to find Azelf in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Another of the Legendary Lake Guardians alongside Mesprit and Uxie, here's where to find Azelf, the Being of Willpower, in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Where to find Mesprit in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

The Legendary Pokémon Mesprit is part of the Lake Guardians trio alongside Uxie and Azelf. Here's how you can find and capture the Being of Emotion in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Where to get the Pokétch in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

A vital source of information in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, here's where you can get the Pokémon Watch, shortened to Pokétch.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: How to get the other starters

You don't only have to rely on trades to get the other two starters in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, thanks to improvements to The Great Underground.

How to unlock Mystery Gift in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

The Mystery Gift menu is an important feature in modern Pokémon games, and essential to obtaining special Pokémon and other items. Here's how to unlock it in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

How to get the Manaphy Egg in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Originally obtained in Pokémon Ranger, Manaphy returns to Sinnoh in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Here's how to get the Manaphy Egg in the Nintendo Switch remakes.

Should you choose Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl?

As always with new Pokémon games, deciding which version to choose can be a challenge thanks to certain exclusives. Here are our tips to choosing between Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: Which starter to choose

As with all Pokémon games, Trainers will have a difficult choice to make at the beginning of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Which starter should you choose?

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