Legendary Pokémon from previous generations are available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, with most able to be obtained in just one version of the game.
In order to find them, you'll need to head to Ramanas Park. However, there are a few prerequisites:
Ramanas Park is a bit out of the way in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Here's where you'll find it, so you can hunt those Legendaries.
Bear in mind that the three Legendary Birds (Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres) can only be found in Shining Pearl.
To get them in Brilliant Diamond, you'll need to trade.
Which Slate do you need to find Zapdos?
Ramanas Park is a vast area made up of several caves, in which a specific type of Slate is requested.
In order to unlock the three Legendary Birds, take the Kanto Slate to the Kanto Room and place it on the plinth.
Save your game before placing the Slate if you're looking for a specific Bird -- if the one you want doesn't appear, just reload your game and try again. This will save you valuable time hunting Mysterious Shards, which are quite rare.
Meet Zapdos, the Fire Bird
Capturing Moltres can be challenging. Here's what you need to know about the Malevolent Pokémon.
Types: Fire / Flying
Ability: Pressure / Flame Body
Level: 70
Moves
- Hurricane
- Endure
- Sky Attack
- Burn Up
Shiny Moltres
Moltres' shiny form is relatively easy to distinguish, so you shouldn't get mixed up if you choose to knock it out or flee when looking for another of the Legendary Birds.
Tips to make it easier to capture Moltres
Follow this advice to make catching Moltres easier:
- Use a Quick Ball at the very start of the encounter, and a Timer Ball if the battle lasts more than 10 rounds.
- Take a Pokémon with False Swipe to ensure you don't accidentally kill it.
- Take a Pokémon that can inflict Paralyze or Sleep.
- Pay attention to how much PP its moves have.
- Save your game right in front of it, before engaging.
A Rock-type Pokémon is ideal against Moltres, doing double damage to both Fire and Flying types - meaning you get a 4x damage multiplier. Water and Electric are also strong.
If you accidentally knock it out, you will need more Kanto Slates. Once you have captured it, you will not be able to re-summon it.
Additionally, upon exiting, an NPC will give you a Moltres Statue for your Secret Base.
In order to summon Legendary Pokémon to Ramanas Park in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, you're going to need special Slates. Here are the details.
