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A place to discuss anything related to Nintendo's Diamond and Pearl remakes, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.


Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon Diamond Version and the Pokémon Pearl Version games in a reimagined adventure, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, now on the Nintendo Switch™ system!


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/r/PokemonBDSP

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111

Found this lil guy yesterday ✨

4 Comments
2024/12/22
15:07 UTC

71

Only been hunting for about 2 weeks - 527 resets and he’s mine

Just had a kid 3 weeks ago and decided that during my night shift that I’d start this hunt - flew through the remaining story I had left and started the grind. Thankful it only took 527 resets!

3 Comments
2024/12/22
06:40 UTC

46

I can safely say that my new playthrough is already on a good start.

24 Comments
2024/12/22
03:32 UTC

1

Team selection is done.

So for those who don't know I made a post about three days ago on here asking for what team I should do as I wanted you all to decide that. Now I had some good suggestions and I decided what team I will do. My team will consist of Empoleon, Drapion, Luxray, Rapidash, Togekiss, and lastly Garchomp.

1 Comment
2024/12/22
02:23 UTC

2

Team suggestions

What pokemon should I add as my last member. I was thinking about adding yanmega but i’m not sure if that’s a good idea. Please leave any suggestions or new team members or if I should swap some pokemon out.

3 Comments
2024/12/21
23:35 UTC

25

I decided to restart my game a few hours ago

I was just looking for a kricketot on route 203 😭✨

3 Comments
2024/12/21
23:22 UTC

1

e4 rematch w eeveeloutions

i was thinking of rematching the elite 4 with an all eeveeloution team. which ones should i add? i already have a lvl 86 espeon

1 Comment
2024/12/21
19:06 UTC

39

What's you current team? Here's mine:

I didn't like any of the starter evolutions, so I ditched mine. Also, out of curiosity, is this a common team to use? Even though it doesn't matter at all, it would be interesting to know. Did I accidentally choose the same as everyone else?

What made you pick the Pokemon you use, is it because you like them or because they are strong? Or are there any other reason.

Good weekend everyone! :)

19 Comments
2024/12/21
18:07 UTC

1

Starter

I really want to use lucario in my team what starter should I pick. I usually pick fire type because it's my favorite but lucario and infernape are both fighting.

9 Comments
2024/12/21
17:01 UTC

62

POV: you were hunting for a Gible with adamant nature

Only took me about 3 hours 🫠

17 Comments
2024/12/21
17:00 UTC

20

My Team arrived at the Pokémon League in BDSP!

Hello fellow trainers!

I've just reached the Pokémon League in Brilliant Diamond, and it's been quite a journey!

Throughout the game, I've skipped most of the regular trainers but made sure to complete all the Victory Road challenges. I've heard the Elite Four and especially Champion Cynthia are really tough, so I'm both excited and a bit nervous about the battles ahead.

For this run, I decided to try out Pokémon that I've never included in an official team before. It's been an interesting experience experimenting with new strategies and movesets.

I'd love to hear any last-minute tips or strategies you guys might have before I dive into the battles. How do you think my team stacks up against the Elite Four and Cynthia? Any advice on moves or tactics that could give me an edge?

Thanks in advance for your help, and wish me luck!

9 Comments
2024/12/21
15:03 UTC

6

New playthrough?

Hey everyone I’m thinking of starting over a clean playthrough but IDK if I should or not so I guess I’m really just here for you guys to convince me haha

7 Comments
2024/12/21
13:46 UTC

0

I’m tired of this Kadabra not listening to me. Can I sub in a Misdeavus?

I have a level 35 Kadabra that I got for a machop early in game that I picked for the psychic attacks, but I am over his not listening. I tend to over level my party, so it is my fault, but I’m tired of having an empty spot in my party basically. I have a Misdreavus with Psychic, would they make a good substitute?

4 Comments
2024/12/21
13:46 UTC

6

HOF Team for BDSP! Watcha guys think?

6 Comments
2024/12/21
03:47 UTC

14

This is the team I used on my first play through what do you think?

Also just wanted to point this out my Cherrim Bloom somehow out sped and one shot Cynthia’s Garchomp (who was at full heath) with a single Dazzling Gleam.

8 Comments
2024/12/21
00:45 UTC

1

Is there any way to get event pokemon nowadays

Recently got Pokemon SP and I've never had the oppertunity to see/catch these event exclusive pokemon such as Arceus, Darkrai, etc. Is there any way of getting these pokemons nowadays?

8 Comments
2024/12/21
00:06 UTC

7

Friendly Friday Reminder - Don't forget to catch your Drifloon at Valley Windworks today!

1 Comment
2024/12/20
23:00 UTC

2

BD Team

So far I have Monferno, Luxio, Staravia, Psyduck, and Budew…who should go in my last slot?

6 Comments
2024/12/20
22:24 UTC

98

Shiny Latios✨️💚✨️

My first Ramana Park Shiny caught after only 374 SR's!!

2 Comments
2024/12/20
22:09 UTC

372

After a year of not playing I found out I have the darkrai event

29 Comments
2024/12/20
21:57 UTC

47

First time play through, Cynthia eats nails for breakfast

Azumarill is the goat

2 Comments
2024/12/20
19:19 UTC

0

Kazza- will my Kazza continue to listen to me after level 30 if we have high friendship?

I have this Kazza (kadabra) I picked up and I am not the original trainer. I have since gotten three gym badges, so he will obey up to level 30. The problem is, I am heading for the fighting gym in Veilstone and he is my anchor, but I think he will cross level 30 before I get there. He seems to be quite friendly to me, but I am concerned he will stop listening once he hits level 31.

My question is, if I have a solid friendship bond will he continue to listen to me even after we cross that level 30 threshold or am I screwed?

9 Comments
2024/12/20
16:34 UTC

2

Friendly Friday Reminder - Don't forget to catch your Drifloon at Valley Windworks today!

1 Comment
2024/12/20
14:01 UTC

35

Finished the game for the first time!

9 Comments
2024/12/20
13:11 UTC

10

Team tips?

So I’m basically a noob at this point (last Pokémon I played was Pokémon Black) so don’t know much about best team combos and stuff. The top 4 I definitely want to keep, but I’m unsure about cranidos and don’t want staraptor. Do I have any glaring weaknesses at the moment, and who should maybe fill up spot 5 and 6 in my team? Just beat gym 3 btw.

9 Comments
2024/12/20
12:31 UTC

3

Getting mew and Jirachi

I’ve recently started brilliant diamond and was seeing what legends and mythicals there were in the game and I seen Mew was from save file on let’s go eevee/pikachu and Jirachi from sword/violet in order to get them would I need to start a new save file of diamond in order to obtain them or could I just make a save file of the other 2 games and it would still come to my current file of diamond?

11 Comments
2024/12/20
09:38 UTC

77

AFTER A YEAR

15 Comments
2024/12/20
06:50 UTC

1

What level should I evolve my Roselia/final Roserade move set ?

Team is coming along very nicely as I have every member with 6 badges. Just need to evolve my Gabite and Roselia.

What level should I evolve my Roselia? She's currently level 44. I gave mine a Big Root as that makes our Giga Drain stronger, but I was thinking of this final move set for Roserade:

  1. Giga Drain
  2. Shadow Ball
  3. Sludge Bomb
  4. Synthesis/Petal Dance/Energy Ball

Petal Dance is the outrage for grass type Pokemon. Powerful move that we don't learn until level 60 unfortunately. I do like Roselia, but not sure if I want to keep it as one until the league lol. Would keeping synthesis be better in all your opinions? Energy Ball is another great offensive option, but synthesis can be very clutch.

Edit: Apparently Energy Ball is postgame only smh. Should I consider Petal Blizzard or Grass Knot as good final moves as well? I'm leaning more towards Petal Dance or Synthesis as the last move, but I appreciate any thoughts.

10 Comments
2024/12/20
06:07 UTC

3

Shiny Ponyta

This whole “full odds” shiny hunting for a Ponyta by breeding is a waste of time. Just want to save everyone some time. Happy Holidays

1 Comment
2024/12/20
02:31 UTC

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