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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl offering chance to obtain Arceus and Darkrai

Posted on March 15, 2022 by (@NE_Brian) in News, Switch

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl Arceus and Darkrai

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl are about to receive to receive a new 1.3.0 update, and it’s bringing along the opportunity to obtain Arceus and Darkrai.

For Arceus, fans need to have Pokemon Legends: Arceus save data on their Switch system after completing all main missions. There’s also the requirement of joining the Hall of Fame and obtaining the National Pokedex in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond or Pokemon Shining Pearl. Players will then need to return to their room where they can get the Azure Flute item. After this, simply head over to the Spear Pillar at the top of Mount Coronet. Arceus will immediately appear.

As for Darkrai, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl players will need the Member Card item, which is available between the new moons. It can be obtained via the Mystery Gift feature in either game. After nabbing the Member Card, entering the Sinnoh region’s Hall of Fame, and obtaining the National Pokedex, travel to Newmoon Island. Darkrai will make its appearance right here.

The new 1.3.0 update for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl will go live on March 15, 2022 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET. Be sure to have this new version installed once it’s available.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl are out now on Switch. Read our review of the games here. The official site is also up here.

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