Pokémon is a franchise that truly needs no introduction. Beloved by multiple generations worldwide, millions of you have partaken in the pocket monster phenomenon over the last few decades. And with Pokémon BDSP hitting Switch, Pokémasters old and new are returning to the world of elemental critters and grand battles, testing their mettle in the arena and scouring lands far and wide.
If you’re familiar with the previous Pokémon games, you’ll know that Nintendo usually releases two versions for each generation, with exclusive Pokémon tied to their respective cartridges. So, if you don’t want to buy both versions, that creates a bit of a dilemma – which should you get? Well, that’s where we come in! With our Pokémon BDSP exclusives guide, we’ll tell you which critters are Pokémon Brilliant Diamond exclusives, and which ones are Pokémon Shining Pearl exclusives, so you’ll know exactly which version has your favourite picks. With our help, you’ll be shouting ‘I choose you!’ and clicking ‘add to basket’ in no time.
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Now, let’s get into our list of the Pokémon BDSP exclusives.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond exclusives
These are all the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond exclusives.
Pokémon name | Pokémon type |
#010: Caterpie | Bug |
#011: Metapod | Bug |
#012: Butterfree | Bug/flying |
#023: Ekans | Poison |
#024: Arbok | Poison |
#058: Growlithe | Fire |
#059: Arcanine | Fire |
#086: Seel | Water |
#087: Dewgong | Water/ice |
#123: Scyther | Bug/flying |
#125: Electabuzz | Electric |
#198: Murkrow | Dark/flying |
#207: Gligar | Ground/flying |
#212: Scizor | Bug/steel |
#239: Elekid | Electric |
#246: Larvitar | Rock/ground |
#247: Pupitar | Rock/ground |
#248: Tyranitar | Rock/ground |
#273: Seedot | Grass |
#274: Nuzleaf | Grass/dark |
#275: Shiftry | Grass/dark |
#303: Mawile | Steel/fairy |
#335: Zangoose | Normal |
#338: Solrock | Rock/psychic |
#352: Kecleon | Normal |
#408: Cranidos | Rock |
#409: Rampardos | Rock |
#430: Honchkrow | Dark/flying |
#434: Stunky | Poison/dark |
#435: Skuntank | Poison/dark |
#466: Electivire | Electric |
#472: Gliscor | Ground/flying |
#483: Dialga | Steel/dragon |
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond exclusive legendaries
When you defeat the Elite Four and get to the post-game stage of Pokémon BDSP, you gain access to a new area called Ramanas Park. Here, you can encounter a variety of legendary Pokémon. Of course, there are some version exclusives. Here are the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond exclusive legendaries.
Pokémon name | Pokémon type |
#243: Raikou | Electric |
#244: Entei | Fire |
#245: Suicune | Water |
#250: Ho-Oh | Fire/flying |
Pokémon Shining Pearl exclusives
These are all the Pokémon Shining Pearl exclusives.
Pokémon name | Pokémon type |
#013: Weedle | Bug/poison |
#014: Kakuna | Bug/poison |
#015: Beedrill | Bug/poison |
#027: Sandshrew | Ground |
#028: Sandslash | Ground |
#037: Vulpix | Fire |
#038: Ninetails | Fire |
#079: Slowpoke | Water/psychic |
#080: Slowbro | Water/psychic |
#126: Magmar | Fire |
#127: Pinsir | Bug |
#199: Slowking | Water/psychic |
#200: Misdreavus | Ghost |
#216: Teddiursa | Normal |
#217: Ursaring | Normal |
#234: Stantler | Normal |
#240: Magby | Fire |
#249: Lugia | Psychic/flying |
#270: Lotad | Water/grass |
#271: Lombre | Water/grass |
#272: Ludicolo | Water/grass |
#302: Sableye | Dark/ghost |
#336: Seviper | Poison |
#337: Lunatone | Rock/psychic |
#371: Bagon | Dragon |
#372: Shelgon | Dragon |
#373: Salamence | Dragon/flying |
#410: Shieldon | Rock/steel |
#411: Bastiodon | Rock/steel |
#429: Mismagius | Ghost |
#431: Glameow | Normal |
#432: Purugly | Normal |
#467: Magmortar | Fire |
#484: Palkia | Water/dragon |
Pokémon Shining Pearl exclusive legendaries
As with the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond exclusive legendaries, these legendaries are exclusive to the Pokémon Shining Pearl version, and can be found in Ramanas Park after defeating the Elite Four.
Pokémon name | Pokémon type |
#144: Articuno | Ice/flying |
#145: Zapdos | Electric/flying |
#146: Moltres | Fire/flying |
#249: Lugia | Psychic/flying |
And that’s all of the Pokémon BDSP exclusives. If you’re looking for a fresh experience outside of the Pokéworld, head over to our list of the best Switch RPGs to find something new to play.
Source: https://www.pockettactics.com/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-shining-pearl/exclusives