Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Strategy Guide

This strategy guide for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl contains all the information Pokémon trainers will need to complete the game and catch every single Pokémon!



In this remake of the classic Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, you'll journey through the mystical Sinnoh region to become a Pokémon master. Along the way, you'll confront the scheming Team Galactic and witness the awesome power of the Legendary Dialga or Palkia.



Currently included in our guide:



• A How to Play section for beginners, with:

◦ Locations of all the Hidden Moves.

◦ A crash course on Pokémon battling.

◦ A collection of Tips and Tricks, with helpful information such as:

◦ Where to find powerful and rare Pokémon.



• A walkthrough of the main story, including:

◦ Wild Pokémon and item locations for each route and dungeon.

◦ Strategies for defeating the Gym Leaders and Elite Four.



• An introduction to the postgame Ramanas Park.

• A detailed Grand Underground section, featuring:

◦ An in-depth interactive map.

◦ All the Pokémon native to each hideaway.

◦ All the items found underground, including TMs.

◦ Where to find all the NPCs for the Spiritomb Quest.



• An introduction to Super Contest Shows.

• How to breed Pokémon.


The following will be available via free updates to our guide:



• A complete walkthrough of the main story and postgame.

• A full guide for Super Contest Shows.

◦ How to cook the best quality Poffins.



• Explanation of advanced mechanics, such as IVs and EVs.

• A detailed Sinnoh region Pokédex.