Shiny-hunting using the Pokeradar has been a staple of every Pokemon game in which the device has existed. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl continue this tradition in much the same way as previous versions of Pokemon games. That said, the recent V1.1.2 update to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl has made this quite a bit…
Players have been arguing which Pokemon version is better for each generation since the start of the franchise and this debate continues with the release of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. While the truth is that it’s ultimately subjective, there are still definite pros and cons to each version of the Sinnoh remakes. Without further…
As the third member of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’s creation trio, Giratina is one of the Sinnoh region’s most prominent legendary Pokemon, especially since its starring role in Platinum back in 2008. With the surprising amount of differences between the two remakes and the originals, many fans are asking whether or not you…
While they don’t factor enormously into your average playthrough of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, IVs are a huge factor in raising competitive Pokemon after you’ve beaten the game, regardless of whether you plan to challenge the Battle Tower or fight against other players. So, how exactly do you check IVs in the Sinnoh…
Beating the Elite Four and Champion is always the ultimate goal in any main series Pokemon game. Returning players may already be familiar with the Elite Four cast of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, as they’re the same characters that made up the Pokemon League in the original fourth generation games. That said, they all…
EXP Share has been one of the most contentious features in Pokemon ever since it was changed into a key item in the sixth generation of mainline games. While some players have appreciated the ability to level all of their Pokemon without battling with them, others feel that it makes the games too easy. With…
The Grand Underground is arguably one of the most anticipated new features in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. While the original Sinnoh games featured an underground of their own, the new Grand Underground is loaded with new features and content for both new and old players to enjoy, including mysterious Digletts and Dugtrios that…
Pokemon HOME has already established itself as a cloud service backbone for storing and transferring Pokemon across all modern Pokemon games, even offering a mobile client for use on the go. With HOME already connecting all the Switch titles, Let’s Go, Sword, Shield, as well as Go on mobile and even Pokemon Bank on the…
Natures have been a key way to influence the stats of your Pokemon since their introduction in the third generation of Pokemon games and this is still the case in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. With your starter Pokemon generally staying in your party through the entire game, it’s natural to want to give them…
Ancient Power allows Piloswine to evolve into Mamoswine, one of the strongest non-legendary ice types in any Pokemon game since its introduction. That said, the process behind actually getting Ancient Power is pretty distinct from how Piloswine gets most of its moves, as it does not learn it as a standard level-up move, nor can…