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.