Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Browse all 151 Pokémon from the Sinnoh Pokédex.
Turtwig
Grotle
Torterra
Chimchar
Monferno
Infernape
Piplup
Prinplup
Empoleon
Starly
Staravia
Staraptor
Bidoof
Bibarel
Kricketot
Kricketune
Shinx
Luxio
Luxray
Abra
Kadabra
Alakazam
Magikarp
Gyarados
Budew
Roselia
Roserade
Zubat
Golbat
Crobat
Geodude
Graveler
Golem
Onix
Steelix
Cranidos
Rampardos
Shieldon
Bastiodon
Machop
Machoke
Machamp
Psyduck
Golduck
Burmy
Wormadam
Mothim
Wurmple
Silcoon
Beautifly
Cascoon
Dustox
Combee
Vespiquen
Pachirisu
Buizel
Floatzel
Cherubi
Cherrim
Shellos
Gastrodon
Heracross
Aipom
Ambipom
Drifloon
Drifblim
Buneary
Lopunny
Gastly
Haunter
Gengar
Misdreavus
Mismagius
Murkrow
Honchkrow
Glameow
Purugly
Goldeen
Seaking
Barboach
Whiscash
Chingling
Chimecho
Stunky
Skuntank
Meditite
Medicham
Bronzor
Bronzong
Ponyta
Rapidash
Bonsly
Sudowoodo
Mime Jr.
Mr. Mime
Happiny
Chansey
Blissey
Cleffa
Clefairy
Clefable
Chatot
Pichu
Pikachu
Raichu
Hoothoot
Noctowl
Spiritomb
Gible
Gabite
Garchomp
Munchlax
Snorlax
Unown
Riolu
Lucario
Wooper
Quagsire
Wingull
Pelipper
Girafarig
Hippopotas
Hippowdon
Azurill
Marill
Azumarill
Skorupi
Drapion
Croagunk
Toxicroak
Carnivine
Remoraid
Octillery
Finneon
Lumineon
Tentacool
Tentacruel
Feebas
Milotic
Mantyke
Mantine
Snover
Abomasnow
Sneasel
Weavile
Uxie
Mesprit
Azelf
Dialga
Palkia
Manaphy
About Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl released in November 2021 for Nintendo Switch as faithful Sinnoh remakes of the 2006 originals. The Sinnoh Pokédex covers 151 species, Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Lucario, Garchomp, Dialga, Palkia and the rest of Gen 4's lineup arranged in their original dex order. The Grand Underground returns with biome-specific hideaways letting players catch Pokémon from earlier generations. Browse the full Sinnoh Dex below in nine languages, filter by type, and click any Pokémon for its localised names, dex entries, abilities and stats.
Frequently asked questions
How many Pokémon are in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl?
BDSP uses the original Sinnoh Pokédex of 151 species during the main story. The National Pokédex unlocks post-game and the Grand Underground's Pokémon Hideaways let you catch many older Pokémon.
What are the starter Pokémon in BDSP?
Turtwig (Grass), Chimchar (Fire) and Piplup (Water), the same trio as the 2006 originals. Their final evolutions are Torterra, Infernape and Empoleon.
What's different between BDSP and the original Diamond / Pearl?
BDSP is a faithful chibi-styled remake with Nintendo Switch Online play, Pokémon HOME compatibility, an expanded Grand Underground (now with biome-specific Hideaways for catching non-Sinnoh species), Ramanas Park for catching most prior-generation legendaries, and visual updates throughout.
Which Pokémon are exclusive to Brilliant Diamond vs Shining Pearl?
Brilliant Diamond exclusives include the Cranidos line, Stunky / Skuntank, the Larvitar line and the box legendary Dialga. Shining Pearl exclusives include the Shieldon line, the Bagon line and the box legendary Palkia.
Did BDSP add any new content versus Diamond and Pearl?
Yes. The Grand Underground was significantly expanded with biome-specific Hideaways for catching Pokémon from across the National Dex, Ramanas Park lets you catch most prior-generation legendaries via Mystery Plate readings, and online play through Switch Online replaces the original DS infrastructure.