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All exclusive Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Which game has the better exclusives?
Mark Carpenter
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Bianca Versoza
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Published: Oct 29, 2021 07:05 am

Pokémon, ever since it began all those years ago with Red and Green, has had exclusive Pokémon in each game. This exclusivity has been one of the main selling points of the Pokémon titles, as we all want the Legendary Pokémon that looks the coolest.

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However, exclusive Pokémon in every generation isn't just limited to its Legendaries. To catch 'em all, you either had to trade with another person or have access to both titles and trade with yourself. The remakes of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are no different, so it's important that you get the version that will have all the exclusive Pokémon you want.

That said, here's a list of every exclusive Pokémon for Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Table of Contents
1 Pokémon Brilliant Diamond exclusives
1.1 Exclusives only until you become Champion
1.2 Post-endgame exclusives
2 Pokémon Shining Pearl exclusives
2.1 Exclusives only until you become Champion
2.2 Post-endgame exclusives

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond exclusives

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  • Dialga
  • Murkrow
  • Honchkrow
  • Cranidos
  • Rampardos
  • Stunky
  • Skunktank

Exclusives only until you become Champion

After that, these Pokémon are available on Shining Pearl.

  • Elekid
  • Electabuzz
  • Electivire
  • Gligar
  • Gliscor
  • Mime Jr.
  • Mr. Mine

Post-endgame exclusives

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  • Caterpie
  • Metapod
  • Butterfree
  • Ekans
  • Arbok
  • Growlithe
  • Arcanine
  • Seel
  • Dewgong
  • Poochyana
  • Mightyena
  • Kecleon
  • Seedot
  • Nuzleaf
  • Shiftry
  • Aaron
  • Lairon
  • Aggron
  • Mawile
  • Zangoose
  • Solrock
  • Larvitar
  • Pupitar
  • Tyrranitar
  • Raikou
  • Entei
  • Suicune
  • Ho-Oh

Related: How to get the Pokémon Platinum outfits in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl?

Pokémon Shining Pearl exclusives

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  • Palkia
  • Shieldon
  • Bastiodon
  • Misdreavus
  • Mismagius
  • Pinsir
  • Glameow
  • Purugly

Exclusives only until you become Champion

After that, these Pokémon are available on Brilliant Diamond.

  • Magby
  • Magmar
  • Magmortar
  • Bonsly
  • Sudowoodo
  • Teddiursa
  • Ursaring

Post-endgame exclusives

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  • Weedle
  • Kakuna
  • Beedril
  • Vulpix
  • Ninetails
  • Sandshrew
  • Sandslash
  • Slowpoke
  • Slowbro
  • Slowking
  • Lotad
  • Lombre
  • Ludicolo
  • Stantler
  • Spheal
  • Sealeo
  • Walrein
  • Lunatone
  • Serviper
  • Sableye
  • Bagon
  • Shelgon
  • Salamence
  • Articuno
  • Zapdos
  • Moltres
  • Lugia

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Mark Carpenter
Mark Carpenter is the Assigning Editor at Pro Game Guides. With over four years of experience in the games media, his work has graced platforms such as Metro UK and Game Rant, along with other smaller publications. He has been a devoted gamer since the Amiga days, a journey spanning roughly 31 years. When not immersed in gaming, Mark enjoys delving into the worlds of D&D, strumming his guitar, and indulging in a good read. His heart belongs to RPGs, the Final Fantasy series, and The Legend of Zelda. Moreover, he has a keen affection for dogs.
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Bianca Versoza
Bianca has over three years of experience in gaming journalism, specializing in anything remotely turn-based and strategic, like Pokémon, Final Fantasy, and Honkai: Star Rail. She's a huge fan of Square Enix, RPGs, party games, and visual novels, but will play anything with a banger OST. She's a proud early bird.
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