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Will Shiny Pokémon be in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl?

Shiny hunters rejoice.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are the latest entries in the popular monster-catching RPG franchise. With the titles launching on Nintendo Switch, players new and old can explore the Sinnoh region with a fresh coat of paint. Though players are excited, some have been asking if they'll be able to hunt shiny Pokémon in the remake as they could in the original, however.

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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl will feature shiny Pokémon for players to catch. As always, shiny Pokémon will have a rare chance to spawn during random encounters and egg hatches.

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Not only will players be able to hunt shiny Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, but there may be a new shiny hunting method for players that Riddler_Khu, a reputable leaker, teased in a mysterious post from October 26, 2021.

There are also several preorder bonuses for those willing to preorder the game before its November 19, 2021 release to help them get started in the Sinnoh region. Rewards vary depending on the retailer, so make sure to check out the breakdown of these bonuses.

For more on Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, visit our How to get Manaphy in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl guide here on Pro Game Guides.


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Tai Hofmann
I’m Tai, a gaming guru from Ohio and Staff Writer for Pro Game Guides. Few things are as incredible to me as the interactive experiences video games provide, and I want to use my writing talent to help others enjoy games as well! If I’m not gaming, I’m probably watching Marvel movies or anime.