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How to catch Darkrai in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

A dark Pokémon, indeed.
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Published: Mar 15, 2022 10:05 am

Pokémon fans can now obtain the legendary Pitch Black Pokémon, Darkrai, in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. To obtain this Pokémon, players need to have a save file from Pokémon Legends: Arceus and have beaten the game's main missions. After this is complete, players can follow the steps below in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl to catch Darkrai.

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  3. Visit Canalave City and enter the inn that was locked prior to this event.
  4. Travel to Newmoon Island and locate Darkrai.

What other Pokémon were added to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl?

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The legendary God Pokémon, Arceus, was also added to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. To catch this Pokémon, players will also need to have save data from Pokémon Legends: Arceus with a completed game on file.

Related: Can you catch Arceus in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl?

This Pokémon also requires players to have the National Pokédex. This is a lot of work to obtain these two Pokémon, but it is well worth it. These are two of the best Pokémon in the series, and Arceus can even change its typing.

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CJ Kuzdal
CJ is a freelance writer with a passion for modern and retro video games, with an emphasis on RPGs and Pokemon games. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his cat and drinking way too much coffee.
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