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

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl allow players to experience the fourth generation of the popular monster-catching franchise with remade graphics and quality of life updates. One of the iconic creatures from the fourth generation of the Pokémon franchise, Arceus, has become synonymous with the post-game of this entry, but can players capture this creature in the remake?

As of March 16, 2022, players can catch Arceus in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

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How to catch Arceus in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Those looking to encounter Arceus in the Sinnoh region must have saved data from Pokémon Legends: Arceus on their Nintendo Switch and have completed each main mission in Pokémon Legends before they'll get the Azure Flute sent to their room. After you get the Azure Flute, head to the Spear Pillar at the top of Mount Coronet to meet and battle Arceus.

There are several other popular contenders for players to procure as they play through this remake. Depending on which version of the remake you've got, you'll encounter several iconic legendary Pokémon from the series in an area known as Ramanas Park. To gain access to this area filled with legendary Pokémon, you'll need to complete the following prerequisites:

• Finish Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (become the Champion of the Sinnoh region)
• Obtain the National Dex from Professor Oak (This is given as a reward for completing the Sinnoh Pokédex)

If you've completed these steps, head to Route 221 and enter the facility to start your journey to catching legendary Pokémon by buying the various slates from the building's vendors using Mysterious Shards you've scavenged from the Grand Underground.

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