Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, remakes of the 2006 Nintendo DS titles, are now just on the horizon.
The pair of games, which go down as some of the best in the series' storied history, have been reimagined with a style more akin to that inPokemon Let’s GO Pikachu and Eevee.
As with allPokemontitles though, players are torn between which versions they should choose to purchase.
So, to help you out, here’s whether you should buyPokemon Brilliant DiamondorShining Pearlwhen they release at the end of this week.
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Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Version Exclusives
Like every Pokemon game that has come before it and undoubtedly every game that will come after it, there is a range of Pokemon exclusive to each version of the game.
Here you can see which Pokemon are version exclusives:
Brilliant Diamond Exclusives
Shining Pearl Exclusives
Murkrow/Honchkrow
Shieldon/Bastiodon
Cranidos/Rampardos
Misdreavus/Mismagius
Stunky/Skuntank
Scyther/Scizor
Glameow/Purugly
Elekid/Electabuzz/Electivire
Magby/Magmar/Magmortar
Gligar/Gliscor
Bonsley/Sudowoodo
Caterpie/Metapod/Butterfree
Teddiursa/Ursaring
Ekans/Arbok
Weedle/Kakuna/Beedrill
Growlithe/Arcanine
Vulpix/Ninetales
Seel/Dewgong
Sandshrew/Sandslash
Seedot/Nuzleaf/Shiftry
Slowpoke/Slowbro/Slowking
Lotad/Lombre/Ludicolo
Larvitar/Pupitar/Tyranitar
Bagon/Shelgon/Salamence
Legendary Pokemon
Alongside the usual differences in wild Pokemon available, your Legendary preference will impact your decision on whether you chooseBrilliant DiamondorShining Pearl.
Of course, the mascot Legendary forDiamondis Dialga and forPearl,it’s Palkia, however, players will be able to visitRamanas Parkafter beating the game and will have the opportunity to encounter a range of different Legendary Pokemon.
InDiamond, players will be able to encounter:
And inPearl:
This should also impact which version you choose.
Are There Any Other Gameplay Differences Between The Two?
Thankfully, aside from the differences in Pokemon, players won’t have to choose eitherBrilliant DiamondorShining Pearlbased on any gameplay differences.
The two titles will have the same Gyms, Elite Four and every other feature.
Should You Choose Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl?
This is all up to personal preference, based on the Pokemon that you prefer. It’s advisable to look at the two lists and base your decision on those.
For me,Brilliant Diamondis the obvious choice as I prefer Dialga and the other available Legendaries, plus the likes of Scyther, Tyranitar and Rampardos but that could all be different for you.
Which version will you be choosing and why? Let us know in the comments below!
