All the Diamond and Pearl Pokemon That Aren't In Pokemon Legends: Arceus

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a unique entry in the series for a variety of reasons. For one, it is the only Pokemon game to be considered part of the mainline series to not strictly adhere to the traditional JRPG Pokemon formula. It is also the first Pokemon game to revisit a setting without being a sequel, remake, or even a prequel. It provides information about a region whose potential for nostalgia has recently begun. As a result, Legends: Arceus, alongside Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, is the product of a reemerging interest in the Sinnoh region. Predictably, the Sinnoh region returning means that Pokemon living in the region will make an appearance.

When Pokemon fans hear the term “Sinnoh Pokemon” or even the term “Pokemon in Diamond and Pearl”, the first thing that usually pops in their mind is the Pokemon native to the Sinnoh region, the ones introduced in the fourth generation. This instinct is not entirely inaccurate. Indeed, Pokemon: Legends Arceus did bring back every Pokemon that was new when Diamond and Pearl first came out. Despite this, the game did not bring back the full Sinnoh Pokedex, leaving out some Pokemon in a move that might potentially upset players of the Sinnoh games.

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As mentioned beforehand, Pokemon Legends: Arceus successfully brought back every Gen 4 Pokemon, but it did not bring every Diamond and Pearl Pokemon. Despite the game taking place in the Sinnoh region, albeit a much older version of it, there are some Pokemon that unfortunately did not make the cut. These Pokemon all have a few things in common. For one, they were all introduced in one of the first three generations. Additionally, none of the