New Mythical Pokémon Arceus and Darkrai Announced For BDSP
The Mythical Pokémon Arceus and Darkrai are coming to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, as confirmed by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. Arceus and Darkrai both debuted as Mythical Pokémon in Gen IV, which means that they require an outside means to acquire them, such as Mystery Gifts or as a save bonus.
In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Darkrai could only be encountered on Newmoon Island. The player needed to acquire a Member Card by attending a real-life event or through online distribution, which would give them access to a locked inn in Canalave City. If they slept in the inn, then they were transported to Newmoon Island, where they had the chance to capture a Darkrai. Arceus was meant to have a similar event in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, but it was never distributed, and players were just given Arceus at events. The original Arceus event involved an item called the Azure Flute, which created a stairway into the heavens, leading to an encounter with Arceus. Pokémon Diamond and Pearl cut the Arceus event, but the Azure Flute item made its way into Pokémon Legends: Arceus as the instrument the player uses to call ridable Pokémon.
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It seems that The Pokémon Company is finally ready to give fans the cut Azure Flute event, as the official Pokémon website and the official Pokémon Twitter have confirmed Arceus and Darkrai are coming to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. To acquire Arceus, the player needs a save file from Pokémon Legends: Arceus on their Switch. Once they have defeated Cynthia, entered the Hall of Fame, and claimed the National Pokédex, they will be given the Azure Flute in their bedroom. The player must then travel to
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