Ever since the release ofPokemonRed&Bluemore than a quarter of a century ago,mainlinePokemongameshave always come in pairs. Some see this as a cynical cash-grab from Game Freak and Nintendo, and while it’s possible that there may be some element of truth to this, it also serves another purpose. Each pair of games features version-exclusive Pokemon, meaning that players will need to trade with their friends in order to complete their Pokedex. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, this is once again the case with the series' latest installments,Pokemon Brilliant Diamond&Shining Pearl.
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At launch, each of the games features 37 Pokemon that can’t be found in the other. The vast majority of these show up in the Grand Underground, a brand new area that was created exclusively for the remakes. Some of them also appear on regular routes though, whilethe version exclusive Legendary Pokemonare found either at the Spear Pillar as part of the main story or in the Ramanas Park end-game area. With all this in mind, this guide will focus on all of the version-specific Pokemon inBrilliant Diamond.
Evolves from Caterpie at level 7
Evolves from Metapod at level 10
Evolves from Ekans at level 22
Dewgong
Water/Ice
Evolves from Seal at level 34 / Routes 226 & 230 / Grand Underground
Evolves from Scyther when traded while holding a Metal Coat
Evolves from Elekid at level 30
Evolves from Electabuzz when traded while holding an Electirizer
Gliscor
Ground/Flying
Evolves from Gligar when leveled up at night while holding a Razor Fang
Evolves from Larvitar at level 30 / Grand Underground
Evolves from Pupitar at Level 55
Evolves from Seedot at level 14 / Grand Underground
Evolves from Cranidos at Level 30
Skuntank
Poison/Dark
Evolves from Stunkt at level 34 / Routes 221 & 225 / Grand Underground
Spear Pillar (Story related)
