Pokemonremakes have been a staple of the series for decades, and they’ve often served as a comprehensive celebration of the franchise. Entries likeHeartGoldandSoulSilverincluded both the Johto and Kanto regions for players to explore,Omega RubyandAlpha Sapphireincluded elements fromEmerald, and nowPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlare poised to continue the tradition. With only a week left untilBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearlare out, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are ramping up anticipation.
Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlhave already shown off features like the updated Poketch andSuper Contests, and The Pokemon Company recently revealed another thing to look forward to. As is tradition with mostPokemongames,Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlwill let players catch a handful of Legendaries fromPokemon’s history. Found in the brand-new Ramanas Park, each game will have its own exclusive Legendaries in truePokemonfashion. While the latest trailer didn’t reveal every one available, the Pokemon it did show carry a significance that many fans should be able to appreciate.
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The Story Behind Pokemon Brilliant Diamond’s Exclusive Legendaries
Pokemonfans who decide to go withBrilliant Diamondwill have the fortune of being able to catch Ho-Oh and the three Legendary Beasts: Raikou, Suicune, and Entei. These four have a deep connection with one another inPokemonlore, which fans may be familiar with if they’ve playedPokemon GoldandSilver. The story goes that Ho-Oh revived the three beasts from the charred remains of Ecruteak City’s Brass Tower, with each of them embodying a different aspect of the tower’s destruction. Considering this close connection, it’s more than appropriate all four legendaries will be available to catch inBrilliant Diamond’s Ramanas Park.
The Story Behind Pokemon Shining Pearl’s Exclusive Legendaries
Pokemon Shining Pearl’s exclusives includeLugiaand the three Legendary Birds: Moltres, Articuno, and Zapdos. These Pokemon are unique in that their relationship transcends a single Generation, as the Legendary Birds were introduced before Lugia. Lugia serves as the trio master for the three birds, and is the only one capable of calming them should they quarrel with one another. Their most notable appearance together isPokemon The Movie 2000, and getting to catch all four will likely be a nice bit of nostalgia for those who fondly remember the film.
Other Lore That Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Could Highlight
With Ho-Oh, Lugia, and their respective trios rounding out early parts ofPokemonlore,Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlstill have room to recognize other bits of the franchise’s history. The newest trailer teased Rayquaza will appear in some capacity, so it would make sense if one game had Kyogre and the other featured Groudon. Depending on how far into the futureBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearlgo, they could also have the Gen 5 legendaries Reshiram and Zekrom, and possibly introduce Kyurem to utilize the fusions featured inWhite 2andBlack 2.
The exclusive legendaries inPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlintroduce a lot of interesting possibilities, not just for trading with friends, but for appreciating the larger story ofPokemon.Nintendoand The Pokemon Company will likely increase marketing for the games leading up to release, so it’s possible that fans may soon get a better idea of just how many Legendaries to expect — and which ones will be exclusive to the version they decide to pick up.
Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlrelease on November 19 for the Nintendo Switch.
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