Exciting Shiny Arceus Catch in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond
- A player in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond successfully catches a shiny Arceus after an intense hunt, as shared on Reddit.
- The entire process involved just two days of soft resets to secure this rare find.
- Upcoming title in the Pokemon series, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, is unlikely to release alongside the anticipated Switch 2.
A player from the Pokemon community recently accomplished a significant achievement in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond: they caught a shiny Arceus following a challenging journey. Released in November 2021, Brilliant Diamond and its counterpart Shining Pearl are modern remakes of the original Nintendo DS games launched in 2006. These titles celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary and feature new eighth-generation Pokemon set in the Sinnoh region, which draws inspiration from Japan’s Hokkaido island.
Looking ahead after the success of 2022’s Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the next main entry in the series, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, is on the horizon. This game is the follow-up to Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and despite speculation about its potential release for the rumored Switch 2, recent updates indicate that it likely won’t be a launch title. As Z-A is slated for a 2025 release, it’s probable that the new console will not debut this year.
The exciting catch was shared on Reddit by user u/Financial_Panic_4265, featuring images of their character joyfully standing alongside two Arceus at sunset. While one was the standard variant, the other was the much-coveted shiny edition. While capturing a non-shiny Arceus in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond is fairly straightforward—given players can obtain the Azure Flute—finding the shiny variant proved to be a daunting task. The player almost succumbed to frustration and considered using the blinking method, a technique involving screen dimming to help identify shiny Pokemon, but ultimately persevered and was rewarded for their patience.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Player Finally Catches Shiny Arceus
I am SO GLAD I didn’t give up by u/Financial_Panic_4265 in pokemon
The community’s reactions varied; some players speculated about the implications of encountering two Arceus simultaneously, while others praised the beautiful graphics and artistic design of the game. Compared to stories of other trainers who have waited years to catch shiny Pokemon—like one player who spent a decade hunting for shiny Shaymin—this player’s two-day endeavor is commendable and highlights the patience often required in such hunts.
Fortunately for trainers, Nintendo’s next-generation console will maintain backward compatibility, enabling players to enjoy their existing Switch titles on the upcoming hardware. As fans anticipate future Pokemon announcements, it’s worth marking February 27, 2025, on the calendar, as this date is likely to feature significant updates during the Pokemon Presents event.
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