Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl

and are the paired Generation VIII games that are enhanced remakes of the fourth-generation titles, Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version.
The new games were revealed in a worldwide Pokémon Presents presentation on .
==Blurb==
==Changes from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Version==
*Introduction of the type, which was introduced in Generation VI.
*Sprites are now changed to 3D chibi models, akin to that of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y from Generation VI.
*You can use up to 12 characters for both your player name and for Pokémon nicknames, unlike before Generation VI, when the limits for player names and Pokémon nicknames were 7 and 10, respectively. 
*The Underground, a large system of winding tunnels underneath the Sinnoh region, has been turned into The Grand Underground.
**Pokémon Hideaways can also be found in The Grand Underground. These are small dens containing different environments and Pokémon that can be determined by the types of statues in the player's Secret Base.
*A variation of player customization from X and Y has been added, allowing the player to choose clothing and hairstyles. However, the player is only able to change their entire outfit at a time rather than individual articles of clothing. 
*The Union Room has been reintroduced and now takes advantage of local communication and Nintendo Switch Online communication to get in touch with other players.
*When sending out their last Pokémon, Gym Leaders now say their dialogue before sending it out.
*The removal of the Game Corner, which has been replaced with a boutique. However, the music remains the same.
*The inclusion of Pokémon that were added to the Sinnoh Pokédex in Pokémon Platinum Version, but without the Sinnoh Pokédex from said game.
*The inclusion of the lady in Floaroma town who gives the player the Gracidea in Pokémon Platinum Version.
*HMs have been removed and their functions have been moved to the Pokétch, allowing players to call on Pokémon to traverse obstacles similar to Ride Pokémon from Sun and Moon.
*On rematches, all four members of the Elite Four use their Pokémon Platinum teams. Starting from the third match, the Elite Four teams are further improved into full parties of six.
*Mulches have been removed.
==Pokémon==
===Version exclusives===
====Brilliant Diamond====
No. 	Pokémon	Pokémon 	Type(s)
#010	 	Caterpie 	
#011	 	Metapod 	
#012	 	Butterfree	
#023	 	Ekans 	
#024	 	Arbok 	
#058	 	Growlithe 	
#059	 	Arcanine 	
#086	 	Seel 	
#087	 	Dewgong 	
#123	 	Scyther 	
#125	 	Electabuzz	
#198	 	Murkrow 	
#207	 	Gligar 	
#212	 	Scizor 	
#239	 	Elekid 	
#243	 	Raikou 	
#244	 	Entei 	
#245	 	Suicune 	
#246	 	Larvitar 	
#247	 	Pupitar 	
#248	 	Tyranitar 	
#250	 	Ho-Oh 	
#273	 	Seedot 	
#274	 	Nuzleaf 	
#275	 	Shiftry 	
#303	 	Mawile 	
#335	 	Zangoose 	
#338	 	Solrock 	
#352	 	Kecleon 	
#408	 	Cranidos 	
#409	 	Rampardos 	
#430	 	Honchkrow 	
#434	 	Stunky 	
#435	 	Skuntank 	
#466	 	Electivire	
#472	 	Gliscor 	
#483	 	Dialga 	
====Shining Pearl====
No. 	Pokémon	Pokémon 	Type(s)
#013	 	Weedle 	
#014	 	Kakuna 	
#015	 	Beedrill 	
#027	 	Sandshrew 	
#028	 	Sandslash 	
#037	 	Vulpix 	
#038	 	Ninetales 	
#079	 	Slowpoke 	
#080	 	Slowbro 	
#126	 	Magmar 	
#127	 	Pinsir 	
#144	 	Articuno 	
#145	 	Zapdos 	
#146	 	Moltres 	
#199	 	Slowking 	
#200	 	Misdreavus	
#216	 	Teddiursa 	
#217	 	Ursaring 	
#234	 	Stantler 	
#240	 	Magby 	
#249	 	Lugia 	
#270	 	Lotad 	
#271	 	Lombre 	
#272	 	Ludicolo 	
#302	 	Sableye 	
#336	 	Seviper 	
#337	 	Lunatone 	
#371	 	Bagon 	
#372	 	Shelgon 	
#373	 	Salamence 	
#410	 	Shieldon 	
#411	 	Bastiodon 	
#429	 	Mismagius 	
#431	 	Glameow 	
#432	 	Purugly 	
#467	 	Magmortar 	
#484	 	Palkia 	
==Patches==
Info below is retrieved from Serebii.
==Trivia==
*They are the first pair of remakes not to have new clothing designs for the player characters.
**However, Jasmine is the only one to receive a clothing update, without artwork.
*They are the first main series games not to be developed directly by Game Freak, although they are still overseeing the project and the games are still being directed by Junichi Masuda, the director of Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version games.
*They are the first set of the remakes to directly mimic the art style of the games they are based on, having more chibi-like character designs from the sixth generation and onwards and to resemble the sprites used in the original Pokémon Diamond and Pearl games. However, in-battle character designs are closer to that of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
*They were announced on February 26, 2021, on Pokémon's 25th Anniversary (the original release of Pokémon Red and Green).
*Because of a malfunction on Amazon.com, the pre-ordered games were received a few weeks before the release date.
==Gallery==
==References==
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