Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Overview
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl is set in the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) and features 493 available Pokémon. Build a balanced team using our builder with the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl filter to only see Pokémon you can actually catch.
Recommended Teams
Gen 1 All-Rounders
86/100Classic Kanto balance: Fire-Water-Grass core with Electric, Psychic, and Ground coverage
Johto Journeyers
81/100Johto staples covering all major threats with balanced offense and defense
Type Coverage Gaps
These types are under-represented in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, making them harder to cover:
Featured Pokémon
Build a Team for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Use the Team Builder with the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl filter to see only Pokémon available in this game.
Build Team for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best starter for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl?
The starters in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl are Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup. Each has unique strengths — Turtwig provides good type coverage early on.
What is the best team for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl?
A balanced team for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl should cover Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, and Ground types. Use our Team Builder with the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl filter to get real-time suggestions based on availability.
How many Pokémon are available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl?
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl features 493 Pokémon from the Sinnoh region and beyond. Our Team Builder can filter suggestions to only show Pokémon available in this game.
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Featured Pokémon available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Under-represented type in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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