Release Date | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl (BDSP)

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are set to release on November 19, 2021! Read on to learn about the release date of the Diamond and Pearl Remakes!

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• Release Date
• Release Date Trailer
• Pokemon BDSP News

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Release Date

Released on November 19, 2021!

Release Date	November 19, 2021

On November 19th, return to the Sinnoh region and experience it like never before through the highly-anticipated remakes of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl.

Release Time and Countdown

Preorders Now Available

You can now preorder your copy of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond or Shinging Pearl! You can preorder by heading to the official website and choosing your preferred game retailer.

How to Preorder

Release Date Trailer

The release date of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl was revealed during the official Pokemon Presents broadcast on August 18, 2021.

August 18 Pokemon Presents: Everything We Learned

Pokemon BDSP News

News and Game Info

Pokemon HOME News

• Pokemon HOME

  Updated 1/28/2025

  Find out all the details regarding Pokemon HOME in Pokemon BDSP!

• BDSP Pokemon Transferrable to Arceus

  Updated 5/19/2022

  Check out a list of all Pokemon transferrable to Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

All Latest News

• Better Version to Buy

  Updated 11/25/2021

  Learn the differences between versions and better version of the Diamond and Pearl Remakes to buy.

• How Long to Beat Pokemon BDSP

  Updated 11/17/2021

  Find out how long it will take to finish Pokemon BDSP!

• List of Glitches

  Updated 2/21/2022

  Learn all glitches and bugs in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl!

• Online Features

  Updated 2/22/2022

  Find out what are the game's online multiplayer features and if a Nintendo Online Subscription is required.

• Will There Be DLC?

  Updated 11/17/2021

  Find out if there will be an upcoming DLC for Pokemon BDSP!

• Is Ranked Battle Available?

  Updated 11/9/2021

  Read on to learn about the availability of online, ranked battles!

• Dialga & Palkia Switch Lite

  Updated 11/9/2021

  Learn how to preorder the limited edition Switch Lite ahead of the release date!

• Available Platforms

  Updated 11/12/2021

  Find out where you can play Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl!

• All Gen 4 Pokemon Excluded from Sword and Shield

  Updated 11/10/2021

  Learn all Generation 4 Pokemon that could be added to Pokemon Sworld and Shield after the release of BDSP.

• Connections to Pokemon Legends Arceus

  Updated 12/15/2021

  Learn about the hidden connections, hints, and Easter eggs in the Sinnoh remakes for the upcoming Arceus game!

• Release Date & Time

  Updated 12/23/2021

  Learn more about the release date and release time of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl!

• Release Time & Countdown

  Updated 11/19/2021

  Find out when Pokemon BDSP will be available in your region!

• Preorder Guide & Bonuses

  Updated 11/9/2021

  Find out how and where to preorder the Sinnoh remakes!

• Preload Guide

  Updated 11/12/2021

  Learn how to preload the game ahead of its scheduled release date!

• All Confirmed Pokemon

  Updated 11/25/2021

  Find out all returning Pokemon and new additions to the Sinnoh Pokedex!

• All Confirmed Moves

  Updated 12/24/2021

  Learn all returning moves, Hidden Moves, and TMs in the Diamond and Pearl Remakes.!

• Remakes' Graphics

  Updated 11/9/2021

  Find out more about the chibi art style and the new battle animation!

• Pokemon BDSP Review

  Updated 4/26/2022

  The jury is out. Do the Sinnoh remakes live up to the hype? Hear our thoughts and opinions about Pokemon BDSP.

All News Categories

• All Mystery Gifts

  Updated 1/28/2025

  Find out all exclusive, limited-time items and Event Pokemon you can collect!

• Updates and Patch Notes

  Updated 2/22/2022

  Learn all update versions and patch notes and how to update the games!

• Trailers and Gameplay Videos

  Updated 11/24/2021

  This page contains all trailers and pre-release gameplay videos for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

All Other News

Game Features
Everything We Know	New Features & Differences
Version Exclusive Pokemon	Multiplayer and Online Features
National Dex	Mega Evolutions
Platinum Content	Fairy Type
Removed Features	Pal Park
Battle Frontier	Dynamax and Gigantamax
Sword and Shield Compatibility	Sinnoh Regional Variants
Available Editions