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Can I Claim Jirachi Again After Resetting Brilliant Diamond? The Definitive Guide

Alright, Trainers, let’s cut right to the chase. You’re wondering if you can snag that adorable Wish Pokémon, Jirachi, again after resetting your copy of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond. The short and definitive answer is: Yes, you absolutely can! However, there are a few crucial nuances and caveats that you need to be aware of to ensure you don’t miss out on this legendary opportunity. Let’s delve into the details.

Understanding the Jirachi Encounter in Brilliant Diamond

The method of obtaining Jirachi in Brilliant Diamond hinges on previous save data on your Nintendo Switch. Specifically, you need to have save data from either Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield on your system. This grants you access to a special encounter in Floaroma Town.

The Floaroma Town Connection

Upon arriving in Floaroma Town, you’ll find an NPC, a Gentleman, standing in the southwestern corner. If your Switch detects save data from Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield, talking to him will trigger a dialogue sequence that culminates in him gifting you Jirachi! This is a one-time event per save file, but because you’re resetting, the game will treat the new file as entirely fresh.

The Crucial Factor: Switch Save Data

The key takeaway here is that the game checks for the presence of the qualifying save data (Sword or Shield) on your Switch at the time you speak to the Gentleman. This means:

Resetting your Brilliant Diamond save data does NOT erase your Sword or Shield save data. As long as those save files are still present, you can claim Jirachi again.
You MUST have save data from Sword or Shield BEFORE speaking to the Gentleman in your new Brilliant Diamond playthrough.

Resetting Your Game: How to Do It Right

Before you gleefully jump into resetting your game, let’s clarify the proper procedure:

Close the Game: Ensure Pokémon Brilliant Diamond is completely closed. Don’t just put your Switch to sleep while the game is running.
Access System Settings: From the Switch’s home screen, navigate to System Settings.
Data Management: Scroll down and select Data Management.
Delete Save Data: Choose Delete Save Data.
Select the Game: Find and select Pokémon Brilliant Diamond.
Confirm Deletion: You’ll be presented with options to delete all save data. Choose this option. Be absolutely certain you want to do this, as this action is irreversible.
Start a New Game: Launch Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and begin your adventure anew!

Verifying Your Sword or Shield Save Data

Before you reset, it’s prudent to verify that your Sword or Shield save data is indeed intact on your Switch. Here’s how:

Check for the Game Icon: Ensure that the Sword or Shield game icon is still present on your Switch’s home screen.
Attempt to Launch the Game: Try launching either Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield. If the game loads properly and you can access your save file, your data is likely safe.
Cloud Save (Nintendo Switch Online): If you’re a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber, your save data is likely backed up to the cloud. However, Brilliant Diamond doesn’t utilize cloud saves; this step is purely for confirming your Sword/Shield data.

Why You Might Not Be Able to Claim Jirachi Again

While generally straightforward, here are a few scenarios that could prevent you from claiming Jirachi again after resetting:

Deleting Your Sword or Shield Save Data: The most obvious culprit. If you accidentally delete your Sword or Shield save data, the game won’t recognize it.
Switching User Profiles: Jirachi is tied to the specific user profile on your Switch that has the qualifying save data. If you’re playing Brilliant Diamond on a different user profile, you won’t be able to claim Jirachi unless that profile also has Sword or Shield save data.
Data Corruption: In extremely rare cases, save data can become corrupted, rendering it unusable by the game.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further clarify any lingering doubts:

Can I get multiple Jirachis if I keep resetting my game? Yes! As long as you have the qualifying Sword or Shield save data on your Switch before interacting with the Gentleman in Floaroma Town, you can claim Jirachi each time you reset your Brilliant Diamond save.
Does it matter how far I got in Sword or Shield? No, it doesn’t matter. As long as there’s any save data present, you’re eligible. You could literally start a new game in Sword or Shield, save, and that’s enough.
What if I traded away my original Jirachi? Can I still get another one? Absolutely! The game doesn’t track whether you still possess the previous Jirachi. It only checks for the presence of Sword or Shield save data and whether you’ve already claimed the reward on that particular Brilliant Diamond save file.
Can I use Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Let’s Go, Eevee! save data instead? No. The requirement is specifically save data from Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield.
Does having save data for both Sword and Shield give me anything extra? No, it doesn’t. Having save data for either game is sufficient to trigger the Jirachi event.
What level is Jirachi when I receive it? Jirachi is given to you at Level 5.
What moves does Jirachi know when I get it? Jirachi will know the moves Confusion, Wish, Swift, and Helping Hand.
Is Jirachi shiny locked in Brilliant Diamond? Yes, Jirachi is shiny locked in Brilliant Diamond. This means it is not possible to obtain a shiny version of Jirachi through the in-game event.
If I delete my Sword or Shield save data after getting Jirachi, will it affect anything in Brilliant Diamond? No. Once you’ve claimed Jirachi, the check for Sword or Shield save data is no longer relevant to that save file.
Is there a similar event for another legendary Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond? Yes! Having save data from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! allows you to receive Mew from an NPC in Floaroma Town as well.
Can I claim Jirachi in Shining Pearl if I have Sword or Shield save data? Yes! The Jirachi event is identical in both Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
I transferred my Sword save data to a new Switch. Will I still be able to get Jirachi on my original Switch if I reset Brilliant Diamond there? No. The save data needs to be present on the Switch you are playing Brilliant Diamond on.
Does it matter which version of Brilliant Diamond I have (digital or physical)? No, it doesn’t. The Jirachi event is tied to the save data on your Switch, not the game version itself.
What if I used a cheat device or hacked my Sword or Shield save data? While I cannot condone the use of cheat devices, it’s likely that the game will still recognize the save data as valid, allowing you to claim Jirachi. However, this is not guaranteed and could potentially lead to unforeseen issues.
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Final Thoughts

So, there you have it! Resetting Brilliant Diamond to claim Jirachi multiple times is entirely possible, as long as you remember the golden rule: ensure you have your Sword or Shield save data intact on your Switch before talking to the Gentleman in Floaroma Town. Happy catching, Trainers! And remember to always play responsibly and ethically within the game’s intended mechanics (even if we’re exploiting a slight loophole!).

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