{"id":115217,"date":"2025-03-03T12:10:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T12:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=115217"},"modified":"2025-03-03T12:10:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T12:10:43","slug":"how-do-you-get-arceus-in-bdsp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-arceus-in-bdsp\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you get arceus in BDSP?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-arceus-in-bdsp\/#How_to_Get_Arceus_in_BDSP\" title=\"How to Get Arceus in BDSP\">How to Get Arceus in BDSP<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-arceus-in-bdsp\/#Understanding_the_Requirements\" title=\"Understanding the Requirements\">Understanding the Requirements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-arceus-in-bdsp\/#Main_Requirements\" title=\"Main Requirements\">Main Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-arceus-in-bdsp\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-arceus-in-bdsp\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_Arceus_in_BDSP\"><\/span>How to Get Arceus in BDSP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>To get <strong>Arceus<\/strong> in <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP)<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll first need to have entered the <strong>Hall of Fame<\/strong> and obtained the <strong>National Pok\u00e9dex<\/strong> in the remakes, as well as cleared all of the main story missions in the <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus<\/strong> game, after which you can find the <strong>Azure Flute<\/strong> in your room in Twinleaf Town, allowing you to face <strong>Arceus<\/strong> in battle. The process involves having a <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus save file<\/strong> on your Nintendo Switch system with all the main missions completed, and then using the <strong>Azure Flute<\/strong> to encounter <strong>Arceus<\/strong> at the top of <strong>Mt. Coronet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Requirements\"><\/span>Understanding the Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Getting <strong>Arceus<\/strong> in <strong>BDSP<\/strong> requires careful consideration of the game&#8217;s mechanics and requirements, including the need to have a <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus save file<\/strong> and to have completed the main story missions in that game.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Requirements\"><\/span>Main Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The main requirements for getting <strong>Arceus<\/strong> in <strong>BDSP<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Entering the <strong>Hall of Fame<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Obtaining the <strong>National Pok\u00e9dex<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Completing the main story missions in <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Having a <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus save file<\/strong> on your Nintendo Switch system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some frequently asked questions related to getting <strong>Arceus<\/strong> in <strong>BDSP<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Do you need BDSP to get Darkrai and Arceus?<\/strong> You need <strong>BDSP<\/strong> to get <strong>Darkrai<\/strong> without trading, but for <strong>Arceus<\/strong>, you also need <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you complete the dex without Darkrai and Shaymin?<\/strong> Yes, you can complete the <strong>National Pok\u00e9dex<\/strong> without <strong>Darkrai<\/strong> and <strong>Shaymin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Arceus shiny locked in BDSP?<\/strong> No, <strong>Arceus<\/strong> is not <strong>shiny locked<\/strong> in <strong>BDSP<\/strong>, making it possible to encounter a <strong>shiny Arceus<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is the Azure Flute in BDSP?<\/strong> The <strong>Azure Flute<\/strong> is available in <strong>BDSP<\/strong> after completing the main story missions in <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus<\/strong> and can be found in your room in Twinleaf Town.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you still get Shaymin in BDSP?<\/strong> <strong>Shaymin<\/strong> was available through an event, but you can get it by trading from <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus<\/strong> if you have save data from <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Sword or Shield<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Arceus shiny locked in Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Arceus<\/strong> is <strong>shiny locked<\/strong> in <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus<\/strong>, preventing players from catching a <strong>shiny Arceus<\/strong> in that game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can Arceus starters be shiny?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Arceus starters<\/strong> can be <strong>shiny<\/strong>, but this requires accessing later parts of the game and using <strong>Space-Time Distortion<\/strong> circles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is there a legal shiny Arceus?<\/strong> No, there is no <strong>legal shiny Arceus<\/strong> that can be caught in <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus<\/strong> due to it being <strong>shiny locked<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can Manaphy be shiny?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Manaphy<\/strong> can be <strong>shiny<\/strong>, but obtaining one requires multiple copies of certain games and trading an egg.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Oak&#8217;s letter expire?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Oak&#8217;s Letter<\/strong> had an expiration date and is no longer available after a specific date, making <strong>Shaymin<\/strong> unavailable through this method after that date.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I catch Darkrai in BDSP?<\/strong> Yes, you can catch <strong>Darkrai<\/strong> in <strong>BDSP<\/strong> after obtaining the <strong>Member Card<\/strong> through a <strong>Mystery Gift<\/strong> event, but this event has expired.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Darkrai still available in BDSP?<\/strong> No, the event to get <strong>Darkrai<\/strong> in <strong>BDSP<\/strong> has ended, and the path to <strong>Newmoon Island<\/strong> is closed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to get Arceus without an event?<\/strong> <strong>Arceus<\/strong> can only be obtained through special events or by trading with someone who got one from an event, as it is an <strong>Event Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is the Azure Flute not in my room?<\/strong> The <strong>Azure Flute<\/strong> will only appear in your room in Twinleaf Town if you have a <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus save file<\/strong> with the main missions completed and a <strong>BDSP<\/strong> save file on the same profile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is there a DLC for BDSP?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>The Pok\u00e9mon Company<\/strong> has released <strong>DLC<\/strong> for <strong>BDSP<\/strong>, including <strong>Mythical Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> like <strong>Darkrai<\/strong> and <strong>Arceus<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Getting <strong>Arceus<\/strong> in <strong>BDSP<\/strong> involves a series of steps, including completing the main story in <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus<\/strong> and obtaining the <strong>Azure Flute<\/strong>. With careful planning and attention to the game&#8217;s requirements, players can successfully add <strong>Arceus<\/strong> to their collection. The process highlights the interconnectedness of the <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> series and the rewards of exploring different games within the franchise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Get Arceus in BDSP To get Arceus in Pok\u00e9mon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP), you&#8217;ll first need to have entered the Hall of Fame and obtained the National Pok\u00e9dex in the remakes, as well as cleared all of the main story missions in the Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus game, after which you can &#8230; <a title=\"How do you get arceus in BDSP?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-arceus-in-bdsp\/\" aria-label=\"More on How do you get arceus in BDSP?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-115217","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=115217"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115217\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=115217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=115217"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=115217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}