Pokemon Shiny Diamond and Shiny Pearl will add a new event on Nintendo Switch, allowing players to obtain the mythical Pokémon Shaymin. Starting later today, players can acquire the Grass-type by obtaining Oak’s Letter through the game’s Mystery Gift feature. As with other Mystery Gifts, fans will need to act fast to get this one, as it will only be available until March 27. This should give players plenty of time to catch it online, and they’ll get one of the rarest Pokémon in the franchise!
Players who have just started Pokemon Shiny Diamond and Shiny Pearl Keep in mind that the Mystery Gift feature is not unlocked in-game until approximately two hours of play is complete. However, once the feature is unlocked, players will be able to obtain Shaymin at any time; so for players who may not have a strong Grass-type in their team, Shaymin could be an exciting addition! Shaymin’s release comes shortly after the conclusion of a previous Mystery Gift offer that allowed players to obtain a Manaphy Egg.
Shaymin’s announcement was one of many made by The Pokemon Company during a Pokemon Day presentation. Many fans expected today’s video to also reveal Pokemon Home compatibility for Pokemon Shiny Diamond and Shiny Pearl, but that did not happen. Eventually, fans will be able to move Pokémon obtained in-game to Pokemon Home, but an official date for the feature has yet to be revealed. For now, players can only trade in person and online, and there is no option to send trapped Pokemon. BDSP to other Pokemon games. We know the feature will be released at some point, but for now fans will just have to wait patiently!
Pokemon Shiny Diamond and Shiny Pearl is available now, exclusively on Nintendo Switch. Readers can check out our previous coverage of the game here.
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