How to get Arceus in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

PokemonBrilliant Diamond & Shining Pearlplayers will finally be able to catch Arceus thanks to a new update, so here’s how to get this Mythical creature.

Arceus is one of the most in-demand Pokemon of all time. The so-called ‘Original One’ is believed to have created the entire Pokemon universe, so it’s no surprise that players want to add thisMythical creatureto their team. Trainers will be glad to hear, then, that they’re finally going to be able to catch Arceus in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl following the 1.3.0 update, which will be available to download onMarch 15, 2022, at 6pm PDT. Below, you’ll find a step-by-step guide to encountering Arceus in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, as well as the requirements you’ll need to meet before it will appear.

Arceus appearing in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

How to catch Arceus in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

When you’ve met all of these requirements, the Azure Flute item will appear in your character’s room. Grab this, then visit Spear Pillar at the top of Mount Coronet to start your battle with the Mythical Arceus. Here’s a summary of what you need to do to catch Arceus in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

It’s a good idea to save before battling Arceus, as this is your only chance to encounter it – if you defeat it by accident, you won’t be able to catch it! TheJapanese announcementstates that you need to have Dialga or Palkia by your side to meet Arceus, but theEnglish announcementdoesn’t include this detail, so we’re not 100% sure about this step yet. It’s probably a good idea to include them on your team before attempting to encounter Arceus just in case.

The location you can catch Arceus in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl