You don’t start off with the Mystery Gift feature unlocked in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Instead, you must do something specific to access it. Here’s what you need to know.
Introduced in the Generation II Pokemon games, Mystery Gift allowed players to link with each other locally to receive a random gift. It’s evolved a lot since then – instead of finding another fan to connect with, all you need now is an internet connection.
The feature isn’t available from the start inPokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, though. You need to unlock it to be able to use it and claim your free prizes.
How to unlock Mystery Gift in Pokemon BDSP
In the original 2006 games, you had to speak to a man in the Jubilife TV Station to access the feature. But that’s not the case in the Sinnoh remakes;the method has changed.
Now,Mystery Gift is unlocked automatically after beating the third Gym Leader, Maylene, in Veilstone City.
That’s right – you don’t need to do anything now! Just progress the story, and you’ll be able to access it soon enough.
To access the feature,press Xto bring up the main menu and then click onMystery Gift. Here, you’ll seeGet via InternetandGet with Code/Password.
Get via Internet checks with Nintendo’s servers to see if there’s anything that can be downloaded.
The Get with Code/Password option is where you will input any codes you get from promotions such as GameStop or thePokemon Trainer Club Newsletteremail.
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Meg Bethany Koepp was a Weekend Editor on Dexerto’s US team, specializing in Pokemon, Animal Crossing, Overwatch, and other Nintendo games. She has held editor roles at IGN & Prima Games, with bylines at The Daily Star and The Escapist.
