The Pokémon Company (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara), is pleased to share the latest news about the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl games.
The latest promotional video has been released!
Legendary Pokémon you can encounter after entering the Hall of Fame
After entering the Hall of Fame, you’ll be able to encounter Legendary Pokémon all over the Sinnoh region. Explore every last nook and cranny of the Sinnoh region and get all the Legendary Pokémon as your companions!
Heatran
Boiling blood, like magma, circulates through its body. It makes its dwelling place in volcanic caves.
Regigigas
There is an enduring legend that states this Pokémon towed continents with ropes.
Giratina (Altered Forme)
This Pokémon is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery.
Cresselia
It releases shiny particles from its veil-like wings. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
The ultimate Pokémon battling facility: the Battle Tower
The Battle Tower is available to visit after you enter the Hall of Fame. This peak Pokémon battling facility stretches high into the sky. You can hone your Pokémon battling skills against a variety of Trainers in two different rooms for Single Battles and Double Battles.
Take on the challenge of the Battle Tower with your favorite Pokémon—and keep winning as you aim for the top!
Once you’ve fulfilled a certain requirement in the standard Single Battles or Double Battles, you can join Master Class battles where even stronger opponents await you! In the Master Class, challengers include Gym Leaders from around the Sinnoh region. You can also get rare items like Gold Bottle Caps and Ability Capsules if you keep winning. And apparently in the Master Class Double Battles, Gym Leaders and even the Elite Four have been seen pairing up!
Defeat these formidable opponents and aim to become the toughest Pokémon Trainer there is!
The toughest Pokémon Trainers in town: Gym Leaders
Maylene
Gym Leader of the Veilstone City Gym. Maylene uses Fighting-type Pokémon, with Lucario heading her team. She’s known as the Barefoot, Fighting Genius. Apparently she’s not really sure how she managed to become a Gym Leader.
Crasher Wake
Gym Leader of the Pastoria City Gym. Crasher Wake uses Water-type Pokémon, with Floatzel heading his team. He’s known as the Torrential Masked Master. He thinks the fun of battling is more important than winning or losing.
Fantina
Gym Leader of the Hearthome City Gym. Fantina uses Ghost-type Pokémon, with Mismagius heading her team. She is known as the Alluring, Soulful Dancer. Dressed up in a glamorous gown, she shows off her elegant dance moves even during Pokémon battles.
Byron
Gym Leader of the Canalave City Gym. Byron uses Steel-type Pokémon, with Bastiodon heading his team. He’s known as the Man with the Steel Body. He’s also the father of Roark, Gym Leader of the Oreburgh City Gym.