Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl trading

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl trade in the Union Room. Find Sinnoh version exclusives and classic Pokémon on ApexDex, then meet with a Link Code.

How to trade in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

  1. Agree the trade on ApexDex and share a Link Code in the trade chat.
  2. Visit a Pokémon Center and go to the Union Room (the Global Room for online play).
  3. Both use the same Link Code, then start a trade.
  4. Check the Pokémon on offer, then confirm.
  5. Back on ApexDex, both tap We traded.

Good to know

  • The Global Room needs Nintendo Switch Online.
  • Only Pokémon #1 to #493 exist in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Before you agree a trade

  • Only Pokémon #1–493 exist in BDSP.

Frequently asked questions

Which Pokémon can be traded in BDSP?

National Pokédex #1 to #493. Each Pokémon page on ApexDex shows whether that species is in BDSP.

See also