New Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl trailer shows off more returning characters

A new trailer for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl was released earlier today by The Pokémon Company International, showcasing a selection of returning characters, Legendary Pokémon, and an additional early purchase Mystery Gift event. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl will be released worldwide next month on November 19, 2021.

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Gym Leaders Candice and Volkner make their return:
The final two Gym Leaders of the Sinnoh region, Candice and Volkner were shown, including the first-look at their Gyms redesign. Both Gyms retained the puzzle featured in Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl. Candice was shown with a Abomasnow, while Volkner has a Luxray.

	Candice and Abomasnow​ Gym Leader Candice of the Snowpoint City Gym uses Ice-type Pokémon, with Abomasnow heading her team. Known as the Diamond Dust Girl, she’s a passionate Trainer who really emphasizes the value of focus.​
	Volkner and Luxray​ Gym Leader Volkner of the Sunyshore City Gym uses Electric-type Pokémon, with Luxray heading his team. He’s said to be the strongest Gym Leader in the Sinnoh region, but he’s grown bored by a lack of tough challengers, so he spends his time constantly remodeling the Gym.​

The Boss and Commanders of Team Galactic:
Team Galactic; The Boss, Cyrus and the three Commanders: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn; will be returning to carry out their master plan.

	Cyrus and Weavile​ A charismatic figure who rules over Team Galactic. Cyrus always speaks and acts with a calm, logical demeanor. He detests human minds and emotions, finding them defective.
	Mars and Purugly​ Mars is a strong-willed commander who hates to lose and has sworn loyalty to Cyrus. Her passion for Pokémon sometimes inspires powerful emotional outbursts. Her partner Pokémon is Purugly.
	Jupiter and Skuntank​ Jupiter has a mysterious air about her. She is certainly skilled at Pokémon battles, but she’s willing to do anything—even steal other people’s Pokémon—to achieve her goals. Her partner Pokémon is Skuntank.
	Saturn and Toxicroak​ Saturn is a cool and collected commander. Despite being one of the few who occasionally harbor doubts about Cyrus’s plans, Saturn is cold and dispassionate enough to carry out his orders faithfully. His partner Pokémon is Toxicroak.

Legendary Pokémon Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf and the Three Lakes that Represent the Sinnoh Region:
These three Legendary Pokémon appear in the myths of the Sinnoh region. According to the people of Sinnoh, Uxie is the Being of Knowledge, Mesprit is the Being of Emotion, and Azelf is the Being of Willpower. Sinnoh features three lakes filled with bountiful water: Lake Acuity, Lake Verity, and Lake Valor. It is said that Legendary Pokémon slumber at the bottom of these lakes.

	Uxie​
	Mesprit​
	Azelf​

In additional to the Manaphy Egg Mystery Gift event, the Platinum Style outfit will be gifted to early purchasers of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl. Players can receive it through the Mystery Gift feature in their game, until February 21, 2022. Players can change their outfit at Metronome Style Shop in Veilstone City. It takes approximately two hours of play time before players are able to access the Mystery Gift feature. An internet connection is required to receive both gifts and a Nintendo Switch Online membership is NOT required.