How to catch the mythical gratitude Pokemon.

Since catching Shaymin is a limited time event, you have untilSunday, 27th Marchto download Oak’s Letter.

If you don’t download it by then, you’ll miss out on your chance to catch Shaymin!

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For this reason, we recommend downloading Oak’s Letter even if you’re currently unable to catch Shaymin.

Its time to revisit Sinnoh!

Our now completeDiamond and Pearl walkthroughto the main story is where to start.

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Your journey begins with selecting yourstarter PokemonnearTwinleaf Town, before visitingSandgem TownandJubilife City.

Take the time to catchGible,SpiritombandDrifloon!

Finally, you could now catchArceus.

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Once you’ve done this, it’s crucial that you visit Route 224.

From there, follow the path north and go up the stairs near the trainer.

Head through this new tunnel to reach an area which requires you to use Defog to proceed.

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If you’ve met her before, then you’ll have to go it alone.

Leave the cavern and go up the stairs to reach Route 224.

Now that you’ve finally on Route 224, head north-east until you see a small beach.

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Shaymin is a Level 30 grass-jot down Pokemon and we highly recommend saving your game before battling it.

you’re able to also try paralysing or putting Shaymin to sleep to make it easier to catch.

To do this, you first need to ensure Shaymin is in your team and then visitFloaroma Town.

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Once there, talk to the woman near the signpost just above the Pokemon Centre.

She’ll give you the Gracidea, which can be found in the Key Items pocket of your inventory.

This transformation will also revert if you place Shaymin in storage and then remove it.

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Good luck catching Shaymin in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl!

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