Pokemon Brilliant Diamond 1.3.0 Update

Unlike the smaller 1.1.0 and 1.2.0 updates (which added the Grand Underground upgrades and Ramanas Park), Version 1.3.0 focuses primarily on three pillars:

But the headline feature? The activation of post-launch Mythical Pokémon events—something that made 1.3.0 indispensable for living dex collectors.

Date: March 15, 2022 Platform: Nintendo Switch Developer: ILCA Inc. Publisher: The Pokémon Company / Nintendo pokemon brilliant diamond 1.3.0 update

If you want, I can draft patch notes in player-facing language, design mockups for the PokéLink UI, or produce the technical spec for the raid matchmaking system.

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If your game is still on 1.1.2 or 1.2.0, here’s how to update:

Note: If you’re on physical cartridge (version 1.0.0), you’ll need to sequentially update to 1.1.0 → 1.2.0 → 1.3.0. The Switch handles this automatically. Unlike the smaller 1

Absolutely. Here’s why:

The only reason to stay on 1.0.0 or 1.1.2 is for duplication glitches. But for legitimate play, 1.3.0 is the definitive version. But the headline feature

Let’s address the elephant in the room: the EXP Share is still forced. No toggle. No difficulty options. Still the same. The battle speed remains glacial, especially when status effects trigger. And the game’s art style—chibi overworld, stiff animations—is untouched. This update tweaks mechanics and fixes bugs, but it doesn’t reinvent the wheel.

Also, the Shaymin and Darkrai events are now properly unlocked via the 1.3.0 data (if you have the Oak’s Letter/Member Card from the limited distributions), but those distributions ended months ago. New players are still locked out. Frustrating.