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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearlare very loyal remakes to their original counterparts,Pokemon Diamond & Pokemon Pearl. In fact, it’s impossible to transfer any Pokemon from Unova (Gen 5) and beyond toBrilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl (BDSP). Despite this drawback,BDSPsupplies several quality of life changes that were desperately needed for the Gen 4 mainlinePokemongames.
InBrilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, there is a recurring item called a Lucky Egg that doubles experience gain. Although friendship perks have been a part of thePokemonseries since Gen 6, having an EXP-boosting item is never a bad thing. The Lucky Egg is a unique item that can be held by a Pokemon. As such, it’s an item that trainers will want to get their hands on as soon as the egg’s location becomes available.
Updated on December 1st, 2023 by Renri Seong:The Sinnoh/Gen 4 remakes of the belovedPokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinumgames were an anticipated game since the remakes ofPokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald. Unfortunately, many fans were displeased with the final product,Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, due to the limitation of Pokemon (Gen 1 - Gen 4 only) and criticizing the lack of features such as Mega Evolution or Dynamaxing. Complaints aside, there were several qualities of life features added toBDSP, and one of these was the Grand Underground, a map exclusive to the Sinnoh remakes. The Grand Underground houses a variety of Pokemon and unique items, such as the EXP-enhancing Lucky Egg. The following guide has been updated to include precise instructions, how to get more than one Lucky Egg, and debunking the ‘myths’ surrounding it.
Prerequisites for Getting the Lucky Egg
Explorer Kit, Relic Badge, HM Strength, and Route 216
In order to get the Lucky Egg, players need to do several things:
- The Lucky Egg is locked to theNorthwestern Zoneof the Grand Underground. If players already have access to Snowpoint City or even Fullmoon Island, they can just fly anduse the Explorer Kit there instead.
Explorer’s Kit
To get the Explorer’s Kit, trainers need togo to Eternia City, andenter the house right next to the Pokemon Center. Speak to the old man to get the kit as well as a tutorial on how to use the Grand Underground features. Using the Explorer Kit indifferent areas of Sinnohcan drop players into areas with unique hideaways. Hideaways are home to Pokemon that were originally obtainable inPokemon Platinum, such as Ralts and Togepi. Some hideaways are even home to items, and one of them happens to have the Lucky Egg.
Getting HM Strength
HM Strength can be obtained from one of the old ladies at thesummit of the Lost Toweron Route 209. Speak to one to get the HM, and the other will give a Cleanse Tag, whichlowers the chance of getting wild encounters.
Players will also need to be able touse HM Strength outside of battle.
Once players have the HM Strength, they’ll need to battleFantina of Hearthome City. When players first arrived in Hearthome City, they probably couldn’t battle Fantina due to her team’s level being in the mid-30s. Once they obtain the Veilstone City and Pastoria Gym Badges, they’ll be on even ground with the Ghost-type gym leader. After obtaining the Relic Badge, HM Strength can finally be used topush around heavy boulders.
How to Get to Route 216
Unfortunately, the Lucky Egg is locked in the hideawayin the far upper left corner of the Grand Underground, and if players haven’t been toRoute 216/the northern section of Sinnoh, they won’t be able to get it. With HM Strength, the Explorer Kit, and the Relic Badge, they should be able to reach Route 216without much of an issue.
Lucky Egg Location in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Icy Cave in Northwestern Zone of Grand Underground
Now that players can reach Route 216, they can use the Explorer Kit to enter theNorthwestern Zonein the Grand Underground. If they’re starting from Route 216 and not Snowpoint City or Lake Acuity, they’ll need to do some walking to reach the northwestern-most hideaway. Press down onR-stickto pull up theGrand Underground Map, and use that to navigate to theIcy Cave hideaway in the top-left of the Northwestern Zone.
Inside the Icy Cave, head west andlook near the bank. There should be a Poke Ball item that contains the Lucky Egg.
How to Use the Lucky Egg
Give It to a Pokemon
The Lucky Egg will be placed in theOther Itemspouch in the Bag. Scroll down to it, and tap A-button to select it. ChooseGiveto “equip” it to a Pokemon, and that’s all there is to it. As long as Pokemon are holding a Lucky Egg, they’ll receive150% experience rather than 100% experienceupon winning a battle.
How to Get Another Lucky Egg
Buy a Second Lucky Egg for 77BP
InBrilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, Lucky Eggs can be bought for77BPat the Battle Park/Battle Tower in the Battle Zone. Theyare not held by wild Pokemon. Originally, Lucky Eggscouldbe farmed off of wild Chansey (5% chance), but since there are no wild Chansey inBDSP, this method is null.
The Battle Zone region is unlockedafter defeating the Elite Fourandspeaking to the sailor in Snowpoint City. It’s also recommended to get theNational Dexfrom Professor Rowan toexplore the Battle Zone in its entirety.
Head towards theBattle Parkon the map. If this is the first time visiting, players will be stopped by one of the receptionists, who will give them aPoint Card. Unlike regular PokeMarts, the Battle Tower does not use regular currency. Instead, trainers will need to battle competitively in the Battle Tower to farm more Battle Points (BP). If players want to exchange points for items, they’ll want to go to theleft counterat theExchange Service Corner.
The difference between Battle Tower matches and regular matches is thatall Pokemon are scaled to a set level. Trainers can also choose up tothree Pokemoninsingle battle, or they can choosefour Pokemonif they’redouble battling. They will then need to battle wave after wave of trainers. Each time they successfully defeat a trainer, they will receive Battle Points.
Trainers in the Battle Tower aremuch more challengingthan any trainer that players have faced on theirBDSPjourney. For one, all their Pokemon are EV-trained and equipped with items such as Berries. They also have movesets that give them plenty of coverage.
One thing to keep in mind about the Battle Tower is thatFriendship Perks do not workandPokemon do not gain Exp. Therefore, do not go into the Battle Tower expecting a Pokemon to “tough it out” when taking a hit that guarantees a 1HKO.
Does the Lucky Egg Stack Experience?
Can It Stack with the Exp. Share?
With a permanent Exp. Share, players may be wondering: Does the lead Pokemon increase Exp for the party if its holding a Lucky Egg? The short answer is:No,the Lucky Eggdoes not stackwith Exp. Share.Only the lead Pokemon will receive more Exp. So, if there’s a Pokemon that trainers want to level up quickly, then they’ll want tohave that particular Pokemonholding the Lucky Egg for farming more Experience.
