Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl is filled with an incredible roster of creatures, and one of the types that have many fans eager to hop in and find is the Mythical Pokémon. Jirachi is one of those popular Pokémon that players want to get, but the only way to do so is to follow some meta requirements. It’s a simple process, but we’re here to guide you through it so that you can get Jirachi not too long after you first start playing the game.

Getting Jirachi in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

Some metagaming is needed if you want to get Jirachi in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl. What this means is that without completing other games within the franchise, you won’t be able to find it. This makes Jirachi rarer and harder to track down compared to other Legendary Pokémon.

Let’s start out with the bare minimum of what you need to have: a save file on your Nintendo Switch console from Pokémon Sword and Shield. Without it, there is no Jirachi. From there, you can now search for a specific NPC. Go along with the main storyline of the game. This will lead to you encountering Team Galatic after earning your first gym badge. You’ll be directed to head to Floaroma Town afterward.

Head to the West side of the town, and you’ll see an elderly couple. If you speak to the old man, he will give you Jirachi as a free reward.

See? It truly is simple, and it can be done before you get too far into the game. Jirachi doesn’t evolve, but it is available on both Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl much like other popular Pokémon like Ralts and Magnemite.

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Although Jirachi is an elusive creature, it isn’t impossible to capture it. Just have a save file from a previous game, and you can get it free in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl is available now on Nintendo Switch.