Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have version exclusive Pokemon that can only be caught in one version and not the other. Below is a list of known Pokemon exclusive to Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and exclusive to Pokemon Shining Pearl based on official information and datamines.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Exclusives
- Caterpie
- Metapod
- Butterfree
- Ekans
- Arbok
- Growlithe
- Arcanine
- Seel
- Dewgong
- Scyther
- Scizor
- Elekid
- Electabuzz
- Electivire
- Murkrow
- Honchkrow
- Gligar
- Gliscor
- Larvitar
- Pupitar
- Tyranitar
- Seedot
- Nuzleaf
- Shiftry
- Mawile
- Zangoose
- Solrock
- Kecleon
- Cranidos
- Rampardos
- Stunky
- Skunktank
- Dialga
- Raikou
- Entei
- Suicune
- Ho-Oh
Pokemon Shining Pearl Exclusives
- Weedle
- Kakuna
- Beedrill
- Sandshrew
- Sandslash
- Vulpix
- Ninetales
- Slowpoke
- Slowbro
- Slowking
- Magby
- Magmar
- Magmortar
- Pinsir
- Misdrevous
- Mismagius
- Teddiursa
- Ursaring
- Stantler
- Lotad
- Lombre
- Ludicolo
- Sableye
- Seviper
- Lunatone
- Bagon
- Shelgon
- Salamence
- Shieldon
- Bastiodon
- Glameow
- Purugly
- Palkia
- Articuno
- Zapdos
- Moltres
- Lugia
So the amount is equal which is nice, but choose wisely!