These Pokemon are the strongest return of Brilliant Diamoind and Shining Pearl.

Shenao Remake is finally here! Although other features of the game are definitely in the minds of most fans, it should be noted that National Dex from Kanto to Shinno appeared for the first time in the 8th generation. This means that some Pokemon that has been absent for a few years will now appear for use.

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Although the Pokemon who are not in the sword and shield still cannot be transferred, there is a new brilliant diamond and sparkling pearl competition element for them to dominate. The Pokemon on this list will appear for the first time since the 7th generation, and we look forward to joining the BDSP OverUsed team in the foreseeable future.

Note: This list does not include Shaymin and Darkrai, although they are expected to be returned at some point due to the data mining of the game, but they are not legally usable.

Hoenn's local bird is a good old Guts cleaner, and because of its 125 speed, it is one of the best in the mold. Just give it a Flame Orb to burn itself, and it can become an offensive threat with STAB Facade and Brave Bird as the main offensive weapons. Another viable set is the Boomburst that uses its hidden Scrappy abilities and 140 base power.

The main problem with Swallow is its attack data. It has no typical offensive Pokemon attack statistics, so it absolutely needs to burn its Guts suit or equip its Scrappy suit with a pair of Choice Specs.

Honchkrow follows the same blueprint as the dark Pokemon Bisharp later perfected. This is a unique late-stage scavenger that mainly relies on STAB Sucker Punch to cause damage and uses its 125 Attack statistics, which are improved through its Moxie capabilities.

One of its advantages is its mobile pool, which includes the aforementioned Sucker Punch, selected flying moves, suitable Superpower coverage moves, and even some good special moves to take advantage of its very good 105 special attacks . Its main disadvantage is its obvious lack of defense and speed, and the weird characteristics of Sucker Punch make it unreliable against other set sweepers and practical Pokemon.

If you don't really regard Donphan as a competitive giant, you can forgive it, but it is an unexpectedly good wall breaker with many extra tools in the bag. Its statistics show that it is a very capable Pokemon in terms of physics, but its mobile pool gives it some potential as an auxiliary player.

It uses its 120 attack power for earthquakes, stone blades, roughness, spinning tops, and even ice fragments. In addition to causing harm, its main purpose is to perform through fast rotation, eliminate the danger in your area, and you can use Knock Off to never hurt anyone. Just pay attention to its terrible special defense.

At least before the appearance of Corviknight, Staraptor was arguably the most competitive bird in the region, so it was loved by many people. Either way, it has its own title in the BDSP meta game, and this is for good reason.

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The bird at the home game of the game has up to 120 attack statistics and a very good 100 start speed. This gives it great potential to become a revenge killer and scavenger, especially its actions. In addition to your typical normal and flying type STAB moves, it also has rare close combat as an answer to potential rock and steel type checks. Looking at its flaws, its defensive ability is very lacking, and it also dislikes Stealth Rock very much.

Empoleon continues Game Freak's continuous launch of a competitive water-type starting lineup, and many of the places where it performed well when it debuted still apply to BDSP metadata. The water/steel model makes money as a practical Pokemon and is a popular protagonist.

It has a unique set of auxiliary actions, Stealth Rock and Defog are the most useful, and Roar and Yawn can also be used in BDSP. It can also perform some attacks. Its best statistics are its 111 special attacks, and it can use reliable attack actions such as burns, flash cannons, and ice beams. Its biggest flaw is its 60 speed. Considering its size, this is a problem. Although it is good, it is not spectacular in any case.

Although the Shenao starters have naturally received all the attention, the National Dex will also bring back the city's starters. Although Meganium and Typhlosion are not highly competitive, Feraligatr has been a prominent setting cleaner in Smogon's UnderUsed layer until it is removed. It is expected to be even more dangerous in the BDSP yuan.

Even if the BDSP's movement distribution is relatively limited, the water system starter also has a fairly wide movement pool. Waterfall, ice fist, crunch and talc all benefit from its hidden abilities, pure power. It uses Dragon Dance for settings, which of course needs it to improve its attack and make up for its lack of 78 speed.

Manaphy manages to stand out among all mythological elves because it can use Tail Glow, which is a set action that can improve its special attacks in three stages. When paired with its wide range of special mobile pools (surfing, ice beams, energy balls, psychics, shadow balls, dazzling flashes) and a little help in speed, it will be very difficult to stop.

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This is unbelievable in the rain, thanks in large part to the ability of hydration, which prevents any serious diseases such as poisoning or paralysis when it rains. However, if there is no taillight boost, it may be a bit disappointing in terms of power, so be sure to turn it on safely so that it can rotate freely for setting.

As the second competitive Shenao starter (sorry, Torterra) and definitely a fan favorite, Infernape reappears on the map as one of two fire/fighting starters that need attention. Although it doesn't have Blaziken's snowball potential, Infernape is more comprehensive offensively.

It is one of the few Pokémon that can really mix attacks, with equal attacks and special attacks (108), as well as excellent physics and special moves, although you can choose to specialize in only one. In other words, its size is very below average, so you'd better hope that 108 Speed ​​is enough to beat your opponent.

Breloom can be an energetic attacker at the same time, and one of the most frustrating Pokemon, needs to get rid of defense. Except for the excellent 130 attack statistics, it barely brags in terms of statistics, but it is much better than the sum of its parts.

Its attack mobile pool is not the widest in BDSP, but it belongs to the grass/fighting system, and can at least cause neutral damage to many types of STAB. It is one of the most notorious Substitute users of all time, using free hits to set up, suck blood seeds or use Focus Punch to cause impressive damage. Other attack moves of choice include Mach punches and seed bombs, and it can even use spores, which is a rare sleep action with 100% accuracy.

If Landorus hadn't taken its lunch money, Gliscor was ready to roam freely and wreak havoc in the meta-game of BDSP. Don't be surprised when you see this flying scorpion everywhere, it moves differently every time.

Since the sword dance can be used, it can use the perfect STAB action earthquake, and can be used as a set cleaner. It can also be a more defensive Pokemon with 125 defense. Gliscor can set up Stealth Rock, or use Defog to remove it. It can also be treated with Facade’s poison. As long as you can avoid special injuries, there is no end to the usefulness of Gliscor in competition.

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Kyle Laurel is a college student from the Philippines. Before becoming a list writer for The Gamer, he worked as a freelance writer for about three years. He grew up around Pokémon and wrote the most. You can fight him in Pokémon Showdown (juantum Physics, Gen 8 OU), but he will wipe you off with his Garchomp.