This article details how to download Version 1.3.0, the exclusive requirements to unlock its headline events, and full coverage of the official patch features. 📋 Update 1.3.0 Overview & Core Features

Located in , this building replaced the old GTS.

. This allows players to trade Pokémon online with random trainers worldwide, a feature that requires a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. Enhanced Connectivity

| | Verdict | |----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | New player (no events) | ✅ Yes – Cresselia + Ramanas Park + Gym rematches add 5–8 hours of content. | | Returning player (v1.2.0) | ✅ Yes – fixes Shiny Charm, adds post-game story, smoother menus. | | Competitive player | ⚠️ Meh – no new moves, abilities, or battle mechanics. Still worse than SwSh. | | Completionist / Shiny hunter | ✅ Yes – new hideaways + fixed charm improve odds. |

For those who want the official rundown directly from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, here are the complete patch notes for version 1.3.0:

Headline: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond — Update 130 (Download Exclusive Content) Meta: Update 130 unlocks exclusive content and quality-of-life fixes for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond; download from the eShop or via system update.

: Implements various backend bug fixes to improve overall performance and general gameplay fluidity. 🔑 How to Unlock the Exclusive Arceus Event

Warning: Only recommended for users with physical cartridges and legally dumped ROMs.

The April 2022 distribution window meant that players who downloaded version 1.3.0 permanently missed their chance to obtain Darkrai through official means. While the update itself remains available, the Mystery Gift distribution for the Member Card is no longer active, making the Darkrai encounter a truly exclusive feature for those who participated during the designated period.

Sleeping in the bed in that house will allow you to travel to Newmoon Island to catch Darkrai. Why This Update is Critical

The headline "download exclusive" of the 1.3.0 update is the event to encounter

The , released on March 15, 2022 , was a major milestone for the game as it introduced the ability to catch the "Original One," the Mythical Pokémon