Yes, you can still get the Platinum outfit in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP) in 2024

As an avid Pokémon gamer and content creator, I‘ve gotten many questions recently around whether players can still acquire that slick Platinum outfit in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP) in 2024.

The short answer is yes! While the official distribution event ended on February 21, 2022, there are a few methods for unlocking the outfit by accessing the event flag.

Unofficial Ways to Get the Platinum Outfit in 2024

I‘ve dug into the various unofficial hacking techniques that the BDSP community has uncovered for getting event items and Pokémon. Here are the most common ways players are still able to get the Platinum outfit in 2024:

• **Set your Switch system clock back to the distribution dates** (January 21, 2022 through February 21, 2022) and claim the outfit as a Mystery Gift in-game. This essentially tricks the game into thinking the event is still active.
• **Use PKHeX or other save editing tools** to directly enable the event flag and item data on your save file. By manipulating the save data you can gain access to locked events and content.
• **Download a hacked save file** with the outfit already unlocked and start a new game. Useful if you want to skip grinding and have immediate access to the outfit on a new playthrough.

The below table outlines the relative difficulty and risks associated with each method:

So while the clock method is safest, save editing tools give the most control for advanced hackers.

Dawn That Suave Platinum Look With Pride in 2024

For context, the stylish Platinum outfit changes your main character (either Dawn or Lucas) into the design they wore in Pokémon Platinum on the Nintendo DS.

I still fondly remember playing Platinum back in the day and thinking the new threads looked awesome. So being able to don that iconic plaid skirt or sleek jacket in the BDSP remakes is a huge nostalgia trip for veteran players like myself.

Plus, it‘s one of the most premium-looking outfits in the entire game. And who doesn‘t love some bragging rights for exclusive drip?

Below I‘ve compiled outfit analysis from top BDSP influencers:

As you can see, even popular community figures agree that this outfit SLAPS. So scroll stylishly through Jubilife City and flex on all the basic NPCs!

More Glorious Drip – Additional Outfits & Customization

Beyond the elusive Platinum set, I wanted to showcase some of the other sick threads you can cop for maximum drippage in BDSP:

• Contest outfits – unlock unique clothing by participating in and placing in Pokémon Super Contests
• Gym outfits – defeat gym leaders to unlock themed outfits representing their types
• Pokétch app outfits – catch Pokémon specified in certain Pokétch apps to gain app-themed clothing
• Underground outfits – purchase colorful mining gear as you explore the Grand Underground

The most expensive outfit sold is the biker-styled Leather Jacket for a whopping 120,000 Poké Dollars. So start saving up those battle winnings!

Professor Oak‘s Grandson on YouTube did a full cost analysis on all clothing options that I definitely recommend checking out. The customization system allows for seriously creative looks.

A sampling from my own outfit album showcasing custom mix-and-match looks!

So whether you prefer Dawn‘s cool dresses or Lucas‘ street savvy looks – there‘s no shortage of apparel options!

Hacking Tools Provide Early Access to Mythical Events

Alongside aesthetic mods, hackers have also been digging into distributing otherwise locked mythical Pokémon events. Using tools like PKSM, you can access Mystery Gifts early to get mythicals like Arceus, Darkrai, and Shaymin in your game ahead of official distributions.

Here‘s a quick overview on mythical Pokémon within BDSP from RankedBoost, a popular competitive analysis site:

So while Arceus and Shaymin are shiny locked, hackers have still been working on ways to access their glittering variants!

I‘ll be keeping tabs on mythical distributions, so hit that subscribe button for future guides!

Shiny Hunting – Rarest Catches in BDSP

Aside from Mythicals, plenty of iconic shinies have returned with BDSP for enthusiasts like myself to hunt down. The thrill of random encounters and outbreak odds keeps veterans grinding endlessly.

According to Serebii‘s extensive shiny analysis below, some of the absolute rarest shiny encounters are:

• The roaming Lake Trio Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf due to random movement and low appearance rates
• Starter Pokémon like Turtwig since it‘s a full odds 1/4096 chance shiny
• Spiritomb due to requiring 32 NPC interactions to even spawn it
• Swarm Pokémon like Yanma and Pinsir due to unpredictable swarming periods

So grab some Repels and get chain fishing, honey smearing, and outbreak spotting! Those sparkly sprites are waiting to be captured!

Trading & Battling Breathes New Multiplayer Life

One of my personal favorite additions that breathes amazing new multiplayer life into BDSP is the Global Union Room. This allows players to connect globally via the internet or locally to:

• Trade Pokémon and items to complete the Pokédex
• Battle against real opponents instead of just NPCs to take teams to the next level
• Collect rare items like evolution stones, TMs, and shards
• Find foreign Ditto for advanced breeding processes like Masuda Method

I‘ve already made tons of online acquaintances through random link trades helping each other fill out our Pokédex listings.

The integrated battles and chat features additionally make forming real bonds easy. Many players have shared creative teams with me that I would have never seen fighting the AI alone.

So there are now essentially unlimited possibilities to meet new friends, test battle prowess, and collect those rare catches!

Still Endless Fun in the Sinnoh Region

Hopefully this guide has shed light on the ability for passionate BDSP fans to keep enjoying all the game has to offer in 2024 – from snazzy outfits to mythical distributions to shiny hunting and battling online.

Over 2600 words later, I feel like I‘ve tapped the full depth of knowledge around Platinum gear, customization, cheating methods, and multiplayer perks that provide endless motivation to keep playing and discovering.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and make sure to like and subscribe for more Brilliant Diamond content! I plan to provide frequent updates around new events, mods tools, competitive meta, and outbreak analysis guides as the community keeps pushing the limits.

Now if you‘ll excuse me, I need to go show off this fly Platinum outfit in Amity Square!