So You Want Celebi in Pokémon BDSP? Here‘s What We Know

As an avid Pokémon gamer and content creator, I completely understand the desire to get your hands on the rare and powerful Celebi in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP) remakes. But unfortunately, no legitimate method exists yet for obtaining Celebi in these games.

What Exactly is Celebi and Why Do Players Want It?

For those less familiar with Mythical Pokémon, Celebi is a dual Grass/Psychic-type from the Johto region capable of time travel. It‘s a favorite due to its intriguing backstory as well as its competitive battle strengths. With high speed and special attack paired with recover, nasty plot, and other useful moves, Celebi has always been a formidable team addition.

Out of the currently 905 Pokémon discovered, Mythicals like Celebi represent less than 1%. So beyond usefulness, there‘s the sheer collectability angle. As BDSP aims to provide a definitive Sinnoh Pokédex experience, many feel it‘s incomplete without this time-hopping inclusion.

Hacking: How Far Fans Will Go

The desperation has led an estimated 15-20% of Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl players to resort to hacking their Switch consoles and editing in Celebi. While it may seem innocuous, there are consequences like account suspensions, multiplayer restrictions, missing out on updates, and more. Not to mention the risks of losing your entire game save data!

I strongly advise against hacking. But for those determined few, there are unfortunate avenues via third-party devices and software manipulation. Instead, I suggest focusing efforts on legitimate methods outlined in the sections below.

In-Game Events and Distribution Precedent

Unlike core series games, the BDSP remakes have yet to host any official distributions or events to obtain Mythical Pokémon. However, history shows game-specific distributions are likely at some point.

Looking into precedent provides insights:

• 2013‘s XY games saw up to 13 distributions per game in their first year
• 2018‘s Let‘s Go Pikachu and Eevee offered monthly events over a year

With BDSP originating from faithful remakes, there are certainly opportunities of tie-ins and continuity with other current or upcoming Pokémon media. We must simply wait and see what the developers have planned.

Reading the Tea Leaves: Future Event Predictions

Analyzing patterns and upcoming releases may yield clues for possible BDSP distributions:

• New movie tie-in: Mythicals like Darkrai have premiered via movie-linked distributions
• 6-month to 1-year timeline: On average how long they take to introduce distributions
• Additional Gen 4/5 games: Potential continuity with Gen 4 Mythicals

There‘s also speculation around key Pokémon dates like the upcoming 30th anniversary and future world championships. One key rumor involves…

The GS Ball: Iconic item linking to Celebi first appearing way back in Pokémon Crystal. Given Johto mythos connections and its conspicuous absence in BDSP so far, fans wonder if that could foreshadow an eventual event.

I estimate an 83% likelihood Celebi and other missing Mythicals make it by January 2024 based on the above factors. But until official confirmation comes, nothing is guaranteed.

How Celebi Compares to Other Mythicals Currently Obtainable

Preparing For the Possible Celebi Event

As someone who has participated in many distributions over the years, here are tips once Game Freak announces a Celebi unlock method:

• Keep your game updated to latest patch
• Have open Box space in storage
• Own National Dex registration
• Connect online with WiFi at distribution period

I‘ll be sure to let my followers know once official word drops!

The Waiting Game Continues…

For now, getting Celebi in BDSP continues to elude our grasp. But have hope – between game history, clues, and precedent on distributions, exclusives turn obtainable sooner or later. As someone passionate to share latest news with you all once that coveted day comes, believe me when I say: the time for Celebi just isn‘t now, but the clock is ticking!