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Pokemon Shining Pearl
Pokémon Shining Pearl brings the classic Gen 4 Sinnoh RPG journey to Nintendo Switch with colorful reimagined visuals. Explore towns, routes, and the expansive Grand Underground while battling Team Galactic and uncovering ancient Sinnoh myths.
- NSP · 4.65 GB
- v1.3.0
- FW 12.1.0+
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ROM details
- ROM name
- Pokemon Shining Pearl
- Genre
- Adventure, RPG
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Published by
- Nintendo
- Release date
- November 19, 2021
- Series
- Pokemon Games
- Version
- 1.3.0
- Title ID
010018E011D92000- Size
- 4.65 GB
- File type
- NSP
- Required firmware
- 12.1.0 or later
- Content type
- Base game
- Language (audio)
- En, Es, Fr, De, It, Ja, Ko, Zh
- Features
- Faithful Sinnoh Remake: Experience a vibrant, chibi-style reimagining of the classic Gen 4 Pokémon Pearl adventure across the diverse and mountainous Sinnoh region.
Emulator compatibility
Compatibility for Pokemon Shining Pearl, newest result Oct 24, 2026. Rows marked Tested were run by us; Reported rows link to the community source they came from. See how we test.
| Emulator | Platform | Device tested | FPS | Status | Notes | Result from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudachi | Windows | Ryzen 7 7800X3D / RTX 4070 / 32 GB DDR5 | 60 | Perfect | Perfectly Working | Tested by NSWPEDIA Team |
Known issues
- Out-of-Bounds & Collision Clipping (Patched): Initial release versions (v1.0.0 and v1.1.0) contained collision geometry exploits allowing players to skip Gyms or bypass key story triggers using diagonal walking glitches.
Version history
Every released update for Pokemon Shining Pearl, newest first.
| Version | Released | Size | Patch notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1.3.0 | ~2.55 GB | Added the Azure Flute event to encounter Mythical Pokémon Arceus at Spear Pillar (requires Pokémon Legends: Arceus save data). Enabled online Global Wonder Station (GWS) network trading in Jubilife City. General gameplay performance and bug fixes. | |
| v1.2.0 | ~2.2 GB | Expanded Union Room maximum player capacity for local and internet communication. Added Colosseum battle features on the 2nd floor of Pokémon Centers. Patched multiple menu-stacking and progression-blocking glitches. | |
| Base Game | 4.65 GB | — | |
| v1.1.0 | ~3.0 GB | Enabled Grand Underground, Super Contest Shows, Union Room, and Mystery Gift communication functions. Implemented post-Hall of Fame content, including Ramanas Park. Added opening and ending animated cutscenes. |
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What is this Game?
The goal of Pokemon Shining Pearl Switch NSP Free Download is to go beyond the previous games in the series of monster collection RPG games for Nintendo. With its more technical and strategy-heavy AI, such as the challenging Elite Four rematch, Ramanas Park Legendaries, and Arceus events, it brings a Sinnoh experience that’s more technical and strategy-driven, while maintaining the accessibility and ease of returning players with the “Grand Underground and Chibi World Exploration” systems.
The dual-approach is an attempt from ILCA and Game Freak to meet the needs of casual gamers who want to enjoy the nostalgia of Gen 4 and hardcore fans who love the battle facility team building, secret base decorating and Pokédex completion. The experience should be more even now, as some of the fans didn’t like earlier remakes changing the very nature of the game too much from the original Nintendo DS vision.
Pokemon Shining Pearl — frequently asked questions
What are the main differences between Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl?
Pokémon Shining Pearl features version-exclusive Pokémon (such as Glameow, Misdreavus, Bonsly, Magby, Bagon, Palkia, and exclusive Ramanas Park Legendaries like Lugia and the Legendary Birds).
Can you unlock Arceus and Darkrai in Pokémon Shining Pearl?
Yes! Update v1.3.0 added the Azure Flute event (requiring completed Pokémon Legends: Arceus save data) to catch Arceus at Spear Pillar, alongside the Member Card event for Darkrai.
Is the Exp. Share toggleable in Pokémon Shining Pearl?
No, the automatic party-wide Exp. Share is permanently active across all team members and cannot be toggled off.
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