How to Get Darkrai in Pokémon Platinum

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Catching Darkrai in Pokémon Platinum requires a Member's Card. Unfortunately, the only official way to get the Member's Card is by attending a Nintendo event which ended in 2009. You can still get Darkrai, but you will need to perform void glitch that gets you to an darkrai encounter, or use an Action Replay to hack the game. This wikiHow teaches you how to get Darkrai in Pokémon Platinum using an Action Replay.

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    You can do this after beating the Elite Four. He can be found at Professor Rowan's lab in Sandgem Town. [1]
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    He is in Canalave City. In order to cure him of his nightmares, you will need to travel to Full Moon Island and get a Lunar Wing from Cresselia.
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    [2] You will need to use an Action Replay to get the Member Card.
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    Action Replay is an accessory that allows you to enter cheat codes for a variety of different games. [3] You purchase one online or from a game store. Make sure you purchase one that is compatible with your game system (i.e. Action Replay for DS, DS Lite, DSi, 3DS, ect).
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    Add the Darkrai Event Codes to your Action Replay . You can add Action Replay by connecting your Action Replay to your computer using a USB cable and entering the codes using the Code Manager program. Use only one code at a time. Enter the code as it appears with capitalization. The codes are as follows: [4] .
    • 94000130 FCFF0000
    • 62101D40 00000000
    • B2101D40 00000000
    • 0000B5D4 00000008
    • 0000B5D8 00000000
    • D2000000 00000000
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    Place the came card in the Action Replay and then place the Action Replay in the game slot. The game card should be facing you.
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    This activates the code.
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    The Member's Card will become available by speaking to a man in green at any of the Pokemarts.
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    It's the small house to the north of the Pokemon Center in Canalave City.
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    He will have you lay down in a bed. You will travel to an island in a dream.
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    It's to the north when you reach the island. Go up the stairs and follow the path until you see the opening in front of the forest trees. [5]
    • Once you get to the island, it's a good idea to save your game.
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    You will see Darkrai floating on the lake. You will enter a battle with it.
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    It is at Level 50. It will not be easy to capture; make sure you have a lot of Ultra Balls, Dusk Balls (if you plan to capture it at night) and Timer Balls.and.
    • For the best chance of successfully catching Darkrai, use a master ball. If you already used your master ball, quick balls, timer balls, and ultra balls are your best bets.
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    Use persistence and don't give up. Use all of the balls you have - even if you only have 10 Pokeballs left it is still worth trying them.
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      Things You'll Need

      • A Nintendo DS
      • A copy of Pokémon Platinum
      • An Action Replay
      • The National Pokedex

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      1. ↑ https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ds/946308-pokemon-platinum-version/answers/85153-where-is-professor-oak-all-the-times-you-see-him-in-order
      2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UkjEm_Z3g4
      3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UkjEm_Z3g4
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      1. Get the National Pokedex from Professor Oak.
      2. Use a Lunar Wing to awaken Sailor Edrith's son in Canalave City.
      3. Save your game and turn it off.
      4. Get an Action Replay.
      5. Enter the Darkrai Event codes into the Action Replay.
      6. Start Pokémon Platinum with the Action Replay.
      7. Press L + R while entering a Pokemart.
      8. Talk to the man in green to get the Member's Card.
      9. Enter Harbor Inn in Canalave City.
      10. Talk to the man to lay down in the bed and visit the island in a dream.
      11. Enter the forest to the north.
      12. Talk to Darkrai in the lake.
      13. Catch Darkrai.

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