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Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Rocky Cave

By
Vincent Lau

This page outlines all the wild Pokémon you can encounter in the Rocky Cave hideaways.

Icon Description Number of
pokemon_bdsp_icon_rocky.jpg A dry, sandy cave. The selection of Pokémon is limited until you get the National Pokédex. 5

Wild Pokémon

Available From the Start

Pokémon Type Notes
74.png"Geodude" IconGeodude pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
95.png"Onix" IconOnix pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
451.png"Skorupi" IconSkorupi pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_bug17.png -

Rare Spawns

Pokémon Type Notes
207.png"Gligar" IconGligar pokemon_bdsp_ground17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Brilliant Diamond only
111.png"Rhyhorn" IconRhyhorn pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
216.png"Teddiursa" IconTeddiursa pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png Shining Pearl only

Available After Obtaining Strength

Pokémon Type Notes
436.png"Bronzor" IconBronzor pokemon_bdsp_steel17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png -

Available After Obtaining Defog

Pokémon Type Notes
75.png"Graveler" IconGraveler pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
449.png"Hippopotas" IconHippopotas pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -

Available After National Pokédex

Pokémon Type Notes
304.png"Aron" IconAron pokemon_bdsp_steel17.pngpokemon_bdsp_rock17.png -
343.png"Baltoy" IconBaltoy pokemon_bdsp_ground17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png -
374.png"Beldum" IconBeldum pokemon_bdsp_steel17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png -
331.png"Cacnea" IconCacnea pokemon_bdsp_grass17.png -
332.png"Cacturne" IconCacturne pokemon_bdsp_grass17.pngpokemon_bdsp_dark17.png -
323.png"Camerupt" IconCamerupt pokemon_bdsp_fire17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
104.png"Cubone" IconCubone pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
162.png"Furret" IconFurret pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png -
207.png"Gligar" IconGligar pokemon_bdsp_ground17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Brilliant Diamond only
305.png"Lairon" IconLairon pokemon_bdsp_steel17.pngpokemon_bdsp_rock17.png -
246.png"Larvitar" IconLarvitar pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png Brilliant Diamond only
322.png"Numel" IconNumel pokemon_bdsp_fire17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
231.png"Phanpy" IconPhanpy pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
247.png"Pupitar" IconPupitar pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png Brilliant Diamond only
112.png"Rhydon" IconRhydon pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
111.png"Rhyhorn" IconRhyhorn pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
27.png"Sandshrew" IconSandshrew pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png Shining Pearl only
28.png"Sandslash" IconSandslash pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png Shining Pearl only
161.png"Sentret" IconSentret pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png -
213.png"Shuckle" IconShuckle pokemon_bdsp_bug17.pngpokemon_bdsp_rock17.png -
128.png"Tauros" IconTauros pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png -
328.png"Trapinch" IconTrapinch pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
329.png"Vibrava" IconVibrava pokemon_bdsp_ground17.pngpokemon_bdsp_dragon17.png -
263.png"Zigzagoon" IconZigzagoon pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png -
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Pokemon Company International
  • Platforms,
    Switch
  • Genre
    RPG
  • Guide Release
    29 October 2021
  • Last Updated
    23 April 2022
    Version History
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This strategy guide for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl contains all the information Pokémon trainers will need to complete the game and catch every single Pokémon!

In this remake of the classic Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, you’ll journey through the mystical Sinnoh region to become a Pokémon master. Along the way, you’ll confront the scheming Team Galactic and witness the awesome power of the Legendary Dialga or Palkia.

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The following will be available via free updates to our guide:

  • A complete walkthrough of the main story and postgame.
  • A full guide for Super Contest Shows.
    • How to cook the best quality Poffins.
  • Explanation of advanced mechanics, such as IVs and EVs.
  • A detailed Sinnoh region Pokédex.

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