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Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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Wayward Cave (Encounters & Items)

By
Vincent Lau

This is a walkthrough for Wayward Cave, including what Pokémon you can encounter and items you can find.

Where to Find Flash

(1 of 2) The inside of Wayward Cave is pitch-black.

The inside of Wayward Cave is pitch-black. (left), You can use Flash to light up the area. (right)

As soon as you enter the Wayward Cave, you’ll discover it’s pitch black inside. To proceed, we highly recommend having a Pokémon use Flash. You can teach Flash via TM70 Flash, obtained from the basement of Oreburgh Gate or by purchasing it from the 3rd floor of the Veilstone City Department Store.

Secret Entrance

Besides the obvious main entrance, located to the right of the cycling road, there’s a hidden entrance underneath the road. From the main entrance, walk south a bit until you’re near the northernmost tree. Then go west underneath the road. Just before you emerge from the road, go north while underneath the road.

This hidden entrance will lead you to a small, isolated area with stairs leading to the basement of the cave. However, to get to the stairs, you need to use HM Strength to push aside the boulders.

Pokémon Trainer Mira (Ally)

(1 of 2) Oops, how did Mira get in here in the first place?

Oops, how did Mira get in here in the first place? (left), Mira will assist with Kadabra during battles. (right)

Pokémon Level Type
64.png"Kadabra" IconKadabra 18 pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png

When you reach the north-eastern corner of the first floor, you’ll tag along with Mira, a little girl who’s lost. While Mira is present, all wild Pokémon encounters will feature two Pokémon at once, with Mira assisting as Player 2. Likewise, Mira will assist as Player 2 during Double Battles with other trainers.

As an extra bonus, Mira will fully restore your party after every single fight. So this is a great chance for some hardcore training! Mira will permanently leave when you reach the entrance of the cave. You cannot use Escape Rope while Mira is present.

1F

Map (1F)

Map of Wayward Cave (1F).

Wild Pokémon - Ground

Pokémon Type Encounter Rate
436.png"Bronzor" IconBronzor pokemon_bdsp_steel17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png 40%
74.png"Geodude" IconGeodude pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png 15%
41.png"Zubat" IconZubat pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png 45%

Item Locations (1F)

Item Location
Potion Near the center. Hidden among the rocks east from the 2nd breakable boulder.
Super Potion Hidden among the rocks below Hiker Reginald and Lorenzo.
TM32 Double Team Towards the south-west. Past Lass Cassidy and Youngster Wayne.
Rare Candy Towards the north-west. Past Camper Diego and Picnicker Tori.
Escape Rope Middle of the path, after heading east, then south along the northernmost path.
Burn Heal Towards the east. Hidden among the rocks past Picnicker Ana and Camper Parker.
Potion Hidden among the rocks south from the junction leading to Picnicker Ana and Camper Parker.
Tiny Mushroom Towards the south-east. Hidden among the rocks past Collector Terry and Ruin Maniac Gerald.
Nugget Towards the north-east. Hidden among the rocks below Mina.
TM26 Earthquake In isolated room accessible by going through the basement.

Hiker Reginald

Pokémon Level Type
74.png"Geodude" IconGeodude 15 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png
66.png"Machop" IconMachop 15 pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png

Hiker Lorenzo

Pokémon Level Type
95.png"Onix" IconOnix 17 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png

Lass Cassidy

Pokémon Level Type
427.png"Buneary" IconBuneary 17 pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png

Youngster Wayne

Pokémon Level Type
399.png"Bidoof" IconBidoof 13 pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png
41.png"Zubat" IconZubat 14 pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png
190.png"Aipom" IconAipom 15 pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png

Picnicker Tori

Pokémon Level Type
266.png"Silcoon" IconSilcoon 15 pokemon_bdsp_bug17.png
267.png"Beautifly" IconBeautifly 15 pokemon_bdsp_bug17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png

Camper Diego

Pokémon Level Type
268.png"Cascoon" IconCascoon 13 pokemon_bdsp_bug17.png
269.png"Dustox" IconDustox 17 pokemon_bdsp_bug17.pngpokemon_bdsp_poison17.png

Picnicker Ana

Pokémon Level Type
307.png"Meditite" IconMeditite 17 pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png

Camper Parker

Pokémon Level Type
418.png"Buizel" IconBuizel 15 pokemon_bdsp_water17.png
403.png"Shinx" IconShinx 15 pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png

Collector Terry

Pokémon Level Type
92.png"Gastly" IconGastly 12 pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.pngpokemon_bdsp_poison17.png
92.png"Gastly" IconGastly 13 pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.pngpokemon_bdsp_poison17.png
92.png"Gastly" IconGastly 17 pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.pngpokemon_bdsp_poison17.png

Ruin Maniac Gerald

Pokémon Level Type
74.png"Geodude" IconGeodude 15 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png
436.png"Bronzor" IconBronzor 17 pokemon_bdsp_steel17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png

B1F

Map (B1F)

Map of Wayward Cave (B1F).

As outlined near the beginning of this page, the only way to reach the basement level is by entering via the secret entrance. You’ll also need HM Strength to push the boulders blocking the path to the stairs. Unlike the ground floor, the basement doesn’t require Flash.

To navigate the basement, you’ll need to masterfully utilize the Bicycle to speed over the mini-ramps. If there’s not enough space to gain momentum in a straight line, remember that you can maintain momentum when turning corners, so long as you don’t bump into something.

Wild Pokémon - Ground

Pokémon Type Encounter Rate
436.png"Bronzor" IconBronzor pokemon_bdsp_steel17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png 40%
74.png"Geodude" IconGeodude pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png 10%
443.png"Gible" IconGible pokemon_bdsp_dragon17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png 15%
41.png"Zubat" IconZubat pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png 35%

Item Locations (B1F)

(To be added.)

Where to Find Gible

Outside of the Grand Underground, Wayward Cave is the only place to find "Gible" IconGible. Fortunately, the encounter rate isn’t too bad: 15%. However, you’ll only run into Gible in the basement, not the ground floor.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Pokemon Company International
  • Platforms,
    Switch
  • Genre
    RPG
  • Guide Release
    29 October 2021
  • Last Updated
    23 April 2022
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