Walkthrough:Pokémon Diamond and Pearl/Part 20

This is the Bulbapedia walkthrough for Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
These pages follow the original Nintendo DS iteration, not Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. The guide for those games can be found here.

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• Pokémon League (South)
• Victory Road
  • 1F
  • 2F
  • 1F
  • B1F
  • 1F (East)
  • B1F
  • 1F
  • 2F (North)
  • 1F
• Pokémon League (North)
• Pokémon League (Castle)
  • Rival Battle 5

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Pokémon League (South)

The Pokémon League's island

The island that holds the Pokémon League is located to the north of Sunyshore City, jutting up far above the ocean. A large waterfall ensures that only the strongest Trainers reach it. In order to reach the castle on the north side where the Elite Four and Champion await, determined challengers must first find their way through Victory Road.

Available Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Surfing Pelipper D P Pt Surfing 35-45 65% Tentacruel D P Pt Surfing 35-45 35% Fishing Magikarp D P Pt Fishing Old Rod 3-10 100% Magikarp D P Pt Fishing Good Rod 10-25 55% Remoraid D P Pt Fishing Good Rod 10-25 45% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Victory Road

Victory Road, 1F

Victory Road, B1F

Victory Road, 2F

Victory Road is a sprawling cave network that separates the south side of the Pokémon League island from the north side. It is the last and toughest of the trials leading up to the Pokémon League challenge. Surf, Strength, Rock Smash, Waterfall, and Rock Climb are all required to reach the other side.

Trainers

1F Trainer Pokémon Psychic Bryce Reward: $1472 Haunter♂ Lv.43 No item Alakazam♂ Lv.46 No item Gengar♂ Lv.46 No item Bird Keeper Hana Reward: $1536 Noctowl♀ Lv.46 No item Staraptor♀ Lv.48 No item Ace Trainer Mariah Reward: $2880 Golduck♀ Lv.46 No item Blissey♀ Lv.48 No item Black Belt Miles Reward: $1176 Machamp♂ Lv.49 No item Veteran Edgar Reward: $3840 Tentacruel♂ Lv.45 No item Golem♂ Lv.45 No item Empoleon♂ Lv.48 No item Dragon Tamer Clinton Reward: $1472 Gible♂ Lv.46 No item Gyarados♂ Lv.49 No item Gible♂ Lv.46 No item Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon. 2F Trainer Pokémon Ace Trainer Omar Reward: $2880 Rapidash♂ Lv.45 No item Carnivine♂ Lv.45 No item Rampardos♂ Lv.48 No item Ace Trainer Sydney Reward: $2880 Clefable♀ Lv.46 No item Torterra♂ Lv.48 No item Veteran Clayton Reward: $3760 Staraptor♂ Lv.47 No item Hippowdon♂ Lv.47 No item Double Team Al & Kay Reward: $11280 Staraptor♂ Lv.47 No item Whiscash♂ Lv.47 No item Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon. B1F Trainer Pokémon Psychic Valencia Reward: $1536 Chingling♀ Lv.44 No item Chimecho♀ Lv.48 No item Double Team Jo & Pat Reward: $11280 Gyarados♂ Lv.47 No item Medicham♂ Lv.47 No item Ace Trainer Henry Reward: $2940 Honchkrow♂ Lv.49 No item Dragon Tamer Ondrej Reward: $1568 Gabite♂ Lv.49 No item Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon.

Available Pokémon

1F Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Machoke D P Pt Cave 44-46 25% Golbat D P Pt Cave 44-46 20% Graveler D P Pt Cave 45 20% Medicham D P Pt Cave 44-46 15% Onix D P Pt Cave 44 10% Steelix D P Pt Cave 46 10% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here. 2F Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Kadabra D P Pt Cave 45-47 25% Golbat D P Pt Cave 45-47 20% Graveler D P Pt Cave 46 20% Medicham D P Pt Cave 45-47 15% Onix D P Pt Cave 45 10% Steelix D P Pt Cave 47 10% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here. B1F Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Floatzel D P Pt Cave 44-45 30% Machoke D P Pt Cave 44-46 25% Golbat D P Pt Cave 44-46 20% Medicham D P Pt Cave 44-46 15% Steelix D P Pt Cave 46 10% Surfing Golbat D P Pt Surfing 35-50 100% Fishing Magikarp D P Pt Fishing Old Rod 3-10 100% Magikarp D P Pt Fishing Good Rod 10-25 100% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Items

1F Item Location Games TM41 (Torment) Southwest area, north of Psychic Bryce  D  P  Ultra Ball Southeast area, on the eastern of two small rocks (hidden)  D  P  Full Heal In the center, north of the first mid-level bridge  D  P  Max Elixir Northwest area, on the lone rock north of Ace Trainer Mariah (hidden)  D  P  Rare Candy East; accessible via B1F  D  P  Max Revive East; on a small rock, accessible via B1F (hidden)  D  P  Razor Claw South of the northwest bridge, on the lower level  D  P  Zinc Northeast area, south of the blocked exit to Route 224  D  P  2F Item Location Games Max Ether West side, in th northwest corner  D  P  Full Restore ×2 West side, on the rock wall one step northwest of the southern ramp (hidden) East side, in the corner above the northern ledge (requires Bicycle)  D  P  Rare Candy South of Veteran Clayon, on the wall behind the western of the three boulders (hidden)  D  P  TM71 (Stone Edge) East side, at the north end of the tunnel (requires Bicycle)  D  P  TM79 (Dark Pulse) North; behind a group of boulders, accessed via 1F  D  P  B1F Item Location Games Pearl On a small rock in the southeast, between Psychic Valencia and Double Team Jo & Pat (hidden)  D  P  TM59 (Dragon Pulse) South of the western waterfall  D  P  Big Mushroom Between the northwest and west-central pools, on a small rock (hidden)  D  P

1F

Cross northward over the bridge, then use Rock Climb to reach the lower level. Go west to battle Psychic Bryce and collect TM41 (Torment) to the north. Use Rock Climb again to return to the upper level, then go east over the second bridge. Walk down the stairway and head north to battle Bird Keeper Hana and pick up the Full Heal. Climb back up the stairway, go north over the third bridge, and use Rock Climb to climb down. Go west and pass between the two ledges and walk up the stairway. Move northward to battle Ace Trainer Mariah, then climb the nearby stairway to reach the second floor.

2F

Go west and use Rock Smash to clear the debris, then use Strength. Move the first boulder westward, then the second boulder eastward. Get out the Bicycle and press the B Button to shift to fourth gear, then jump the ramp. Use Rock Smash to clear the way, then shift to third gear and jump the second ramp. Go north to reach a Max Ether, then jump the ledge. Shift back to fourth gear, jump over the ramp, then jump down the ledge to return to the stairs from 1F.

Turn southward and clear the way with Rock Smash. Farther south, you find a group of three boulders. Use Strength and move the eastern one south, then the western one west, and then the southwest one southward. Go west and battle Ace Trainer Omar. Push the western of the two nearby boulders southward, clear the broken rock to the south, then move it back to its original position. Clear another broken rock to battle Ace Trainer Sydney. To the east, another group of three boulders can be found. Move the northern boulder eastward; this allows for northward travel but blocks the eastern tunnel. Go north to battle Veteran Clayton and walk down the stairs.

Trainer Tips

Treasure Hunting In order to claim every item, however, immediately climb back up to 2F. Use Strength to push the boulder southward, then go east to reach another group of three boulders. Move the first one eastward, then the second one westward. Clear the way with Rock Smash, then move the third boulder southward. Go north and set the Bicycle to fourth gear to jump the first series of ramps and reach the Full Restore. Continue northward to battle Double Team Al & Kay. Jump the next two ramps to reach TM71 (Stone Edge).

1F

Move eastward over the bridge, then use Rock Climb to reach the lower level. Go northeast to battle Black Belt Miles, then walk down the stairs to the east.

B1F

Walk down the next two stairways and Surf across the first pool of water to battle Psychic Valencia. Surf out around her, then cross the pool to the southeast. Battle Double Team Jo & Pat, then cross the southernmost pool and climb the stairs to the west.

1F (East)

Pick up the Rare Candy, then walk back down to B1F.

B1F

Cross the southernmost pool, then go down the two stairways. Cross the second pool next to find a branching path: either Surf northward across the largest pool, or take the eastern path and battle Ace Trainer Henry. Afterward, use Waterfall to climb the wall of water and sail westward. Descend the western waterfall to reach TM59 (Dragon Pulse), then climb back up the water. Battle Dragon Tamer Ondrej, then turn southward and climb up the stairs.

1F

Go as far west as possible, then turn southward to reach a Razor Claw. Backtrack a bit and climb up the stairway next to Veteran Edgar. Cross the bridge to find a Zinc, and a man blocking a cave opening. It seems as though you are not yet tough enough to pass this way, so return to Veteran Edgar and go south. The path diverges here, so take the western path first. Scale the wall with Rock Climb, then cross the western bridge and climb the stairs beyond.

2F (North)

Use Strength to move both the north and south boulders westward, then the remaining boulder to either side. Collect TM79 (Dark Pulse) and return to 1F.

1F

Return to the previous intersection and go east this time. Use Rock Climb to continue northward and battle Dragon Tamer Clinton. Cross the bridge to the north to reach the exit.

Pokémon League (North)

With Victory Road behind you, the final hurdle standing between you and the Pokémon League has fallen away. Climb the crashing wall of water with Waterfall and enter the imposing castle at the top.

Items
Item Location Games Sky Plate Beneath the waterfall, a few steps south of the western Poké Ball statue (hidden)  D  P

Pokémon League (Castle)

The Pokémon League building holds the traditional amenities, with a Pokémon Center and PC to the left, and a Poké Mart to the right. It's a good idea to stock up on items that restore health and status ailments for the gauntlet ahead.

To proceed, you must speak to the Ace Trainer guarding the door. However, as soon as you get close enough, Barry comes rushing in. He is here to challenge the Pokémon League as well, and suggests a battle to determine the more worthy challenger.

Rival Battle 5

If the player chose Turtwig: PKMN Trainer Barry ' Pokémon League Diamond and Pearl Reward: $5300 Staraptor♂ Lv.48 Types: Normal Flying Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Effort levels: Close Combat Fighting Physical Aerial Ace Flying Physical Steel Wing Steel Physical U-turn Bug Physical Heracross♂ Lv.50 Types: Bug Fighting Ability: Swarm Held item: None Effort levels: Rock Slide Rock Physical Close Combat Fighting Physical Night Slash Dark Physical Aerial Ace Flying Physical Snorlax♂ Lv.51 Type: Normal Ability: Immunity Held item: None Effort levels: Rest Psychic Status Crunch Dark Physical Earthquake Ground Physical Body Slam Normal Physical Roserade♂ Lv.49 Types: Grass Poison Ability: Natural Cure Held item: None Effort levels: Poison Jab Poison Physical Giga Drain Grass Special Shadow Ball Ghost Special GrassWhistle Grass Status Floatzel♂ Lv.49 Type: Water Ability: Swift Swim Held item: None Effort levels: Aqua Jet Water Physical Ice Fang Ice Physical Crunch Dark Physical Brick Break Fighting Physical Infernape♂ Lv.53 Types: Fire Fighting Ability: Blaze Held item: Sitrus Berry Effort levels: Flamethrower Fire Special Focus Blast Fighting Special Aerial Ace Flying Physical Shadow Claw Ghost Physical

If the player chose Chimchar: PKMN Trainer Barry ' Pokémon League Diamond and Pearl Reward: $5300 Staraptor♂ Lv.48 Types: Normal Flying Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Effort levels: Close Combat Fighting Physical Aerial Ace Flying Physical Steel Wing Steel Physical U-turn Bug Physical Heracross♂ Lv.50 Types: Bug Fighting Ability: Swarm Held item: None Effort levels: Rock Slide Rock Physical Close Combat Fighting Physical Night Slash Dark Physical Aerial Ace Flying Physical Snorlax♂ Lv.51 Type: Normal Ability: Immunity Held item: None Effort levels: Rest Psychic Status Crunch Dark Physical Earthquake Ground Physical Body Slam Normal Physical Rapidash♂ Lv.49 Type: Fire Ability: Run Away Held item: None Effort levels: Will-O-Wisp Fire Status Sunny Day Fire Status Bounce Flying Physical Fire Blast Fire Special Roserade♂ Lv.49 Types: Grass Poison Ability: Natural Cure Held item: None Effort levels: Poison Jab Poison Physical Giga Drain Grass Special Shadow Ball Ghost Special GrassWhistle Grass Status Empoleon♂ Lv.53 Types: Water Steel Ability: Torrent Held item: Sitrus Berry Effort levels: Brine Water Special Metal Claw Steel Physical Aerial Ace Flying Physical Shadow Claw Ghost Physical

If the player chose Piplup: PKMN Trainer Barry ' Pokémon League Diamond and Pearl Reward: $5300 Staraptor♂ Lv.48 Types: Normal Flying Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Effort levels: Close Combat Fighting Physical Aerial Ace Flying Physical Steel Wing Steel Physical U-turn Bug Physical Heracross♂ Lv.50 Types: Bug Fighting Ability: Swarm Held item: None Effort levels: Rock Slide Rock Physical Close Combat Fighting Physical Night Slash Dark Physical Aerial Ace Flying Physical Snorlax♂ Lv.51 Type: Normal Ability: Immunity Held item: None Effort levels: Rest Psychic Status Crunch Dark Physical Earthquake Ground Physical Body Slam Normal Physical Floatzel♂ Lv.49 Type: Water Ability: Swift Swim Held item: None Effort levels: Aqua Jet Water Physical Ice Fang Ice Physical Crunch Dark Physical Brick Break Fighting Physical Rapidash♂ Lv.49 Type: Fire Ability: Run Away Held item: None Effort levels: Will-O-Wisp Fire Status Sunny Day Fire Status Bounce Flying Physical Fire Blast Fire Special Torterra♂ Lv.53 Types: Grass Ground Ability: Overgrow Held item: Sitrus Berry Effort levels: Leaf Storm Grass Special Earthquake Ground Physical Crunch Dark Physical Synthesis Grass Status

Defeated, Barry says that he must not be ready for the Pokémon League yet. He vows to get tougher and become the Champion, and tells you not to lose to anyone before him. He then exits the building, leaving you free to continue onward.

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