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Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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Dazzling Cave

By
Vincent Lau

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

Icon Description Number of
pokemon_bdsp_icon_dazzling.jpg An ethereal cave with glowing crystals. Mysterious creatures like to dwell here. 4

(1 of 2) Dazzling Caves are quite rare in the Grand Underground.

Dazzling Caves are quite rare in the Grand Underground. (left), The interior is full of beautiful crystals. (right)

Wild Pokémon

Available From the Start

Pokémon Type Notes
92.png"Gastly" IconGastly pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.pngpokemon_bdsp_poison17.png -
200.png"Misdreavus" IconMisdreavus pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.png Shining Pearl only

Rare Spawns

Pokémon Type Notes
359.png"Absol" IconAbsol pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png -
239.png"Elekid" IconElekid pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png Brilliant Diamond only
355.png"Duskull" IconDuskull pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.png -
229.png"Houndoom" IconHoundoom pokemon_bdsp_dark17.pngpokemon_bdsp_fire17.png -
280.png"Ralts" IconRalts pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.pngpokemon_bdsp_fairy17.png -
238.png"Smoochum" IconSmoochum pokemon_bdsp_ice17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png -
175.png"Togepi" IconTogepi pokemon_bdsp_fairy17.png -

Available After Obtaining Strength

Pokémon Type Notes
436.png"Bronzor" IconBronzor pokemon_bdsp_steel17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png -
433.png"Chingling" IconChingling pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png -
307.png"Meditite" IconMeditite pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png -

Available After Obtaining Defog

Pokémon Type Notes
203.png"Girafarig" IconGirafarig pokemon_bdsp_normal17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png -
64.png"Kadabra" IconKadabra pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png -

Available After Icicle Badge

Pokémon Type Notes
122.png"Mr. Mime" IconMr. Mime pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.pngpokemon_bdsp_fairy17.png -

Available After National Pokédex

Pokémon Type Notes
359.png"Absol" IconAbsol pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png -
371.png"Bagon" IconBagon pokemon_bdsp_dragon17.png Shining Pearl only
343.png"Baltoy" IconBaltoy pokemon_bdsp_ground17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png -
354.png"Banette" IconBanette pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.png -
104.png"Cubone" IconCubone pokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
132.png"Ditto" IconDitto pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png -
96.png"Drowzee" IconDrowzee pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png -
356.png"Dusclops" IconDusclops pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.png -
355.png"Duskull" IconDuskull pokemon_bdsp_ghost17.png -
239.png"Elekid" IconElekid pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png Brilliant Diamond only
88.png"Grimer" IconGrimer pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png -
229.png"Houndoom" IconHoundoom pokemon_bdsp_dark17.pngpokemon_bdsp_fire17.png -
314.png"Illumise" IconIllumise pokemon_bdsp_bug17.png -
281.png"Kirlia" IconKirlia pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.pngpokemon_bdsp_fairy17.png -
98.png"Krabby" IconKrabby pokemon_bdsp_water17.png -
337.png"Lunatone" IconLunatone pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Shining Pearl only
303.png"Mawile" IconMawile pokemon_bdsp_steel17.pngpokemon_bdsp_fairy17.png Brilliant Diamond only
262.png"Mightyena" IconMightyena pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png -
177.png"Natu" IconNatu pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png -
29.png"Nidoran♀" IconNidoran♀ pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png -
32.pnge"Nidoran♂" IconNidoran♂ pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png -
30.png"Nidorina" IconNidorina pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png -
33.png"Nidorino" IconNidorino pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png -
261.png"Poochyena" IconPoochyena pokemon_bdsp_dark17.png -
280.png"Ralts" IconRalts pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.pngpokemon_bdsp_fairy17.png -
302.png"Sableye" IconSableye pokemon_bdsp_dark17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ghost17.png Shining Pearl only
336.png"Seviper" IconSeviper pokemon_bdsp_poison17.png Shining Pearl only
372.png"Shelgon" IconShelgon pokemon_bdsp_dragon17.png Shining Pearl only
79.png"Slowpoke" IconSlowpoke pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Shining Pearl only
238.png"Smoochum" IconSmoochum pokemon_bdsp_ice17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png -
209.png"Snubbull" IconSnubbull pokemon_bdsp_fairy17.png -
338.png"Solrock" IconSolrock pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png Brilliant Diamond only
175.png"Togepi" IconTogepi pokemon_bdsp_fairy17.png -
313.png"Volbeat" IconVolbeat pokemon_bdsp_bug17.png -
100.png"Voltorb" IconVoltorb pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png -
202.png"Wobbuffet" IconWobbuffet pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png -
335.png"Zangoose" IconZangoose pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png Brilliant Diamond only
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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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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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