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Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Swampy Cave

By
Vincent Lau

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

Icon Description Number of
pokemon_bdsp_icon_swampy.jpg A cave surrounded by treacherous bog. Home to many Poison-types. 7

Wild Pokémon

Available From the Start

Pokémon Type Notes
453.png"Croagunk" IconCroagunk pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png -
315.png"Roselia" IconRoselia pokemon_bdsp_grass17.pngpokemon_bdsp_poison17.png -
451.png"Skorupi" IconSkorupi pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_bug17.png -
41.png"Zubat" IconZubat pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png -

Rare Spawns

Pokémon Type Notes
207.png"Gligar" IconGligar pokemon_bdsp_ground17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Brilliant Diamond only
108.png"Lickitung" IconLickitung pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png -
220.png"Swinub" IconSwinub pokemon_bdsp_ice17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -

Available After Obtaining Strength

Pokémon Type Notes
339.png"Barboach" IconBarboach pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
42.png"Golbat" IconGolbat pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png -

Available After Obtaining Defog

Pokémon Type Notes
195.png"Quagsire" IconQuagsire pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
194.png"Wooper" IconWooper pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -

Available After Icicle Badge

Pokémon Type Notes
72.png"Tentacool" IconTentacool pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_poison17.png -
73.png"Tentacruel" IconTentacruel pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_poison17.png -

Available After Obtaining Waterfall

Pokémon Type Notes
340.png"Whiscash" IconWhiscash pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -

Available After National Pokédex

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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.

Currently included in our guide:

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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