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Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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Route 208 (Encounters & Items)

By
Vincent Lau

This is a walkthrough for Route 208, including what Pokémon you can encounter and items you can find.

Pokémon Encounters

Wild Pokémon - Tall Grass

Pokémon Type Encounter Rate
400.png"Bibarel" IconBibarel pokemon_bdsp_normal17.pngpokemon_bdsp_water17.png 10%
399.png"Bidoof" IconBidoof pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png 20%
401.png"Kricketot" IconKricketot pokemon_bdsp_bug17.png 10% (Morning/Night)
66.png"Machop" IconMachop pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png 20% (Morning/Day), 10% (Night)
307.png"Meditite" IconMeditite pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.pngpokemon_bdsp_psychic17.png 20% (Morning/Day), 10% (Night)
54.png"Psyduck" IconPsyduck pokemon_bdsp_water17.png 30%
41.png"Zubat" IconZubat pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png 20% (Night)

Wild Pokémon - Surfing

Pokémon Type Encounter Rate
54.png"Psyduck" IconPsyduck pokemon_bdsp_water17.png 90%
55.png"Golduck" IconGolduck pokemon_bdsp_water17.png 10%

Wild Pokémon - Fishing

Pokémon Type Encounter Rate
339.png"Barboach" IconBarboach pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png 45% (Good Rod)
130.png"Gyarados" IconGyarados pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png 55% (Super Rod)
129.png"Magikarp" IconMagikarp pokemon_bdsp_water17.png 100% (Old Rod), 55% (Good Rod)
340.png"Whiscash" IconWhiscash pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png 45% (Super Rod)

Wild Pokémon - Mass Outbreak

Pokémon Type Encounter Rate
206.png"Dunsparce" IconDunsparce pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png 40%

Wild Pokémon - Poké Radar

Pokémon Type Encounter Rate
236.png"Tyrogue" IconTyrogue pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png 12%

Item Locations

Item Locations
Bag_X_Speed_Sprite.pngX Speed South of Black Belt Kyle.
rare_pokemon_icon.pngPoké Ball On a ledge to the east of the waterfall - you’ll need HM Rock Smash.
Bag_Iron_Sprite.pngIron (hidden) North of Hiker Alexander - need Rock Smash and Rock Climb to reach it.
Bag_Carbos_Sprite.pngCarbos In the area above the waterfall - you’ll need HM Surf and Waterfall.
Bag_Odd_Keystone_Sprite.pngOdd Keystone Receive it from the man near the tree in the southwest of the map.
Dream_Nanab_Berry_Sprite.pngNanab Berry x2 Berry Patch next to the Berry Master’s House
Dream_Razz_Berry_Sprite.pngRazz Berry x2 Berry Patch next to the Berry Master’s House
Dream_Bluk_Berry_Sprite.pngBluk Berry x2 Berry Patch next to the Berry Master’s House
Dream_Pinap_Berry_Sprite.pngPinap Berry x2 Berry Patch next to the Berry Master’s House
Dream_Honey_Sprite.pngHoney (hidden) Near the Honey Tree

Berry Master

Once a day, you’ll be able to talk to the Berry Master on Route 207 and receive one random berry from him.

Trainer Battles

Hiker Robert

Pokémon Level Type
74.png"Geodude" IconGeodude 17 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png
74.png"Geodude" IconGeodude 17 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png

Black Belt Kyle

Pokémon Level Type
66.png"Machop" IconMachop 19 pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png

Hiker Jonathan

Pokémon Level Type
95.png"Onix" IconOnix 19 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png

Aroma Lady Hannah

Pokémon Level Type
415.png"Combee" IconCombee 16 pokemon_bdsp_bug17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png
315.png"Roselia" IconRoselia 18 pokemon_bdsp_grass17.pngpokemon_bdsp_poison17.png

Artist William

Pokémon Level Type
439.png"Mime Jr." IconMime Jr. 17 pokemon_bdsp_psychic17.pngpokemon_bdsp_fairy17.png
438.png"Bonsly" IconBonsly 17 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.png

Fisher Cody

To reach Cody, you need to use HM Surf.

Pokémon Level Type
339.png"Barboach" IconBarboach 31 pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png
130.png"Gyarados" IconGyarados 31 pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png

Hiker Alexander

To reach Alexander, you need to use HM Rock Climb.

Pokémon Level Type
42.png"Golbat" IconGolbat 35 pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png
75.png"Graveler" IconGraveler 35 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png
95.png"Onix" IconOnix 35 pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.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
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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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