This guide shows the list of Gym Leaders in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Read on to learn the Gym Leaders' location, all Gym Leaders' teams, as well as the rewards you get after each battle.

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List of Gym Leaders

There are several Gym Leaders in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Check the table below for the list of Gym Leaders.

1st Badge	2nd Badge	3rd Badge	4th Badge
Roark	Gardenia	Maylene	Crasher Wake
5th Badge	6th Badge	7th Badge	8th Badge
Fantina	Byron	Candice	Volkner

All Gym Leader Types and Pokemon

Oreburgh City Gym Leader (Rock)

Gym Leader Roark uses Rock-type Pokemon in battle. Use Fighting-type, Steel-type, and Ground-type moves; they have a weak defense against those.

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Geodude (Lvl. 12)		Rock Head	・Stealth Rock ・Defense Curl ・Rollout
Onix (Lvl. 12)		Sturdy	・Stealth Rock ・Rock Throw ・Bind
Cranidos (Lvl. 14)		Mold Breaker	・Headbutt ・Bulldoze ・Leer

How to Beat Gym Leader Roark

1st Gym Battle Rewards

Defeating Gym Leader Roark will reward you with the items below and unlock Rock Smash TM98. Once Rock Smash is unlocked, you can now use it outside of the battle.

Coal Badge	Stealth Rock (TM76)
₽ 1,680	-

Eterna City Gym Leader (Grass)

Gym Leader Gardenia uses Grass-type Pokemon in battle. Use Fire-type, Bug-type, and Poison-type moves; they have a weak defense against those.

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Cherubi (Lvl. 19)		Chlorophyll	・Grass Knot ・Growth ・Dazzling Gleam ・Safeguard
Turtwig (Lvl. 19)		Shell Armor Miracle Seed	・Grass Knot ・Razor Leaf ・Reflect ・Work Up
Roserade (Lvl. 22)		Technician Sitrus Berry	・Grass Knot ・Petal Blizzard ・Poison Sting ・Stun Spore

How to Beat Gym Leader Gardenia

2nd Gym Battle Rewards

Defeating Gym Leader Gardenia will reward you with the items below and unlock Cut (TM93). Once Cut is unlocked, you can now use it outside of the battle.

Forest Badge	Grass Knot (TM86)
₽ 2,640	-

Veilstone City Gym Leader (Fighting)

Gym Leader Maylene uses Fighting-type Pokemon in battle. Use Flying-type and Psychic-type moves; they have a weak defense against those.

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Meditite (Lvl. 27)		Pure Power Light Clay	・Drain Punch ・Light Screen ・Flash ・Bulk Up
Machoke (Lvl. 27)		Guts Expert Belt	・Low Sweep ・Knock Off ・Rock Tomb ・Bulldoze
Lucario (Lvl. 30)		Steadfast Big Root	・Drain Punch ・Screech ・Metal Claw ・Bulk Up

How to Beat Gym Leader Maylene

3rd Gym Battle Rewards

Defeating Gym Leader Maylene will reward you with the items below and unlock Fly (TM94). Once Fly is unlocked, you can now use it outside of the battle.

Cobble Badge	Drain Punch (TM60)
₽ 3,600	-

Pastoria City Gym Leader (Water)

Gym Leader Crasher Wake uses Water-type Pokemon in battle. Use Electric-type and Grass-type moves; they have a weak defense against those.

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Gyarados (Lvl. 27)		Intimidate Wide Lens	・Brine ・Ice Fang ・Crunch ・Flail
Quagsire (Lvl. 27)		Damp Damp Rock	・Rain Dance ・Haze ・Mud Shot ・Scald
Floatzel (Lvl. 30)		Swift Swim Sitrus Berry	・Brine ・Ice Fang ・Bite ・Aqua Jet

How to Beat Gym Leader Crasher Wake

4th Gym Battle Rewards

Defeating Gym Leader Crasher Wake will reward you with the items below and unlock Defog (TM97). Once Defog is unlocked, you can now use it outside of the battle.

Fen Badge	Brine (TM55)
₽ 3,600	-

Hearthome City Gym Leader (Ghost)

Gym Leader Fantina uses Ghost-type Pokemon in battle. Use Dark-type and Ghost-type moves; they have a weak defense against those.

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Drifblim (Lvl. 32)		Aftermath Zoom Lens	・Strength Sap ・Hex ・Fly ・Will-O-Wisp
Gengar (Lvl. 34)		Cursed Body Colbur Berry	・Shadow Claw ・Confuse Ray ・Sludge Bomb ・Dazzling Gleam
Mismagius (Lvl. 36)		Levitate Expert Belt	・Confuse Ray ・Phantom Force ・Magical Leaf ・Dazzling Gleam

How to Beat Gym Leader Fantina

5th Gym Battle Rewards

Defeating Gym Leader Fantina will reward you with the items below and unlock Surf (TM95). Once Surf is unlocked, you can now use it outside of the battle.

Relic Badge	Shadow Claw (TM65)
₽ 4,320	-

Canalave Ciry Gym Leader (Steel)

Gym Leader Byron uses Steel-type Pokemon in battle. Use Fighting-type, Ground-type and Fire-type moves; they have a weak defense against those.

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Bronzor (Lvl. 36)		Levitate	・Confuse Ray ・Sandstorm ・Trick Room ・Flash Cannon
Steelix (Lvl. 36)		Sturdy Soft Sand	・Thunder Fang ・Earthquake ・Sandstorm ・Gyro Ball
Bastiodon (Lvl. 39)		Sturdy Sitrus Berry	・Iron Defense ・Thunderbolt ・Stone Edge ・Flash Cannon

How to Beat Gym Leader Byron

6th Gym Battle Rewards

Defeating Gym Leader Byron will reward you with the items below and unlock Strength (TM96). Once Strength is unlocked, you can now use it outside of the battle.

Mine Badge	Flash Cannon (TM91)
₽ 4,680	-

Snowpoint City Gym Leader (Ice)

Gym Leader Candice uses Ice-type Pokemon in battle. Use Fighting-type, Rock-type and Fire-type moves; they have a weak defense against those.

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Snover (Lvl. 38)		Snow Warning Icy Rock	・Mist ・Razor Leaf ・Water Pulse ・Avalanche
Sneasel (Lvl. 38)		Pickpocket Chople Berry	・Metal Claw ・Hone Claws ・Dig ・Avalanche
Medicham (Lvl. 40)		Pure Power Expert Belt	・Ice Punch ・Bulk Up ・Brick Break ・Rock Slide
Abomasnow (Lvl. 42)		Snow Warning Sitrus Berry	・Aurora Veil ・Giga Drain ・Earthquake ・Blizzard

How to Beat Gym Leader Candice

7th Gym Battle Rewards

Defeating Gym Leader Candice will reward you with the items below and unlock Rock Climb (TM100). Once Rock Climb is unlocked, you can now use it outside of the battle.

Icicle Badge	Avalanche (TM72)
₽ 5,040	-

Sunyshore City Gym Leader (Electric)

Gym Leader Volkner uses Electric-type Pokemon in battle. Use Ground-type moves; they have a weak defense against it.

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Raichu (Lvl. 46)		Static Shuca Berry	・Nuzzle ・Volt Switch ・Surf ・Charge Beam
Ambipom (Lvl. 47)		Technician Chople Berry	・Fake Out ・Thunderbolt ・Double Hit ・Last Resort
Octillery (Lvl. 47)		Sniper Expert Belt	・Octazooka ・Focus Energy ・Aurora Beam ・Charge Beam
Luxray (Lvl. 49)		Intimidate Sitrus Berry	・Thunder Fang ・Ice Fang ・Crunch ・Iron Tail

How to Beat Gym Leader Volkner

8th Gym Battle Rewards

Defeating Gym Leader Volkner will reward you with the items below and unlock Waterfall (TM99). Once Waterfall is unlocked, you can now use it outside of the battle.

Beacon Badge

Charge Beam (TM57)

Can You Rematch Gym Leaders?

Rematch Available in Post Game

As Champion, you can rematch all the gym leaders once you obtain the National Dex. After exiting Prof. Rowan's lab, Roark will will pop up and tell you about the rematches. You can battle the Gym Leaders at any order, and you do not need to battle the trainers in the gym.

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Getting the 7th Badge	Getting the 8th Badge
Becoming the Champion

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