This is a map and walkthrough for Route 202 in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Learn what Pokemon are found on Route 202, and what trainers, items, and events are encountered here.

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Route 202 Pokemon

Encountered in Tall Grass or Cave

Pokemon	Morning	Day	Night
Shinx	Common	Common	Common
Bidoof	Common	Common	Common
Starly	Common	Very Common	Uncommon
Kricketot	Rare	None	Uncommon

Encountered via Swarm

Pokemon	Appearance Rate
Zigzagoon	Very Common

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Encountered via Poke Radar

Pokemon	Appearance Rate
Sentret	Uncommon

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Route 202 Trainers

Youngster Tristan

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Starly (Lvl. 5)		Keen Eye	・Tackle ・Growl ・Quick Attack

Lass Natalie

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Bidoof (Lvl. 3)		Unaware	・Tackle ・Growl
Bidoof (Lvl. 3)		Unaware	・Tackle ・Growl

Youngster Logan

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Shinx (Lvl. 5)		Intimidate	・Tackle ・Leer ・Thunder Shock

Route 202 Tips & Strategies

Level Up Your Pokemon

You'll encounter relatively strong trainers along the way as you head to Jubilife City. Leveling your Pokemon to at least Lv. 10 is a good strategy so you can defeat them easily.

Catch Wild Pokemon at Low Health

The Professor's assistant will teach you how to capture wild Pokemon. It is always recommended to capture Pokemon when they are at low health, as this increases the chance of successfuly catching it.

Buy Potions

It's also a good idea to stock up on some Potions as you might encoutner particularly strong trainers in the next areas. Buy at least 5 Potions at Sandgem Town Poke Mart before traveling to Jubilife City.

Catch a Shinx

Shinx is the earliest Electric-type Pokemon you can catch in the game. While it won't have much use in the first three gyms, it's still worth to train as it makes the Water-type Gym in Pastoria City easy - especially if you chose Chimchar or Piplup as your starter.

Encounter Kricketot at Morning or Night

Kricketot, a Bug-type Pokemon, can only be encountered in Route 202 early in the morning or late at night. If you are aiming to complete the Pokedex or planning to add a Bug-type Pokemon in your team early in the game, check this Route at these times of the day!

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