How to Use Vs. Seeker

Use the Vs. Seeker to rebattle trainers and their stronger Pokemon. Read on to learn how to get the Vs. Seeker and the best trainers and spots to use the Vs. Seeker in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP).

How to Use Vs. Seeker

Rechallenge Trainers On Screen

Select the Vs. Seeker from the Key Items pocket of your bag. It will send out a signal to all trainers currently on your screen. If a trainer wants to rebattle, 2 yellow exclamation points (!!) will appear above them.

Trainers will have stronger Pokemon in rematches

Utilize the Vs. Seeker to rechallenge all the trainers you've encountered in your journey thus far. It's worth rebattling all trainers even as far back as Route 202, as most trainers will have Pokemon at least Level 30, and even evolved, by the time you've reached the Pokemon League.

Walk 100 Steps to Recharge

After a single use of the Vs. Seeker (whether you found trainers to rebattle or not), you'll need to walk 100 steps to recharge it and use it again.

Can't Be Used Inside Caves or Buildings

Unfortunately, you can't use the Vs. Seeker in caves or buildings, so all the high leveled trainers on Victory Road can't be rebattled.

Vs. Seeker Location

Upper Area of Route 207

After defeating Team Galactic in Eterna City and receiving the Bicycle at the shop, head south through the Cycling Road on Route 206 to reach the upper part of Route 207. Upon entering Route 207, the Professor's Assistant (Lucas/Dawn) will give you the Vs. Seeker and the Dowsing Machine.

The Professor's Assistant will ask you to pick between their left and right hand, but don't worry, they will end up giving you both items, whichever you choose.

Best Trainers and Spots to Use Vs. Seeker

Sailor and Swimmer on Route 223

In the northernmost islet of Route 223, you can rechallenge Sailor Zachariah and Swimmer Wesley, who have great teams to farm EXP with. You need to use the Vs. Seeker while surfing to the left of the big rock south of the Sailor, in order to get them both in range.

Sailor Zachariah's Final Team	Pelipper	Gastrodon	Machamp
Swimmer Wesley's Final Team	Floatzel	Tentacruel	-

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Fisherman and Rich Boy on Route 222

At the western staircase leading to the beach on Route 222, you can rechallenge the first Fisherman and the Rich Boy standing near the tall grass, who are standing fairly near each other.

Fisherman Alec's Final Team	Gyarados	Gyarados	-
Rich Boy Trey's Final Team	Luxio	-	-

Fisherman and Guitarist on Route 218

On Route 218, just outside the gate to Canalave City, a Fisherman and Guitarist are positioned near each other. Use the Vs. Seeker to rechallenge them both, as they have the same team as the pair above.

Fisherman Miguel's Final Team	Gyarados	Gyarados	-
Guitarist Tony's Final Team	Luxio	-	-

Tubers on Route 213

On the easternmost area of the beach on Route 213, there are 2 Tubers walking around. Rechallenge them both with their final teams to get easy EXP. The main trainer to focus on would be Trainer Jarred, as he has 3 Gastrodon that have a 4x weakness to Grass-type Moves.

Tuber Jarred's Final Team	Gastrodon	Gastrodon	Gastrodon
Tuber Chelsea's Final Team	Bibarel	-	-

Ace Trainer and Black Belt on Route 228

In the post game, you can find Ace Trainer Ariana and Black Belt Davon to the north of Route 228. The Black Belt is hidden underneath the sand. The Pokemon of these 2 trainers offer a significant amount of EXP.

Ace Trainer Ariana's Final Team	Ambipom	Chansey	Rapidash
Black Belt Davon's Final Team	Primeape	Hariyama	Hariyama

Double Team Jen & Zac

Using the Vs. Seeker, you can repeatedly battle Double Team Jen & Zac on Route 210. You can find them by traveling to Celestic Town then going east. It's recommended to have the HM Defog in order to navigate the area. You can earn more than 26,000 Pokedollars per battle.

You will need to use a Pokemon that's holding an Amulet Coin or Luck Incense in order to double your earnings to the 26,000 figure.

Double Team Zac & Jen's Final Team	Gyarados (Lv. 27)	Raichu (Lv. 27)	-

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