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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP)

Fight Area Pokemon List and Map

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

Route 225 Battle Park
Snowpoint City Fight Area Route 230
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Fight Area Map and Items

Fight Area Map


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Connected Maps

Route 225 Battle Park
Snowpoint City Fight Area Route 230
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Path to Route 225 Closed Without National Dex

You'll need to get the National Dex from Professor Oak first before you can access Route 225. Do this by completing your Sinnoh Dex and travelling to Sandgem Town to get your National Dex.

How to Unlock the National Dex

Obtainable Items

Fight Area Items
Hondew Berry Pomeg Berry Scope Lens
Super Rod --

Get the Super Rod

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Once you have completed your Sinnoh Dex, head to the Fight Area and talk to the fisherman standing near the gate to Route 225 to get the Super Rod.

Fight Area Walkthrough

Fight Area Objectives

Steps to proceed through Fight Area
1 Go to the southern part of Snowpoint City and ride a ferry to reach the Fight Area.
Go inside the Poke Mart and talk to the old lady to get Scope Lens.
2 Your rival will approach you together with Buck and introduce you the Battle Tower. Visit the Battle Tower.
To reach the Battle Tower, enter the gate to the Battle Park. You can find the gate in the northeast part of the Fight Area.

Fight Area Tips and Strategies

Weekend Rival Battles

The weekend battle is only accessible during weekends. However, you don't need to wait for weekends; change the system date of your Nintendo Switch through settings, and it will reflect on the game as well. To participate in the weekend battle, visit the Fight Area and travel northeast. You'll find your rival waiting for you outside the gate.

Pokemon Type Ability / Item Moves
Pokemon BDSP StaraptorStaraptor
(Lvl. 58)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Intimidate
Focus Sash
Close Combat
Pluck
Sunny Day
U-turn
Pokemon BDSP HeracrossHeracross
(Lvl. 60)
Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Swarm Megahorn
Swords Dance
Rock Slide
Close Combat
Pokemon BDSP SnorlaxSnorlax
(Lvl. 60)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Thick Fat Covet
Yawn
Crunch
High Horsepower

Conquer the Battle Tower

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If you're looking for an extra challenge, head to the Battle Park in the northeast area of the Fight Area. Here, you'll have the chance to conquer the Battle Tower.

Explore Other Routes After Getting the National Dex

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Getting the National Dex will grant you access to areas beyond the Fight Area like Stark Mountain, Survival Area, and Resort Area. These areas are home to the Ribbon Syndicate and the legendary Pokemon Heatran so don't miss out on these!

Fight Area Connected Maps

Route 225 Battle Park
Snowpoint City Fight Area Route 230
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Towns and Cities
Twinleaf Town Sandgem Town
Jubilife City Oreburgh City
Floaroma Town Eterna City
Veilstone City Celestic Town
Pastoria City Hearthome City
Solaceon Town Canalave City
Snowpoint City Sunyshore City
Pokemon League -
Routes
Route 201 Route 202
Route 203 Route 204
Route 205 Route 206
Route 207 Route 208
Route 209 Route 210
Route 211 Route 212
Route 213 Route 214
Route 215 Route 216
Route 217 Route 218
Route 219 Route 220
Route 221 Route 222
Route 223 Route 224
Route 225 Route 226
Route 227 Route 228
Route 229 Route 230
Lakes and Lakefront
Valor Lakefront Lake Valor
Acuity Lakefront Lake Acuity
Lake Verity -
Others
Oreburgh Gate Oreburgh Mine
Ravaged Path Valley Windworks
Mt. Coronet Eterna Forest
Wayward Cave Lost Tower
Trophy Garden Great Marsh
Solaceon Ruins Mt. Coronet North
Galactic HQ Spear Pillar
Victory Road Stark Mountain
Iron Island Sendoff Spring
Snowpoint Temple Old Chateau
Fuego Ironworks Fullmoon Island
Turnback Cave Ruin Maniac's Cave (Maniac Tunnel)
Floaroma Meadow New Moon Island
Seabreak Path Flower Paradise
Battle Zone
Fight Area Survival Area
Resort Area Battle Park

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