Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP)

Useful Characters and Their Locations

Pokemon BDSP Useful Characters

This is a list of useful NPCs (non-playable characters) and where to find them. Read on for a guide on the best NPCs who give Items, who offer trade Pokemon, and shops in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP).

List of Useful Characters and Their Locations

Characters Who Give Items

Item Uses Character Location
Black Belt ImageBlack Belt
Expert Belt ImageExpert Belt
Focus Sash ImageFocus Sash
・Good held items for competitive battles Route 221 Pokemon List and Map; from the man inside the house.
Quick Claw ImageQuick Claw ・Pokemon holding this item occassionaly gets the first move, regardless of Speed. Jubilife City; from girl on 1st floor of Jubilife Condominiums
Old Rod ImageOld Rod Fishing for Magikarp Fisherman; inside gate between Jubilife City and Route 218
Spray Duck ImageSpray Duck Berry Growing Floaroma Town; from woman inside Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop
Honey ImageHoney ・Catching Pokemon in Honey Trees Floaroma Meadow; purchasable from the Honey Man after defeating Team Galactic Grunts
Explorer Kit ImageExplorer Kit ・Allows you to enter the Grand Underground Eterna City; from Underground Man in house beside Pokemon Center
Odd Keystone ImageOdd Keystone ・Needed to summon Spiritomb at the Hallowed Tower Route 208; from man southeast of Honey Tree
Poffin Case ImagePoffin Case ・For the storing of Poffins made from berries Hearthome City; from Chairman of Pokemon Fan Club
Good Rod ImageGood Rod Fishing Route 209; from Fisherman directly east of gate from Hearthome City
Cleanse Tag ImageCleanse Tag ・If Pokemon holding this item is at the head of the party, chance of encountering wild Pokemon decreases. Lost Tower 5th floor; from woman on the right
Daily, random special ball ・Used to increase capture rate of Pokemon via special conditions Solaceon Town; from man inside News Press
Lava Cookie ImageLava Cookie ・Heals the status condition of a Pokemon Valor Lakefront; from woman in north suite after locating her Suite Key
Macho Brace ImageMacho Brace ・x2 EVs of wild Pokemon defeated while EV Training Pastoria City; from boy in house north of the Poke Mart (requires all 3 forms of Burmy in your party)
Black Glasses ImageBlack Glasses
Wise Glasses ImageWise Glasses
Choice Specs ImageChoice Specs
・Good held items that boost the power of certain types and moves Celestic Town; from man in north-westernmost house (Depends on the time)
Icicle Plate ImageIcicle Plate ・Boosts the power of Ice Type moves Route 217; from Hiker in western house after obtaining Rock Climb
Spell Tag ImageSpell Tag ・Boosts the power of Ghost Type moves Route 217; from woman in northern house
Everstone ImageEverstone ・The Pokemon holding this item will be prevented from evolving
・Pokemon holding this item while breeding will pass on its Nature to its offspring
Snowpoint City; woman in northwestern-most house (held by a Haunter for trade)

Characters Who Give Pokemon

Pokemon Useful Character Location
Pokemon BDSP HappinyHappiny (Egg) Hiker in Hearthome City, beside Route 209 gate
Pokemon BDSP RioluRiolu (Egg) Obtain from Riley, after clearing Team Galactic in Iron Island
Pokemon BDSP EeveeEevee (Lv. 1) Bebe in Hearthome City, after obtaining the National Dex

The above Pokemon are only obtainable once on each save file. You need 1 empty slot in your party in order to receive them.

Missables and One-time Events

Characters Offering Pokemon For Trade

NPC's Pokemon Pokemon to Trade Location
Pokemon BDSP AbraAbra Pokemon BDSP MachopMachop Oreburgh City; woman in 1st floor of apartment building left of Poke Mart, on the northwestern side
Pokemon BDSP ChatotChatot Pokemon BDSP BuizelBuizel Eterna City; boy on 1st floor of Eterna Condiminiums
Pokemon BDSP HaunterHaunter Pokemon BDSP MedichamMedicham Snowpoint City; woman in northwestern-most house
Pokemon BDSP MagikarpMagikarp Pokemon BDSP FinneonFinneon Route 226; house in the middle of body of water

The above Pokemon are only obtainable once on each save file.

All In-Game Trades

Characters Who Give TMs

TM Character Location
TM07
Hail
Route 212; trade 10 Green shards with Shard Collector
TM10
Work Up
Jubilife City Trainer's School; from School Kid Harrison after defeating both School Kids
TM11
Sunny Day
Route 212; trade 10 Red shards with Shard Collector
TM18
Rain Dance
Route 212; trade 10 Blue shards with Shard Collector
TM37
Sandstorm
Route 212; trade 10 Yellow shards with Shard Collector
TM42
Facade
Survival Area; from Black Belt in house south of Pokemon Center
TM48
Skill Swap
Canalave City; from Ace Trainer in the house south of the Poke Mart
TM51
Roost
Route 210; from woman overlooking the Honey Tree near Solaceon Town
TM56
Fling
Route 222; from Rich Boy overlooking the Pikachu Fan Club
TM63
Nasty Plot
Veilstone City; from Roughneck south of the Gym
TM66
Payback
Route 215; from Black Belt on the south side of the route
TM67
Recycle
Eterna City; from Old Lady on the 2nd floor of Eterna Condominiums.
TM78
Snarl
Route 204; from the Ace Trainer at the end of the path east of the Twins and accessed by Cut
TM88
Pluck
Floaroma Town; from girl in the house north of the Pokemon Center.
TM92
Trick Room
Route 213; from Clown in the suite to the left of the entrance from the beach.

Useful Poketch Apps

Poketch App Character Location
Friendship Checker Eterna City; woman inside Pokemon Center
Marking Map Jubilife City; from President of the Poketch Company after obtaining 3rd Badge
Egg Monitor Solaceon Town; man inside Pokemon Nursery after depositing compatible Pokemon in the Daycare.

All Poketch App Locations

Important Shops and Locations

Shop Items Sold Location
Veilstone Department Store Berries
Poffins
Battle items
Vitamins
TMs
Veilstone City
Metronome Style Shop Clothes Veilstone City
Sunyshore Market Stickers Sunyshore City

Move Tutor Locations

Move Tutor Location
Move Reminder Pastoria City
Move Deleter Canalave City
Draco Meteor Route 210 (North; requires Rock Climb)
Ultimate Moves Route 228
(Post game)

Move Tutor Locations and Move List

Other Useful Characters

Characters Location
Revive Fossils Oreburgh City Museum
Pokemon Nursery Solaceon Town
Massages Massage Girl in Veilstone City
Ribbons Dr. Footstep's house on beach of Route 213
Julia in Sunyshore City
IV Checker Battle Tower

Pokemon BDSP Related Guides

Beginner Partial

Beginner's Tips and Tricks

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Tips and Tricks

Post Game Guides
Post Game Content and 100 Percent Guide How to Use the Poke Radar
How to Unlock the National Dex Ramanas Park Guide
List of Swarm Pokemon How to Get to the Battle Zone
How to Get Mysterious Shards Ribbon Syndicate Guide
How to Get Trainer Card Stars When Do Legendaries Respawn?
How to Complete the National Dex -
Beginner's Guides
Best Team Best Starter Pokemon
How to Trade Locally and Online Pokemon by Route: Best Pokemon to Catch
How to Have Pokemon Follow You and Walk With Pokemon How to Get Money Fast
Groups Guide: How to Join and Create Character Creation and Customization
Pokemon Allowed in Amity Square Guide and Map Daily and Weekly Events Guide
How to Battle Online How to Evolve Pokemon
Type Chart Language Settings
How to Add Friends How to Catch Pokemon: Best Pokemon for Catching
List of Settings and Best Settings What Happens When You Lose?
Should You Use TMs? -
Collectibles and Locations
Move Reminder: How to Relearn Moves All Poketch App Locations
Move Tutor Locations and Move List All Honey Tree Locations and Pokemon
List of Clothes and Styles Missables and One-Time Events
All HM Locations (Hidden Moves) Pokemon Nursery Location
How to Change Clothes and Metronome Shop Location List of Ribbons
Useful Characters and Their Locations Poketch Clowns Locations
Move Deleter Location List of Stickers
All In-Game Trades Pokemon News Press Guide and All Poke Ball Rewards
Poke Mart Items List and Unlock Conditions -
Game Mechanics
Poffin Guide: How to Cook the Best Poffins Super Contest Show Guide
How to Use Stickers (Pokeball Seals) Fishing and How to Get Each Rod
How to Make Traded Pokemon Obey You How to Grow Berries
How to Use Ball Capsules How to Use Vs. Seeker
How to Use Itemfinder and Find Hidden Items Nature Chart and How to Check Natures
How to Change the Date and Time How to Change Nicknames
Jubilife TV Lottery Prizes and How to Win Massage Girl: How to Get Massages
How to Delete Save Data How to Get More PC Boxes
How to Access Pokemon Boxes on the Road How to Transfer Save Data
How to Use the PC and Boxes Can You Nickname Traded Pokemon?
How to Stop Evolution Characteristics Guide and Meaning
How to Save Your Game How to Release Pokemon
Is Fashion Case in the Game? How to Adjust Screen Size
How to Hide the Poketch Are There Accessories?
How to Farm Held Items Town Map
Advanced Tips and Tricks
How to Get All Starter Pokemon How to Do a Nuzlocke Challenge
How to Tell if a Pokemon is Shiny -
Pokemon Battles
How to Use STAB Effectively Double Battles Guide
All Status Conditions How to Escape and Run Away From Battle
How to Avoid Random Battles -

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