This guide shows the list of rival battles in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Read on to learn your rival's location, which Pokemon your rival has, as well as the rewards you get after each battle.

Rival Overview

Your Rival (Barry)

Your childhood friend. He sets off on his journey at the same time as you and hones his skills as a Pokémon Trainer through your friendly rivalry.
Source: Pokemon Official Site

Rival's First Set of Pokemon

If you picked Turtwig as your Starter Pokemon
Chimchar	Starly
If you picked Chimchar as your Starter Pokemon
Piplup	Starly
If you picked Piplup as your Starter Pokemon
Turtwig	Starly

List of Rival Battle Locations and Pokemon

1st Battle - Route 203

You will first encounter your rival here on Route 203. Your rival will approach and challenge you to a Pokemon battle once you set foot on this route.

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Starly (Lvl. 7)		Keen Eye	・Tackle ・Quick Attack ・Growl

Turtwig Starter

Chimchar Starter

Piplup Starter

Chimchar (Lvl. 9)

Blaze

・Scratch ・Leer

Piplup (Lvl. 9)

Torrent

・Pound ・Growl

Turtwig (Lvl. 9)

Overgrow

・Tackle ・Withdraw

2nd Battle - Hearthome City

The 2nd rival battle takes place here in Hearthome City. After visiting the Contest Hall, travel south of this city, and you'll find your rival waiting for you.

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Starly (Lvl. 19)		Keen Eye	・Quick Attack ・Double Team ・Endeavor ・Pluck

Turtwig Starter

Chimchar Starter

Piplup Starter

Buizel (Lvl. 20)		Swift Swim	・Tail Whip ・Quick Attack ・Water Gun ・Bite
Roselia (Lvl. 20)		Poison Point	・Poison Sting ・Mega Drain ・Leech Seed ・Grass Knot
Monferno (Lvl. 21)		Blaze	・Mach Punch ・Leer ・Flame Wheel ・Stealth Rock

Roselia (Lvl. 20)		Natural Cure	・Growth ・Stun Spore ・Leech Seed ・Magical Leaf
Ponyta (Lvl. 20)		Flash Fire	・Tackle ・Growl ・Flame Charge ・Agility
Prinplup (Lvl. 21)		Torrent	・Metal Claw ・Bubble Beam ・Stealth Rock ・Grass Knot

Buizel (Lvl. 20)		Swift Swim	・Tail Whip ・Quick Attack ・Water Gun ・Bite
Ponyta (Lvl. 20)		Flash Fire	・Tackle ・Tail Whip ・Flame Charge ・Agility
Grotle (Lvl. 21)		Overgrow	・Absorb ・Razor Leaf ・Curse ・Stealth Rock

3rd Battle - Pastoria City

After challenging Gym Leader Wake here in Pastoria City, visit the gate near the Great Marsh building. Once there, talk to the Galactic Grunt. Then, your rival will arrive and challenge you in a Pokemon battle for the 3rd time.

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Starly (Lvl. 26)		Keen Eye Quick Claw	・Quick Attack ・Double Team ・Endeavor ・Pluck

Turtwig Starter

Chimchar Starter

Piplup Starter

Buizel (Lvl. 26)		Swift Swim Sea Incense	・Tail Whip ・Bite ・Swift ・Aqua Jet
Roselia (Lvl. 27)		Poison Point Miracle Seed	・Poison Sting ・Mega Drain ・Sweet Scent ・Grass Knot
Monferno (Lvl. 31)		Blaze Shell Bell	・Mach Punch ・Leer ・Power-Up Punch ・Flame Wheel

Roselia (Lvl. 26)		Natural Cure Miracle Seed	・Growth ・Stun Spore ・Leech Seed ・Magical Leaf
Ponyta (Lvl. 27)		Flash Fire Shell Bell	・Tackle ・Growl ・Agility ・Flame Wheel
Prinplup (Lvl. 31)		Torrent Sea Incense	・Metal Claw ・Charm ・Bubble Beam ・Grass Knot

Buizel (Lvl. 26)		Swift Swim Sea Incense	・Tail Whip ・Bite ・Swift ・Aqua Jet
Ponyta (Lvl. 27)		Flash Fire Shell Bell	・Tackle ・Tail Whip ・Agility ・Flame Wheel
Grotle (Lvl. 31)		Overgrow Miracle Seed	・Razor Leaf ・Bite ・Mega Drain ・Stealth Rock

4th Battle - Canalave City

The 4th rival battle is available in Canalave City. Go across the bridge, and your rival will meet you there.

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Staravia (Lvl. 32)		Intimidate Quick Claw	・Quick Attack ・Double Team ・Endeavor ・Pluck
Heracross (Lvl. 32)		Swarm	・Leer ・Aerial Ace ・Brick Break ・Thief

Turtwig Starter

Chimchar Starter

Piplup Starter

Buizel (Lvl. 33)		Swift Swim Sea Incense	・Tail Whip ・Bite ・Swift ・Brine
Roselia (Lvl. 34)		Poison Point Big Root	・Poison Sting ・Sweet Scent ・Giga Drain ・Grass Knot
Monferno (Lvl. 37)		Blaze Shell Bell	・Mach Punch ・Power-Up Punch ・Flame Wheel ・Shadow Claw

Roselia (Lvl. 33)		Natural Cure Big Root	・Growth ・Stun Spore ・Leech Seed ・Giga Drain
Ponyta (Lvl. 34)		Flash Fire Shell Bell	・Growl ・Agility ・Flame Wheel ・Stomp
Prinplup (Lvl. 37)		Torrent Sea Incense	・Metal Claw ・Charm ・Grass Knot ・Brine

Buizel (Lvl. 33)		Swift Swim Sea Incense	・Tail Whip ・Bite ・Swift ・Brine
Ponyta (Lvl. 34)		Flash Fire Shell Bell	・Tail Whip ・Agility ・Flame Wheel ・Stomp
Grotle (Lvl. 37)		Overgrow Big Root	・Razor Leaf ・Bite ・Leech Seed ・Stealth Rock

5th Battle - Pokemon League

You'll encounter your rival for the 5th time in Pokemon League. After approaching the trainer in front of the doorway, your rival will arrive and challenge you in a Pokemon battle.

Pokemon	Type	Ability / Item	Moves
Staraptor (Lvl. 49)		Intimidate Focus Sash	・Close Combat ・Pluck ・Sunny Day ・U-turn
Heracross (Lvl. 51)		Swarm	・Pin Missile ・Swords Dance ・Rock Slide ・Thief
Snorlax (Lvl. 52)		Thick Fat	・Covet ・Yawn ・Crunch ・High Horsepower

Turtwig Starter

Chimchar Starter

Piplup Starter

Floatzel (Lvl. 49)		Swift Swim Quick Claw	・Ice Fang ・Crunch ・Swift ・Brine
Roserade (Lvl. 49)		Poison Point Big Root	・Grassy Terrain ・Giga Drain ・Toxic ・Grass Knot
Infernape (Lvl. 55)		Blaze Expert Belt	・Close Combat ・Flame Wheel ・U-turn ・Shadow Claw

Roserade (Lvl. 49)		Natural Cure Black Sludge	・Grassy Terrain ・Petal Blizzard ・Stun Spore ・Shadow Ball
Rapidash (Lvl. 49)		Flash Fire Expert Belt	・Smart Strike ・Megahorn ・Poison Jab ・Flame Wheel
Empoleon (Lvl. 55)		Torrent Quick Claw	・Charm ・Grass Knot ・Brine ・Flash Cannon

Floatzel (Lvl. 49)		Swift Swim Quick Claw	・Ice Fang ・Crunch ・Swift ・Brine
Rapidash (Lvl. 49)		Flash Fire Expert Belt	・Smart Strike ・Megahorn ・Poison Jab ・Flame Wheel
Torterra (Lvl. 55)		Overgrow Leftovers	・Earthquake ・Wood Hammer ・Roar ・Stealth Rock

Weekend Battle: Fight Area

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
Staraptor (Lvl. 58)		Intimidate Focus Sash	・Close Combat ・Pluck ・Sunny Day ・U-turn
Heracross (Lvl. 60)		Swarm	・Megahorn ・Swords Dance ・Rock Slide ・Close Combat
Snorlax (Lvl. 60)		Thick Fat	・Covet ・Yawn ・Crunch ・High Horsepower

Turtwig Starter

Chimchar Starter

Piplup Starter

Floatzel (Lvl. 59)		Swift Swim Quick Claw	・Ice Fang ・Crunch ・Swift ・Waterfall
Roserade (Lvl. 59)		Poison Point Black Sludge	・Grassy Terrain ・Giga Drain ・Toxic ・Sludge Bomb
Infernape (Lvl. 64)		Blaze Expert Belt	・Close Combat ・Flare Blitz ・U-turn ・Shadow Claw

Roserade (Lvl. 59)		Natural Cure Black Sludge	・Sludge Bomb ・Giga Drain ・Stun Spore ・Shadow Ball
Rapidash (Lvl. 59)		Flash Fire Expert Belt	・Smart Strike ・Megahorn ・Poison Jab ・Flame Wheel
Empoleon (Lvl. 64)		Torrent Quick Claw	・Charm ・Grass Knot ・Surf ・Flash Cannon

Floatzel (Lvl. 59)		Swift Swim Quick Claw	・Ice Fang ・Crunch ・Swift ・Waterfall
Rapidash (Lvl. 59)		Flash Fire Expert Belt	・Smart Strike ・Megahorn ・Poison Jab ・Flame Wheel
Torterra (Lvl. 64)		Overgrow Leftovers	・Earthquake ・Wood Hammer ・Roar ・Stealth Rock

Pokemon BDSP Related Links

Complete Story Walkthrough

Main Story Walkthrough

Important Battles

Post Game Content

Post Game Content Guide