This guide shows the list of Team Galactic encounters in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Read on to learn the Team Galactic's location, which Pokemon they have on their team, as well as the rewards you get after each battle.
List of Contents
Team Galactic Boss | Galactic Boss Cyrus | |
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Team Galactic Commanders | ||
Commander Mars | Commander Jupiter | Commander Saturn |
Team Galactic Grunts | ||
Galactic Grunts |
Commander Mars is the first Galactic Commander you'll encounter on your journey. She took the father of the little girl that you run into on Route 205. Visit Valley Windworks, and you'll find her inside the building.
Pokemon | Type | Ability / Item | Moves |
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Zubat (Lvl. 14) |
Inner Focus |
・Absorb ・Supersonic ・Astonish ・U-turn |
|
Purugly (Lvl. 16) |
Thick Fat
Oran Berry |
・Fake Out ・Scratch ・Growl ・Thief |
How to Beat Commander Mars (Valley Windworks)
The second Galactic Commander that you'll encounter is Commander Jupiter. She made the Bicycle Manager her hostage. Rescue the manager, and you'll receive a Bicycle. You'll find her on the 4th floor of Eterna City Galactic HQ.
Pokemon | Type | Ability / Item | Moves |
---|---|---|---|
Zubat (Lvl. 18) |
Inner Focus |
・Absorb ・Supersonic ・Mean Look ・Poison Fang |
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Skuntank (Lvl. 20) |
Aftermath
Sitrus Berry |
・Flamethrower ・Poison Gas ・Acid Spray ・Snarl |
How to Beat Commander Jupiter (Eterna City)
Galactic Commanders will capture the Legendary Pokemon of the three lakes to make a new universe. Visit Valor Caverns in Lake Valor to find Commander Saturn.
Pokemon | Type | Ability / Item | Moves |
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Kadabra (Lvl. 35) |
Inner Focus
Damp Rock |
・Kinesis ・Reflect ・Psychic ・Rain Dance |
|
Bronzor (Lvl. 35) |
Levitate |
・Confuse Ray ・Payback ・Gyro Ball ・Extrasensory |
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Toxicroak (Lvl. 37) |
Dry Skin |
・Mud-Slap ・Revenge ・Toxic ・Thief |
How to Beat Commander Saturn (Lake Valor - Valor Caverns)
The next Lake Legendary Pokemon is in Lake Verity. Visit this lake to find Commander Mars.
Pokemon | Type | Ability / Item | Moves |
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Golbat (Lvl. 37) |
Inner Focus |
・Astonish ・Poison Fang ・Bite ・U-turn |
|
Bronzor (Lvl. 37) |
Levitate |
・Confuse Ray ・Payback ・Gyro Ball ・Iron Defense |
|
Purugly (Lvl. 39) |
Thick Fat
Sitrus Berry |
・Growl ・Aerial Ace ・Slash ・U-turn |
How to Beat Commander Mars (Lake Verity)
You'll meet Commander Saturn for the second time inside the Galactic HQ. She is guarding the Lake Legendary Pokemon. Challenge her to free the Legendary Pokemon.
Pokemon | Type | Ability / Item | Moves |
---|---|---|---|
Kadabra (Lvl. 38) |
Inner Focus
Damp Rock |
・Kinesis ・Reflect ・Psychic ・Rain Dance |
|
Bronzor (Lvl. 38) |
Levitate |
・Confuse Ray ・Payback ・Gyro Ball ・Extrasensory |
|
Toxicroak (Lvl. 40) |
Dry Skin |
・Mud-Slap ・Toxic ・Thief ・Brick Break |
How to Beat Commander Saturn (Galactic HQ - Veilstone City)
In Spear Pillar, you'll find Commander Mars and Commander Jupiter again. They will try to stop you from saving the Sinnoh Region.
Pokemon | Type | Ability / Item | Moves |
---|---|---|---|
Bronzor (Lvl. 41) |
Levitate |
・Confuse Ray ・Payback ・Extrasensory ・Light Screen |
|
Golbat (Lvl. 41) |
Inner Focus |
・Air Cutter ・Haze ・Giga Drain ・Sludge Bomb |
|
Skuntank (Lvl. 46) |
Aftermath
Sitrus Berry |
・Flamethrower ・Poison Gas ・Belch ・Snarl |
|
Bronzor (Lvl. 41) |
Levitate |
・Confuse Ray ・Payback ・Gyro Ball ・Reflect |
|
Golbat (Lvl. 42) |
Inner Focus |
・Poison Fang ・Bite ・Haze ・U-turn |
|
Purugly (Lvl. 45) |
Thick Fat
Sitrus Berry |
・Aerial Ace ・Body Slam ・Dig ・U-turn |
How to Beat Commander Mars and Commander Jupiter
You will first encounter Galactic Boss Cyrus inside the Galactic HQ. Challenge him and rescue the Lake Legendary Pokemon.
Pokemon | Type | Ability / Item | Moves |
---|---|---|---|
Murkrow (Lvl. 40) |
Insomnia |
・Wing Attack ・Night Shade ・Assurance ・Taunt |
|
Golbat (Lvl. 40) |
Inner Focus |
・Screech ・Poison Fang ・Air Cutter ・Bite |
|
Sneasel (Lvl. 43) |
Keen Eye
Sitrus Berry |
・Metal Claw ・Icy Wind ・Hone Claws ・Beat Up |
How to Beat Team Galactic Boss Cyrus (Galactic HQ)
This is the second time that you'll encounter Galactic Boss Cyrus. He will try to open a portal to another dimension using the Red Chain that he extracted from the Lake Legendary Trio.
Pokemon | Type | Ability / Item | Moves |
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Honchkrow (Lvl. 45) |
Super Luck
Scope Lens |
・Air Cutter ・Night Slash ・Steel Wing ・Defog |
|
Crobat (Lvl. 46) |
Infiltrator
Quick Claw |
・Cross Poison ・Tailwind ・Air Cutter ・U-turn |
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Gyarados (Lvl. 45) |
Intimidate
Wacan Berry |
・Ice Fang ・Waterfall ・Crunch ・Earthquake |
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Weavile (Lvl. 48) |
Pickpocket
Chople Berry |
・Metal Claw ・Fling ・Dig ・Aerial Ace |
How to Beat Team Galactic Boss Cyrus (Spear Pillar)
All Important Battles | |
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All Barry Rival Battles | All Gym Leader Types and Pokemon |
All Elite Four Types and Pokemon | All Team Galactic Locations and Pokemon |
All Post Game Content | |
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How to Unlock the National Dex | Ramanas Park Guide |
How to Get to the Battle Zone | All Gym Leader Rematch Teams |
All Elite 4 Rematch Teams |
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