Appendix:Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Walkthrough/Part 1

## Twinleaf Town

After beginning the game, you'll immediately see a news broadcast on TV regarding a failed search for a red Gyarados. You'll find yourself in your room. Feel free to press 🅧 and check out the Options; change whatever settings you prefer, then head downstairs. As you do, your mom will tell you that Barry came by looking for you, saying it was an emergency. Before you exit, she'll tell you not to enter the tall grass as wild Pokémon could attack. Head outside.

Welcome to Twinleaf Town. Not a whole lot to do, so head to the house northwest of yours and Barry will bump into you. He says he's going up to the lake and asks you to join him quickly, or else he'll fine you 1 million. He gets ready to go, but then forgets something and returns to his room. Follow him up there and he'll then leave after getting his stuff, claiming to fine you 10 million before rushing back outside. Head out and go up to meet him on Route 201.

## Route 201

After seeing the TV report about the Red Gyarados, Barry wants to see if such a thing exists at the local lake.

## Verity Lakefront

Barry will now follow you as you head toward the lake. Verity Lakefront is a small route with no grass for wild Pokémon. Head left and into the area containing Lake Verity.

## Lake Verity

As soon as you arrive, you'll see Professor Rowan and his assistant, Dawn/Lucas (opposite your character's gender) discussing Professor Rowan's return to Sinnoh after four years. After their conversation, they'll depart, leaving behind Rowan's briefcase. Barry sees the briefcase and goes into the tall grass to inspect it, despite your warning. Shortly after, two Starly show up and attack you and Barry. The briefcase will be opened, showing three Poké Balls inside containing some Pokémon. The one you choose will become the first Pokémon on your journey. Choose one to help fight off the wild Starly.

* Turtwig will evolve into Grotle at Lv. 18, then into Torterra at Lv. 32. Torterra is Grass/Ground-type. It does become double weak to Ice-type moves, but it can easily take on Ground, Rock, and Electric-type Pokémon. It excels in Attack and Defense, but falls behind in Special Attack and Speed.
* Chimchar will evolve into Monferno at Lv. 14 then into Infernape at Lv. 36. Upon evolving into Monferno, it becomes Fire/Fighting-type and can learn Mach Punch. It's great at Attack and Speed, although it has low Defense and Special Defense. If you evolve it to Monferno before the first Gym, it should be advantageous against the Rock-type Pokémon there.
* Piplup will evolve into Prinplup at Lv. 16, then into Empoleon at Lv. 36 and become a Water/Steel-type, giving it a wide variety of resistances. It will only be in danger of Electric, Fighting, and Ground-type moves; all others can be dealt with. It has great Defense, Special Defense, and Special Attack, but mediocre Speed.

♀**Starly**Lv. 2No itemKeen Eye

After dealing with the Starly, Barry compliments your Pokémon, but realizes that the Pokémon in the briefcase aren't for the taking. Suddenly, the Professor's assistant shows up and sees the suitcase and realizes you two have used the Pokémon inside, noting the Professor would be angry if he found out. He/she takes the briefcase and leaves. After this, Barry leads you out of the area.

## Route 201

As you and Barry head back to Twinleaf Town, you'll be greeted by Professor Rowan and his assistant. He notes the Pokémon you and Barry used, then heads back to his lab, with Dawn/Lucas following him, after inviting you to come visit. Barry notes he didn't want his Pokémon back, and decides the two of you return home.

## Twinleaf Town

You'll suddenly be back at your house again. Your mom notes what happened to you and Barry and tells you about Professor Rowan. She says he lives in Sandgem Town and that you should go there to explain why you had to use the Pokémon from the briefcase. She'll then give you the Running Shoes! Now you can run at a faster speed by using the Nintendo Switch's left joystick. Head outside and north to Route 201.

## Route 201

You can now explore this route properly, but you still don't have any Poké Balls, so you can't catch Pokémon yet. Go to the northeast patch of grass and you'll find a woman who works at a Poké Mart. She will give you ten Potions. Head east to get to Sandgem Town.

## Sandgem Town

Just as you enter the town, you'll be greeted by the Professor's assistant. He/she will lead you into the Professor's lab. Barry will smack into you after exiting Rowan's lab, saying the professor's not as intimidating as he'd previously thought. He then dashes off to the east. After being led inside the lab, you'll meet Professor Rowan properly. He will let you keep the Pokémon you used at the Lake, asking if you'd like to give it a nickname. He notes that Barry told him about the incident at the Lake, and notices the Pokémon you chose is growing fond of you. After formally introducing himself and telling you he researches Pokémon, he decides to entrust you with the Pokédex! This records data on all the Pokémon you encounter throughout your journey. Lucas/Dawn says he/she is also on the Pokédex quest. He/she says the Pokémon he/she has is the one not chosen at the lake by you or Barry.

Head outside and Lucas/Dawn will show you around the town, including the Pokémon Center and the Poké Mart. He/she tells you to go back home to Twinleaf Town to tell your mom that you're leaving on a journey to help Professor Rowan fill in the Pokédex. He/she will head north to Route 202.

Before heading back to Twinleaf Town, feel free to check out the Poké Mart.

## Twinleaf Town

Head back down to Twinleaf Town and go inside your house. Your mom will allow you to rest your Pokémon. After she is told about your journey, she will give you the Guidebook. This will keep a day-to-day record of your journey. Afterwards, Barry's mom comes in and asks if he's there. Noting he is not, she will give you a Parcel to take to him, and saying he's probably gone off to Jubilife City. After going outside, you'll be wearing your hat. Now it's time for your adventure to truly begin!