POKEMON DIAMOND AND PEARL FAQs

POKEMON

What are Swarms, Trophy Garden, Specials, etc?
These are alternative methods of capturing Pokemon. Check the guide here for more info.

Where are the Ice/Moss Rocks?
The Moss Rock is in Eterna Forest, and the Ice Rock is in the northeastern most part of Route 217.

Where is the Move Tutor/Rememberer?
In Pastoria City. See the Move Tutors Guide

Where is the Move Deleter?
In Canalave City. See the Move Tutors Guide

Where is the Name Rater?
In Eterna City.

Where is the Berry Master?
Near the east end of Route 208. Head there from Hearthome City.

Where is the Trendy Phrase Man?
In Snowpoint City.

ITEMS

What is the Pokétch? Where do I get it? Where are the Apps?
Check out our Pokétch Guide to find out!

What is the PokéRadar? How to I get it? How do I use it?
We have a guide for that too, found here.

Where do I find [insert item here?]
Check out the Items Guide to find your answer.

GAME MECHANICS

Where is the Secret Entrance to Wayward Cave?
It's underneath the elevated road on the north end of Cycling Road; you can't actually see it, you just have to bump into it.

How are EVs distributed in DP?
Any Pokemon that gets Experience gets EVs, including by Exp. Share. Only Pokemon who actually hold EV-modifying items get the modified EVs, however. The same goes for Pokérus.

How do I activate Mystery Gift?
Go to the 3rd Floor of the TV Station and speak to the man there. Answer "everyone happy" and "Wifi connection" to his two questions.