Appendix:Diamond and Pearl walkthrough/Section 19: Difference between revisions

[[Cyrus]] says that this world cannot be molded to the ultimate world he seeks and its far easier to create an entirely new one, then summons your [[version mascot]] (the Pokémon that appears on your game boxart) Dialga{{sup/4|D}}/Palkia{{sup/4|P}}, and an epic cutscene happens. Dialga/Palkia unleashes its power, spreading all over the [[Sinnoh]] region!

! {{MS|387|Turtwig (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Turtwig}}:

! {{MS|390|Chimchar (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Chimchar}}:  

! {{MS|393|Piplup (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Piplup}}:

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|{{Pokémon/4|game=Diamond|back=yes|ndex=446|pokemon=Munchlax|gender=male|level=40|ability=Thick Fat|type1=Normal|move1=Stockpile|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move2=Body Slam|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move3=Screech|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move4=Swallow|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}

|{{Pokémon/4|game=Diamond|back=yes|ndex=077|pokemon=Ponyta|gender=male|level=41|ability=Flash Fire|type1=Fire|move1=Will-O-Wisp|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Status|move2=Fire Blast|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special|move3=Stomp|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|{{Pokémon/4|game=Diamond|back=yes|ndex=446|pokemon=Munchlax|gender=male|level=40|ability=Thick Fat|type1=Normal|move1=Stockpile|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status|move2=Body Slam|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move3=Screech|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status|move4=Swallow|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}

|{{Pokémon/4|game=Diamond|back=yes|ndex=077|pokemon=Ponyta|gender=male|level=41|ability=Flash Fire|type1=Fire|move1=Will-O-Wisp|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Status|move2=Fire Blast|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special|move3=Stomp|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

Unlike those three you teamed up with in the past ([[Cheryl]], [[Mira]] and [[Riley]]), if Barry's Munchlax faints, he will send in another Pokémon. He will send in different Pokémon depending on the situation, and even his starter Pokémon when he is in a tight spot.

It is also nice to know that Barry's starter Pokémon has finally evolved into its final form, gaining a lot of power and possessing moves with high power.

But suddenly, the [[Lake guardians]] -- {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Azelf}} appear and stop the Legendary Pokémon from creating a new universe! Cyrus is outraged that the Red Chain has been destroyed -- crumbled away to nothing, the fact that Mesprit appear by your side, and the fact that his galaxy is gone. He swears again, this time swearing that he will capture those 3 again and craft another Red Chain! He also says:

Jupiter is not lying and Cyrus is not joking either. '''Cyrus's team is far stronger than what you will expect.''' His Pokémon have all evolved into their final forms and gained 5 to 6 levels. Moreover, he has also added one more Pokémon. His team is almost totally offensive— be very careful and do not underestimate anything he sends out. All of his four Pokémon still have the same common weaknesses-- Rock-type moves, but since they are much stronger, even a strong Rock-type move like Rock Slide cannot wipe out his whole team.

His new Pokémon is a {{p|Gyarados}}. It seems that you'll need to go with Electric-type attacks (you should know that Electric-type attacks are its bane and deal significant damage on it) or Rock-type attacks, but it possesses {{m|Aqua Tail}}, as well as {{m|Earthquake}}, which may take your Electric-type Pokémon out by surprise! It also possesses {{m|Ice Fang}}, which may freeze your Pokémon or make them flinch, and {{m|Giga Impact}}, which hits extremely hard! Although this counterpart of {{m|Hyper Beam}} forces Gyarados to waste a turn to recharge, Gyarados' high Attack stat makes this move very dreadful. This Gyarados is absolutely different from the Gyarados you faced before.

His strongest Pokémon {{p|Sneasel}} has evolved into {{p|Weavile}} and is now at ''Lv.48''. That's right, '''Level 48'''— stronger by one level than the legendary Pokémon you'll face very soon! Weavile has high Attack and extremely high Speed, making it very dangerous. If your Pokémon is slower than Crobat, don't think about outspeeding Weavile. Moreover, it is no longer fragile like when it was a Sneasel. It has Night Slash, {{m|Ice Punch}}, which may freeze your Pokémon, {{m|Brick Break}} (so don't try Rock-type or Steel-type moves against Weavile), and {{m|X-Scissor}}, a powerful {{type|Bug}} move. Its major weaknesses are Fighting-type moves, but even hitting back with your own Brick Break may not knock it out, so don't even think that {{m|Mach Punch}} or {{m|Rock Smash}} can deal serious damage. Stronger moves like {{m|Close Combat}} are your best choices.

Mars, Jupiter and Cyrus, as well as other {{tc|Galactic Grunt}}s, vanish in a second. Team Galactic is utterly destroyed and finally out of the way. However, with the legendary Pokémon in front of you, it is clear that you are still not done at [[Spear Pillar]]!

[[Professor Rowan]] arrives with his aide Dawn/Lucas and explains that you have to battle the Legendary Pokémon Dialga{{sup/4|D}}/Palkia{{sup/4|P}}, which is enraged and entrusts you to stop it. He will also stop you from leaving. Unfortunately, unlike Barry, they won't heal your Pokémon up, so you need to do it by yourself. Don't step forward until you are ready -- '''about 5 more steps, and you will be in the battle!'''

You can encounter Dialga or Palkia only once, so don't knock it out. Instead, '''catch it!''' But '''DO NOT use your [[Master Ball]]!''' Comparing to other legendary Pokémon, Dialga/Palkia is easier to catch (Dialga's/Palkia's catch rate is 30, as opposed to the other legendary Pokémon, which have catch rate of only 3). It isn't worth it to use the precious Master Ball on Dialga/Palkia.

Dialga is a Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon. Its signature move, {{m|Roar of Time}}, is the Dragon-type version of Hyper Beam. It can deal very serious damage on your Pokémon or even render yours unable to battle in a single shot, but requires Dialga to recharge afterwards, wasting a turn and therefore giving you an opportunity to throw an Ultra Ball or a Dusk Ball. It possesses {{m|AncientPower}} that might raise all of its stats at once, and it also has {{m|Dragon Claw}} and {{m|Metal Claw}}, which may raise its Attack stat.

Due to its type, none of the special versions of Poké Balls are more effective than the others. You'll have to use [[Ultra Ball]]s (or [[Dusk Ball]]s if you're playing at night). Keep throwing until you successfully catch it.

Palkia is a {{2t|Water|Dragon}} Pokémon. Its signature move {{m|Spacial Rend}} is not as deadly as Dialga's Roar of Time, but Spacial Rend has a higher chance of landing critical hits, and Palkia doesn't need to recharge. It possesses {{m|Water Pulse}} that may confuse your Pokémon. It also has {{m|AncientPower}} (might raise all of its stats at once) and {{m|Dragon Claw}} to attack, similar to Dialga.

Start off by inflicting status ailments on it, such as putting it to sleep, paralyzing it or freezing it. Don't burn or poison it, otherwise the burn/poison may knock it out. Follow up by an attack that is super effective. In this case, only Dragon-type moves like Dragon Claw. If Dragon-type attacks are not available, use any attacks that are regularly effective (i.e. not resisted), such as Electric-type moves like {{m|Thunderbolt}}, Grass-type moves like {{m|Petal Dance}} or Ice-type moves like {{m|Ice Beam}}. Then damage it little by little with attacks that are not very effective, such as Fire-type moves, until its HP bar is in red. After that, you can start throwing Poké Balls.

Due to Palkia's Water type, there is now a special version of Poké Balls that works best on Palkia— [[Net Ball|Net Balls]], the Poké Balls for Water-type and Bug-type Pokémon. Keep throwing Net Balls (you can also use Dusk Balls if you are playing at night) until you successfully catch it.

After catching Dialga/Palkia, Professor Rowan will say that he doesn't know how you did it and has never been this thrilled. Then Dawn/Lucas will say that it's time to go home and brings you away to the south. Prof. Rowan says that no one has the right to take away the others' world. Then the screen switches to the entrance of Spear Pillar. Don't leave yet, though— walk all the way north, past where you fought Dialga/Palkia, and you can collect either the [[Timespace orbs#Adamant Orb|Adamant Orb]]{{sup/4|D}} or the [[Timespace orbs#Lustrous Orb|Lustrous Orb]]{{sup/4|P}}. The Adamant Orb can only be held by Dialga and will boost its Steel-type and Dragon-type attacks. The Lustrous Orb can only be held by Palkia and will boost its Water-type and Dragon-type attacks.

{{Itemlist|Adamant Orb|North of Dialga|D=yes|display={{DL|Legendary artifacts|Adamant Orb}}}}

{{Itemlist|Lustrous Orb|North of Palkia|P=yes|display={{DL|Legendary artifacts|Lustrous Orb}}}}

{{Itemlist|Hyper Potion|Hidden on rock directly north of TM02|D=yes|P=yes|display={{DL|Potion|Hyper Potion}}}}

Here, go inside the biggest house in the northern part of town. Talk to [[Professor Carolina|Cynthia's grandmother]]. She will show you a picture of the opposite [[version mascot]]: Palkia{{sup/4|D}} or Dialga{{sup/4|P}}. Then she will tell you about the Pokémon in the picture, and it will be considered as a seen Pokémon in your [[Pokédex]]. This is crucial for completing your regional Pokédex.