Appendix:Diamond and Pearl walkthrough/Section 2: Difference between revisions

Catching {{p|Bidoof}} and [[Evolution|evolving]] it into a {{p|Bibarel}} (a {{t|Normal}}/{{t|Water}}-type Pokémon) is probably the best [[HM slave]] in the game because it can learn half of the [[HM]]s in the game. {{p|Shinx}} is a good pickup as a solid choice that evolves into {{p|Luxio}} and then {{p|Luxray}}. Shinx helps against {{type|Water}} and {{type|Flying}} Pokémon if you picked {{p|Turtwig}} or {{p|Chimchar}}, and helps {{p|Piplup}} out as well, but Shinx's evolutionary line focuses on {{DL|Stats|Attack}} instead of {{DL|Stats|Special Attack}}, so [[Special move|Special-based moves]] such as {{m|Discharge}} that it learns quite late and {{m|Thunderbolt}} will not deal much damage. Shinx and its evolutions can learn some [[Physical move|Physical-based]] {{type|Electric}} moves such as {{m|Spark}} and {{m|Thunder Fang}}, as well as two {{type|Dark}} moves, {{m|Bite}} and {{m|Crunch}}. These moves don't come early, though. {{p|Kricketot}} is hard to use even when it evolves into {{p|Kricketune}}. {{p|Starly}} is one of the best {{type|Flying}} Pokémon in the game, especially when it evolves into {{p|Staravia}} and then {{p|Staraptor}}, getting {{m|Close Combat}} and {{m|Brave Bird}}, plus being able to learn {{m|Fly}} and having very high {{DL|Stats|Attack}}.

Continue on to [[Jubilife City]], where {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} is waiting to tell you that your  rival {{ga|Barry}} is at the [[Trainers' School]]. Until you complete your missions here you cannot go east to {{rt|203|Sinnoh}}. However, you can go north to {{rt|204|Sinnoh}} to face more wild Pokémon and catch a {{p|Budew}}, which can help a little with your first [[Gym]] match, especially if you chose {{p|Chimchar}}. 

The building southwest of the [[Pokémon Center]] is the [[Trainers' School]]. Here, you meet Barry and give him the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Parcel}}, which contains two [[Town Map]]s. Barry gives you one of them then leaves for [[Oreburgh City]]. There are two [[Pokémon Trainer]]s that can be fought here, in the northeast corner of the school. After you beat them, you will receive a {{TM|10|Hidden Power}}.

The {{DL|Pokétch|Pokétch Company}} makes a new appliance called the Pokémon Watch, or [[Pokétch]] for short. After you receive the [[Town Map]], the owner of the company, who is in the center of town, will approach you. He tells you to bring him three [[List of key items in Generation IV#Coupons 1, 2, and 3|Coupons]] from the {{tc|clown}}s around the city, and he will give you a Pokétch. The clowns ask simple yes/no-questions about Pokémon (and the answer is always "Yes"). When you get the question correct, you receive the Coupon. After you get all 3 Coupons, return to the man to receive the Pokétch. You can get the 3 coupons in any order because you can talk to the clowns in any order you like.

The building in the south western area is the [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]], where you can connect with other players worldwide. However, to enter the building, {{badge|Coal}} is required.

{{p|Budew}} is a {{t|Grass}}/{{t|Poison}}-type Pokémon and the newly-added pre-evolution of Roselia. It evolves into {{p|Roselia}} if leveled up when its [[friendship]] is high, and will evolve again into the new final form {{p|Roserade}} when a [[Shiny Stone]] is used. Roselia evolutionary line has very high {{DL|Stats|Special Attack}} and can learn the whole line of {{m|Absorb}}. Budew starts of with Absorb, picks up {{m|Mega Drain}} and eventually {{m|Giga Drain}} if evolved. Be sure to evolve it because Budew doesn't learn any good moves after picking up Mega Drain, unless it evolves. Try to let Budew evolve at or before Level 19 because that's when Roselia learns {{m|Magical Leaf}}. Afterwards, Roselia can learn {{m|Petal Dance}}. When Roselia evolves into Roserade, it doesn't learn anymore moves, but its Special Attack will skyrocket. Roselia evolutionary line can also learn {{m|Solar Beam}} and {{m|Sludge Bomb}} (a {{type|Poison}} move that has high base power and may poison the opponent), through [[TM]]s, making use of their high Sp. Atk.

You can encounter Zubat at night, or if you head into Ravaged Path.

The only new find is {{p|Abra}}, which is a {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon. Abra will struggle a lot at first (even more troublesome than Zubat) due to knowing only 1 move -- {{m|Teleport}}. It is not even an attacking move -- this move is used for escaping from battle. However, Abra will be powerful if you evolve it into {{p|Kadabra}} starting from Level 16, or even into {{p|Alakazam}} through [[trade]]. Kadabra and Alakazam are able to pick up {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Future Sight}} by leveling up and {{m|Dream Eater}} through TM. Abra evolutionary line has high Sp. Atk and Speed, but has low Defense. Abra is difficult to catch because it will always use {{m|Teleport}} unless you use {{m|Taunt}}, which {{p|Chimchar}} will learn at level 9 (be careful that Abra will {{m|Struggle}} then). If you are unable or too impatient to catch Abra, a woman in [[Oreburgh City]] will trade you one for a {{p|Machop}}.

If you explore around town, you can find a woman in a condominium west of the [[Poké Mart]] who will trade you an {{p|Abra}} for a {{p|Machop}}. If you wanted an Abra but were unable to catch one on {{rt|203|Sinnoh}}, you can find a Machop on {{rt|207|Sinnoh}} (directly north of Oreburgh City) to trade. You can also find different types of [[Poké Ball]]s from different people around town.  One of these, a {{DL|Poké Ball|Heal Ball}}, can be obtained in the same building as the woman who wants a Machop by showing the man on the second floor a {{p|Zubat}}.

Though all [[Pokémon Center]]s have a [[Pokémon Center#Wireless Club 2|Wi-Fi Club]] in their basements, Oreburgh's is the first one you can access.  An attendant named [[Teala]] will give you a [[Pal Pad]] and explain how it works the first time you enter.  You can now battle and [[trade]] with other players using their [[Friend Code]]. Additionally, a {{tc|Psychic}} on the ground floor will ask you which kind of Trainer you want to be, presenting you with four options to choose from.  This becomes your [[Trainer class]] while you are in a [[Union Room]], and is otherwise assigned randomly.