Appendix:Diamond and Pearl walkthrough/Section 3: Difference between revisions

While there is not much that can be done here until you obtain the [[Bicycle]], you can find a {{p|Machop}} here to help in the upcoming [[Gym]] match, especially if you started with {{p|Chimchar}}. You can also pick up a couple of [[Poké Ball]]s in the grass.

Roark leads with a Level 12 {{p|Geodude}} which is easily knocked out by any move that is {{DL|Damage modification|super effective}} against {{t|Rock}} (e.g. {{t|Water}}, {{t|Grass}}, or {{t|Fighting}}; you should definitely have a move of one of those types). If you don't bring it down, it can use {{m|Stealth Rock}}, which damages Pokémon you [[Recall|switch into]] battle. His Level 12 {{p|Onix}} has high {{DL|Stats|Defense}}, so it may take two or three hits unless you are using a Water or Grass-type move, or a {{DL|Damage modification|Type effectiveness|non-resisted}} [[special move|Special-based attack]]. Onix has the same moves as Geodude, plus {{m|Screech}}, which makes your {{DL|Stats|Defense}} plummet. Level 14 {{p|Cranidos}} can be a huge problem if you don't outspeed and knock it out very soon. It has a extremely high {{DL|Stats|Attack}}, plus {{m|Headbutt}} for massive damage and {{m|Leer}} to drop your {{DL|Stats|Defense}}, making its attacks more damaging. {{m|Pursuit}} is a solid move that can hurt a lot if you [[Recall|switch out]] your Pokémon. However, Cranidos is very fragile, so one or two super-effective hits will bring it down before it can completely destroy your team. Moves like {{m|Mega Drain}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, {{m|Bubble}}, and {{m|Metal Claw}} work well.

After the battle, Roark gives you the {{Badge|Coal}} and {{TM|76|Stealth Rock}}. You can now use {{m|Rock Smash}} outside of battle, and [[Poké Marts]] will start carrying more items, such as {{DL|Potion|Super Potion}}s, {{DL|Repel|Repel}}s, and [[Escape Rope]]s. Now head back to [[Oreburgh Gate]], where you meet {{ga|Barry}}. He tells you to go back to [[Jubilife City]] and go north to [[Eterna City]].

'''You'll need to bring Pokemon with {{m|Rock Smash}}.'''

Now that you have the ability to use {{m|Rock Smash}}, you can destroy the rocks to reach [[Oreburgh Gate]]'s basement. This is the first place in the game to find a {{p|Psyduck}}, as well as {{TM|70|Flash}}. This former [[HM]] can be used later in the game to light up dark caves, and extra copies can be bought in the [[Veilstone Department Store]].

Once in [[Jubilife City]], head to the north exit. You will see [[Professor Rowan]] and his assistant {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} with two {{tc|Galactic Grunt}}s, who will engage you in your first [[Tag Battle]].  

The Global Trade Station (GTS for short) is the worldwide network over which you can [[trade]] Pokémon via the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. Now that you have {{Badge|Coal}}, the GTS is also open. There is a large globe called the [[Geonet]], which you can indicate their location, and on which small dots representing players you have traded with will appear. When you first logs on to Geonet, you will be asked where you live in. Talk to the woman at the counter. She will direct you into a room in which you can either put up a Pokémon to be traded or trade a Pokémon you own for one that has been put up.

Now heal your Pokemon and head north to {{rt|204|Sinnoh}}.

'''You'll need to bring Pokemon with {{m|Rock Smash}}.'''

'''Make sure that you have Pokemon with {{m|Rock Smash}} before heading into the cave.'''