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Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Sunlit Cavern

By
Vincent Lau

This page outlines all the wild Pokémon you can encounter in Sunlit Cavern in the Grand Underground.

(1 of 2) Sunlit Cavern.

Sunlit Cavern. (left), TM81 X-Scissor. (right)

Sunlit Cavern is a large hideaway located near the south-west corner of the Grand Underground. It’s functionally the same as a Grassland Cave, but the rare spawns are from a Rocky Cave.

How to Reach Sunlit Cavern

Sunlit Cavern is located in the south-west sector accessible via Floaroma Town and all the areas before it. The quickest way to reach the cavern is from Route 207.

Item Locations

Item Location
TM81 X-Scissor Near the center, below a big tree.

Wild Pokémon

Available From the Start

Pokémon Type Notes
399.png"Bidoof" IconBidoof pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png -
406.png"Budew" IconBudew pokemon_bdsp_grass17.pngpokemon_bdsp_poison17.png -
427.png"Buneary" IconBuneary pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png -
268.png"Cascoon" IconCascoon pokemon_bdsp_bug17.png Shining Pearl only
420.png"Cherubi" IconCherubi pokemon_bdsp_grass17.png -
415.png"Combee" IconCombee pokemon_bdsp_bug17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png -
401.png"Kricketot" IconKricketot pokemon_bdsp_bug17.png -
66.png"Machop" IconMachop pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png -
198.png"Murkrow" IconMurkrow pokemon_bdsp_dark17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Brilliant Diamond only
315.png"Roselia" IconRoselia pokemon_bdsp_grass17.pngpokemon_bdsp_poison17.png -
403.png"Shinx" IconShinx pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png -
266.png"Silcoon" IconSilcoon pokemon_bdsp_bug17.png Brilliant Diamond only
265.png"Wurmple" IconWurmple pokemon_bdsp_bug17.png -
41.png"Zubat" IconZubat pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png -

Rare Spawns

Pokémon Type Notes
207.png"Gligar" IconGligar pokemon_bdsp_ground17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Brilliant Diamond only
111.png"Rhyhorn" IconRhyhorn pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
216.png"Teddiursa" IconTeddiursa pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png Shining Pearl only

Available After Obtaining Strength

Pokémon Type Notes
400.png"Bibarel" IconBibarel pokemon_bdsp_normal17.pngpokemon_bdsp_water17.png -
42.png"Golbat" IconGolbat pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png -
163.png"Hoothoot" IconHoothoot pokemon_bdsp_normal17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png -
435.png"Skuntank" IconSkuntank pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_dark17.png Brilliant Diamond only
434.png"Stunky" IconStunky pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_dark17.png Brilliant Diamond only

Available After Obtaining Defog

Pokémon Type Notes
67.png"Machoke" IconMachoke pokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png -
446.png"Munchlax" IconMunchlax pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png -
432.png"Purugly" IconPurugly pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png Shining Pearl only

Available After Icicle Badge

Pokémon Type Notes
431.png"Glameow" IconGlameow pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png Shining Pearl only
404.png"Luxio" IconLuxio pokemon_bdsp_electric17.png -

Available After National Pokédex

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Pokemon Company International
  • Platforms,
    Switch
  • Genre
    RPG
  • Guide Release
    29 October 2021
  • Last Updated
    23 April 2022
    Version History
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This strategy guide for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl contains all the information Pokémon trainers will need to complete the game and catch every single Pokémon!

In this remake of the classic Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, you’ll journey through the mystical Sinnoh region to become a Pokémon master. Along the way, you’ll confront the scheming Team Galactic and witness the awesome power of the Legendary Dialga or Palkia.

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The following will be available via free updates to our guide:

  • A complete walkthrough of the main story and postgame.
  • A full guide for Super Contest Shows.
    • How to cook the best quality Poffins.
  • Explanation of advanced mechanics, such as IVs and EVs.
  • A detailed Sinnoh region Pokédex.

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