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Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Sandsear Cave

By
Vincent Lau

This page outlines all the wild Pokémon you can encounter in the Sandsear Cave hideaways.

Icon Description Number of
pokemon_bdsp_icon_sandsear.jpg A cross between a Rocky and Volcanic Cave. 3

Wild Pokémon

Available From the Start

Pokémon Type Notes
95.png"Onix" IconOnix pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
451.png"Skorupi" IconSkorupi pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_bug17.png -

Rare Spawns

Pokémon Type Notes
229.png"Houndoom" IconHoundoom pokemon_bdsp_dark17.pngpokemon_bdsp_fire17.png -
240.png"Magby" IconMagby pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png Shining Pearl only
111.png"Rhyhorn" IconRhyhorn pokemon_bdsp_rock17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -

Available After Obtaining Strength

Pokémon Type Notes
77.png"Ponyta" IconPonyta pokemon_bdsp_fire17.png -

Available After Obtaining Defog

Pokémon Type Notes
449.png"Hippopotas" IconHippopotas pokemon_bdsp_ground17.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.

Currently included in our guide:

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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