Explore Iron Island in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Find wild Pokemon, trainers, and essential items like the Metal Coat and Riolu Egg with our comprehensive guide.
Iron Island is a key location in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, featuring unique trainers, wild Pokémon, and important items. This guide details the encounters and items found on the island, including the helpful ally, Riley, and the Pokémon Egg he gives you.
Pokémon Trainer Riley (Ally)
You'll encounter Riley near the start of B2F West. He will join you as an ally, assisting in battles with his Lucario and providing free healing after every fight. Riley will leave permanently when you reach the elevator at the far south.
Riley's Pokémon
| Pokémon | Level | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lucario | 34 |
Riley's Egg Gift
As a farewell gift, Riley will give you a Pokémon Egg. This egg will hatch into a Level 1 Riolu, which can be trained and evolved into your own Lucario.
Iron Island Map
A full map of Iron Island is available to help you navigate.
Exterior
Map (Exterior)
The exterior of Iron Island is relatively small. Head north from the pier and follow the ledges. Stairs on the right lead upwards towards the cave entrance. A nearby house contains a hidden Max Ether near a lone rock. Proceed up the stairs next to the house to reach the cave.
Wild Pokémon - Surfing
| Pokémon | Type | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Pelipper | 5% | |
| Tentacool | 60% | |
| Tentacruel | 5% | |
| Wingull | 30% |
Wild Pokémon - Fishing
| Pokémon | Type | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Finneon | 35% (Good Rod) | |
| Gyarados | 60% (Super Rod) | |
| Lumineon | 35% (Super Rod) | |
| Magikarp | 100% (Old Rod), 65% (Good Rod) | |
| Qwilfish | 5% (Super Rod) |
Item Locations (Exterior)
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Max Ether | Hidden at the small rock below the house. |
| Metal Coat | From Byron inside the house, after obtaining the National Pokédex. |
Interior 1F
Map (1F)
Inside the cave, you'll find yourself in an enclosed space. Stairs lead down to B1F (West) on the left and B1F (East) on the right.
Wild Pokémon - Ground
| Pokémon | Type | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Geodude | 35% | |
| Golbat | 10% | |
| Graveler | 35% | |
| Onix | 10% | |
| Zubat | 10% |
Interior B1F (West)
Map (B1F West)
Descend the left stairs to reach B1F West. Head south and battle Camper Lawrence. Continue up the steps to the left and follow the raised path to find an Iron Ball.
Wild Pokémon - Ground
| Pokémon | Type | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Geodude | 1% | |
| Golbat | 20% | |
| Graveler | 69% | |
| Onix | 10% |
Item Locations (B1F West)
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Iron Ball | At the end of the raised path in the center. |
Camper Lawrence
| Pokémon | Level | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luxio | 31 | |
| Stunky | 31 |
Interior B1F (East)
Map (B1F East)
Return to 1F and take the right stairs to B1F East. Head south to the end of the path to find an Escape Rope. Go back and head up the steps to the east. Follow the raised path north-east, then take the narrow path south to find a Super Repel. Go back and descend the steps near the red metal beams. Search the bottom of the beams near Picnicker Summer for a hidden Tiny Mushroom. Continue up the stairs on the right to find an elevator. Take the stairs on the right to reach B2F (East).
Wild Pokémon - Ground
(Same as B1F West.)
Item Locations (B1F East)
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Escape Rope | Near south-west corner; at end of path south from the entrance. |
| Super Repel | Above the small rock east of Picnicker Summer. Accessible from the north-east steps. |
| Tiny Mushroom | Hidden at the base of the metal beams next to Picnicker Summer. |
Picnicker Summer
| Pokémon | Level | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Staravia | 31 | |
| Cherrim | 31 |
Interior B2F (East)
Map (B2F East)
Head east past a Worker. Go up the steps to retrieve a Max Ether from the corner. Return towards the entrance and head straight down the narrow path.
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