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Pokémon League (Encounters & Items)
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Pokémon League (Encounters & Items)

Discover where to find the Sky Plate and learn about wild Pokémon encounters by surfing and fishing near the Pokémon League in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

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Discover where to find the Sky Plate and learn about wild Pokémon encounters by surfing and fishing near the Pokémon League in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Alright, so you've pushed through Victory Road and you're standing right outside the Pokémon League building. Before you dive headfirst into challenging the Elite Four, there are a couple of things you'll want to know about what you might run into and what you can grab around here.

Let's talk about the wild Pokémon you might encounter if you decide to do some surfing or fishing in the waters nearby. It's not a huge list, but knowing what's there can help you prepare.

Wild Pokémon - Surfing

PokémonTypeEncounter Rate
Pelipper5%
Tentacool60%
Tentacruel5%
Wingull30%

Wild Pokémon - Fishing

When it comes to fishing, the type of rod you have really matters for what you'll find.

PokémonTypeEncounter Rate
Gyarados60% (Super Rod)
Luvdisc5% (Super Rod)
Magikarp100% (Old Rod), 65% (Good Rod)
Octillery35% (Super Rod)
Remoraid35% (Good Rod)

Item Locations

Right after you clear Victory Road and are just about to enter the Pokémon League, there's a hidden item you absolutely don't want to miss. It's easy to overlook if you're just rushing to the challenge!

ItemLocation
Sky PlateAt the northern half of the Pokémon League, after going through Victory Road. Below the left-hand side Poké Ball statue, before the waterfall.

Make sure you grab that Sky Plate before heading into the League proper. It's a nice little bonus and good preparation for what's ahead!

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