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||The Spear Pillar||
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

||The Spear Pillar||

Guide to defeating the Galactic Grunts, Commanders Mars and Jupiter, and navigating the Spear Pillar in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Includes strategies and Pokémon weaknesses.

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Guide to defeating the Galactic Grunts, Commanders Mars and Jupiter, and navigating the Spear Pillar in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Includes strategies and Pokémon weaknesses.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon reaching the top of Mt. Coronet, you'll encounter two Galactic Grunts blocking the path. Heal your Pokémon before proceeding, as this is a double battle.
  2. 2
    After defeating the grunts, heal your Pokémon again. Proceed forward to face Commanders Mars and Jupiter. This battle is a double battle where you fight alongside your rival against them.
  3. 3
    Once Mars and Jupiter are defeated, your rival will heal your Pokémon and depart. A cutscene will play where Cyrus summons Dialga and Palkia and is pulled into another dimension.
  4. 4
    Cynthia will appear and inform you of the impending destruction of the world, then transport you to the Distortion World.
  5. 5
    In the Distortion World, Cynthia will leave. You can return to the Spear Pillar by entering the portal you came through. Ensure you have Pokémon capable of using Surf and Strength.

Boss: Galactic Grunts

  • Pokémon: Croagunk lv 39 (Poison/Fighting), Stunky lv 41 (Poison/Dark), Glameow lv 41 (Normal), Croagunk lv 43 (Poison/Fighting)
  • Info: Flying and Psychic types are effective against the Croagunks. Glameow is weak to Fighting-type moves, and Stunky is weak to Ground-type attacks.

Boss: Commanders Mars and Jupiter

  • Mars's Team: Bronzor lv 44 (Steel/Psychic), Golbat lv 44 (Poison/Flying), Purugly lv 46 (Normal)
  • Jupiter's Team: Bronzor lv 44 (Steel/Psychic), Golbat lv 44 (Poison/Flying), Skuntank lv 46 (Poison/Dark)
  • Info: This is a challenging 6-on-6 double battle. Your rival will assist you. Bronzor is weak to Fire-type moves. Golbat is vulnerable to Rock, Ice, and Psychic attacks. Purugly is weak to Fighting-type moves, while Skuntank is weak to Ground-type moves. Be cautious of using moves like Surf and Earthquake, as they will also hit your rival's Pokémon.
Tips
  • Bring Pokémon with Flying or Psychic moves for the initial Grunt battle.
  • Ensure you have Pokémon strong against Poison/Flying (Golbat), Steel/Psychic (Bronzor), Normal (Purugly), and Poison/Dark (Skuntank) types for the Mars and Jupiter fight.
  • Consider Pokémon like Golem, Sneasel, Kadabra, Alakazam, Machamp, Infernape, or Lucario for effective counters.
  • Remember to have Pokémon with Surf and Strength for navigating Mt. Coronet and the subsequent areas.

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