Discover all the Pokémon available in the Volcanic Cave hideaway in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, including rare spawns and post-game Pokémon.
The Volcanic Cave is a small hideaway in the Grand Underground where you can find a variety of Pokémon. Some are available right from the start, while others require you to have obtained certain HMs or the National Pokédex.
Here's a breakdown of the Pokémon you can encounter:
Available From the Start
| Pokémon | Type | Notes |
| Geodude | - | |
| Onix | - | |
| Skorupi | - |
Rare Spawns
| Pokémon | Type | Notes |
| Houndoom | - | |
| Magby | Shining Pearl only |
Available After Obtaining Strength
| Pokémon | Type | Notes |
| Ponyta | - |
Available After Obtaining Defog
| Pokémon | Type | Notes |
| Graveler | - |
Available After National Pokédex
| Pokémon | Type | Notes |
| Camerupt | - | |
| Charmander | - | |
| Chimchar | - | |
| Cyndaquil | - | |
| Furret | - | |
| Growlithe | Brilliant Diamond only | |
| Magby | Shining Pearl only | |
| Magcargo | - | |
| Numel | - | |
| Sentret | - | |
| Slugma | - | |
| Torchic | - | |
| Torkoal | - | |
| Vulpix | Shining Pearl only |
Tips
- Keep an eye out for Magby, Houndoom, and Vulpix, as they are rarer spawns.
- Remember that some Pokémon are version exclusive, like Growlithe in Brilliant Diamond and Vulpix in Shining Pearl.
- If you're looking for starter Pokémon like Charmander, Chimchar, Cyndaquil, Torchic, and Vulpix, you'll need to have obtained the National Pokédex first.
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