Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Gym Leader Guide

Gym Leader Guide

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Gym Leader Guide of all the pokemon that will be used in each battle, this includes moves, ability, and even the pokemon weaknesses if you Click/Tap the images. Everything thing you need to know about Gym Leader Battles you will encounter in Pokemon BDSP.

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1st Gym Leader Roark

2nd Gym Leader Gardenia

3rd Gym Leader Fantina

4th Gym Leader Maylene

5th Gym Leader Crasher Wake

6th Gym Leader Byron

7th Gym Leader Candice

8th Gym Leader Volkner

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Gym Leader List

List of Gym Leaders Battles and what pokemon they will use in battle, we have included the pokemon moves, ability, and more Type Weaknesses by Click/Taping the Gym Leader.

Not sure where to find the Gym Leader Roark? View our complete Roark Guide.


1st Gym Leader	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Roark	Geodude Lv. 12 Ability: Rock Head Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
		Defense Curl	—	—	40	Raises user's Defense.
		Rollout	45	90	20	Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns.
		Stealth Rock	45	—	20	Damages opponent switching into battle.
Roark	Onix Lv. 12 Ability: Sturdy Sturdy allows the Pokémon to survive with 1 HP if attacked at full HP with an attack that would otherwise knock it out. It also prevents One-Hit-KO moves (Fissure, Horn Drill, Guillotine or Sheer Cold).
		Bind	15	85	20	Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
		Rock Throw	75	90	15
		Stealth Rock	75	—	20	Damages opponent switching into battle.
Roark	Cranidos Lv. 14 Ability: Mold Breaker Mold Breaker prevents a target's ability from affecting moves that the Mold Breaker Pokémon uses. It only affects abilities that change the power, accuracy or other effects of moves.
		Bulldoze	60	100	20	Lowers opponent's Speed.
		Headbutt	70	100	15	May cause flinching.
		Leer	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.

Not sure where to find the Gym Leader Byron? View our complete Byron Guide.


6th Gym Leader	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Byron	Bronzor Lv. 36 Ability: Levitate Levitate causes the Pokémon to be raised (like Flying-type Pokémon).
		Confuse Ray	—	100	10	Confuses opponent.
		Flash Cannon	120	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
		Sandstorm	—	—	10	Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
		Trick Room	—	—	5	Slower Pokémon move first in the turn for 5 turns.
Byron	Steelix Lv. 36 Item: Soft Sand Ability: Sturdy Sturdy allows the Pokémon to survive with 1 HP if attacked at full HP with an attack that would otherwise knock it out. It also prevents One-Hit-KO moves (Fissure, Horn Drill, Guillotine or Sheer Cold).
		Earthquake	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
		Gyro Ball	150	100	5	The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
		Sandstorm	—	—	10	Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
		Thunder Fang	65	95	15	May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
Byron	Bastiodon Lv. 39 Item: Sitrus Berry Ability: Sturdy Sturdy allows the Pokémon to survive with 1 HP if attacked at full HP with an attack that would otherwise knock it out. It also prevents One-Hit-KO moves (Fissure, Horn Drill, Guillotine or Sheer Cold).
		Flash Cannon	120	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
		Iron Defense	120	—	15	Sharply raises user's Defense.
		Stone Edge	150	80	5	High critical hit ratio.
		Thunderbolt	90	100	15	May paralyze opponent.

Not sure where to find the Gym Leader Gardenia? View our complete Gardenia Guide.


2nd Gym Leader	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Gardenia	Cherubi Lv. 19 Ability: Chlorophyll Chlorophyll doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during bright sunshine.
		Dazzling Gleam	80	100	10	Hits all adjacent opponents.
		Grass Knot	80	100	20	The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
		Growth	—	—	40	Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
		Safeguard	—	—	25	The user's party is protected from status conditions.
Gardenia	Turtwig Lv. 19 Item: Miracle Seed Ability: Shell Armor Shell Armor prevents the Pokémon from receiving a critical hit.
		Grass Knot		100	20	The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
		Razor Leaf	82.5	95	25	High critical hit ratio.
		Reflect	—	—	20	Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
		Work Up	—	—	30	Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
Gardenia	Roserade Lv. 22 Item: Sitrus Berry Ability: Technician Technician increases the power of moves - that are usually base power 60 or below - by 50%.
		Grass Knot		100	20	The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
		Petal Blizzard	135	100	15	Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
		Poison Sting	22.5	100	35	May poison the opponent.
		Stun Spore	22.5	75	30	Paralyzes opponent.

Not sure where to find the Gym Leader Crasher Wake? View our complete Crasher Wake Guide.


5th Gym Leader	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Crasher Wake	Gyarados Lv. 27 Item: Wide Lens Ability: Intimidate Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
		Brine	97.5	100	10	Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		Flail	—	100	15	The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
		Ice Fang	65	95	15	May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
Crasher Wake	Quagsire Lv. 27 Item: Damp Rock Ability: Damp Damp prevents all Pokémon on the field from using the moves Selfdestruct and Explosion. It also prevents damage (to the Damp Pokémon only) from the ability Aftermath.
		Haze	—	—	30	Resets all stat changes.
		Mud Shot	82.5	95	15	Lowers opponent's Speed.
		Rain Dance	82.5	—	5	Makes it rain for 5 turns.
		Scald	120	100	15	May burn opponent.
Crasher Wake	Floatzel Lv. 30 Item: Sitrus Berry Ability: Swift Swim Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain.
		Aqua Jet	60	100	20	User attacks first.
		Bite	60	100	25	May cause flinching.
		Brine	97.5	100	10	Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
		Ice Fang	65	95	15	May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.

Not sure where to find the Gym Leader Maylene? View our complete Maylene Guide.


4th Gym Leader	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Maylene	Meditite Lv. 27 Item: Light Clay Ability: Pure Power Raises the Pokémon's Attack stat.
		Bulk Up		—	20	Raises user's Attack and Defense.
		Drain Punch	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
		Flash	—	100	20	Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
		Light Screen	—	—	30	Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
Maylene	Machoke Lv. 27 Item: Expert Belt Ability: Guts Guts raises the ability-bearer's Attack by 50% when inflicted by a major status ailment (poison, burn, paralysis, freeze or sleep). If burnt, the Pokémon does not suffer the usual drop in Attack.
		Bulldoze	60	100	20	Lowers opponent's Speed.
		Knock Off	65	100	20	Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.
		Low Sweep	97.5	100	20	Lowers opponent's Speed.
		Rock Tomb	60	95	15	Lowers opponent's Speed.
Maylene	Lucario Lv. 30 Item: Big Root Ability: Steadfast Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.
		Bulk Up		—	20	Raises user's Attack and Defense.
		Drain Punch	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
		Metal Claw	75	95	35	May raise user's Attack.
		Screech	—	85	40	Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.

Not sure where to find the Gym Leader Fantina? View our complete Fantina Guide.


3rd Gym Leader	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Fantina	Drifblim Lv. 32 Item: Zoom Lens Ability: Aftermath If an attacker faints a Pokémon with Aftermath using a contact move, the attacker will lose 1/4 of their maximum HP.
		Fly	135	95	15	Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
		Hex	97.5	100	10	Inflicts more damage if the target has a status condition.
		Strength Sap	—	100	10	The user restores its HP by the same amount as the target's Attack stat. It also lowers the target's Attack stat.
		Will-O-Wisp	—	85	15	Burns opponent.
Fantina	Gengar Lv. 34 Item: Colbur Berry Ability: Cursed Body May disable a move used on the Pokémon.
		Confuse Ray		100	10	Confuses opponent.
		Dazzling Gleam	80	100	10	Hits all adjacent opponents.
		Shadow Claw	105	100	15	High critical hit ratio.
		Sludge Bomb	135	100	10	May poison opponent.
Fantina	Mismagius Lv. 36 Item: Expert Belt Ability: Levitate Levitate causes the Pokémon to be raised (like Flying-type Pokémon).
		Confuse Ray		100	10	Confuses opponent.
		Dazzling Gleam	80	100	10	Hits all adjacent opponents.
		Magical Leaf	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
		Phantom Force	135	100	10	Disappears on first turn, attacks on second. Can strike through Protect/Detect.

Not sure where to find the Gym Leader Candice? View our complete Candice Guide.


7th Gym Leader	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Candice	Snover Lv. 38 Item: Icy Rock Ability: Snow Warning Snow Warning creates a hailstorm when the ability-bearer enters battle. The effect lasts 5 turns, unless it is cleared via Air Lock or Cloud Nine or replaced by another weather condition.
		Avalanche	90	100	10	Power doubles if user took damage first.
		Mist	90	—	30	User's stats cannot be changed for a period of time.
		Razor Leaf	82.5	95	25	High critical hit ratio.
		Water Pulse	60	100	20	May confuse opponent.
Candice	Sneasel Lv. 38 Item: Chople Berry Ability: Pickpocket Steals an item when hit by another Pokémon.
		Avalanche	90	100	10	Power doubles if user took damage first.
		Dig	80	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
		Hone Claws	80	—	15	Raises user's Attack and Accuracy.
		Metal Claw	50	95	35	May raise user's Attack.
Candice	Medicham Lv. 40 Item: Expert Belt Ability: Pure Power Raises the Pokémon's Attack stat.
		Brick Break	112.5	100	15	Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
		Bulk Up	112.5	—	20	Raises user's Attack and Defense.
		Ice Punch	75	100	15	May freeze opponent.
		Rock Slide	75	90	10	May cause flinching.
Candice	Abomasnow Lv. 42 Item: Sitrus Berry Ability: Snow Warning Snow Warning creates a hailstorm when the ability-bearer enters battle. The effect lasts 5 turns, unless it is cleared via Air Lock or Cloud Nine or replaced by another weather condition.
		Aurora Veil		—	20	Halves damage from Physical and Special attacks for five turns.
		Blizzard	165	70	5	May freeze opponent.
		Earthquake	100	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
		Giga Drain	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.

Not sure where to find the Gym Leader Volkner? View our complete Volkner Guide.


8th Gym Leader	Pokemon	Moves	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
Volkner	Raichu Lv. 46 Item: Shuca Berry Ability: Static If a Pokémon with Static is hit by a move making contact, there is a 30% chance the foe will become paralyzed.
		Charge Beam	75	90	10	May raise user's Special Attack.
		Nuzzle	30	100	20	Paralyzes opponent.
		Surf	90	100	15	Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
		Volt Switch	105	100	20	User must switch out after attacking.
Volkner	Ambipom Lv. 47 Item: Chople Berry Ability: Technician Technician increases the power of moves - that are usually base power 60 or below - by 50%.
		Double Hit	52.5	90	10	Hits twice in one turn.
		Fake Out	60	100	10	User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.
		Last Resort	210	100	5	Can only be used after all other moves are used.
		Thunderbolt	90	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
Volkner	Octillery Lv. 47 Item: Expert Belt Ability: Sniper Sniper increases the power of critical hits by 1.5x. This means a critical hit will deal 2.25x normal damage instead of 1.5x.
		Aurora Beam	65	100	20	May lower opponent's Attack.
		Charge Beam	50	90	10	May raise user's Special Attack.
		Focus Energy	—	—	30	Increases critical hit ratio.
		Octazooka	97.5	85	10	May lower opponent's Accuracy.
Volkner	Luxray Lv. 49 Item: Sitrus Berry Ability: Intimidate Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
		Crunch	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		Ice Fang	65	95	15	May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
		Iron Tail	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
		Thunder Fang	97.5	95	15	May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.