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Pokemon BDSP Battle Zone Fight Area

You can get to the Battle Zone by talking to the sailor at the dock in Snowpoint City, after becoming Champion. Read on to learn what's in the Battle Zone Fight Area and how to get past the Fight Area in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP).

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How to Get to the Battle Zone

Talk to Sailor at Snowpoint

Pokemon BDSP Snowpoint City Dock

After defeating the Sinnoh League and becoming Champion, head to Snowpoint City then talk to the sailor at the dock in order to sail to the Battle Zone. The first area you make land in is the Fight Area.

Becoming the Champion: Walkthrough Part 9

How to Unlock More Areas of the Battle Zone

Unlock National Dex and Visit Battle Tower

You need to unlock the National Dex first before being granted access to the Battle Zone areas past the Fight Area. The National Dex can be unlocked by encountering all Sinnoh Pokemon then talking to Professor Rowan at his lab in Sandgem Town.

How to Unlock the National Dex

Travel Routes 225 or 230

North of the dock in the Fight Area is Route 225, which leads to the Survival Area, while east of the Fight Area is Route 230, which leads to the Resort Area. Following either routes will lead the player to Route 227, where Stark Mountain is located.

What's in the Battle Zone?

Battle Park and Battle Tower

The Battle Park can be entered through the gate to the right of the Pokemon Center. The Battle Park is where the Battle Tower and Exchange Service Corner are located. Join Pokemon battles in the Battle Tower to earn Battle Points, which you can use to redeem prizes at the Exchange Service Corner.

Battle Tower Guide

Unlock Master Class

BDSP - Master Class Battle
Once you've proven yourself in the Battle Tower, you'll unlock Master Class, where you can face stronger opponents and continue earning Battle Points. This mode offers a greater challenge than the standard Battle Tower battles.

Battle Tower Master Class Guide

Challenge Tower Tycoon Palmer

BDSP - Tycoon Palmer
Tower Tycoon Palmer is your rival's father and one of the most challenging Trainers in the Battle Tower. Defeat him during your Battle Tower win streaks to earn additional Battle Points and prove your strength against one of Sinnoh's toughest trainers.

How to Beat Tower Tycoon Palmer

Unlock the Judge Function

BDSP - Receive Judge Function.png
If you're planning on preparing the best and strongest Pokemon possible for your team unlocking the Judge Function to know your Pokemon's IVs will be very helpful. A Scientist in the Battle Tower will unlock the Judge Function for you which will allow you to see your Pokemon's potential from the PC or Boxes menu.

How to Check IVs (Judge Function)

Ribbon Syndicate

The Ribbon Syndicate is located in the Resort Area and can only be accessed if you have obtained at least 10 ribbons. If you're going for 100%, you can purchase 3 more Ribbons at the Ribbon Syndicate, for a lofty price. Additionally, there is a Spa which you can use to increase friendship between you and your Pokemon or Egg once per day.

Ribbon Syndicate Features

Hyper Training

BDSP - Hyper Training
Once you have access to the Battle Park, you can visit Mr. Hyper to Hyper Train your Pokemon. Hyper Training lets you maximize a Level 100 Pokemon's IVs by exchanging Bottle Caps, making it easier to prepare Pokemon for competitive battles without breeding perfect IVs.

Bottle Caps can be obtained from the Battle Tower's Battle Point Exchange Service or through other limited methods.

Fight Rival on Weekends

In front of the entrance to the Battle Park, your rival will be waiting to battle you only on weekends. Unlike the previous rival battles, you interact with him to start the battle, instead of him randomly appearing to challenge you.

This is the last location you can battle your rival at. His party is listed below.

Pokemon Type Ability / Item Moves
Pokemon BDSP StaraptorStaraptor
(Lvl. 58) 		Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Intimidate
Focus Sash 		・Close Combat
・Pluck
・Sunny Day
・U-turn
Pokemon BDSP HeracrossHeracross
(Lvl. 60) 		Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Swarm ・Megahorn
・Swords Dance
・Rock Slide
・Close Combat
Pokemon BDSP SnorlaxSnorlax
(Lvl. 60) 		Pokemon Normal Type Icon Thick Fat ・Covet
・Yawn
・Crunch
・High Horsepower
Turtwig Starter
Chimchar Starter
Piplup Starter
Pokemon BDSP FloatzelFloatzel
(Lvl. 59) 		Pokemon Water Type Icon Swift Swim
Quick Claw 		・Ice Fang
・Crunch
・Swift
・Waterfall
Pokemon BDSP RoseradeRoserade
(Lvl. 59) 		Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Poison Point
Black Sludge 		・Grassy Terrain
・Giga Drain
・Toxic
・Sludge Bomb
Pokemon BDSP InfernapeInfernape
(Lvl. 64) 		Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Blaze
Expert Belt 		・Close Combat
・Flare Blitz
・U-turn
・Shadow Claw
Pokemon BDSP RoseradeRoserade
(Lvl. 59) 		Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Natural Cure
Black Sludge 		・Sludge Bomb
・Giga Drain
・Stun Spore
・Shadow Ball
Pokemon BDSP RapidashRapidash
(Lvl. 59) 		Pokemon Fire Type Icon Flash Fire
Expert Belt 		・Smart Strike
・Megahorn
・Poison Jab
・Flame Wheel
Pokemon BDSP EmpoleonEmpoleon
(Lvl. 64) 		Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Torrent
Quick Claw 		・Charm
・Grass Knot
・Surf
・Flash Cannon
Pokemon BDSP FloatzelFloatzel
(Lvl. 59) 		Pokemon Water Type Icon Swift Swim
Quick Claw 		・Ice Fang
・Crunch
・Swift
・Waterfall
Pokemon BDSP RapidashRapidash
(Lvl. 59) 		Pokemon Fire Type Icon Flash Fire
Expert Belt 		・Smart Strike
・Megahorn
・Poison Jab
・Flame Wheel
Pokemon BDSP TorterraTorterra
(Lvl. 64) 		Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Overgrow
Leftovers 		・Earthquake
・Wood Hammer
・Roar
・Stealth Rock

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2 Anonymous Anonymous almost 5 years

Hey, I got the same problem, if you found the solution please tell me

1 Anonymous Anonymous almost 5 years

The saior at snowpoint city tells me he just droped off an impatiet boy to the battle tower. He isout of gas , and tells me to come back in a lttle while. This has been going on for several days.fo I need to complete a mini quest to make the boat ready to travel

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