Eterna City is the second place with a gym in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Here’s how to get through it.

Main Story¶

When you first come to Eterna City, you’ll want to head to the gym and battle Gardenia. This gym can take some time, because you’ll have to defeat every Grass-type trainer in the gym and there’s no option to skip them. Stock up on items or visit the Pokémon Center between battles.

If you have Chimchar as your starter, these fights will be no issue, as some good Fire-type moves will take them out. Make sure to avoid using Piplup if you chose it as your starter.

After you’ve defeated Gardenia, head up to the Team Galactic Building to meet up with Cynthia. She’ll give you Cut (TM93), which you can now use outside of battle.

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(1 of 2) Cut will allow you to get through small trees

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Cut will allow you to get through small trees (left), You can also teach it as a move to a Pokémon (right)

If you try to enter the Bicycle Store, you’ll be told the manager is gone - he’s been kidnapped by Team Galactic. This blocks your route onwards, as you need it for Cycling Road later.

You’ll have to head into the building to rescue him. The route through the building is fairly straight-forward, but you will have to battle a few grunts to reach the manager.

Team Galactic Battles¶

There are a few grunts to defeat to save the shop manager.

If you’ve leveled up your Pokémon decently, these fights should be no problem. The highest level is 15 and involves fighting a Kadabra. If you chose Chimchar as your starter and now have Monferno, avoid using them, as they will be weak to the Psychic-type moves.

Galactic Grunt & Galactic Grunt (Double Battle)¶

Pokémon	Level	Type
Wurmple	13
Cascoon	13
Zubat	14
Glameow	14

Galactic Grunt¶

Pokémon	Level	Type
Wurmple	13
Zubat	13

Galactic Grunt¶

Pokémon	Level	Type
Silcoon	15

Galactic Grunt¶

Pokémon	Level	Type
Wurmple	12
Silcoon	12
Zubat	12

Scientist Travon¶

Pokémon	Level	Type
Kadabra	15

Commander Jupiter¶

Pokémon	Level	Type
Zubat	18
Skuntank	20

Explorer Kit¶

You should ensure you enter the building to the house right of the Pokémon Center. The man inside will give you an Explorer Kit that will let you enter the Grand Underground. He’ll also kindly show you how to use it.

Items¶

There are numerous other items to be found in Eterna City.

Poké Mart¶

First off is the Poké Mart. You’ll unlock more items in these as you travel on, but here’s what you can find on your first visit to Eterna City.

Item	Price
Poké Ball	200
Nest Ball	1000
Potion	300
Super Potion	700
Antidote	100
Paralyze Heal	200
Awakening	250
Burn Heal	250
Ice Heal	250
Escape Rope	550
Repel	350

Eterna City Herb Shop¶

Another shop to be found here is the Eterna City Herb Shop. Here, you can buy bitter herbs to help heal your Pokémon.

Other Items¶

There are also a few items you should make sure to stop and find before you leave Eterna City.

Other Notable Locations¶

You can trade your Buizel for a Chatot if you head into the Condiminum and talk to the boy there.

You can also get a Friendship Checker for your Pokétch by talking to the woman in the Pokémon Center. This is handy for evolving Pokémon such as Budew. To use it, open up the Pokétch and tap the Pokémon to see how many hearts come out. It’s not an exact science, but will give you a good idea.

Once you’ve done all this, travel south to Route 206.