Players will be returning to the Sinnoh region inPokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.It has been quite a long time since players have gotten to explore the Sinnoh region, so both new and returning players may need a recap of thePokemonavailable in the region. The Sinnoh region is home to many powerfulPokemonto choose from.
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Water-typePokemonare plentiful in the Sinnoh region, and when it comes to strongPokemon, players have lots of choices. InPokemonBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearl, water-typePokemonare useful from start to finish, so it’s always a good idea for players to have one on their team.
Updated December 30th, 2021 by Russ Boswell: There are a lot of greatSinnoh water typesthat players can use in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, with even more than ever before thanks to access to the National Pokedex. Players looking for thebest water Pokemon in BDSPwill want to comb through all of the available types to ensure they have the best team possible to take on some of the more difficult endgame content. To showcase all of thebest water Pokemon in BDSP, and to dive deeper into their stats, the following list has been updated with even more entries.
13Vaporeon
Those looking for a pure water type that can dish out some hefty damage should consider the tried-and-true Eeveelution, Vaporeon. The Bubble Jet Pokemon has solid stats, can learn an array of useful moves, and is capable of taking down some pretty stacked opponents. Those that can cover its type weaknesses will find themselves with a solid companion that is capable of dealing with tough opponents.
Those that want to get their hands on a Vaporeon will need tofind an Eevee and then evolve it via a Water Stone.Eevee can be found in one location, the Trophy Garden, where players will have a 20 percent chance to encounter one by walking through the tall grass.
HP: 130
Total: 525
12Wailord
Sometimes bigger is better when it comes to battling Pokemon and Wailord is one of the biggest Pokemon around. This massive pure water type sports an immense health pool, giving it solid tanking abilities. That said, it’s also capable of dishing out decent damage, making it a good option for those that want a solid water Pokemon to help carry them through difficult content.
Players can obtain a Wailord in two separate locations, Route 223 and Route 230. In both instances, Wailord can only be encountered by using the Super Rod, although they’re pretty common. Finding a Wailmer (Wailord’s base form) is actually much harder. The base form can spawn in the same areas using the Super Rod but only has a 1-5 percent chance of actually showing up.
HP: 170
Total: 500
11Poliwrath
Those itching for a dual water and fighting type should take a look at Poliwrath. This first-generation pocket monster has an iconic swirled design and is actually a pretty great option for a battle partner in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Thanks to its all-around solid stats, Poliwhirl can be a useful addition to any team and comes packed with an array of useful moves.
Players that want their own Poliwrath will first need tosecure a Poliwhirl, which can be found on Route 225, Route 227, or Route 228by surfing (rarely) or by using a Super Rod (rarely and only on Route 225). The better place to encounter this Pokemon is in the Grand Underground, where it can be seen in the following biomes:
Once players have a Poliwhirl they’ll need to give it a Water Stone to evolve it into Poliwrath.
HP: 90
Total: 510
10Cloyster
Cloysteris a Water and Ice Dual-typePokemon. Cloyster has a whopping 180 Defense, making it a great addition to any team. Cloyster’s weaknesses to Fighting, Grass, Electric, and Rock-type moves put it at a disadvantage in a lot of battles, but if used strategically Cloyster can become a valuable asset.
Cloyster’s unevolved form, Shelder, can most easily be caught using a fishing rod onRoute 205as well asFeugo Ironworks. Players will need aWater Stoneto evolve Shelder into Cloyster, which can be found most easily in the southern part of Route 213.
HP: 50
9Empoleon
Empoleonis the Sinnoh region’s Water-type starterPokemon. Empoleon has a great Special Attack and Special Defense stat, coming in at 111 and 101 respectively. With its Steel and Water Dual-typing, Empoleon is a powerhouse for resistance. With resistance to Water, Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Steel, and Ice-type moves, and complete immunity to Poison-type moves, Empoleon has few opponents strong enough to challenge it, especially at higher levels.
Empoleon’s unevolved form, Piplup, can be chosen as the player’sstartingPokemonbut should the player choose to catch it later in the game, it can be found inPokemon Brilliant and Shining Pearl’sGrand Underground
HP: 84
Total: 530
8Walrein
Walreinis an Ice and Water Dual-typePokemonthat evolves from Spheal and Sealeo. With a 110 Health stat and ‘Thick Fat’ Ability (reduces damage from Fire and Ice-type moves by 50%), Walrein is a sponge for damage and is useful in tough battles.
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Both of Walrein’s lower evolutions can be found while using Surf onRoute 230andRoute 226. Walreinhas a high evolution level, with Spheal evolving into Sealeo at level 32 and Sealeo into Walrein at level 44, though this shouldn’t be a huge issue withBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’sExp. Share always enabled.
HP: 110
7Swampert
Swampertis the Water-type starterPokemonfrom Generation 3.As with most starters, Swampert boasts great stats with its main highlight being its 100 HP and 110 Attack stat. Though Swampert’s Dual-typing of Water and Ground give it an impressive move pool, it also comes with a 4X damage weakness toGrass-type moves which can hinder Swampertin key battles.
Swampert’s lower evolutionPokemonand fan favorite, Mudkip, can be caught in theGrand Underground.
HP: 100
Total: 535
6Feraligatr
The Generation 2 Water-type starterPokemonFeraligatrhas a high Attack and Defense stat, making it a trustworthy Pokemon for players to take with them on their journey through Sinnoh. Feraligatr’s sole Water-typing gives it few weaknesses but allows for less versatility in its move options.
Totodile, Feraligatr’s base evolution, can be caught inPokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’sGrand Underground.
HP: 86
5Blastoise
Blastoiseis the original Generation 1 Water-type starterPokemonand is a real tank in battle. With a 100 Defense and 105 Special Defense stat, Blastoise can take most hits thrown at it. While players may not be able to catch this Pokemon until later in the game, its usefulness lasts into the end game as a strong Water-type is vital to any greatPokemonteam.
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The iconic Squirtle, the pre-evolution of Blastoise, can be caught in theGrand Underground.
HP: 79
4Lapras
Laprasis a great choice for any player’sPokemonteam. With an enormous HP stat of 130, Lapras is a reliablePokemonin most battles. Its Dual Water and Ice-typing also give it a nice move pool for players to choose from, with moves like Hydro Pump and Ice Beam being of great use to players.
Lapras is a notoriously difficult Pokemon to find inPokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, but can rarely spawn onVictory Road.Shiny hunting this Pokemon in the wildwould be a real pain!
