In the original gen 1Pokemongames, players were able to buy most of their Evolution Stones from the department store inCeladon City. Since gen 2, however, Evolution Stones can typically only be found by exploring the games' worlds, making it quite a bit more difficult to evolve certain Pokemon. Thankfully though, due to the inclusion of the Grand Underground, this isn’t too much of an issue inBrilliant Diamond&Shining Pearl.
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Unlike other recentPokemongames in which the number of Evolution Stones is limited,Brilliant Diamond&Shining Pearlplayers are, for the most part, able to farm as many of these magical stones as they need. This is true of most types of Evolution Stone anyway, including Water Stones, which are needed to evolve five differentwater-type Pokemonin the gen 4 remakes.
Where to Find a Water Stone in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
There are a few different places where players can get their hands on a Water Stone inBrilliant Diamond&Shining Pearl, the first of which isRoute 213. Players will find one in the shallow water on the far east side of the route, just north of two swimmers. For those who need more, there’s another one hidden in one of the caverns inside theSolaceon Ruinsand one more on the island in the middle ofRoute 230.
Rather than looking for Water Stones out in the field though, many players will instead opt to dig for them down in the Grand Underground. Granted, they’re not quite as common as Thunder andFire Stonesare, but players should still dig up a somewhat sizeable stash while searching for theMysterious Shardsneeded to unlock everything at the post-game area, Ramanas Park.
Pokemon That Evolve Using a Water Stone in Brilliant Diamond Diamond & Shining Pearl
There are five Pokemon that evolve using a Water Stone inBrilliant Diamond&Shining Pearl, the first of which isPoliwhirl. Players can find the gen 1 water-type inthe Grand Undergroundand on Routes 225, 227, and 228.Shelldercan also be found in the Ground Underground, as well as at the Fuego Ironworks factory and on Route 205.StaryuandLombreare both exclusive to the Grand Underground, whileEeveeisgiven to players once they’ve unlocked the National Dex.
