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* The map is still split into six disjoint areas like the original Underground, but the sizes and locations of the six areas do not match those of the original Underground. | * The map is still split into six disjoint areas like the original Underground, but the sizes and locations of the six areas do not match those of the original Underground. | ||
* Areas now include Pokémon Hideaways, and each area now corresponds to a different aesthetic environment. | * Areas now include Pokémon Hideaways, and each area now corresponds to a different aesthetic environment. | ||
** At least | ** At least 2 areas include surfable water. These hideaways are the Swampy Cave and the Lakeside Cave. | ||
* The digging minigame returns following closely to its original incarnation with the exception of digging up Pokémon statues. | * The digging minigame returns following closely to its original incarnation with the exception of digging up Pokémon statues, which come from Stone Boxes. There are at least two kinds of Stone Boxes, the common Pretty Stone Boxes and the rare Gorgeous Stone Boxes. Statues acquired from Pretty Stone Boxes are made of normal stone, while statues from Gorgeous Stone Boxes are made of jade. There is a box for each [[type]]. | ||
** These statues may seemingly depict [[Shiny Pokémon]]. It is unknown if this has any effects other than aesthetics. | ** These statues may seemingly depict [[Shiny Pokémon]], due to the Pokémon's names having the shiny symbol next to it. It is unknown if this has any effects other than aesthetics. | ||
* [[Secret Base]]s return and are created using a [[Digger Drill]] as before. | * [[Secret Base]]s return and are created using a [[Digger Drill]] as before. | ||
** Bases can only be decorated with statues and pedestals to place them on. Adding more of a specific type | ** Bases can only be decorated with statues and pedestals to place them on. Adding more of a specific [[type]] will slightly increase the chances of that type appearing in hideaways. This "Statue Effect" is indicated by the orb place next to the entrance of your base. The flag stealing mechanic has also been removed. | ||
* [[Goods]] and [[Traps]], with the sole exception of the Digger Drill, have been removed. | * [[Goods]] and [[Traps]], with the sole exception of the Digger Drill, have been removed. | ||
* Spheres no longer have a numerical size and are instead categorized as Small or Large. They can no longer be buried either. | * Spheres no longer have a numerical size and are instead categorized as Small or Large. They can no longer be buried either. | ||
* Instead of goods or traps, merchants in the Grand Underground can exchange treasures | * Instead of goods or traps, merchants (who appear as [[Hiker]]s) in the Grand Underground can exchange treasures and for spheres. Spheres can now be exchanged for pedestals, items, and TMs. | ||
* The radar is now triggered by pressing R and searches the area around the players location. | * The radar is now triggered by pressing [R] and searches the area around the players location. | ||
* The Grand Underground supports online communications, compared to the original games which only supported local communications. | * The Grand Underground supports online communications, compared to the original games which only supported local communications. | ||
* [[Diglett]] and [[Dugtrio]] will occasionally pop out and leave pink sparkles that give 1 and 3 points respectively. Accumulating 40 of these causes "something good to happen" and new digging spots with green sparkles appear that do not need radar to be found. | * [[Diglett]] and [[Dugtrio]] will occasionally pop out and leave pink sparkles that give 1 and 3 points respectively. Accumulating 40 of these points causes "something good to happen" and new digging spots with green sparkles appear that do not need radar to be found. All Stone Boxes found during this will be Gorgeous Stone Boxes. A whistle is heard when this period begins and once more when it ends. | ||
**Leaving the Grand Underground resets the gauge, even if you return to the same section immediately after. | |||
==Additional Information== | |||
*Merchants asking for small spheres allow you to purchase additional [[Digger Drill]]s to make a base with. You cannot have more than one base at a time, even if they're made in different sections of the Underground. Trying to make an additional one will delete the previous base made. | |||
*Merchants asking for large spheres may also give you the option to expand your base. Doing this requires 60 Large Red Spheres, Green Spheres, and Blue Spheres each, along with 30 Large Pale Spheres and Prism Spheres. | |||
*Some [[Hiker]]s found in the Grand Underground allow you to rest, acting as a [[Pokémon Center]]. | |||
*If you run out of digging spots, more will appear once you enter and exit a Hideaway. | |||
===Pokémon Hideaways=== | ===Pokémon Hideaways=== | ||
Revision as of 19:34, 23 November 2021
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| Location: | Beneath Sinnoh | |||
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| Region: | Sinnoh | |||
| Generations: | VIII | |||
 Location of Grand Underground in Sinnoh. | ||||
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The Grand Underground (Japanese: 地下大洞窟 Grand Underground Cave) is an area in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl found beneath the entire Sinnoh region. Players can travel to the Grand Underground using an Explorer Kit, found in Eterna City.
It takes the place of the Underground from Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.
Changes from Diamond and Pearl
- The map now conforms to the shape of the Sinnoh landmass instead of a large square layout. Notably, it excludes Iron Island, Fullmoon Island, and Route 223 onwards.
- The map is still split into six disjoint areas like the original Underground, but the sizes and locations of the six areas do not match those of the original Underground.
- Areas now include Pokémon Hideaways, and each area now corresponds to a different aesthetic environment.
- At least 2 areas include surfable water. These hideaways are the Swampy Cave and the Lakeside Cave.
- The digging minigame returns following closely to its original incarnation with the exception of digging up Pokémon statues, which come from Stone Boxes. There are at least two kinds of Stone Boxes, the common Pretty Stone Boxes and the rare Gorgeous Stone Boxes. Statues acquired from Pretty Stone Boxes are made of normal stone, while statues from Gorgeous Stone Boxes are made of jade. There is a box for each type.
- These statues may seemingly depict Shiny Pokémon, due to the Pokémon's names having the shiny symbol next to it. It is unknown if this has any effects other than aesthetics.
- Secret Bases return and are created using a Digger Drill as before.
- Bases can only be decorated with statues and pedestals to place them on. Adding more of a specific type will slightly increase the chances of that type appearing in hideaways. This "Statue Effect" is indicated by the orb place next to the entrance of your base. The flag stealing mechanic has also been removed.
- Goods and Traps, with the sole exception of the Digger Drill, have been removed.
- Spheres no longer have a numerical size and are instead categorized as Small or Large. They can no longer be buried either.
- Instead of goods or traps, merchants (who appear as Hikers) in the Grand Underground can exchange treasures and for spheres. Spheres can now be exchanged for pedestals, items, and TMs.
- The radar is now triggered by pressing [R] and searches the area around the players location.
- The Grand Underground supports online communications, compared to the original games which only supported local communications.
- Diglett and Dugtrio will occasionally pop out and leave pink sparkles that give 1 and 3 points respectively. Accumulating 40 of these points causes "something good to happen" and new digging spots with green sparkles appear that do not need radar to be found. All Stone Boxes found during this will be Gorgeous Stone Boxes. A whistle is heard when this period begins and once more when it ends.
- Leaving the Grand Underground resets the gauge, even if you return to the same section immediately after.
Additional Information
- Merchants asking for small spheres allow you to purchase additional Digger Drills to make a base with. You cannot have more than one base at a time, even if they're made in different sections of the Underground. Trying to make an additional one will delete the previous base made.
- Merchants asking for large spheres may also give you the option to expand your base. Doing this requires 60 Large Red Spheres, Green Spheres, and Blue Spheres each, along with 30 Large Pale Spheres and Prism Spheres.
- Some Hikers found in the Grand Underground allow you to rest, acting as a Pokémon Center.
- If you run out of digging spots, more will appear once you enter and exit a Hideaway.
Pokémon Hideaways
Pokémon Hideaways (Japanese: ポケモンの隠れ家 Pokémon Hideaway) are new places where wild Pokémon can be encountered. Unlike the main overworld, these areas feature symbol encounters. Some Pokémon available in the game can only be found in Hideaways. All Pokémon in the Hideaways will have at least one Egg Move if applicable, and earning more Badges, becoming Champion, and obtaining the National Pokédex will increase the strength and variety of Pokémon found in the Hideaways.
Each of the six areas appear to contain one large Hideaway along with multiple much smaller Hideaways, with the exception of the largest area, which has two large Hideaways.
The Grand Underground unlocks some Egg Moves that are otherwise unobtainable, e.g. Aura Sphere on Squirtle.
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