How To Get Strength In Pokemon Brilliant Diamond
Okay, let’s talk about Strength in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond. We all need it. It's not just for looking cool (though, let's be honest, that's a big part of it). It's about moving rocks. Big rocks. Rocks that are suspiciously placed to block perfectly good paths. Who put those rocks there anyway?
First things first: The Strength HM. You need it. I know, HMs are so last decade, but here we are. Getting Strength is like a mini-quest in itself. No surprise there.
Route 209 Shenanigans
To grab that precious HM, head to the Lost Tower on Route 209. It's kinda spooky, kinda tall, and definitely full of trainers wanting to battle. Perfect!
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Climb the tower. Battle everyone. Feel slightly guilty about taking advantage of these kids. It’s all part of the Pokemon experience, right?
At the top, you'll find an old lady (or two, I never remember). They're grateful you visited their…well, let’s call it a haunted vertical retirement home. As a reward for your bravery (or, you know, willingness to grind experience points), they'll give you the Strength HM. Huzzah!
Unlocking the Power
Now, just having the HM isn't enough. You need to prove you're worthy to move those rocks. You need a badge.
Specifically, you need the Cobble Badge. Guess where you get that? From Roark, the Gym Leader of Oreburgh City. Prepare for a rock-solid battle! (Pun intended, obviously). Beat him and that badge is yours. The right to push virtual boulders is finally within your grasp.
Teaching Strength to Your Pokemon
Time to teach Strength to a lucky Pokemon. Now, here's my unpopular opinion: just because a Pokemon can learn Strength doesn't mean it should. I once taught it to my Garchomp. Looked cool, sure. Was it optimal? Absolutely not. I regretted that decision for several hours. Think carefully, people!
Pick a Pokemon that can handle it. Maybe a bulky one. Maybe one you don't mind temporarily sacrificing a good move slot for. My personal favorite? Bibarel. Don’t judge me. It's got the right typing, it can learn every HM, and honestly, it just looks like it could push a boulder. A cute, beaver-like boulder-pusher!
Open your bag, select the Strength HM, and choose your victim – I mean, volunteer. Accept the inevitable regret when you realize you’ve replaced a perfectly good move with something solely for overworld traversal. It builds character!
Rock and Roll! (Literally)
Okay, you've got the HM, you've got the badge, you've got a willing (or unwilling) Pokemon. Time to move some rocks! Head back to those previously impassable paths. Walk up to a boulder. Press A. Watch your Pokemon flex its virtual muscles. The rock moves! You're free! New areas are open! Maybe even a few hidden items. Or, you know, just another cave full of Zubats. But hey, progress is progress!
Remember, moving rocks with Strength isn't just about opening new paths. It's about the journey. The battles. The questionable decisions about TM and HM usage. The satisfaction of finally clearing that one annoying rock that's been taunting you for hours.
So, go forth and be strong! (Pun very much intended).
And please, think twice before teaching Strength to your starter Pokemon. You've been warned.