Navigating the beautiful yet rugged Sinnoh region in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond requires mastering various environmental mechanics to clear paths and discover hidden items. One of the earliest roadblocks you will encounter comes in the form of cracked boulders blocking vital pathways through mountain passes and caves. Learning how to shatter these natural obstacles efficiently allows trainers to fully explore the map and progress through the main storyline without getting stuck.
Unlocking the Rock Smash Hidden Move
Before you can clear any boulders, you must acquire the Hidden Move app for your Poketch device. As you make your way toward Oreburgh City, a rugged Hiker standing inside the entrance of Oreburgh Gate will hand you the technical machine for Rock Smash. This friendly encounter ensures that every player receives the capability to interact with the environment early in their journey.
However, simply owning the move does not allow you to instantly break obstacles out in the field. To activate its out-of-battle effects, you must challenge and defeat Gym Leader Roark at the Oreburgh City Gym to secure the Coal Badge. Once this shiny badge is inside your case, your Poketch app gains authorization to call wild Pokemon for trail clearing services.
How to Clear Field Obstacles Seamlessly
Unlike classic versions of the game, the modern remake does not force players to teach weak utility moves directly to their primary battle team. When you approach a cracked boulder out in the world, simply press the A button on your controller to interact with the object. The game will automatically prompt you to use the Poketch app to shatter the obstacle using a summoned wild Bidoof.
This streamlined system saves valuable move slots on your favorite party members, allowing you to maximize your competitive coverage. If you prefer the traditional route, you can still teach the physical Fighting-type move to a compatible team member using your inventory. Simply opening your party menu and selecting the destination boulder will trigger the clearing animation just like before.
Finding Valuable Resources and Hidden Items
Clearing away natural blockades does more than just open up new routes into deep underground networks. Smashing these unique map elements frequently yields random items that can assist you during difficult combat encounters or help build your wallet. Lucky trainers can discover valuable evolutionary stones, rare fossils, or Stardust that can be sold at local Poke Marts for a high price.
Furthermore, these shattered obstacles sometimes trigger unexpected wild encounters with cave-dwelling species such as Geodude or Zubat. These sudden battles present an excellent opportunity to expand your local Pokedex and train up your lower-level team members. Keeping an eye out for clusters of cracked rocks ensures you never miss out on hidden treasures scattered across the Sinnoh province.
