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Wayward Cave Pokémon Diamond and Pearl · Caves & landmark

Wayward Cave in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Wayward Cave in Diamond and Pearl

Wayward Cave is a confusing, multi-level cave tucked beneath the Cycling Road on Route 206 in western Sinnoh. It is entirely optional in DP, but its basement is the only place to catch wild Gible. Inside, a lost girl named Mira asks the player to guide her back out, fighting alongside them as a partner.

Type
Caves & landmark
Wild Pokémon
5
Items
15
HMs needed
Cut, Rock Smash, Strength, Flash

Connects to: Route 206

Wild Pokémon

Wayward Cave (1F)

Walking
PokémonLv.MorningDayNightVersion
Zubat14–1645%45%45%Both
Bronzor14–1640%40%40%Both
Geodude15–1615%15%15%Both
Dual-slot: LeafGreen
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Sandshrew168%Both

Wayward Cave (B1F)

Walking
PokémonLv.MorningDayNightVersion
Bronzor15–1740%40%40%Both
Zubat15–1735%35%35%Both
Gible15–1715%15%15%Both
Geodude1610%10%10%Both
Dual-slot: LeafGreen
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Sandshrew16–178%Both

Morning is 4:00–9:59, day 10:00–19:59 and night 20:00–3:59. Poké Radar, swarm and dual-slot Pokémon need the National Pokédex. Encounter methods.

Items

ItemWhere
Potion1F, middle rock of the eastern blockage at the second intersection north of the entrance Hidden
Escape Rope1F, intersection a little way down the southeast path from the back wall
Nugget1F, rock against the south wall of Mira's chamber Hidden
Tiny Mushroom1F, central rock in the southeast corner Hidden
Burn Heal1F, northern rock of the easternmost blocked intersection Hidden
Potion1F, westernmost rock in the western bend of the S-shaped eastern passage Hidden
Rare Candy1F, south end of the northwest chamber
Super Potion1F, southwestern rock in the blocked southwest passage Hidden
TM32 (Double Team)1F, east end of the southwest chamber
TM26 (Earthquake)Small room reached from the far end of B1F Needs Strength
StardustB1F, southwest corner Hidden Needs Strength
Max EtherB1F, end of the southernmost run of bike ramps Needs Strength
ReviveB1F, below a bike ramp in the northeast Needs Strength
ReviveB1F, northwest dead end Hidden Needs Strength
Grip ClawB1F, between the two bike bridges Needs Strength

Tips

  • Look for the hidden entrance directly under the Cycling Road to reach the basement where Gible lives.
  • Flash lights up the dark main floor; Strength and the Bicycle are needed for the basement.
  • While Mira travels with you, battles become doubles and she heals your team afterward.
  • Only place in DP to find wild Gible (basement level).
  • Partner Trainer Mira (Kadabra) joins you; Dig and Escape Rope can't be used while she's with you.
  • The basement is reached only through the hidden entrance under the Cycling Road.

Walkthrough: Part 4: Team Galactic in Eterna and the road south

More pictures

Wayward Cave B1F
Wayward Cave B1F

FAQ

What Pokémon are on Wayward Cave in Diamond and Pearl?

5 species can be found here, including Zubat, Bronzor, Geodude, Gible. The tables show each one’s level, rates and version.

What items are in Wayward Cave?

15 items, including Potion, Escape Rope, Nugget, Tiny Mushroom, Burn Heal.

Which HMs do you need for Wayward Cave?

Cut, Rock Smash, Strength, Flash to reach everything.

Sources & picture credits

Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon tables come from the Diamond/Pearl encounter data in PokeAPI; Gym and League teams from the pret/pokediamond decompilation. Maps and screenshots © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, archived from the Bulbagarden Archives (listed on the image gallery).