الوسم: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

As you embark on your adventure through the Sinnoh region, you’ll encounter 8 Gym Leaders before finally facing the Champion herself, Cynthia. Bertha serves as a member of the Elite Four in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

She is the second Elite you will confront after defeating all eight Gym Leaders to earn your badges. In this guide, we’ll provide you with strategies to take her down. Bertha’s Pokémon lineup is incredibly formidable, making her one of the most challenging foes in the game.

How to Defeat Bertha in Pokémon BDSP?

When battling Bertha in Pokemon BDSP, ensure you have at least one Grass-type Pokémon in your party, with Roserade standing out as the top choice.

Roserade is one of the strongest Grass-types available in Pokémon BDSP, boasting high speed and a powerful Giga Drain move. Pair Roserade with Azelf on your team, and victory will be within reach.

Since you’ll need Grass-types later on, it’s wise to hold off on using Roserade initially and start with the Legendary Psychic type, Azelf.

At the start of the battle, Bertha will send out a level 55 Quagsire, which can deal significant damage to your HP, followed by Whiscash, Sudowoodo, Golem, and Hippowdon.

It’s advisable to maximize your X Defense from the Battle Items pocket. However, if your Pokémon takes substantial damage, don’t hesitate to use a Hyper Potion to restore 120 HP. To enhance your Special Attack, utilize X Sp. Atk.

When it’s your turn, launch a Psychic attack to eliminate Bertha’s Pokémon and advance to your next Elite Four challenge.

Bertha’s Pokémon

Each Pokémon on Bertha’s roster is above level 50, which can create a significant level gap if your team isn’t adequately trained before this encounter.

Be prepared for a challenging battle, particularly due to the destructive potential of Ground-type moves like Earthquake. To maximize your chances of success, invest time in training along Victory Road before confronting Bertha or the other members of the Elite Four.

Bertha’s team primarily features high-level Ground-types, which we’ve detailed below alongside their strengths and weaknesses.

1. Quagsire

This level 55 Pokémon is both Ground and Water-type, with the following strengths and weaknesses.

2. Whiscash

Whiscash is another level 55 Pokémon of the Ground and Water type, with similar strengths and weaknesses as Quagsire.

3. Sudowoodo

This Rock-type Pokémon is level 56, featuring the following strengths and weaknesses.

4. Golem

Golem is a level 56 Pokémon with both Ground and Rock types, and here are its strengths and weaknesses.

5. Hippowdon

Hippowdon rounds out her team as the final Pokémon at level 59, featuring the following strengths and weaknesses.

Best Pokémon Team to Defeat Bertha

Below is a list of the best Pokémon you can use against Bertha.

1. Gyarados

A Water and Flying Pokémon found in the waters between Victory Road and Sunnyshore City. Though not the most powerful choice, it’s a solid option against Bertha due to its attack moves like Waterfall and Surf.

2. Tentacruel

This Poison and Water-type Pokémon has strengths against Grass, Bug, and Fairy types, but is weak to Poison, Ground, Rock, and Ghost types. It’s a strategic pick for tackling Bertha.

3. Roselia

Roselia is a Grass-type Pokémon located in the Sunlit Cavern and Grassland Cave Hideaways. It offers powerful moves like Petal Blizzard and Giga Drain, making it highly effective against Quagsire and Whiscash.

Understanding the intricacies of Pokémon Natures can significantly enhance your Pokémon’s performance in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Each Pokémon in the game is assigned a particular nature that influences the development of its stats.

For each stat that is boosted, another will decrease by 10%. This Pokémon BDSP guide emphasizes the significance of Natures and provides comprehensive insights on the topic.

Pokémon BDSP Natures Chart

Here’s a handy table to determine which nature impacts which stat:

How to Determine a Pokémon’s Nature?

To find out a Pokémon’s nature, follow these steps:

1. Access the Main Menu by pressing X.
2. Select the Pokémon tab.
3. Pick the Pokémon whose nature you’d like to check and hit the Check Summary button.

This will display the Pokémon’s summary under the Trainer Memo tab.

What are the Best Natures in Pokémon BDSP?

Your choice of the best nature largely depends on your playing style. For physical attackers, Adamant is an excellent choice, while special attackers might opt for Modest nature. Ultimately, it’s all about your individual tactics and preferences.

How Poffins & Berries Affect Nature

The type of poffins and berries your Pokémon chooses plays a critical role in their nature. If a Pokémon enjoys a certain berry, it will recover HP when consumed, but if it dislikes it, it may become confused. The same rule applies to poffins.

Below is a list of natures alongside their preferred Poffins:

How to Alter a Pokémon’s Nature in Pokémon BDSP?

If a Pokémon you’ve caught has a nature that doesn’t complement its strengths, there are ways to modify it. Your first option is to buy consumables called Mints. To acquire these mints, visit the Battle Park and enter the building on your left to reach the Exchange Service Corner, where you can obtain mints to trigger a new nature in your Pokémon.

For early-game nature changes, consider breeding your Pokémon with Ditto. To successfully breed, provide Ditto with a desired nature and an Everstone. This will ensure that the baby Pokémon inherits Ditto’s nature.

If you lack an Everstone or Ditto, breeding with synchronized Pokémon is another alternative. These Pokémon possess a specific nature that can be transferred to other wild Pokémon they encounter. Head to Celestic Town, and explore its underground area to collect these synchronized Pokémon, as well as Ditto, in the central area with gemstones.

Lastly, you can simply reroll the game by recapturing a Pokémon multiple times until you get one with the desired nature.