How to Get a Dusk Stone in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
The Dusk Stone is a rare evolution stone in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Pokemon BDSP). Using the stone will evolve Dark Pokemon, specifically Murkrow and Misdreavus, into their final evolutionary stages.
Pokemon that Evolve Using the Dusk Stone
Pokemon | Evolution |
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Murkrow | Honchkrow |
Misdreavus | Mismagius |
Where to Get Dusk Stones
Dusk Stones can be obtained through a number of ways which are detailed below.
Obtained Randomly by a Pokemon with the Pickup Ability
Any Pokemon with the Pickup Ability has a chance to obtain and hold onto various items (if the Pokemon is not holding an item) as you journey across the Sinnoh region. Below are all Pokemon with access to Pickup.
No. | Pokemon |
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052 | Meowth |
216 | Teddiursa |
231 | Phanphy |
263 | Zigzagoon |
264 | Linoone |
446 | Munchlax |
190 | Aipom |
417 | Pachirisu |
425 | Ambipom |
Any of these Pokemon has a chance to get a Dusk Stone throughout the game. Pachirisu, in particular, can be obtained fairly early on so try to catch it when you encounter it in the wild as soon as possible.
Found in the Veilstone City Team Galactic Warehouse
A Dusk Stone can be found in the Galactic Warehouse in Veilstone City. It is in the north room which requires the Storage Key to enter.
Found in the Victory Road Cave (Post-game)
A Dusk Stone by heading to B1F of the Pokemon League building after unlocking the National Pokedex. From there, head south down the waterfall. Afterwards, head east to a cave with a maze in the upper-left section. The item can be found inside the Pokeball in the upper right section. Note that this area is only accessible after you have beaten the game.
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