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Where to find Heatran in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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Here's how to find and capture Heatran, the Legendary Lava Dome Pokémon, in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Where to find Heatran in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Several Legendary Pokémon are available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, with most able to be obtained in just one version of the game.

One of these, Heatran, is not like typical Legendary Pokémon in that it's not found in Ramanas Park.

How to Unlock Heatran

Once you've beaten Cynthia and become Champion, you'll need to register all 150 Pokémon in the Sinnoh region.

Then, return to Professor Rowan in Sandgem Town, and he'll upgrade you to the National Pokédex.

First up, you'll need to complete the events of Stark Mountain. To reach it, you'll need to trek from Snowpoint City, through the Fight Area, Route 225, the Survival Area, Route 226, and Route 227. 

It's a bit of a trip. 

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

As you approach Stark Mountain, you'll come across Buck. After a conversation, he runs off into the mountain.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

The first room is quite easy, with a few Strength puzzles. You'll come across Buck in the second room, where he'll join your party.

To find the cave you need, go directly to the right, passing by the path where a rock can be smashed.

Take the stairs a little further on, then the small path on the left with another rock to break. There'll be a pair of Trainers to battle, and then another rock to move with Strength down the path.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Entering the cave, there'll be a scene  and Buck will leave.

You can take this opportunity to collect any items, such as those that require Rock Climb, then use an Escape Rope to leave quickly.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Return to the Survival Area and enter the house next to the Pokémon Center. 

Heatran will reappear in Stark Mountain, and Buck will announce he's heading back. 

Make your way there yourself to encounter Heatran properly.

As always, save your game before the encounter.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Meet Heatran, the Lava Dome Pokémon

Heatran is exceptionally tough to catch, so here's what you need to know.

Heatran

Types: Fire / Steel

Ability: Flash Fire / Flame Body

Level: 70

Moves

- Earth Power

- Metal Sound

- Stone Edge

- Heat Wave

Like all other Legendaries, Heatran is susceptible to attacks that cause Paralyze or Sleep. 

Additionally, try using a Quick Ball at the start of the battle, and Timer Ball if the battle goes on more than ten rounds. 

False Swipe is also ideal for lowering its health so that you don't accidentally knock it out, although it will not be very effective due to its Steel type. In addition, its Torch ability prevents it from taking Fire-type damage.

Shiny Heatran

Heatran's shiny form is relatively easy to distinguish.

Heatran in normal form - Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Heatran in normal form
Heatran in chromatic form - Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Heatran in chromatic form
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