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Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Phase 1: Coal Badge Walkthrough
Coal Badge Choose a partner at Lake Verity, finish Rowan's Pokedex errand, and cross Jubilife to Oreburgh's first Gym. 8 detailed sections with Diamond/Pearl encounters, trainers, items, puzzles, boss teams, and checklists.
Phase 1 Coal Badge Twinleaf Town, Lake Verity, Sandgem, Jubilife, Oreburgh Gate, Oreburgh City, and Roark. 01 / 11 
Choose a partner at Lake Verity, finish Rowan's Pokedex errand, and cross Jubilife to Oreburgh's first Gym. Open every section below for its exact map-level data and route checklist.
Phase Snapshot
Phase 1: Coal Badge
Choose a partner at Lake Verity, finish Rowan's Pokedex errand, and cross Jubilife to Oreburgh's first Gym.
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Meet Barry, follow him to the lake, choose Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup, and survive the opening Starly attack.
Phase 1 • 02Route 201 and Sandgem TownLearn the catching loop, accept Rowan's Pokedex assignment, name the starter, and unlock the first supply run.
Phase 1 • 03Route 202Catch an early team, clear the first three trainers, and arrive in Jubilife with enough levels and healing stock.
Phase 1 • 04Jubilife City, Trainer School, and PoketchDeliver the Parcel, clear the Trainer School battles, meet Looker-free Diamond/Pearl story characters, and assemble the Poketch coupons.
Phase 1 • 05Route 203 and the First Barry BattleDefeat Barry's first starter-dependent team and sweep the ridge trainers leading to Oreburgh Gate.
Phase 1 • 06Oreburgh GateReceive HM06 Rock Smash, cross the entrance floor, and mark the basement's Bicycle, Surf, and late-HM obstacles for cleanup.
Phase 1 • 07Oreburgh City and Oreburgh MineTour the mining city, find Roark underground, collect mine items, and prepare a team for Cranidos.
Phase 1 • 08Oreburgh Gym and RoarkClear the raised walkway or fight both Gym trainers, then defeat Roark for the Coal Badge.
Major Battles And Partners
Pokémon Trainer BarryPokémon Trainer Barry • source ID 247Full team
Danger notes
Barry's starter branch changes with the player's choice; later teams also swap the complementary Roserade/Floatzel/Rapidash slot.
Practical counters
Read the full branch team rather than countering only the starter. Rock or Electric covers the bird, while the remaining slots need broad Water, Grass, Fire, Flying, or Fighting coverage.
Pokémon Trainer BarryPokémon Trainer Barry • source ID 248Full team
Danger notes
Barry's starter branch changes with the player's choice; later teams also swap the complementary Roserade/Floatzel/Rapidash slot.
Practical counters
Read the full branch team rather than countering only the starter. Rock or Electric covers the bird, while the remaining slots need broad Water, Grass, Fire, Flying, or Fighting coverage.
Pokémon Trainer BarryPokémon Trainer Barry • source ID 249Full team
Danger notes
Barry's starter branch changes with the player's choice; later teams also swap the complementary Roserade/Floatzel/Rapidash slot.
Practical counters
Read the full branch team rather than countering only the starter. Rock or Electric covers the bird, while the remaining slots need broad Water, Grass, Fire, Flying, or Fighting coverage.
Leader RoarkLeader Roark • source ID 246Full team
GeodudeStealth Rock / Rock Throw
OnixStealth Rock / Rock Throw / Screech
CranidosHeadbutt / Pursuit / Leer
Danger notes
Cranidos is the damage spike after Geodude and Onix; do not spend the best answer early.
Practical counters
Water, Grass, Fighting, or Ground attacks handle the entire team. Keep the Cranidos counter healthy and avoid unnecessary setup.
Phase Checklist
- Twinleaf Town and Lake Verity — Visit Barry's house; follow Route 201 west to Verity Lakefront; enter Lake Verity; choose one starter; return to Twinleaf and receive the Running Shoes; collect the first free Potion from the Pokemart employee on Route 201.
- Route 201 and Sandgem Town — Cross Route 201; enter Rowan's Lab; accept the Pokedex; collect TM27 Return; visit home to tell Mom; deliver the Parcel later in Jubilife after buying Poke Balls and healing.
- Route 202 — Complete the catching tutorial; catch desired early-route Pokemon; collect field and hidden items; defeat every trainer from south to north; heal before entering Jubilife.
- Jubilife City, Trainer School, and Poketch — Meet the assistant at the entrance; give Barry the Parcel in the Trainer School; defeat both schoolchildren; collect the Town Map; answer all three clown questions yes; trade the coupons for the Poketch; stock up before Route 203.
- Route 203 and the First Barry Battle — Heal in Jubilife; save before walking east; defeat Barry; catch Abra or other desired route encounters; clear the upper and lower trainer paths; collect the Repel; enter Oreburgh Gate.
- Oreburgh Gate — Talk to the Hiker for HM06; defeat both mandatory trainers; collect reachable items; continue east to Oreburgh; return after the Coal Badge to use Rock Smash and revisit again with the Bicycle and Surf.
- Oreburgh City and Oreburgh Mine — Visit the Pokemon Center and Mart; collect city gifts; follow the worker south into Oreburgh Mine; clear both floors; speak to Roark at the breakable rock; return to the Gym after his demonstration.
- Oreburgh Gym and Roark — Train the main team near Lv. 12-14; fight both Gym trainers for experience; lead with a reliable Geodude and Onix answer; keep a healthy Water, Grass, Fighting, or Ground attacker for Cranidos.
Data Coverage
This phase owns 79 Diamond/Pearl source maps and publishes 88 encounter rows, 28 trainer rows, 59 visible/scripted items, and 4 hidden-item rows. Counts include explicit starter/rival branches and curated systems but never substitute Platinum encounters or story maps.
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