Phase 6 of 11
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Phase 6: Mine Badge Walkthrough
Mine Badge Surf west to Canalave, defeat Barry, partner with Riley on Iron Island, and challenge Byron's Steel team. 5 detailed sections with Diamond/Pearl encounters, trainers, items, puzzles, boss teams, and checklists.
Phase 6 Mine Badge Canalave City, Iron Island, the Canalave Gym puzzle, and Byron. 06 / 11 
Surf west to Canalave, defeat Barry, partner with Riley on Iron Island, and challenge Byron's Steel team. Open every section below for its exact map-level data and route checklist.
Phase Snapshot
Phase 6: Mine Badge
Surf west to Canalave, defeat Barry, partner with Riley on Iron Island, and challenge Byron's Steel team.
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Use Surf across Jubilife's western channel, clear fisherman and sailor battles, and pass the Canalave checkpoint.
Phase 6 • 02Canalave City and BarryExplore the port, unlock Move Deleter and ferry services, then defeat Barry on the central bridge.
Phase 6 • 03Iron Island with RileySail to Iron Island, clear both branch floors, partner with Riley, defeat Galactic Grunts, and receive the Riolu Egg.
Phase 6 • 04Canalave Gym and ByronRide platform lifts through the steel maze, defeat every worker and Ace Trainer, and beat Byron's Bastiodon.
Phase 6 • 05Canalave Library and the Lake MissionMeet Rowan's group on the library's top floor, witness the Valor explosion, and receive the three-lake investigation assignments.
Major Battles And Partners
Pokémon Trainer BarryPokémon Trainer Barry • source ID 476Full team
StaraviaAerial Ace / Take Down / Quick Attack / Double Team
BuizelAqua Jet / Pursuit / Quick Attack / Swift
HeracrossBrick Break / Aerial Ace / Night Slash / Horn Attack
PonytaFire Spin / Take Down / Stomp / Tail Whip
GrotleRazor Leaf / Bite / Mega Drain / Leech Seed
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 477Full team
- StaraviaAerial Ace / Take Down / Quick Attack / Double Team
- BuizelAqua Jet / Pursuit / Quick Attack / Swift
- HeracrossBrick Break / Aerial Ace / Night Slash / Horn Attack
RoseliaGiga Drain / Toxic Spikes / Leech Seed / Grass Whistle
MonfernoBrick Break / Flame Wheel / Mach Punch / Aerial Ace
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 478Full team
- StaraviaAerial Ace / Take Down / Quick Attack / Double Team
- RoseliaGiga Drain / Toxic Spikes / Leech Seed / Grass Whistle
- HeracrossBrick Break / Aerial Ace / Night Slash / Horn Attack
- PonytaFire Spin / Take Down / Stomp / Tail Whip
PrinplupBubble Beam / Aerial Ace / Metal Claw / Fury Attack
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 ByronLeader Byron • source ID 250Full team
BronzorFlash Cannon / Extrasensory / Confuse Ray / Hypnosis
SteelixGyro Ball / Ice Fang / Dragon Breath / Sandstorm
Bastiodonholds Chesto Berry • Flash Cannon / Ancient Power / Iron Defense / Rest
Danger notes
Bastiodon's defenses invite a long fight, while Steelix and Bronzor punish careless physical plans.
Practical counters
Fighting and Ground attacks exploit Bastiodon fourfold; Water also handles Steelix. Check Bronzor's ability before committing to Ground or Fire.
Pokémon Trainer RileyPokémon Trainer Riley • source ID 609Partner team
LucarioMetal Claw / Force Palm / Quick Attack / Bone Rush
Partner role
This stat trainer travels beside the player, turns eligible fights into doubles, and heals the party after each battle during the escort.
How to use the partner
Focus one opposing Pokémon to reduce incoming actions. In wild doubles, leave only the intended catch on the field before throwing a Ball.
Phase Checklist
- Route 218 — Collect the Old Rod from the gate if missed; Surf west; clear the water and land trainers; scan both shores for hidden items; pass the assistant's Pokedex check at the Canalave gate; heal on arrival.
- Canalave City and Barry — Heal and shop; visit the Move Deleter; inspect the library and Harbor Inn; save before crossing the bridge; defeat Barry; speak to the Iron Island sailor; prepare an empty party slot if taking Riley's Egg.
- Iron Island with Riley — Sail from Canalave; collect HM04 if not already owned only via Lost Tower, not here; take both B1F branches; meet Riley on B2F; use his healing to clear every trainer and item; defeat the Grunt pair; accept the Egg with an open party slot; use the lift for the exit items.
- Canalave Gym and Byron — Bring Fire, Fighting, or Ground coverage; ride each platform branch for trainers and items; track lift colors and floor changes; return to the final red platform; save before Byron; exploit Bronzor and Steelix safely before focusing Bastiodon.
- Canalave Library and the Lake Mission — Heal after Byron; enter Canalave Library; climb to 3F; speak to Rowan, Barry, and the assistant; watch the tremor scene; leave immediately; Fly to Pastoria or Valor Lakefront; enter the newly opened Lake Valor path.
Data Coverage
This phase owns 25 Diamond/Pearl source maps and publishes 75 encounter rows, 29 trainer rows, 20 visible/scripted items, and 7 hidden-item rows. Counts include explicit starter/rival branches and curated systems but never substitute Platinum encounters or story maps.
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