Finding the Life Orb in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl will help players do more damage in battle. The Life Orb is a Held Item that can be given to a Pokémon to help it do more damage in battle. The trade-off is that the Life Orb will drain the Pokémon's HP after every turn. The extra attack damage can be helpful when participating in difficult battles, but trainers will need to keep an eye on their Pokémon's health.
Fortunately, trainers can switch out their Pokémon during battle to protect them from fainting. When the original Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were released, these titles introduced tons of new Held Items to the Pokémon series to make competitive battling more interesting, including the Life Orb. However, trainers will need to wait until they reach the postgame to grab it.
Players will need to make their way to Stark Mountain as this location is only available after the player has defeated the Elite Four, become the Champion, and have unlocked the National Dex. After acquiring the National Dex, head over to Snowpoint City and speak with the sailor near the dock. The sailor will give the player a ride to the Fight Area. Next, head to the northeast of the Fight Area to find Stark Mountain, where trainers will find a slew of different Fire-type Pokémon, including the legendary Pokémon, Heatran. The Life Orb can be found right before entering this dungeon.
Finding The Life Orb in Pokémon BDSP
Here, players will find Route 225 near the Survival Area. Trainers will notice that ash starts falling from the sky when they arrive. There will be a house on this route that players can enter to heal their Pokémon. From the house, continue to the north to battle a trainer. Defeat him and continue going north until reaching the stairs. There will be a step where players can use Rock Climb from here. Open the Pokétch menu and head to the bottom to find another trainer to battle. Beat him and continue to the Rock Climb behind him. Continue down this path, and players can find the Life Orb.
The Life Orb is important for players looking to get into competitive Pokémon battling. It is one of the most sought-after items in the game because of how helpful that attack boost is. It can also work well when rematching the Gym Leaders as they also have competitive items and can be challenging to beat. However, the Life Orb can make that battle a little easier.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl are available now on Nintendo Switch.