Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl - Where to catch Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle

Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle are three of the most popular Pokemon. Pokémon's first-generation starters hold a unique place in the hearts of all fans of the famed franchise. With that out of the way, let's look at where you may find Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl.

Where to Catch Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

First and foremost, you must have obtained the National Pokédex, which is provided to players after they defeat the Elite Four and complete their Sinnoh Pokédex by visiting Professor Rowan on Sandgem Town. With that out of the way, Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle can all be found in the Grand Underground, with Charmander being found in Volcanic Cave, Typhlo Cavern, and Sandsear Cave, Bulbasaur in Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, and Sunlit Cavern, and Squirtle in Fountain spring Cave, Riverbank Cave, and Still-Water Cavern. To summarise, Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle can be found in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl at the following locations:

• Bulbasaur: Can be found on Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, and Sunlit Cavern.
• Charmander: Can be found on Volcanic Cave, Typhlo Cavern, and Sandsear Cave.
• Squirtle: Can be found on Fountain spring Cave, Riverbank Cave, and Still-Water Cavern.

If you don't see them as you enter their respective locations, simply exit and re-enter. If you're looking for Pokémon from the first generation, don't forget to look up where to capture Pikachu and Eevee, as well as how to get Mew in both Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl are now available for the Nintendo Switch exclusively. If you're not sure which version to acquire, have a look at the primary differences between Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl.