There are several ways to catch Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Many are randomly encountered in patches of grass, while surfing, and even given to the player by NPCs. But there's a way that players might not be aware of: honey trees.
To use honey trees in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, you'll need to brush them with honey. This will attract wild Pokémon and after a few hours players can return to the tree between six and twenty-four hours later to encounter it.
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This mechanic is introduced after visiting the Valley Windworks for the first time and defeating Team Galactic in the Floaroma Meadows. This is the only way to catch certain Pokémon. These Pokemon are:
- munchlax
- Heracross
- aipom
- Burma
- cherubim
- Combee
- Wurmple
Munchlax and Heracross have very low encounter rates, so be prepared to fight a lot of Wurmples before you encounter one. But if you have the patience, both Pokémon are great editions for your team. Since the honey mechanic is time-based, it will probably take you a while before you can catch one, so it's a good idea to put honey on any honey tree you find.
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