How to Evolve Roselia in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

In Generation 4, Roselia was given very special treatment from The Pokemon Company, as it received both a pre-evolution as well as an evolution.

The Grass/Poison type Pokemon was just about mediocre in terms of battling prowess, but was soon seen as a threat when it found itself being able to evolve into the graceful but deadly Roserade.

If you want to know exactly how to evolve Roselia in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, then read on ahead!

How to Evolve Roselia into Roserade in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

The method for evolving Roselia into Roserade is fairly simple: have a Shiny Stone in your possession and use it on a Roselia in your party, then watch as your Roselia evolves into a Roserade!

Where to find a Shiny Stone in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

There are a couple of ways to get your hands on a Shiny Stone of your own in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Below, we will talk about each of the 3 methods:

Iron Island

A Shiny Stone can be found on Iron Island. Follow these exact steps to make your way to it:

1. Head to Canalave City.
2. Talk to the Sailor who takes you to Iron Island.
3. Head towards a cave north of the beginning area.
4. Enter it and head down some stairs to your right.
5. Go in the elevator located south of the entrance.
6. Go to your left and head south again to enter another elevator.
7. Go left towards the next elevator, and enter it.
8. You will reach the upper area, where you can pick up a Shiny Stone.

Route 228

You can find a Shiny Stone by heading towards the end of the narrow bridge south of the 2 Pokemon Rangers.

Pickup Ability

If you have a Pokemon with the Pickup ability in your party, there is a chance for it to randomly pick up a Shiny Stone. Just make sure that it’s not already holding an item.