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Use this map to get you through Wayward Cave in Pokémon BDSP

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Steven Rondina Last updated 04/05/2026
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The Wayward Cave is one of the most frustrating areas of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, but it’s much more manageable with a map.

The Wayward Cave isn’t unique in its design, as it’s the kind of straightforward maze that appears in almost every Pokémon game. What sets the Wayward Cave apart from other similar areas in past Pokemon games is the fact that it requires the use of the move Flash, which was a TM in generation four.

Worse yet, Flash can’t be learned by any Pokémon by leveling up or breeding, meaning players need to track down the TM. And if they used it and don’t have the Pokémon with Flash anymore? The Wayward Cave could pose a real problem.

Tracking down Flash, TM70, isn’t too difficult, as it can be found in the Oreburgh Gate. If you do have it, here are just a few of the Pokémon that can learn the move:

Some of these are good early-game options. But for those who don’t have the move anymore or those who don’t want to burn the TM without reason, it’s possible to work your way through Wayward Cave with a map. Here’s how to get through the area and what items can be found along the way.

Wayward Cave map in Pokémon BDSP

The Wayward Cave is somewhat tricky to navigate because of its many rock formations. These make it so that players have to wind their way through the map’s valleys. The good news is that this isn’t especially difficult if you know where you’re going.

The end goal of the Wayward Cave is to find their way to Mira and escort her out of the cave. She is located in the northeastern area of the map and needs to be brought out through the entrance.

To begin, head to the northernmost section of the map. Go as far as you can and then start moving east. Next, travel north from the entrance and you will reach a wall, go west from there, using HMs to advance further. You will come to an impasse and be unable to travel further north at this point.

Next, simply head in a southeastern direction. After doing this, you will come across a path that forms a circle. This is connected to a long hallway that will lead you directly to Mira. After finding the NPC, retrace the previous steps to complete the objective.

This may seem like a tough maze to tackle, but the good news for experienced Pokémon players is that it’s not nearly as troublesome as the Solaceon Ruins.

Secret entrance for Gible in Pokémon BDSP

Next to the Wayward Cave, there is a secret entrance that takes you to Gible. This rare encounter is a big reason anyone would travel to this cave. It is hidden underneath the Cycling Road on the Route 206 bridge. It is directly to the left of the cave entrance.

You can’t see the secret entrance, but if you walk north into the wall under this bridge, you can access the area as long as you have a Pokémon with the move Strength.

Some of those who can learn the move include:

Machop and Pinsir know the move automatically. The TM is located in the Lost Tower. There’s plenty of crossover with Flash, so you could use them both on the same Pokémon.

All items in Wayward Cave

Exploring a cave isn’t all about Pokémon encounters. There are also items sprinkled throughout that you can find. They are:

The TMs are some of the best items available, and the Wayward Cave is where to find them.

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