How to Make Lots of Money in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl

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Do you like playing Pokémon Diamond and Pearl but are running out of money or wondering how to make loads of it? Here's an article to help!

Method 1
Method 1 of 5:

Talking to the Owner of the Trophy Garden

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    Go to the door that leads to the owner, save before you talk to him!
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    Every time he asks you something say "Yes". He will say he saw a Pokémon in the garden, if it is Meowth, continue, If it is not, restart and try again.
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    Go into garden in the back and use a Max Repel, keep using the Pokeradar as much as possible, when grass has little sparks, go there, if it is Meowth catch it, if not try again.
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    It will learn Pay Day; a move which if used, will give you extra money after a battle.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 5:

Beating the Elite Four

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    When going to the Turnback Cave, bring a Pokémon that knows Defog and Rock Smash.
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    If you already fought Giratina there will be a free item every time you get there, collect it and sell it.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 5:

Using the Super Rod

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    Use it at Valley Windworks, if you get a Shelder catch and see if it is holding a Pearl, if it is, sell it and if you want, release the Shelder.
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Method 4
Method 4 of 5:

Using Pokémon with the "Pickup" Ability

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    ) and fight a bunch of wild Pokémon, each time check your Pickup Pokémon for hold items, if there is one, sell it.
Method 5
Method 5 of 5:

High Level Pokémon

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    This needs to be level 40+.
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    The player must also have a vs. seeker.
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    Either way will lead you to the same place.
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    Do not go there. When you pass the stairs, go to route 222. This is the first thing you'll come across.
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    Travel slightly up from there. You'll see a trainer sitting there alone. He is a rich boy trainer.
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    You will get a lot of money if you win ($4500+). if your lead Pokémon has either a luck incense or Amulet Coin, you'll get double the money, so you'll end up getting around $12000+.
    • If you have already battled him before, use the vs. seeker near him. He will often battle again.
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