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Which Pokémon does Cynthia use as Champion?
The following lineups are for Cynthia’s Champion story battle, not a rematch, anime appearance, or player-built team. Exact team lists below are reported by Dittobase, a nonofficial game-team reference; the official Pokémon pages cited here provide story and battle context rather than an official roster.
| Game | Cynthia’s listed Champion team | Roster distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl | Spiritomb, Roserade, Gastrodon, Lucario, Milotic, Garchomp | Garchomp is identified as her ace. |
| Pokémon Platinum | Spiritomb, Roserade, Togekiss, Lucario, Milotic, Garchomp | Togekiss appears in place of Gastrodon. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl | Spiritomb, Roserade, Gastrodon, Lucario, Milotic, Garchomp | The nonofficial listing reports the Diamond/Pearl species lineup. |
Sources: Dittobase’s Diamond and Pearl listing and Dittobase’s Platinum listing. The Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl team detail is also reported through the Diamond/Pearl listing; treat that exact remake roster as nonofficial roster data, not as an official Pokémon quotation.
Why the game version matters
Cynthia is a Sinnoh character who investigates Pokémon myths. The official Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl story page places her in the player’s journey and describes the Pokémon League as the challenge against the Elite Four and Champion for the title of Champion. Those remakes revisit the Sinnoh adventure from the Nintendo DS Diamond and Pearl games as Nintendo Switch role-playing games, according to The Pokémon Company’s game page.
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- Revisit the Sinnoh region from the original Pokémon Diamond Version game and set off to try and become the Champion of the Pokémon League
- The Pokémon Brilliant Diamond game brings new life to this remade classic with added features
- Explore the Grand Underground to dig up items and Pokémon Fossils, build a Secret Base, and more.
- Test your style and rhythm in a Super Contest Show
- A reimagined adventure, now for the Nintendo Switch system
That context does not make every version’s battle identical: the roster difference established by the cited listings is Togekiss in Platinum versus Gastrodon in Diamond and Pearl. The exact lineups here do not establish rematch teams or the moves, held items, levels, or mechanics for every release.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What to know before battling her
The official Pokémon battling guide recommends considering type advantages and building a party with diverse Pokémon and move types. Use that as general preparation advice; it is not a tested counter-team or a guarantee of victory against Cynthia.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- Revisit the Sinnoh region and the story of the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond version game.
- Adventures in the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond game will take place in the familiar Sinnoh region.
- Rich in nature and with mighty mount coronet at its heart, Sinnoh is a land of many myths passed down through the ages.
- Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon pearl version game in a reimagined adventure, Pokémon shining pearl, now on the Nintendo Switch system.
- You’ll choose either Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup to be your first partner Pokémon and then set off on your journey to become the champion of the Pokémon League.
Rank #3
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- Revisit the Sinnoh region from the original Pokémon Diamond Version game and set off to try and become the Champion of the Pokémon League
- The Pokémon Brilliant Diamond game brings new life to this remade classic with added features
- Explore the Grand Underground to dig up items and Pokémon Fossils, build a Secret Base, and more!
- Test your style and rhythm in a Super Contest Show
- A reimagined adventure, now for the Nintendo Switch system
Rank #2
- Journey to the Sinnoh region in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl!
- Embark on an adventure through the Sinnoh region with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch, coming on 19th November, 2021!
- Adventures in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl will take place in the Sinnoh region. Rich in nature and with towering Mount Coronet at its heart, Sinnoh is a land of many myths passed down through the ages. You’ll visit many different locations in the Sinnoh region, while striving to become the Champion of the Pokémon League.
- The original story has been faithfully reproduced, and the sense of scale in the originals’ towns and routes has been carefully preserved. People who played Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl can revisit familiar places and relive familiar scenes once more. For those setting out through Sinnoh for the first time, plenty of new encounters and surprises await.
- These remakes include easy-to-understand, player-friendly conveniences of the modern Pokémon series, plus up-close-and-personal Pokémon battle scenes.
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