The Reaper Cloth in the Pokemon series has been around for quite some time. This Held Item in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl can be given to any Pokemon on the team to hang on to but it will have no effect on them whatsoever unless it's given to a specific Ghost-type Pokemon that can be caught in this iteration of the Sinnoh region.
Before Getting the Reaper's Cloth
Before Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl players can get their hands on the cloth, they will first need to gain access to the island called the Battle Zone in the northeastern corner of the map, containing multiple areas to explore, such as the Survival Area, the Fight Area, and the Resort Area. Unfortunately, players won't be able to come here until they beat the Elite Four and Champion Cynthia.
Once that's done, players can travel to the Battle Zone from the ferry in Snowpoint City. Players should make their way to the Resort Area to get one step closer to the Reaper's Cloth.
Where to Find the Reaper's Cloth in Pokemon BDSP
Route 229
The Reaper's Cloth is located on Route 229 in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and the best way to get there is through the Resort Area. Starting at the area's Pokemon Center, players should head north until they enter Route 299. Near the route's sign, there will be two trainers ready for a double battle. Go past them, and head to the right. Trainers should spot a tree that can be destroyed using the Hidden Move Cut. After using Cut, there will be a Poke Ball tucked away near the trees and it will contain the Reaper's Cloth item.
Reaper's Cloth can also be purchased for 5BP from the Battle Tower shop at Battle Park near the Fight Area west of Route 299 and 230.
What is Reaper's Cloth Used For?
The Reaper's Cloth is only used to evolve one Pokemon in the Pokemon universe and that is the Ghost-type Dusclops. After giving Dusclops the Reaper Cloth to hold, it will evolve into Dusknoir, but only when the Dusclops is traded to another player. It might be in the best interests of players to find a friend online to trade with, so they will be courteous enough to give the Pokemon back after trading. A random trainer might not cooperate as easily.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are available for the Nintendo Switch.
