Pokémon BDSP: 10 Best Music Tracks In The Games, Ranked

Generation IV has many instantly recognizable and beloved melodies, and several of its tunes stand out as some of the best in the Pokémon franchise.

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Sinnoh, land of the pianos. Gen IV is to pianos what Gen III is to trumpets, and every Pokémon fan knows it. Music is a crucial part of the franchise, complementing and, at times, even enhancing the gaming experience. A good tune can turn an otherwise dull route into a full-on adventure.

Fortunately for fans, Sinnoh has some of the most instantly recognizable and beloved music in the franchise; with the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, fans get to experience these beautiful pieces of music all over again. And while every track in Sinnoh is a work of beauty, a selected few stand out, becoming prime examples of the excellence Pokémon music can achieve.

Pokémon League

When playing a Pokémon game, every player’s goal is to beat the Elite Four and Champion, thus becoming the very best, like no one ever was. The challenge is considerably more complicated in Generation IV, considering Sinnoh’s most powerful Trainer is Cynthia, the best Pokémon League Champion in the franchise.

Considering the high stakes, fans would expect the Pokémon League’s theme to be exciting, loud, ner-wracking. Instead, the tune is peaceful, quiet, soothing. It provides the perfect opportunity for players to take a minute and look back at their journey. It’s a one-of-a-kind melody in the franchise, the ideal representation of the calm before the storm.

Eterna City

Eterna City is one of the earliest stops in a Sinnoh playthrough. It is home to Gardenia, Pokémon’s Grass-type Gym leader, and houses other places of interest like the bicycle shop and one of Team Galactic’s many buildings.

Out of all the cities in Sinnoh, Eterna is the most rural. It has a distinctive country vibe, enhanced by its wonderfully quaint melody. Eterna City’s theme is soft and surprisingly nostalgic, to the point where it becomes healing, like a warm hug that comes unexpectedly. Nostalgia is all the rage right now, and Eterna’s theme might be the most nostalgic in Gen IV.

Route 228

Every region in the Pokémon world is full of routes. Some are short and without anything of interest, while others are sprawling, with rare sights and ever rarer Pokémon. Route 228 falls into the latter category, as it is home to the Muvo Tutor and some of the highest-leveled Pokémon in the game.

On top of that, Route 228 has one of the funkiest themes in Generation IV, bound to make anyone who listens to it dance along. It’s playful, memorable, uplifting even. It inspires exploration, providing a soundtrack that raises the battling spirits, compelling players to keep going even when dust storms blanket the usually green pastures.

Canalave City

Sinnoh’s distinctive piano takes center stage in Canalave City’s theme. Tranquil and inspiring, the melody is like taking a trip down memory lane. It’s a tune that evokes dormant feelings, memories of a time when playing a DS game was all that mattered.

Canalave is one of the last cities players visit in a Sinnoh playthrough, home of the Steel-type Gym. This peaceful theme provides some much-needed solace at a point in the player’s journey where things get trickier. In many ways, Canalave is the perfect mix of past and present, and its tune is fittingly appropriate, summoning images from days gone by while still sounding hopeful for what’s to come.

Route 216

Fans who played the original Diamond & Pearl will remember the infamous Routes 216 and 217. They connect Mt. Coronet with Acuity Lakefront and are perpetually buried under a thick layer of snow. Traversing them might be the single most challenging journey in the games, more so than Mt. Coronet itself or even the Victory Road.

However, not all is terrible, for these two routes have a pretty iconic theme. Starting quiet and mysterious, the tune soon evolves into a jazzy melody that makes the journey so much easier. The music is a marriage of calm and excitement, energizing players and encouraging them to keep going despite the merciless blizzard.

Cynthia’s Theme

As such, Cynthia’s theme is appropriately terrifying. A few ominous piano notes signal the trouble to come from the player steps into her chamber. When the battle begins and her theme kicks into full gear, all hell breaks loose. It’s menacing, intense, intriguing, and invigorating, all at once. Like Cynthia herself, her theme feels inviting yet slightly antagonistic, a memorable tune fitting for a queen.

Dialga/Palkia Battle Theme

From the opening piano notes, Dialga and Palkia’s battle theme promises an experience unlike any other, and it delivers. Perfectly representing the cosmic aspect of these two Legendary Pokémon, the tune is a sci-fi dream come true, a harmonious blend of sounds that take players into a full-blown spatial journey.

Dialga and Palkia are literal Gods, Legendary Pokémon with intriguing lore and actual purpose within their world. Their theme perfectly conveys the player’s sense of awe when facing the Gods of time and space. Indeed, this theme is perfect for battling Pokémon deities but would also be the ideal soundtrack for an intergalactic journey into the unknown.

Mt. Coronet

The Pokémon world is full of dark and empty caves, but none comes even close to matching the might of Mt. Coronet. The mother of all peaks and mountains, Mt. Coronet divides the Sinnoh region in half, housing more secrets than the regions’ inhabitants will ever understand.

Such a crucial location deserves an equally iconic theme, and Mt. Coronet’s doesn’t disappoint. Tense and dramatic, this tune is a masterclass in composing. It begins quietly, subtly placing every note to convey a sense of looming dread before building up to a powerful crescendo bound to raise the hairs in any player’s back.

Lake Theme

Sinnoh has three major lakes: Acuity, Verity, and Valor. They each house one of the Lake Guardians, making them crucial Pokémon locations to visit in any Sinnoh playthrough. However, what makes them genuinely iconic is their unforgettable theme.

The initial notes are enough to make all problems disappear, but the tune itself provides a nearly out-of-body experience. The ethereal notes and peaceful melody work together to create something that’s nothing short of magical. Few themes in Pokémon are as powerful or meaningful, capable of transporting the listener into a familiar place deep within their minds.

Route 209

Everyone, stand up for the anthem of Sinnoh, Route 209’s theme, arguably the most iconic route tune in the entire franchise. Despite being relatively large, Route 209 isn’t particularly memorable. It houses the Lost Tower and multiple trainers but is otherwise plain. However, its tune elevates it to the apex of Pokémon fame, turning it into one of Sinnoh’s most iconic locations.

The theme itself sounds triumphant, like the melody that would play over a victory lap. It’s uplifting and beautiful, the perfect representation of what it’s like to play a Pokémon game. Route 209’s theme is the ideal example of why music is so crucial to a game; it enhances it, turning an otherwise simple action into a full-on experience.

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