Phase 10 section
Pokémon Platinum Routes 225 and Survival Area Walkthrough
Climb the western island road and unlock the Battleground. Exact Platinum encounters, every sourced trainer, items, hidden-item directions, puzzle notes, boss data, and completion checks.
Climb the western island road and unlock the Battleground. Every table on this page is joined to the named Platinum map, encounter, trainer, item, and script data; Diamond/Pearl rows are not substituted.
Source maps
Route 225 Gate To Fight Area, Route 225, Survival Area, Survival Area Mart, Survival Area Pokémon Center 1 Female, Survival Area Pokémon Center 2 Female, Battleground, Survival Area South House, Survival Area North House, Survival Area Pokémon Center B1 Female, Route 225 House.
Encounter rows27Trainer rows14Visible / hidden14 / 5
Platinum discipline
Morning, day, night, daily, Radar, swarm, dual-slot, static, gift, and event rows remain distinct when their requirements differ.
Route Plan
Clear Route 225's Cut and Rock Climb branches, enter Survival Area, meet Buck, and inspect the Battleground's daily rematch roster.
- The Battleground selects four eligible Gym Leaders or stat trainers per day after the Stark Mountain storyline. Teams are the source-defined rematch versions.
Exact pret map constants (11)
MAP_HEADER_ROUTE_225_GATE_TO_FIGHT_AREA · MAP_HEADER_ROUTE_225 · MAP_HEADER_SURVIVAL_AREA · MAP_HEADER_SURVIVAL_AREA_MART · MAP_HEADER_SURVIVAL_AREA_POKECENTER_1F · MAP_HEADER_SURVIVAL_AREA_POKECENTER_2F · MAP_HEADER_BATTLEGROUND · MAP_HEADER_SURVIVAL_AREA_SOUTH_HOUSE · MAP_HEADER_SURVIVAL_AREA_NORTH_HOUSE · MAP_HEADER_SURVIVAL_AREA_POKECENTER_B1F · MAP_HEADER_ROUTE_225_HOUSE
Wild Pokémon
Each area below has its own table, split by encounter method. Standard grass and cave rates merge every base slot for a species and are shown per time window: morning 04:00-09:59, day 10:00-19:59, night 20:00-03:59. Swarm, Poké Radar, GBA dual-slot, and Trophy Garden replacements keep their own labeled rows. Underlying slot odds: grass 20/20/10/10/10/10/5/5/4/4/1/1; Surf and Old Rod 60/30/5/4/1; Good and Super Rod 40/40/15/4/1.
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Grass / cave floor | |||||
 Fearow | 48-50 | 30% | 30% | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
 Machoke | 48 or 50 | 25% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Banette | 48 or 50 | — | — | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
 Graveler | 49 | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Raticate | 49-50 | 15% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Rattata | 47 | 5% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Spearow | 47 | 5% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
| Swarm (post-National Dex daily announcement) | |||||
 Makuhita | 48-49 | 40% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Poké Radar (post-National Dex) | |||||
 Primeape | 49-50 | 20% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
 Mankey | 47 | 2% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
| Dual-slot GBA insertion (post-National Dex) | |||||
| Rattata | 47 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Rattata | 47 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Rattata | 47 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Rattata | 47 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Rattata | 47 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Spearow | 47 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Spearow | 47 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Spearow | 47 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Spearow | 47 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Spearow | 47 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Surfing | |||||
 Golduck | 35-55 | 90% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Psyduck | 35-45 | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
| Fishing — Old Rod | |||||
 Magikarp | 3-15 | 100% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
| Fishing — Good Rod | |||||
| Magikarp | 10-25 | 55% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Barboach | 10-25 | 45% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
| Fishing — Super Rod | |||||
 Gyarados | 30-55 | 55% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Whiscash | 30-55 | 45% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Wild held items
CompoundEyes affects the held-item check when its user leads. Great Marsh catches cannot use Thief or Covet during the Safari Game; catch and inspect instead.
| Wild Pokémon | Held item | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Banette | Spell Tag | 5% |
| Fearow | Sharp Beak | 5% |
| Graveler | Everstone | 5% |
| Mankey | Payapa Berry | 5% |
| Primeape | Payapa Berry | 5% |
| Raticate | Chilan Berry | 5% |
| Rattata | Chilan Berry | 5% |
Trainers
Route order follows event-object order, then source-script order. Teams show held items and moves only where Platinum explicitly defines them. Rewards use the engine formula: highest party level × 4 × trainer-class multiplier.
| Trainer | Route order / placement | Full team | Reward | Optional / rematch note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ace Trainer Male RodolfoSource trainer ID 563 | Route 225 • order 20 at source tile (612, 377) | ₽3,360 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Ranger Female AshleeSource trainer ID 594 | Route 225 • order 21 at source tile (628, 392) | ₽3,300 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Bird Keeper AudreySource trainer ID 554 | Route 225 • order 22 at source tile (628, 397) | ₽1,760 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Psychic Female DaisySource trainer ID 585 | Route 225 • order 23 at source tile (631, 392) | ₽1,792 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Dragon Tamer GeoffreySource trainer ID 557 | Route 225 • order 24 at source tile (627, 322) | ₽1,760 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Ace Trainer Female DeannaSource trainer ID 573 | Route 225 • order 25 at source tile (619, 340) | ₽3,360 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Ranger Male DwayneSource trainer ID 593 | Route 225 • order 27 at source tile (612, 397) | ₽3,240 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
| Ace Trainer Male QuinnSource trainer ID 567 | Route 225 • order 28 at source tile (624, 367) | ₽3,360 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Rival CedricSource trainer ID 837 | Survival Area • scripted battle |
| ₽6,500 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. |
| Rival CedricSource trainer ID 871 | Survival Area • scripted battle |
| ₽8,500 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. |
| Rival CedricSource trainer ID 838 | Survival Area • scripted battle |
| ₽6,500 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. |
| Rival CedricSource trainer ID 872 | Survival Area • scripted battle |
| ₽8,500 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. |
| Rival CedricSource trainer ID 839 | Survival Area • scripted battle |
| ₽6,500 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. |
| Rival CedricSource trainer ID 873 | Survival Area • scripted battle |
| ₽8,500 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. |
Items And Services
| Item / service | Method | Plain-English placement | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Fang | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southwestern part of Route 225, 1 tile west and 13 tiles south of the Ranger Dwayne. Source QA tile: 611, 410. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Rare Candy | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southeastern part of Route 225, 5 tiles east of the Cut Tree 1. Source QA tile: 637, 394. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| HP Up | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southwestern part of Route 225, 6 tiles east and 2 tiles south of the Ranger Dwayne. Source QA tile: 618, 399. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Lax Incense | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the western part of Route 225, 3 tiles west of the Cut Tree 3. Source QA tile: 610, 368. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Dubious Disc | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northwestern part of Route 225, 4 tiles west and 10 tiles south of the Cut Tree 6. Source QA tile: 610, 350. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Dawn Stone | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northern part of Route 225, 1 tile east and 1 tile north of the Dragon Tamer Geoffrey. Source QA tile: 628, 321. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Revive | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southwestern part of Route 225, 1 tile west and 9 tiles north of the Ranger Dwayne. Source QA tile: 611, 388. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Green Shard | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northern part of Route 225, 11 tiles east and 2 tiles north of the Ace Trainer Deanna. Source QA tile: 630, 338. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Rare Candy | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the central part of Survival Area, 5 tiles west and 3 tiles north of the Youngster. Source QA tile: 662, 335. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Red Shard | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northwestern part of Survival Area, 3 tiles west and 3 tiles north of the Vent 2. Source QA tile: 649, 324. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Tamato Berry ×1 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 225. Source QA tile: 610, 337. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Tamato Berry ×1 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 225. Source QA tile: 613, 337. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Kelpsy Berry ×1 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 225. Source QA tile: 611, 337. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Kelpsy Berry ×1 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 225. Source QA tile: 612, 337. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
Platinum shard Move Tutor
| Move | Exact shard cost | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Slap | 4 Red + 4 Blue Shards | Survival Area |
| Rollout | 4 Red + 2 Blue + 2 Green Shards | Survival Area |
| Superpower | 8 Red Shards | Survival Area |
| Iron Head | 6 Red + 2 Yellow Shards | Survival Area |
| Aqua Tail | 6 Red + 2 Green Shards | Survival Area |
| Gastro Acid | 4 Red + 2 Yellow + 2 Green Shards | Survival Area |
| Endeavor | 4 Red + 4 Yellow Shards | Survival Area |
| Outrage | 6 Red + 2 Yellow Shards | Survival Area |
| Ancient Power | 6 Red + 2 Green Shards | Survival Area |
| Signal Beam | 2 Red + 2 Blue + 2 Yellow + 2 Green Shards | Survival Area |
| Earth Power | 6 Red + 2 Green Shards | Survival Area |
| Gunk Shot | 4 Red + 2 Blue + 2 Green Shards | Survival Area |
| Twister | 6 Red + 2 Green Shards | Survival Area |
| Seed Bomb | 4 Red + 4 Green Shards | Survival Area |
| Iron Defense | 4 Red + 2 Blue + 2 Yellow Shards | Survival Area |
| Bounce | 4 Red + 2 Yellow + 2 Green Shards | Survival Area |
| Heat Wave | 4 Red + 2 Blue + 2 Green Shards | Survival Area |
Hidden Items
| Hidden item | Plain-English placement | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Rare Candy | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the central part of Route 225, 3 tiles east and 3 tiles south of the Ace Trainer Quinn. Source QA tile: 627, 370; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
| Big Mushroom | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the southeastern part of Route 225, 5 tiles east and 3 tiles north of the Psychic Daisy. Source QA tile: 636, 389; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
| Leaf Stone | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the western part of Route 225, 1 tile east and 4 tiles south of the Cut Tree 4. Source QA tile: 614, 373; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
| Ultra Ball | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the northwestern part of Route 225, 2 tiles east and 9 tiles north of the Ace Trainer Deanna. Source QA tile: 621, 331; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
| PP Up | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the southwestern part of Survival Area, 2 tiles west and 2 tiles north of the Cameraman. Source QA tile: 649, 346; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
Puzzles, Warps, And Switches
- The Battleground selects four eligible Gym Leaders or stat trainers per day after the Stark Mountain storyline. Teams are the source-defined rematch versions.
Boss Strategy And Partners
No boss, Gym Leader, rival branch, Commander, Elite Four member, or Champion is assigned to this section.
Completion Checklist
- Visit all 11 mapped subareas listed in the source constants.
- Record the 27 applicable wild, static, gift, trade, or event encounter rows across the per-area tables.
- Defeat or intentionally defer all 14 source-placed trainer battles.
- Collect or account for 14 visible items, berry patches, gifts, and services plus 5 Dowsing Machine items.
- Complete the route, story, puzzle, boss, partner, and event conditions above before following the next-section link.
Sources And Validation
- Primary source:
pret/pokeplatinumcommit7c0aa10b6a6aa09d8824e08bd8a36f6fc8b7ad8d. - Source layers:
res/field/encounters,res/field/events,res/field/scripts,res/trainers, personal held-item data, map headers, hidden-item table, berry initializer, trades, tutors, and Frontier sets. - Machine-readable validation report records page, map, trainer, item, encounter, asset, and source invariants.
Dex quick links
Pokemon in this phase
Pidgeot Rattata Raticate Spearow Fearow 
Arbok Psyduck Golduck Mankey Primeape Machoke Graveler 
Rapidash 
Slowpoke 
Slowbro 
Farfetchd 
Starmie 
Pinsir Magikarp Gyarados 
Snorlax 
Lanturn 
Flaaffy 
Heracross 
Skarmory 
Donphan 
Linoone 
Taillow Makuhita 
Vibrava 
Altaria Barboach Whiscash Banette 
Tropius 
Torterra 
Infernape 
Empoleon 
Staraptor 
Roserade 
Floatzel 
Gabite