Phase 12 section
Pokémon Platinum Oak's Letter — Shaymin Walkthrough
Open Seabreak Path from Route 224 and reach Flower Paradise. Exact Platinum encounters, every sourced trainer, items, hidden-item directions, puzzle notes, boss data, and completion checks.
Open Seabreak Path from Route 224 and reach Flower Paradise. 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
Flower Paradise, Route 224, Seabreak Path.
Encounter rows34Trainer rows8Visible / hidden11 / 7
Platinum discipline
Morning, day, night, daily, Radar, swarm, dual-slot, static, gift, and event rows remain distinct when their requirements differ.
Route Plan
Bring Oak's Letter to the white rock on Route 224, meet Professor Oak, name the person to thank, follow Seabreak Path north, and save before Shaymin.
Exact pret map constants (3)
MAP_HEADER_FLOWER_PARADISE · MAP_HEADER_ROUTE_224 · MAP_HEADER_SEABREAK_PATH
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.
Oak's Letter — Shaymin
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Event static encounter | |||||
 Shaymin | 30 | One | Oak's Letter distribution. An official Platinum distribution unlocked the event. The Gracidea is obtained separately in Floaroma for a fateful-encounter Shaymin. | ||
Route 224
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Grass / cave floor | |||||
 Bellsprout | 49 | 20% | 20% | — | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
 Floatzel | 50 | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Oddish | 49 | — | — | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
 Roselia | 50 | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Gastrodon | 49 | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Pelipper | 51 | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Beautifly | 52 | 5% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Dustox | 52 | 5% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Gloom | 51 | 5% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Weepinbell | 51 | 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) | |||||
 Natu | 50 | 40% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Poké Radar (post-National Dex) | |||||
| Gastrodon | 49 | 10% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
| Pelipper | 51 | 10% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
| Beautifly | 52 | 1% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
| Dustox | 52 | 1% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
| Dual-slot GBA insertion (post-National Dex) | |||||
 Shuckle | 52 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Beautifly | 52 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Beautifly | 52 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Beautifly | 52 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Beautifly | 52 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Dustox | 52 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Dustox | 52 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Dustox | 52 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Dustox | 52 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Surfing | |||||
| Pelipper | 35-55 | 60% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Tentacruel | 35-55 | 30% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
| Gastrodon | 35-55 | 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. | ||
 Remoraid | 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 | |||||
 Octillery | 30-55 | 45% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Gyarados | 30-55 | 40% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Luvdisc | 20-30 | 15% | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beautifly | Shed Shell | 5% |
| Dustox | Shed Shell | 5% |
| Floatzel | Wacan Berry | 5% |
| Luvdisc | Heart Scale | 50% |
| Roselia | Poison Barb | 5% |
| Shaymin | Lum Berry | 100% |
| Shuckle | Oran Berry | 100% |
| Tentacruel | Poison Barb | 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 RubenSource trainer ID 282 | Route 224 • order 9 at source tile (883, 547) | ₽3,420 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Psychic Male MaxwellSource trainer ID 288 | Route 224 • order 10 at source tile (875, 529) |
| ₽1,856 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. |
 Black Belt CarlSource trainer ID 313 | Route 224 • order 11 at source tile (901, 532) | ₽1,416 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Veteran ArmandoSource trainer ID 362 | Route 224 • order 12 at source tile (885, 533) | ₽4,480 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Psychic Female BrittneySource trainer ID 289 | Route 224 • order 13 at source tile (869, 536) | ₽1,824 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Ace Trainer Female JamieSource trainer ID 286 | Route 224 • order 14 at source tile (915, 518) |
| ₽3,600 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. |
 Ruin Maniac LarrySource trainer ID 305 | Route 224 • order 15 at source tile (913, 522) |
| ₽2,736 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. |
 Dragon Tamer HaydenSource trainer ID 277 | Route 224 • order 16 at source tile (904, 511) | ₽1,792 | 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 Claw | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southwestern part of Route 224, 1 tile east and 23 tiles south of the Ace Trainer Ruben. Source QA tile: 884, 570. | 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 western part of Route 224, 6 tiles north of the Psychic Brittney. Source QA tile: 869, 530. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Destiny Knot | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northeastern part of Route 224, 3 tiles east and 2 tiles north of the Dragon Tamer Hayden. Source QA tile: 907, 509. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Repeat Ball | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northeastern part of Route 224, 8 tiles east and 15 tiles north of the Ace Trainer Jamie. Source QA tile: 923, 503. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| PP Max | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the central part of Route 224, 3 tiles east and 8 tiles north of the Black Belt Carl. Source QA tile: 904, 524. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Ultra Ball | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northeastern part of Route 224, 1 tile west and 9 tiles north of the Ace Trainer Jamie. Source QA tile: 914, 509. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Upgrade | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southwestern part of Route 224, 6 tiles west and 6 tiles north of the Ace Trainer Ruben. Source QA tile: 877, 541. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Sitrus Berry ×2 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 224. Source QA tile: 906, 522. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Bluk Berry ×3 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 224. Source QA tile: 907, 522. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Nanab Berry ×3 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 224. Source QA tile: 908, 522. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Wepear Berry ×3 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 224. Source QA tile: 909, 522. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
Hidden Items
| Hidden item | Plain-English placement | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Rare Candy | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the western part of Route 224, 6 tiles east and 1 tile south of the Psychic Maxwell. Source QA tile: 881, 530; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
| Pearl | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the central part of Route 224, 2 tiles west and 3 tiles south of the Black Belt Carl. Source QA tile: 899, 535; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
| Heart Scale | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the eastern part of Route 224, 7 tiles east and 2 tiles north of the Black Belt Carl. Source QA tile: 908, 530; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
| Big Pearl | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the eastern part of Route 224, 1 tile east and 11 tiles south of the Ruin Maniac Larry. Source QA tile: 914, 533; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
| Pearl | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the eastern part of Route 224, 4 tiles east and 7 tiles south of the Ruin Maniac Larry. Source QA tile: 917, 529; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
| Zinc | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the southwestern part of Route 224, 16 tiles south of the Ace Trainer Ruben. Source QA tile: 883, 563; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
| Ultra Ball | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the eastern part of Route 224, 5 tiles west and 5 tiles south of the Ruin Maniac Larry. Source QA tile: 908, 527; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
Puzzles, Warps, And Switches
This section has no source-significant switch or warp maze. Follow the route plan and collect each table row before leaving.
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 3 mapped subareas listed in the source constants.
- Record the 34 applicable wild, static, gift, trade, or event encounter rows across the per-area tables.
- Defeat or intentionally defer all 8 source-placed trainer battles.
- Collect or account for 11 visible items, berry patches, gifts, and services plus 7 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.
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