Phase 4 section
Pokémon Platinum Lost Tower Walkthrough
Cobble Badge Climb the memorial tower and collect Strength before fog blocks the upper view. Exact Platinum encounters, every sourced trainer, items, hidden-item directions, puzzle notes, boss data, and completion checks.
Phase 4Cobble Badge Solaceon, Route 210, Veilstone, Maylene, and the Galactic warehouse tag battle. 04 / 12 
Climb the memorial tower and collect Strength before fog blocks the upper view. 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 209 Lost Tower 1 Female, Route 209 Lost Tower 2 Female, Route 209 Lost Tower 3 Female, Route 209 Lost Tower 4 Female, Route 209 Lost Tower 5 Female.
Encounter rows63Trainer rows6Visible / hidden3 / 2
Platinum discipline
Morning, day, night, daily, Radar, swarm, dual-slot, static, gift, and event rows remain distinct when their requirements differ.
Route Plan
Search each floor, defeat all mourners, use Defog if available for visibility, and speak to both elders at the summit.
Exact pret map constants (5)
MAP_HEADER_ROUTE_209_LOST_TOWER_1F · MAP_HEADER_ROUTE_209_LOST_TOWER_2F · MAP_HEADER_ROUTE_209_LOST_TOWER_3F · MAP_HEADER_ROUTE_209_LOST_TOWER_4F · MAP_HEADER_ROUTE_209_LOST_TOWER_5F
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.
Route 209 Lost Tower 1 Female
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Grass / cave floor | |||||
 Gastly | 17-20 | 65% | 65% | 45% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
 Zubat | 17-19 | 35% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Duskull | 17 or 19 | — | — | 20% | 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) | |||||
| Gastly | 18 | 20% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Zubat | 17 | 20% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Poké Radar (post-National Dex) | |||||
| Gastly | 17 or 20 | 12% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
| Zubat | 18 | 10% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
| Dual-slot GBA insertion (post-National Dex) | |||||
| Gastly | 20 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 20 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 20 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 20 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 20 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Route 209 Lost Tower 2 Female
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Grass / cave floor | |||||
| Gastly | 17-20 | 65% | 65% | 45% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
| Zubat | 17-19 | 35% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
| Duskull | 17 or 19 | — | — | 20% | 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) | |||||
| Gastly | 18 | 20% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Zubat | 17 | 20% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Poké Radar (post-National Dex) | |||||
| Gastly | 17 or 20 | 12% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
| Zubat | 18 | 10% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
| Dual-slot GBA insertion (post-National Dex) | |||||
| Gastly | 20 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 20 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 20 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 20 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 20 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Route 209 Lost Tower 3 Female
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Grass / cave floor | |||||
| Gastly | 18-21 | 64% | 64% | 44% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
| Zubat | 18-20 | 35% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
| Duskull | 18 or 20 | — | — | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
 Golbat | 21 | 1% | 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) | |||||
| Gastly | 19 | 20% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Zubat | 18 | 20% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Poké Radar (post-National Dex) | |||||
| Gastly | 18 or 21 | 12% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
| Zubat | 19 | 10% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
| Dual-slot GBA insertion (post-National Dex) | |||||
| Gastly | 21 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 21 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 21 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 21 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 21 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Route 209 Lost Tower 4 Female
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Grass / cave floor | |||||
| Gastly | 18-21 | 60% | 60% | 40% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
| Zubat | 18-20 | 35% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
| Duskull | 18 or 20 | — | — | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
| Golbat | 21 | 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) | |||||
| Gastly | 19 | 20% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Zubat | 18 | 20% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Poké Radar (post-National Dex) | |||||
| Gastly | 18 or 21 | 12% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
| Zubat | 19 | 10% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
| Dual-slot GBA insertion (post-National Dex) | |||||
| Gastly | 21 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 21 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 21 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 21 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 21 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Route 209 Lost Tower 5 Female
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Grass / cave floor | |||||
| Gastly | 19-22 | 55% | 55% | 35% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
| Zubat | 19-21 | 35% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
| Duskull | 19 or 21 | — | — | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
| Golbat | 22 | 10% | 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) | |||||
| Gastly | 20 | 20% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Zubat | 19 | 20% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Poké Radar (post-National Dex) | |||||
| Gastly | 19 or 22 | 12% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
| Zubat | 20 | 10% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
| Dual-slot GBA insertion (post-National Dex) | |||||
| Gastly | 22 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 22 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 22 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 22 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Gastly | 22 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Duskull | Kasib 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Youngster OliverSource trainer ID 532 | Route 209 Lost Tower 2 Female • order 2 at source tile (8, 10) | ₽336 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Pokefan Male LeonardSource trainer ID 530 | Route 209 Lost Tower 3 Female • order 2 at source tile (7, 6) | ₽1,408 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Roughneck KirbySource trainer ID 529 | Route 209 Lost Tower 3 Female • order 3 at source tile (5, 14) |
| ₽552 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. |
 Pokefan Female RebekahSource trainer ID 531 | Route 209 Lost Tower 4 Female • order 2 at source tile (9, 11) |
| ₽1,472 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. |
 Young Couple Mike & NatSource trainer ID 534 | Route 209 Lost Tower 4 Female • order 3 at source tile (4, 9) |
| ₽1,472 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. |
 Belle And Pa Beth & BobSource trainer ID 533 | Route 209 Lost Tower 4 Female • order 5 at source tile (13, 13) | ₽1,288 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oval Stone | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the central part of Route 209 Lost Tower 2 Female, 3 tiles north of the Youngster Oliver. Source QA tile: 8, 7. | 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 209 Lost Tower 3 Female, 4 tiles west and 1 tile north of the Roughneck Kirby. Source QA tile: 1, 13. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| TM27 | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southern part of Route 209 Lost Tower 4 Female, 3 tiles west and 1 tile south of the Pokefan Rebekah. Source QA tile: 6, 12. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
Hidden Items
| Hidden item | Plain-English placement | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Honey ×3 | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the southeastern part of Route 209 Lost Tower 2 Female, 2 tiles east and 3 tiles south of the Youngster Oliver. Source QA tile: 10, 13; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
| Great Ball | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the southwestern part of Route 209 Lost Tower 4 Female, 2 tiles west and 2 tiles south of the Young Couple Trainer Mike. Source QA tile: 2, 11; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
Puzzles, Warps, And Switches
- Fog lowers move accuracy. The route remains navigable without Defog, but the field move makes the final floors safer.
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 5 mapped subareas listed in the source constants.
- Record the 63 applicable wild, static, gift, trade, or event encounter rows across the per-area tables.
- Defeat or intentionally defer all 6 source-placed trainer battles.
- Collect or account for 3 visible items, berry patches, gifts, and services plus 2 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