Phase 4 section
Pokémon Platinum Route 209 and Barry Walkthrough
Cobble Badge Win the Hearthome-gate rival battle and clear the tower road. 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 
Win the Hearthome-gate rival battle and clear the tower road. 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 Gate To Hearthome City, Route 209, 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 rows89Trainer rows17Visible / hidden13 / 6
Platinum discipline
Morning, day, night, daily, Radar, swarm, dual-slot, static, gift, and event rows remain distinct when their requirements differ.
Route Plan
Defeat Barry at the east gate, collect the Good Rod, inspect Hallowed Tower, clear every trainer and berry patch, then reach Solaceon.
Exact pret map constants (7)
MAP_HEADER_ROUTE_209_GATE_TO_HEARTHOME_CITY · MAP_HEADER_ROUTE_209 · 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
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Grass / cave floor | |||||
 Bibarel | 18-19 | 30% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Roselia | 19-20 | 25% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Ralts | 17-19 | 20% | 20% | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
 Staravia | 18-19 | 20% | 20% | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
 Duskull | 17 | — | — | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
 Zubat | 19 | — | — | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
 Chansey | 17 or 19 | 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) | |||||
 Snubbull | 18-19 | 40% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Poké Radar (post-National Dex) | |||||
 Kirlia | 18-19 | 22% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
| Dual-slot GBA insertion (post-National Dex) | |||||
 Vulpix | 17 or 19 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Chansey | 17 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Chansey | 17 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Chansey | 17 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Chansey | 17 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Ralts | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Ralts | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Ralts | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Ralts | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Surfing | |||||
 Psyduck | 20-30 | 90% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
 Golduck | 20-40 | 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. | ||
 Goldeen | 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. | ||
 Seaking | 30-55 | 45% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Route 209 and Barry
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Hallowed Tower static encounter | |||||
 Spiritomb | 25 | One per Odd Keystone setup | Place Odd Keystone; speak to 32 players in the Underground. Underground NPCs do not count; repeated interactions with the same other player can count after leaving and re-entering. | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bibarel | Oran Berry | 50% |
| Bibarel | Sitrus Berry | 5% |
| Chansey | Oval Stone | 50% |
| Chansey | Lucky Egg | 5% |
| Duskull | Kasib Berry | 5% |
| Roselia | Poison Barb | 5% |
| Staravia | Yache Berry | 5% |
| Vulpix | Rawst Berry | 100% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rival CedricSource trainer ID 470 | Route 209 Gate To Hearthome City • scripted battle | ₽2,700 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
| Rival CedricSource trainer ID 471 | Route 209 Gate To Hearthome City • scripted battle | ₽2,700 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
| Rival CedricSource trainer ID 472 | Route 209 Gate To Hearthome City • scripted battle | ₽2,700 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Breeder Male AlbertSource trainer ID 46 | Route 209 • order 1 at source tile (522, 725) | ₽960 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Breeder Female JenniferSource trainer ID 47 | Route 209 • order 2 at source tile (554, 711) | ₽960 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Cowgirl ShelleySource trainer ID 48 | Route 209 • order 3 at source tile (560, 690) |
| ₽368 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. |
 Jogger RichardSource trainer ID 49 | Route 209 • order 4 at source tile (540, 716) |
| ₽736 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. |
| Jogger RaulSource trainer ID 308 | Route 209 • order 5 at source tile (561, 715) |
| ₽736 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. |
 Poké Kid DanielleSource trainer ID 53 | Route 209 • order 6 at source tile (552, 722) |
| ₽176 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. |
 Twins Emma & LilSource trainer ID 294 | Route 209 • order 7 at source tile (544, 720) | ₽352 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 Young Couple Ty & SueSource trainer ID 55 | Route 209 • order 8 at source tile (561, 685) | ₽1,472 | One-time field/story battle unless the Vs. Seeker supplies a separate source trainer variant. | |
 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Ball | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southwestern part of Route 209, 13 tiles west and 4 tiles north of the Vent 1. Source QA tile: 527, 708. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Hyper Potion | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southeastern part of Route 209, 5 tiles east and 2 tiles north of the Poké Kid Danielle. Source QA tile: 557, 720. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| TM47 | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the eastern part of Route 209, 1 tile west and 2 tiles south of the Cut Tree. Source QA tile: 572, 692. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Calcium | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northern part of Route 209, 13 tiles west and 10 tiles north of the Young Couple Trainer Ty. Source QA tile: 548, 674. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| TM19 | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southeastern part of Route 209, 7 tiles east and 11 tiles south of the Jogger Raul. Source QA tile: 568, 726. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| Ether | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the eastern part of Route 209, 2 tiles east and 8 tiles north of the Breeder Jennifer. Source QA tile: 556, 703. | Reach this source subarea; HM, Bicycle, time, and story gates are stated in the route and puzzle notes. |
| 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. |
| Leppa Berry ×1 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 209. Source QA tile: 530, 712. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Chesto Berry ×1 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 209. Source QA tile: 531, 712. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Razz Berry ×1 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 209. Source QA tile: 566, 697. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Razz Berry ×1 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 209. Source QA tile: 567, 697. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
Hidden Items
| Hidden item | Plain-English placement | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Stardust | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the eastern part of Route 209, 6 tiles north of the Vent 4. Source QA tile: 565, 694; 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, 11 tiles north of the Breeder Albert. Source QA tile: 522, 714; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
| Revive | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the southern part of Route 209, 4 tiles west and 1 tile north of the Breeder Jennifer. Source QA tile: 550, 710; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
| Super Repel | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the southern part of Route 209, 1 tile west and 6 tiles south of the Jogger Richard. Source QA tile: 539, 722; search radius 2. | Dowsing Machine Pokétch app and access to this subarea. |
| 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
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
Rival CedricSource trainer ID 470Exact Platinum team
- Staravia Lv. 25Moves: Wing Attack / Quick Attack / Endeavor / Double Team
Buizel Lv. 23Moves: Water Gun / Quick Attack / Pursuit / Growl
Ponyta Lv. 23Moves: Ember / Tackle / Tail Whip / Growl
Grotle Lv. 27Moves: Razor Leaf / Tackle / Absorb / Withdraw
Strategy: The exact branch depends on the player's starter. Read the full source team below and lead against the branch's opening member.
Rival CedricSource trainer ID 471Exact Platinum team
- Staravia Lv. 25Moves: Wing Attack / Quick Attack / Endeavor / Double Team
- Buizel Lv. 23Moves: Water Gun / Quick Attack / Pursuit / Growl
- Roselia Lv. 23Moves: Mega Drain / Poison Sting / Leech Seed / Stun Spore
Monferno Lv. 27Moves: Flame Wheel / Mach Punch / Fury Swipes / Leer
Strategy: The exact branch depends on the player's starter. Read the full source team below and lead against the branch's opening member.
Rival CedricSource trainer ID 472Exact Platinum team
- Staravia Lv. 25Moves: Wing Attack / Quick Attack / Endeavor / Double Team
- Roselia Lv. 23Moves: Mega Drain / Poison Sting / Leech Seed / Stun Spore
- Ponyta Lv. 23Moves: Ember / Tackle / Tail Whip / Growl
Prinplup Lv. 27Moves: Bubble Beam / Peck / Metal Claw / Growl
Strategy: The exact branch depends on the player's starter. Read the full source team below and lead against the branch's opening member.
Completion Checklist
- Visit all 7 mapped subareas listed in the source constants.
- Record the 89 applicable wild, static, gift, trade, or event encounter rows across the per-area tables.
- Defeat or intentionally defer all 17 source-placed trainer battles.
- Collect or account for 13 visible items, berry patches, gifts, and services plus 6 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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