Phase 12 of 12
Pokémon Platinum Walkthrough — Phase 12: Event and Mythical Completion
Separate normal retail completion from historical distributions for Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Manaphy, and Rotom's forms. Complete route, encounter, trainer, item, puzzle, and boss coverage.
Separate normal retail completion from historical distributions for Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Manaphy, and Rotom's forms.
Target level
Post-game
Event islands, mythical encounters, form rooms, completion audit
Phase Sections
01
Member Card — Darkrai
02Oak's Letter — Shaymin
03Azure Flute — Arceus
04Manaphy and Phione
05Secret Key and Rotom Forms
06Retail and Event Completion Matrix
Time
Member Card — Darkrai
Use the historical Member Card distribution to enter the locked Canalave inn.
Source maps3Encounter rows1Trainer rows0Visible / hidden0 / 0
Route Plan
Complete the Cresselia quest, carry the Member Card, enter Harbor Inn, follow the dream to Newmoon Island, and save before Darkrai.
Encounter tables on this page cover 3 in-game maps.
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Event static encounter | |||||
 Darkrai | 50 | One | Member Card distribution and Cresselia quest. The Member Card was officially distributed for Platinum; it is not normal cartridge progression today. | ||
Oak's Letter — Shaymin
Open Seabreak Path from Route 224 and reach Flower Paradise.
Source maps3Encounter rows34Trainer rows8Visible / hidden11 / 7
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.
Encounter tables on this page cover 3 in-game maps.
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
| 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
| Trainer | Route order / placement | Full team | Reward | Optional / rematch note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ace Trainer Male Ruben | Route 224 • trainer 9 on this map | ₽3,420 | One-time battle. | |
 Psychic Male Maxwell | Route 224 • trainer 10 on this map |
| ₽1,856 | One-time battle. |
 Black Belt Carl | Route 224 • trainer 11 on this map | ₽1,416 | One-time battle. | |
 Veteran Armando | Route 224 • trainer 12 on this map | ₽4,480 | One-time battle. | |
 Psychic Female Brittney | Route 224 • trainer 13 on this map | ₽1,824 | One-time battle. | |
 Ace Trainer Female Jamie | Route 224 • trainer 14 on this map |
| ₽3,600 | One-time battle. |
 Ruin Maniac Larry | Route 224 • trainer 15 on this map |
| ₽2,736 | One-time battle. |
 Dragon Tamer Hayden | Route 224 • trainer 16 on this map | ₽1,792 | One-time battle. |
Items And Services
| Item / service | Method | Where to find it | 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. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| 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. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| 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. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| 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. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| 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. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| 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. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| 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. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| 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 | Where to find it | 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. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| 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. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| 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. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| 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. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| 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. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| 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. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| 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. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
Azure Flute — Arceus
Document the unreleased Hall of Origin event accurately.
Source maps2Encounter rows1Trainer rows4Visible / hidden0 / 0
Route Plan
With an Azure Flute, return to Spear Pillar, use it at the summit symbol, climb the Hall of Origin staircase, and save before Arceus.
Encounter tables on this page cover 2 in-game maps.
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Event static encounter | |||||
 Arceus | 80 | One | Azure Flute. The Azure Flute was never officially distributed for retail Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum. This event is present in the game but unavailable through normal legitimate retail progression. | ||
Trainers
| Trainer | Route order / placement | Full team | Reward | Optional / rematch note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Galactic Grunt Male Grunt | Spear Pillar • scripted battle | ₽1,720 | One-time battle. | |
 Galactic Grunt Female Grunt | Spear Pillar • scripted battle | ₽1,640 | One-time battle. | |
 Commander Jupiter Jupiter | Spear Pillar • scripted battle | ₽3,680 | One-time battle. | |
 Commander Mars Mars | Spear Pillar • scripted battle | ₽3,680 | One-time battle. |
Manaphy and Phione
Record the Ranger Egg transfer and breeding-only Phione path.
Source maps1Encounter rows2Trainer rows0Visible / hidden0 / 0
Route Plan
Transfer a one-time Manaphy Egg from a compatible Pokémon Ranger mission to Platinum, hatch it, then breed Manaphy with Ditto to obtain Phione Eggs.
Encounter tables on this page cover 1 in-game map.
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Breeding | |||||
 Phione | Egg | Repeatable | Breed Manaphy with Ditto. Phione does not evolve into Manaphy. | ||
| Pokémon Ranger Egg transfer | |||||
 Manaphy | Egg | One per eligible Ranger save | Compatible Ranger title and local wireless. Not a wild Platinum encounter; its picture in the Mansion book is enough for the Sinnoh Dex seen entry. | ||
Secret Key and Rotom Forms
Open Galactic Eterna's appliance room and change Rotom's form.
Source maps5Encounter rows0Trainer rows7Visible / hidden5 / 0
Route Plan
Carry the Secret Key to the Galactic Eterna Building's ground floor, inspect the hidden wall, enter the appliance room, and choose an appliance to teach the matching signature move.
- The Secret Key was officially distributed. Platinum stores Rotom's appliance forms, but contemporary link restrictions may revert forms in certain communication contexts.
Encounter tables on this page cover 5 in-game maps.
Trainers
| Trainer | Route order / placement | Full team | Reward | Optional / rematch note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galactic Grunt Male Grunt | Team Galactic Eterna Building 1 Female • trainer 3 on this map | ₽680 | One-time battle. | |
| Galactic Grunt Female Grunt | Team Galactic Eterna Building 1 Female • trainer 4 on this map | ₽720 | One-time battle. | |
| Galactic Grunt Female Grunt | Team Galactic Eterna Building 2 Female • trainer 3 on this map |
| ₽760 | One-time battle. |
| Galactic Grunt Male Grunt | Team Galactic Eterna Building 2 Female • trainer 4 on this map |
| ₽760 | One-time battle. |
| Galactic Grunt Female Grunt | Team Galactic Eterna Building 3 Female • trainer 2 on this map | ₽640 | One-time battle. | |
 Scientist Travon | Team Galactic Eterna Building 3 Female • trainer 3 on this map |
| ₽960 | One-time battle. |
| Commander Jupiter Jupiter | Team Galactic Eterna Building 4 Female • scripted battle | ₽1,840 | One-time battle. |
Items And Services
| Item / service | Method | Where to find it | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| X Speed | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southwestern part of Team Galactic Eterna Building 2 Female, 6 tiles south of the Galactic Grunt 1. Source QA tile: 3, 12. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| X Special | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southern part of Team Galactic Eterna Building 3 Female, 2 tiles east and 1 tile south of the Galactic Grunt. Source QA tile: 10, 8. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Revive | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the western part of Team Galactic Eterna Building 4 Female, 5 tiles west of the Jupiter. Source QA tile: 9, 6. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Blue Shard | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the western part of Team Galactic Eterna Building 4 Female, 6 tiles west of the Jupiter. Source QA tile: 8, 6. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Upgrade | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northeastern part of Team Galactic Eterna Building 4 Female, 6 tiles east of the Buneary. Source QA tile: 21, 5. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
Retail and Event Completion Matrix
Finish a source-audited save without confusing extinct online services with ordinary access.
Source maps3Encounter rows0Trainer rows0Visible / hidden0 / 0
Route Plan
Complete the route, trainer, item, hidden-item, Pokédex, Frontier Print, Villa, tutor, and event checklists; mark historical distributions separately from retail-native objectives.
- Nintendo DS Wi-Fi Connection and Wi-Fi Plaza's original online service are discontinued. Local wireless functions remain hardware- and cartridge-dependent; fan replacement services are outside normal walkthrough progression.
Encounter tables on this page cover 3 in-game maps.
Dex quick links
Pokemon in this phase
Zubat 
Golbat Oddish Gloom 
Kadabra 
Alakazam Bellsprout Weepinbell Tentacruel 
Muk 
Haunter 
Drowzee 
Hitmonlee 
Lickitung 
Seadra Magikarp Gyarados 
Ditto 
Aerodactyl Natu 
Misdreavus Shuckle Remoraid Octillery 
Tyrogue 
Mightyena Beautifly Dustox 
Nuzleaf Pelipper Roselia 
Altaria Luvdisc 
Metagross Floatzel Gastrodon 
Buneary 
Glameow 
Purugly 
Stunky 
Skuntank 
Bronzor 
Croagunk Rotom 
Cresselia Phione Manaphy Darkrai Shaymin Arceus