Phase 3 of 12
Pokémon Platinum Walkthrough — Phase 3: Relic Badge
Relic Badge Ride Cycling Road, cross Mt. Coronet, explore Hearthome, and challenge Fantina in Platinum's third Gym. Complete route, encounter, trainer, item, puzzle, and boss coverage.
Phase 3Relic Badge Cycling Road, Wayward Cave, Hearthome, Fantina, and the Platinum Gym order. 03 / 12
Ride Cycling Road, cross Mt. Coronet, explore Hearthome, and challenge Fantina in Platinum's third Gym.

Target level
20-28
Relic Badge, TM65 Shadow Claw, Defog field access
Phase Sections
Cycling Road and Route 206
Collect the Bicycle, clear every cyclist, and sweep the hidden lower route.
Route Plan
Pick up the Bicycle from the rescued owner, ride south through Route 206, exit below the gate, Cut beneath Cycling Road, and clear the lower grass and cave approaches.
Encounter tables on this page cover 3 in-game maps.
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Grass / cave floor | |||||
Geodude | 16 or 18 | 30% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Ponyta | 16-17 | 20% | 30% | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
Gligar | 16 or 18 | 20% | 20% | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
Machop | 17-19 | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Kricketune | 17-18 | 10% | — | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
Zubat | 17 | — | — | 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) | |||||
Larvitar | 16 | 40% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Poké Radar (post-National Dex) | |||||
Baltoy | 16-19 | 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) | |||||
Geodude | 18 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Geodude | 18 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Geodude | 18 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Geodude | 18 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Geodude | 18 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Machop | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Machop | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Machop | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Machop | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Machop | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Wild held items
| Wild Pokémon | Held item | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Geodude | Everstone | 5% |
Kricketune | Metronome | 5% |
Ponyta | Shuca Berry | 5% |
Trainers
| Trainer | Route order / placement | Full team | Reward | Optional / rematch note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cyclist Male Axel | Route 206 • trainer 1 on this map |
| ₽672 | One-time battle. |
Cyclist Female Megan | Route 206 • trainer 2 on this map |
| ₽672 | One-time battle. |
Cyclist Male James | Route 206 • trainer 3 on this map |
| ₽672 | One-time battle. |
Cyclist Female Nicole | Route 206 • trainer 4 on this map | ₽608 | One-time battle. | |
Cyclist Male John | Route 206 • trainer 5 on this map | ₽640 | One-time battle. | |
Cyclist Female Kayla | Route 206 • trainer 6 on this map |
| ₽672 | One-time battle. |
Cyclist Male Ryan | Route 206 • trainer 7 on this map |
| ₽672 | One-time battle. |
Cyclist Female Rachel | Route 206 • trainer 8 on this map | ₽640 | One-time battle. | |
Hiker Theodore | Route 206 • trainer 23 on this map | ₽640 | One-time battle. |
Items And Services
| Item / service | Method | Where to find it | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Barb | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the western part of Route 206, 12 tiles west and 1 tile south of the Cyclist James. Source QA tile: 292, 623. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| PP Up | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southeastern part of Route 206, 1 tile east of the Cut Tree 3. Source QA tile: 313, 679. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Burn Heal | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the central part of Route 206, 1 tile west and 8 tiles south of the Cyclist John. Source QA tile: 302, 652. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Super Repel | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the eastern part of Route 206, 3 tiles east and 9 tiles south of the Hiker Theodore. Source QA tile: 314, 631. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Rawst Berry ×1 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 206. Source QA tile: 293, 627. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Rawst Berry ×1 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 206. Source QA tile: 294, 627. | 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 206. Source QA tile: 295, 691. | 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 206. Source QA tile: 296, 691. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
Hidden Items
| Hidden item | Where to find it | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Ether | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the eastern part of Route 206, 10 tiles east and 3 tiles south of the Cyclist John. Source QA tile: 313, 647; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| Tinymushroom | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the western part of Route 206, 4 tiles west and 4 tiles south of the Cyclist Nicole. Source QA tile: 295, 635; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
Wayward Cave and Mira
Navigate the visible entrance and the hidden Cycling Road entrance.
Route Plan
Enter the main cave, find Mira and escort her out, then use the unmarked entrance beneath Cycling Road for the bike-gear maze and deeper item run.
Encounter tables on this page cover 2 in-game maps.
Wayward Cave 1 Female
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Grass / cave floor | |||||
Geodude | 17-20 | 40% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Bronzor | 18 or 20 | 30% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Onix | 18 or 20 | 15% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Zubat | 17 or 19 | 15% | 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) | |||||
Bronzor | 18 | 20% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
Geodude | 18 | 20% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Poké Radar (post-National Dex) | |||||
Onix | 18 or 20 | 11% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
Bronzor | 20 | 10% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
Geodude | 17 | 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) | |||||
Sandshrew | 17-18 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Geodude | 17 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Geodude | 17 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Geodude | 17 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Geodude | 17 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Onix | 18 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Onix | 18 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Onix | 18 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Onix | 18 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Wayward Cave B1 Female
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Grass / cave floor | |||||
Bronzor | 18 or 20 | 30% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Geodude | 18 or 20 | 25% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Gible | 17 or 19-20 | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Onix | 18 or 20 | 15% | 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. | ||
| Swarm (post-National Dex daily announcement) | |||||
Bronzor | 18 | 20% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
Geodude | 18 | 20% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Poké Radar (post-National Dex) | |||||
Onix | 18 or 20 | 11% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
Bronzor | 20 | 10% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
Gible | 20 | 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) | |||||
Sandshrew | 18 or 20 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Gible | 20 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Gible | 20 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Gible | 20 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Gible | 20 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Onix | 18 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Onix | 18 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Onix | 18 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Onix | 18 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Wild held items
| Wild Pokémon | Held item | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Bronzor | Metal Coat | 5% |
Geodude | Everstone | 5% |
Gible | Haban Berry | 5% |
Sandshrew | Quick Claw | 5% |
Trainers
| Trainer | Route order / placement | Full team | Reward | Optional / rematch note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Camper Diego | Wayward Cave 1 Female • trainer 6 on this map |
| ₽352 | One-time battle. |
Picnicker Tori | Wayward Cave 1 Female • trainer 7 on this map |
| ₽352 | One-time battle. |
Lass Cassidy | Wayward Cave 1 Female • trainer 8 on this map |
| ₽352 | One-time battle. |
Youngster Wayne | Wayward Cave 1 Female • trainer 9 on this map | ₽320 | One-time battle. | |
Hiker Reginald | Wayward Cave 1 Female • trainer 10 on this map | ₽640 | One-time battle. | |
Collector Terry | Wayward Cave 1 Female • trainer 11 on this map |
| ₽1,408 | One-time battle. |
Picnicker Ana | Wayward Cave 1 Female • trainer 12 on this map |
| ₽352 | One-time battle. |
Camper Parker | Wayward Cave 1 Female • trainer 13 on this map | ₽320 | One-time battle. | |
Ruin Maniac Gerald | Wayward Cave 1 Female • trainer 14 on this map | ₽1,008 | One-time battle. | |
Hiker Lorenzo | Wayward Cave 1 Female • trainer 15 on this map |
| ₽704 | One-time battle. |
Items And Services
| Item / service | Method | Where to find it | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM26 | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southern part of Wayward Cave 1 Female, 10 tiles west and 3 tiles south of the Rock Smash 10. Source QA tile: 56, 55. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| TM32 | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southwestern part of Wayward Cave 1 Female, 4 tiles east of the Rock Smash 4. Source QA tile: 8, 44. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Revive | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northwestern part of Wayward Cave 1 Female, 2 tiles east and 1 tile south of the Picnicker Tori. Source QA tile: 7, 15. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Escape Rope | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northern part of Wayward Cave 1 Female, 18 tiles east and 1 tile north of the Rock Smash 5. Source QA tile: 44, 15. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Grip Claw | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northern part of Wayward Cave B1 Female. Source QA tile: 22, 9. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Max Ether | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northeastern part of Wayward Cave B1 Female. Source QA tile: 31, 16. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Rare Candy | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northeastern part of Wayward Cave B1 Female. Source QA tile: 33, 8. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
Hidden Items
| Hidden item | Where to find it | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Shard | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the northeastern part of Wayward Cave 1 Female, 2 tiles south of the Mira. Source QA tile: 72, 15; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| Great Ball | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the eastern part of Wayward Cave 1 Female, 1 tile east and 4 tiles south of the Picnicker Ana. Source QA tile: 74, 34; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| Red Shard | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the southwestern part of Wayward Cave 1 Female, 5 tiles south of the Hiker Reginald. Source QA tile: 17, 43; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| Green Shard | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the central part of Wayward Cave 1 Female, 8 tiles east of the Rock Smash 2. Source QA tile: 43, 29; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| Super Potion | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the southern part of Wayward Cave 1 Female, 2 tiles west and 1 tile south of the Rock Smash 9. Source QA tile: 55, 41; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| Blue Shard | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the southeastern part of Wayward Cave 1 Female, 1 tile east and 3 tiles south of the Collector Terry. Source QA tile: 92, 51; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| Stardust | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the northwestern part of Wayward Cave B1 Female. Source QA tile: 3, 10; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| Dusk Stone | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the southwestern part of Wayward Cave B1 Female. Source QA tile: 4, 39; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
Puzzles, Warps, And Switches
- The hidden entrance is under Cycling Road and is not visible from above. The basement requires alternating Bicycle gears to clear short and long ramps.
Boss Strategy And Partners
Trainer Mira Mira
Kadabra Lv. 26Moves: Confusion / Shock Wave / Flash / Kinesis
Strategy: Prepare for levels 26-26; use the explicit held items and moves below to choose safe switches rather than relying on class alone.
Route 207 and Mt. Coronet South
Receive the Dowsing Machine, meet Cyrus, and cross the mountain's southern tunnel.
Route Plan
Climb Route 207, accept the Vs. Seeker and Dowsing Machine, enter Mt. Coronet, meet Cyrus, and exit east toward Route 208.
Encounter tables on this page cover 2 in-game maps.
Mt. Coronet 1 Female South
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Grass / cave floor | |||||
Geodude | 17 or 19 | 20% | 30% | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
Bronzor | 18 | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Meditite | 18 or 20 | 20% | 20% | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
Zubat | 18-19 | 5% | 5% | 15% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
Chingling | 17 or 19 | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Clefairy | 17 | 10% | — | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
Machop | 20 | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Nosepass | 18 | 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) | |||||
Bronzor | 18 | 20% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
Geodude | 19 | 20% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Poké Radar (post-National Dex) | |||||
Machop | 20 | 10% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
Meditite | 20 | 10% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
Chingling | 19 | 1% | National Dex and Poké Radar; replaces slots 4, 5, 10, and 11 in Radar patches (22% total). | ||
Zubat | 19 | 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) | |||||
Chingling | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Chingling | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Chingling | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Chingling | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Chingling | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Zubat | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Zubat | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Zubat | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Zubat | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Zubat | 19 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Surfing | |||||
Zubat | 20-30 | 90% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Golbat | 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. | ||
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 | 20-55 | 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. | ||
Route 207
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Grass / cave floor | |||||
Machop | 5-8 | 35% | 45% | 35% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
Geodude | 5-7 | 30% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Ponyta | 5-7 | 25% | 25% | 15% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
Kricketot | 5-6 | 10% | — | 10% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
Zubat | 5 | — | — | 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) | |||||
Phanpy | 5 or 7 | 40% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Poké Radar (post-National Dex) | |||||
Stantler | 5-7 | 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) | |||||
Geodude | 7 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Geodude | 7 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Geodude | 7 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Geodude | 7 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Geodude | 7 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Ponyta | 7 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Ponyta | 7 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Ponyta | 7 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Ponyta | 7 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Ponyta | 7 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Wild held items
| Wild Pokémon | Held item | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Bronzor | Metal Coat | 5% |
Chingling | Colbur Berry | 5% |
Clefairy | Leppa Berry | 50% |
Clefairy | Moon Stone | 5% |
Geodude | Everstone | 5% |
Kricketot | Metronome | 5% |
Nosepass | Hard Stone | 5% |
Phanpy | Passho Berry | 5% |
Ponyta | Shuca Berry | 5% |
Trainers
| Trainer | Route order / placement | Full team | Reward | Optional / rematch note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Camper Anthony | Route 207 • trainer 1 on this map |
| ₽352 | One-time battle. |
Picnicker Lauren | Route 207 • trainer 2 on this map |
| ₽352 | One-time battle. |
Youngster Austin | Route 207 • trainer 3 on this map | ₽336 | One-time battle. | |
Hiker Justin | Route 207 • trainer 4 on this map | ₽640 | One-time battle. | |
Hiker Kevin | Route 207 • trainer 5 on this map | ₽608 | One-time battle. | |
Battle Girl Helen | Route 207 • trainer 6 on this map | ₽336 | One-time battle. |
Items And Services
| Item / service | Method | Where to find it | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northern part of Mt. Coronet 1 Female South, 2 tiles west and 8 tiles north of the Cyrus. Source QA tile: 13, 9. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Dawn Stone | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southeastern part of Mt. Coronet 1 Female South, 4 tiles east and 5 tiles south of the Rock Smash 3. Source QA tile: 28, 28. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Poké Ball | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northwestern part of Route 207, 10 tiles west and 5 tiles north of the Counterpart. Source QA tile: 291, 711. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Revive | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southern part of Route 207, 3 tiles west and 2 tiles south of the Vent 1. Source QA tile: 323, 730. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Iron | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southeastern part of Route 207, 1 tile west and 3 tiles south of the Battle Girl Helen. Source QA tile: 335, 725. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Super Potion | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the central part of Route 207, 1 tile east of the Vent 4. Source QA tile: 327, 715. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Timer Ball | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southeastern part of Route 207, 12 tiles east and 5 tiles south of the Battle Girl Helen. Source QA tile: 348, 727. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Oran Berry ×1 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 207. Source QA tile: 290, 706. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Cheri Berry ×1 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 207. Source QA tile: 291, 706. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Bluk Berry ×1 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 207. Source QA tile: 292, 706. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Oran Berry ×1 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 207. Source QA tile: 293, 706. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Dowsing Machine | Pokétch app | Essential for the hidden-item directions listed in every section. | Meet Lucas or Dawn on Route 207 |
Hidden Items
| Hidden item | Where to find it | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Stardust | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the central part of Mt. Coronet 1 Female South, 2 tiles west and 1 tile south of the Cyrus. Source QA tile: 13, 18; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| Rare Candy | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the central part of Route 207, 6 tiles west and 2 tiles north of the Hiker Kevin. Source QA tile: 313, 719; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| Red Shard | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the southeastern part of Route 207, 13 tiles east and 3 tiles south of the Battle Girl Helen. Source QA tile: 349, 725; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| Poké Ball | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the northwestern part of Route 207, 2 tiles west and 5 tiles north of the Counterpart. Source QA tile: 299, 711; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| Great Ball | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the northeastern part of Route 207, 8 tiles east and 3 tiles north of the Hiker Justin. Source QA tile: 337, 712; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| Nugget | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the eastern part of Route 207, 2 tiles east and 4 tiles north of the Battle Girl Helen. Source QA tile: 338, 718; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
Route 208
Clear the cliff path and unlock the Berry Master's daily service.
Route Plan
Take both elevation branches, defeat every trainer, visit the Berry Master and app-giving girl, then enter Hearthome.
Encounter tables on this page cover 3 in-game maps.
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Grass / cave floor | |||||
Budew | 18-19 | 30% | 30% | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. |
Bibarel | 18-20 | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Bidoof | 18 | 20% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Ralts | 17-18 | 15% | Rate counts base slots temporarily replaced by the daily swarm, hard-shaking Poké Radar patches, and GBA dual-slot insertions. | ||
Roselia | 19-20 | 15% | 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. |
| Swarm (post-National Dex daily announcement) | |||||
Dunsparce | 18 | 40% | Post-National Dex daily swarm; replaces grass slots 0-1 (40% total). | ||
| Poké Radar (post-National Dex) | |||||
Smeargle | 18-20 | 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) | |||||
Seviper | 20 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Sapphire in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Zangoose | 20 | 8% | National Dex plus Pokémon Ruby in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Bibarel | 20 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Bibarel | 20 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Bibarel | 20 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Roselia | 20 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon Emerald in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Roselia | 20 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon FireRed in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
Roselia | 20 | 4% | National Dex plus Pokémon LeafGreen in the Nintendo DS GBA slot; replaces slots 8-9 (8% total). | ||
| Surfing | |||||
Psyduck | 20 | 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. | ||
Wild held items
| Wild Pokémon | Held item | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Bibarel | Oran Berry | 50% |
Bibarel | Sitrus Berry | 5% |
Budew | Poison Barb | 5% |
Roselia | Poison Barb | 5% |
Zangoose | Quick Claw | 5% |
Trainers
| Trainer | Route order / placement | Full team | Reward | Optional / rematch note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hiker Robert | Route 208 • trainer 1 on this map |
| ₽704 | One-time battle. |
Hiker Alexander | Route 208 • trainer 2 on this map | ₽1,280 | One-time battle. | |
Hiker Jonathan | Route 208 • trainer 3 on this map |
| ₽704 | One-time battle. |
Black Belt Kyle | Route 208 • trainer 4 on this map |
| ₽552 | One-time battle. |
Fisherman Cody | Route 208 • trainer 5 on this map | ₽1,056 | One-time battle. | |
Aroma Lady Hannah | Route 208 • trainer 6 on this map | ₽704 | One-time battle. | |
Artist William | Route 208 • trainer 7 on this map | ₽960 | One-time battle. |
Items And Services
| Item / service | Method | Where to find it | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ether | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northern part of Route 208, 3 tiles west and 1 tile south of the Rock Smash 1. Source QA tile: 416, 714. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Carbos | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northwestern part of Route 208, 4 tiles west and 9 tiles north of the Black Belt Kyle. Source QA tile: 401, 705. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Great Ball | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the western part of Route 208, 9 tiles east and 1 tile south of the Hiker Alexander. Source QA tile: 399, 720. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Nanab Berry ×2 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 208. Source QA tile: 435, 714. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Razz Berry ×2 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 208. Source QA tile: 436, 714. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Bluk Berry ×2 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 208. Source QA tile: 437, 714. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Pinap Berry ×2 | Initial berry patch | Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 208. Source QA tile: 438, 714. | Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted. |
| Berry Searcher | Pokétch app | Displays mature berry patches on the region map. | Speak to the girl in the Berry Master's house |
Hidden Items
| Hidden item | Where to find it | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Star Piece | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the western part of Route 208, 1 tile west of the Rock Smash 4. Source QA tile: 389, 717; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
| Tinymushroom | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the southeastern part of Route 208, 9 tiles west and 2 tiles north of the Black Belt. Source QA tile: 428, 731; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
Hearthome City, Contest Hall, and Eevee
Tour Platinum's early-open Hearthome and collect its gifts before the Gym.
Route Plan
Meet Keira, visit the Contest Hall, speak to Bebe for Eevee, inspect the Fan Club and Poffin House, then heal for Fantina.
Encounter tables on this page cover 32 in-game maps.
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Levels | Rate | Requirement / notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Day | Night | |||
| Gift from Bebe | |||||
Eevee | 20 | One | Free party slot. Unlike Diamond/Pearl, Platinum makes Eevee available before the National Dex. | ||
Trainers
| Trainer | Route order / placement | Full team | Reward | Optional / rematch note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Youngster Donny | Hearthome City Gym Trainer Room 1 • trainer 1 on this map | ₽352 | One-time battle. | |
Lass Molly | Hearthome City Gym Trainer Room 1 • trainer 2 on this map |
| ₽368 | One-time battle. |
School Kid Female Mackenzie | Hearthome City Gym Trainer Room 2 • trainer 1 on this map | ₽420 | One-time battle. | |
Ace Trainer Male Allen | Hearthome City Gym Trainer Room 2 • trainer 2 on this map | ₽1,440 | One-time battle. | |
School Kid Male Chance | Hearthome City Gym Trainer Room 2 • trainer 3 on this map |
| ₽460 | One-time battle. |
Ace Trainer Female Catherine | Hearthome City Gym Trainer Room 2 • trainer 4 on this map |
| ₽1,440 | One-time battle. |
Leader Fantina Fantina | Hearthome City Gym Leader Room • scripted battle | ₽3,120 | One-time battle. | |
Camper Drew | Hearthome City Diamond/Pearl Gym Trainer Room 1 • trainer 1 on this map | ₽432 | One-time battle. | |
Picnicker Cheyenne | Hearthome City Diamond/Pearl Gym Trainer Room 2 • trainer 1 on this map |
| ₽448 | One-time battle. |
School Kid Male Chance | Hearthome City Diamond/Pearl Gym Trainer Room 3 • trainer 1 on this map |
| ₽460 | One-time battle. |
School Kid Female Mackenzie | Hearthome City Diamond/Pearl Gym Trainer Room 4 • trainer 1 on this map | ₽420 | One-time battle. | |
Ace Trainer Male Allen | Hearthome City Diamond/Pearl Gym Trainer Room 5 • trainer 1 on this map | ₽1,440 | One-time battle. | |
Ace Trainer Female Catherine | Hearthome City Diamond/Pearl Gym Trainer Room 6 • trainer 1 on this map |
| ₽1,440 | One-time battle. |
Leader Fantina Fantina | Hearthome City Diamond/Pearl Gym Leader Room • scripted battle | ₽3,120 | One-time battle. |
Hidden Items
| Hidden item | Where to find it | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Big Mushroom | Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the northwestern part of Hearthome City, 2 tiles west and 6 tiles north of the Bollard 1. Source QA tile: 470, 681; search radius 2. | Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app. |
Amity Square
Walk with an eligible partner and collect the park's warp-maze items.
Route Plan
Enter with an eligible cute Pokémon, search both entrances, use the stone huts to warp between isolated terraces, and check the partner periodically for accessories or berries.
Encounter tables on this page cover 1 in-game map.
Items And Services
| Item / service | Method | Where to find it | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM45 | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northern part of Amity Square, 8 tiles south of the Happiny. Source QA tile: 37, 20. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| TM43 | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the central part of Amity Square, 10 tiles east and 3 tiles south of the Collector. Source QA tile: 27, 36. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Spooky Plate | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the southeastern part of Amity Square, 8 tiles west and 4 tiles north of the Receptionist East. Source QA tile: 45, 42. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
| Amulet Coin | Visible field item | Pick up the item ball in the northeastern part of Amity Square, 4 tiles east and 3 tiles north of the Happiny. Source QA tile: 41, 9. | See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement. |
Puzzles, Warps, And Switches
- Each hut can send the player to a different paired hut depending on the approach. Record each destination and use both city entrances to reach every item.
Hearthome Gym — Fantina
Use the flashlight clues to reach Fantina and claim the third badge.
Route Plan
Read each blue-symbol tile, enter the matching red-symbol door, fight all side-room trainers for completion, then challenge Fantina.
Encounter tables on this page cover 4 in-game maps.
Trainers
| Trainer | Route order / placement | Full team | Reward | Optional / rematch note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Youngster Donny | Hearthome City Gym Trainer Room 1 • trainer 1 on this map | ₽352 | One-time battle. | |
Lass Molly | Hearthome City Gym Trainer Room 1 • trainer 2 on this map |
| ₽368 | One-time battle. |
School Kid Female Mackenzie | Hearthome City Gym Trainer Room 2 • trainer 1 on this map | ₽420 | One-time battle. | |
Ace Trainer Male Allen | Hearthome City Gym Trainer Room 2 • trainer 2 on this map | ₽1,440 | One-time battle. | |
School Kid Male Chance | Hearthome City Gym Trainer Room 2 • trainer 3 on this map |
| ₽460 | One-time battle. |
Ace Trainer Female Catherine | Hearthome City Gym Trainer Room 2 • trainer 4 on this map |
| ₽1,440 | One-time battle. |
Leader Fantina Fantina | Hearthome City Gym Leader Room • scripted battle | ₽3,120 | One-time battle. |
Puzzles, Warps, And Switches
- Choosing a wrong symbol door drops the player back to the room's start. The correct shape is lit on the floor by the flashlight beam.
Boss Strategy And Partners
Leader Fantina Fantina
Duskull Lv. 24Held: NoneMoves: Will O Wisp / Pursuit / Shadow Sneak / Future Sight
Haunter Lv. 24Held: NoneMoves: Shadow Claw / Sucker Punch / Hypnosis / Confuse Ray
Mismagius Lv. 26Held: Sitrus BerryMoves: Shadow Ball / Psybeam / Magical Leaf / Confuse Ray
Strategy: Dark and Ghost damage are the cleanest answers. Carry status healing and avoid giving Mismagius free setup turns.
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Haunter
Onix
Goldeen
Seaking
Magikarp
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Eevee
Hoothoot
Aipom
Misdreavus
Dunsparce
Gligar
Phanpy
Stantler
Smeargle
Larvitar
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Nosepass
Meditite
Roselia
Zangoose
Seviper
Barboach
Whiscash
Baltoy
Duskull
Chimchar
Starly
Staravia
Bidoof
Bibarel
Kricketot
Kricketune
Shinx
Luxio
Budew
Combee
Pachirisu
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