Pokémon Platinum Walkthrough — Phase 4: Cobble Badge
Cobble Badge
Cross Solaceon's ruins and the rainy eastern roads, then break into Veilstone's Galactic plot. Complete route, encounter, trainer, item, puzzle, and boss coverage.
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
Route 209 Lost Tower 1 Female wild Pokémon by method, levels, time-of-day rates, and requirements
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.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
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.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
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.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
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.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
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.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
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.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story 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.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
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.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
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.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
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
Where to find it
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.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
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.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
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.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
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.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
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.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
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.
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.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
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.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
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.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Hidden Items
Hidden item
Where to find it
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.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
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.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Puzzles, Warps, And Switches
Fog lowers move accuracy. The route remains navigable without Defog, but the field move makes the final floors safer.
Solaceon Town, Day Care, and Ruins
Unlock breeding tools, solve the Unown corridor, and collect the ruin dead ends.
Tour Solaceon, visit the Day Care, obtain its Pokétch apps, follow the wall-inscription route through the ruins, and check every wrong turn for elemental stones.
Encounter tables on this page cover 29 in-game maps.
Solaceon Ruins Maniac Tunnel Room
Solaceon Ruins Maniac Tunnel Room wild Pokémon by method, levels, time-of-day rates, and requirements
Pick up the item ball in the southwestern part of Solaceon Ruins Room 7. Source QA tile: 4, 9.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Odd Incense
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the southern part of Solaceon Ruins Room 7. Source QA tile: 6, 9.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Nugget
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the southwestern part of Solaceon Ruins Room 7. Source QA tile: 4, 7.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
HM05
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the southern part of Solaceon Ruins Room 7. Source QA tile: 6, 7.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
PP Up
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the eastern part of Solaceon Town, 15 tiles east and 3 tiles south of the Rancher 1. Source QA tile: 584, 662.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Rare Candy
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the eastern part of Solaceon Town, 25 tiles east and 3 tiles south of the Rancher 2. Source QA tile: 594, 653.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Persim Berry ×1
Initial berry patch
Harvest the planted berry soil in Solaceon Town. Source QA tile: 565, 663.
Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted.
Nanab Berry ×1
Initial berry patch
Harvest the planted berry soil in Solaceon Town. Source QA tile: 566, 663.
Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted.
Nanab Berry ×1
Initial berry patch
Harvest the planted berry soil in Solaceon Town. Source QA tile: 567, 663.
Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted.
Figy Berry ×1
Initial berry patch
Harvest the planted berry soil in Solaceon Town. Source QA tile: 568, 663.
Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted.
Day-Care Checker
Pokétch app
Shows deposited levels and whether an Egg is waiting.
Deposit a Pokémon, then speak to the Day Care attendant
Pokémon History
Pokétch app
Tracks the most recently obtained Pokémon.
Speak to the Solaceon resident
Hidden Items
Hidden item
Where to find it
Requirement
Fire Stone
Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the western part of Solaceon Ruins Room 1 Northwest Dead End. Source QA tile: 3, 3; search radius 2.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Water Stone
Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the western part of Solaceon Ruins Room 3 Southwest Dead End. Source QA tile: 3, 3; search radius 2.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Big Mushroom
Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the northeastern part of Solaceon Town. Source QA tile: 594, 640; search radius 2.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Thunderstone
Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the eastern part of Solaceon Ruins Room 5 Southeast Deadend. Source QA tile: 4, 3; search radius 2.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Puzzles, Warps, And Switches
The main inscription translates to top right, lower left, top right, top left, top left, lower left. The dead ends hold items and additional Unown letters.
Route 210 South and Café Cabin
Clear the tall grass and the Café's optional battles.
Repeatable, daily, or rematch variant; see section route notes.
Items And Services
Item / service
Method
Where to find it
Requirement
Max Repel
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the western part of Route 210 South, 4 tiles west and 7 tiles south of the Ninja Boy Brennan. Source QA tile: 546, 578.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Super Repel
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the western part of Route 210 South, 6 tiles north of the Breeder Kahlil. Source QA tile: 554, 598.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Nest Ball
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the northeastern part of Route 210 South, 5 tiles east and 11 tiles south of the Black Belt. Source QA tile: 575, 546.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Hyper Potion
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the northern part of Route 210 South, 5 tiles north of the Ninja Boy Fabian. Source QA tile: 562, 565.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Smoke Ball
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the southern part of Route 210 North, 2 tiles east and 1 tile south of the Ninja Boy Nathan. Source QA tile: 527, 535.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Wave Incense
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the southwestern part of Route 210 North, 7 tiles north of the Rock Smash 1. Source QA tile: 497, 533.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
TM30
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the southwestern part of Route 210 North, 4 tiles west of the Rock Smash 1. Source QA tile: 493, 540.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Zinc
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the eastern part of Route 210 North, 2 tiles east and 4 tiles south of the Dragon Tamer Patrick. Source QA tile: 562, 526.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Red Shard
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the southeastern part of Route 210 North, 4 tiles east and 2 tiles south of the Ace Trainer Alyssa. Source QA tile: 551, 536.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Aspear Berry ×1
Initial berry patch
Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 210 South. Source QA tile: 570, 627.
Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted.
Aspear Berry ×1
Initial berry patch
Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 210 South. Source QA tile: 571, 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 210 South. Source QA tile: 572, 627.
Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted.
Pinap Berry ×1
Initial berry patch
Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 210 South. Source QA tile: 573, 627.
Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted.
Sitrus Berry ×1
Initial berry patch
Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 210 North. Source QA tile: 492, 520.
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 210 North. Source QA tile: 493, 520.
Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted.
Wiki Berry ×1
Initial berry patch
Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 210 North. Source QA tile: 494, 520.
Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted.
Aguav Berry ×1
Initial berry patch
Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 210 North. Source QA tile: 495, 520.
Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted.
Hidden Items
Hidden item
Where to find it
Requirement
Full Heal
Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the western part of Route 210 South, 1 tile west and 2 tiles south of the Ninja Boy Brennan. Source QA tile: 549, 573; search radius 1.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Ultra Ball
Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the northwestern part of Route 210 South, 5 tiles east and 9 tiles north of the Ninja Boy Brennan. Source QA tile: 555, 562; search radius 1.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Rare Candy
Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the central part of Route 210 South, 1 tile west and 5 tiles north of the Ace Trainer Female. Source QA tile: 565, 607; search radius 1.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Hyper Potion
Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the northern part of Route 210 South, 4 tiles east and 1 tile south of the Ninja Boy Fabian. Source QA tile: 566, 571; search radius 1.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Ultra Ball
Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the northeastern part of Route 210 South, 1 tile east and 1 tile north of the Ninja Boy Bruce. Source QA tile: 573, 561; search radius 1.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Shiny Stone
Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the eastern part of Route 210 North, 9 tiles north of the Ace Trainer Alyssa. Source QA tile: 547, 525; search radius 2.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Meadow Plate
Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the northern part of Route 210 North, 8 tiles west and 3 tiles north of the Ace Trainer Ernest. Source QA tile: 526, 519; search radius 0.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Route 215
Cross the rain-soaked bridges and collect TM66 Payback.
Pick up the item ball in the southern part of Route 215, 5 tiles east and 5 tiles south of the Cut Tree 2. Source QA tile: 626, 599.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Full Heal
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the southern part of Route 215, 11 tiles west of the Ace Trainer Maya. Source QA tile: 637, 596.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Max Ether
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the western part of Route 215, 3 tiles west and 2 tiles north of the Jogger Craig. Source QA tile: 600, 591.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
TM34
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the eastern part of Route 215, 4 tiles east and 1 tile north of the Cut Tree 4. Source QA tile: 661, 587.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Fist Plate
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the northern part of Route 215, 1 tile west and 2 tiles south of the Black Belt Gregory. Source QA tile: 620, 580.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
HP Up
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the northeastern part of Route 215, 3 tiles east and 12 tiles north of the Cut Tree 4. Source QA tile: 660, 576.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Pecha Berry ×2
Initial berry patch
Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 215. Source QA tile: 628, 592.
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 215. Source QA tile: 629, 592.
Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted.
Wiki Berry ×1
Initial berry patch
Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 215. Source QA tile: 660, 593.
Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted.
Mago Berry ×1
Initial berry patch
Harvest the planted berry soil in Route 215. Source QA tile: 661, 593.
Available on the first visit unless the patch has already been harvested or replanted.
Hidden Items
Hidden item
Where to find it
Requirement
Revive
Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the northern part of Route 215, 3 tiles east and 4 tiles south of the Cut Tree 1. Source QA tile: 614, 582; search radius 2.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Ultra Ball
Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the northeastern part of Route 215, 2 tiles east and 5 tiles north of the Cut Tree 4. Source QA tile: 659, 583; search radius 2.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Iron
Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the eastern part of Route 215, 9 tiles south of the Black Belt Nathaniel. Source QA tile: 643, 591; search radius 2.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Veilstone City and Department Store
Unlock Veilstone's shops, Game Corner, massage, and Galactic story flags.
Tour the Department Store including Platinum's basement, collect the Porygon gift, visit the Game Corner and massage house, then meet Lucas or Dawn by the Galactic warehouse.
Encounter tables on this page cover 18 in-game maps.
Wild Pokémon
Veilstone City and Department Store wild Pokémon by method, levels, time-of-day rates, and requirements
MedititeLv. 28Held: NoneMoves: Drain Punch / Confusion / Rock Tomb / Fake Out
MachokeLv. 29Held: NoneMoves: Karate Chop / Rock Tomb / Strength / Focus Energy
LucarioLv. 32Held: NoneMoves: Drain Punch / Force Palm / Metal Claw / Bone Rush
₽3,840
One-time battle.
Items And Services
Item / service
Method
Where to find it
Requirement
Full Incense
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the western part of Veilstone City, 5 tiles west of the Guitarist 3. Source QA tile: 690, 613.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Rare Candy
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the northern part of Veilstone City, 11 tiles west and 9 tiles north of the Grunt Male Storage Key. Source QA tile: 710, 584.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Star Piece
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the northwestern part of Veilstone City, 4 tiles west and 11 tiles north of the Grunt Male Warehouse North. Source QA tile: 693, 584.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Dusk Stone
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the northwestern part of Veilstone City Galactic Warehouse, 1 tile west and 3 tiles north of the Galactic HQ Door West. Source QA tile: 7, 4.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
HM02
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the eastern part of Veilstone City Galactic Warehouse, 1 tile east of the Looker. Source QA tile: 13, 8.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Hidden Items
Hidden item
Where to find it
Requirement
Calcium
Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the northwestern part of Veilstone City, 9 tiles west and 3 tiles north of the Grunt Male Warehouse North. Source QA tile: 688, 592; search radius 2.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
PP Up
Use the Dowsing Machine on the ground in the northern part of Veilstone City, 1 tile east and 2 tiles south of the Grunt Male Warehouse South. Source QA tile: 698, 599; search radius 2.
Found with the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Veilstone Gym — Maylene
Slide the punching bags to break tire barriers and defeat Maylene.
Meet Lucas or Dawn outside the warehouse, win the double battle against two grunts, follow Looker inside, and collect HM02 Fly.
Encounter tables on this page cover 1 in-game map.
Items And Services
Item / service
Method
Where to find it
Requirement
Dusk Stone
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the northwestern part of Veilstone City Galactic Warehouse, 1 tile west and 3 tiles north of the Galactic HQ Door West. Source QA tile: 7, 4.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
HM02
Visible field item
Pick up the item ball in the eastern part of Veilstone City Galactic Warehouse, 1 tile east of the Looker. Source QA tile: 13, 8.
See the route notes for any HM, Bicycle, time or story requirement.
Cobble Badge 
Bibarel
Roselia
Ralts
Staravia
Duskull
Zubat
Chansey
Snubbull
Kirlia
Vulpix
Psyduck
Golduck
Magikarp
Goldeen
Gyarados
Seaking
Spiritomb
Gastly
Golbat
Rival Cedric
Breeder Male Albert
Breeder Female Jennifer
Cowgirl Shelley
Jogger Richard
Poké Kid Danielle
Twins Emma & Lil
Young Couple Ty & Sue
Youngster Oliver
Pokefan Male Leonard
Roughneck Kirby
Pokefan Female Rebekah
Belle And Pa Beth & Bob
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
Monferno Lv. 27Moves: Flame Wheel / Mach Punch / Fury Swipes / Leer
Prinplup Lv. 27Moves: Bubble Beam / Peck / Metal Claw / Growl
Unown
Ruin Maniac Karl
Swablu
Meditite
Machop
Scyther
Hoothoot
Machoke
Noctowl
Bagon
Seviper
Zangoose
Barboach
Whiscash
Geodude
Miltank
Tauros
Pineco
Nuzleaf
Seedot
Ninja Boy Fabian
Rancher Marco
Ace Trainer Male Ernest
Ace Trainer Female Alyssa
Dragon Tamer Patrick
Bird Keeper Brianna
Double Team Zac & Jen
Veteran Brian
Black Belt Adam
Collector Fernando
Waitress Kati
Marill
Abra
Kadabra
Lickitung
Drowzee
Porygon
Galactic Grunt Male Grunt
Leader Maylene Maylene
Lucario Lv. 32Held: NoneMoves: Drain Punch / Force Palm / Metal Claw / Bone Rush
Pikachu 
Raichu 
Clefairy 
Rapidash 
Tangela 
Eevee 
Pichu 
Cleffa 
Togepi 
Aipom 
Murkrow 
Misdreavus 
Girafarig 
Gligar 
Heracross 
Elekid 
Magby 
Luxio 
Budew 
Shieldon 
Mothim 
Drifblim 
Buneary 
Stunky 
Bronzor 
Bonsly 
Mime Jr. 
Happiny 
Chatot 
Gible 
Munchlax 
Skorupi 
Croagunk 
Probopass