Diamond & Pearl Route 228
Sandstorms scour the desert dunes of Route 228 at the Battle Zone's southern edge, one of the harshest crossings in Sinnoh. Trainers out here battle through the blowing grit.
Route 228 is in Sinnoh, with Route 226 to the north. In the story it comes after Stark Mountain and continues south to Route 229.
ROUTE 228 MAP
Pokemon Encounters
A sandstorm scours this desert route end to end. Beldum, the Metagross in miniature, plods the sand at 40 percent, the marquee catch by a mile. Cacnea and a Pokeradar Trapinch fill out a roster built for the late game.
Old Rod1
Good Rod2
Super Rod2
Magikarp
Also found in 41 other locations
ITEMS
The desert tutor on Route 228 teaches the ultimate starter moves, Blast Burn, Frenzy Plant, and Hydro Cannon, one to a fully evolved starter. It is the whole reason to brave the sandstorm, since the route carries no field items of its own.
Blast Burn
The foe is razed by a fiery explosion. The user must rest on the next turn, however.
Blast Burn
The foe is razed by a fiery explosion. The user must rest on the next turn, however.
Frenzy Plant
The foe is slammed with an enormous tree. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Hydro Cannon
The foe is hit with a watery blast. The user must rest on the next turn, however.
TM37 Sandstorm
Sandstorm creates a sandstorm on the battlefield that lasts for 5 turns and induces these additional effects:.
Calcium
A nutritious drink for Pokemon. It raises the base Sp. Atk (Special Attack) stat of a single Pokemon.
Iron
A nutritious drink for Pokemon. It raises the base Defense stat of a single Pokemon.
PP Up
It slightly raises the maximum PP of a selected move that has been learned by the target Pokemon.
Rare Candy
A candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a single Pokemon by one.
Protector
A protective item of some sort. It is extremely stiff and heavy. It is loved by a certain Pokemon.
Shed Shell
A tough, discarded carapace to be held by a Pokemon. It enables the holder to switch with a waiting Pokemon in battle.
Full Restore
A medicine that fully restores the HP and heals any status problems of a single Pokemon.
Stardust
Lovely, red-colored sand with a loose, silky feel. It can be sold at a high price to shops.
Ultra Ball
An ultra-performance Ball that provides a higher Pokemon catch rate than a Great Ball.
TRAINERS
The desert of Route 228 throws Dragon Tamers and Ace Trainers at you up to level 58, some of the toughest trainers outside the League. Bring Ice moves and full PP for the sandstorm.
