Platinum Route 228
Buried somewhere in the desert dunes of Route 228, a sealed chamber guards the rock giant Regirock. Sandstorms rake this far stretch of the Battle Zone.
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
The desert sand hides one of the best catches in the post-game: Beldum at 40 percent, a wild start on the Metang and Metagross line you usually have to be handed. Cacturne prowls the night, Diglett and Sandslash dig the rare slots, and Regirock is locked away just off the route.
Old Rod1
Good Rod3
Super Rod2
Regirock
ITEMS
The move tutor here teaches the ultimate starter moves, Blast Burn, Frenzy Plant, and Hydro Cannon, one for whichever final-stage starter you raised. It is the only reason to stop on this desert stretch.
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 Max
It maximally raises the top 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.
Hard Stone
An item to be held by a Pokemon. It is an unbreakable stone that ups the power of Rock-type moves.
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.
Max Repel
An item that prevents weak wild Pokemon from appearing for 250 steps after its use.
Nugget
A nugget of pure gold that gives off a lustrous gleam. It can be sold at a high price to shops.
Star Piece
A shard of a pretty gem that sparkles in a red color. It can be sold at a high price to shops.
TRAINERS
Dragon Tamers and Veterans work the sandstorm route to Stark Mountain near level 58, and the constant sand wears at anything not immune, stacking onto already-tough teams.
