Pokemon Walkthrough

Pokemon Platinum Walkthrough

67 story stops from Twinleaf Town to Pokémon League, then 13 postgame stops, in play order

Platinum

Full Walkthrough: Every Stop in Play Order

80 stops10 chapters58 full walkthroughs

Every stop of Pokemon Platinum in the order you reach it: 67 story stops from Twinleaf Town to Pokémon League, in chapters that end at each of the 8 gyms (Roark, Gardenia, Fantina, Maylene, Crasher Wake, Byron, Candice and Volkner). The Pokemon League chapter covers the Elite Four, Aaron, Bertha, Flint and Lucian, and Cynthia as Champion. The postgame adds 13 stops from Fight Area to Route 230. Of the stops, 58 link to a full location walkthrough.

Coal Badge: Roark

Oreburgh City Gym, Rock type, ace Lv 14
10 stops · 14 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Coal BadgeGym badge
  • TM76 Stealth RockRock type
  • $1,680Prize money
Boss

Roark

Oreburgh City Gym, Rock type

  • Geodude, Lv 12
  • Onix, Lv 12
  • Cranidos, Lv 14, ace
New14 Pokemon
Bidoof, Starly, Doduo, Kricketot, Zigzagoon, Shinx, Magikarp, Cubone, Abra, Zubat, Psyduck, Geodude, Golbat, Onix
  1. 1
    Twinleaf TownCome back: Good Rod, Surf, Super Rod
    Come back
    Parcellater visitGoldeenGood RodGolduckSurfGyaradosSuper RodMagikarpGood RodPsyduckSurfSeakingSuper Rod
    Guide
  2. 2
    Route 201Rival Barry Lv 51 trainer 1 item 4 new

    Your rival tries to dash through the tall grass before either of you has a Pokemon, until the professor stops you both.

    Fight
    Rival BarryLv 5
    Get
    Pick 1TurtwigLv 5ChimcharLv 5PiplupLv 5Potion
    Guide
  3. 3
    Lake VerityCommander Mars Lv 405 trainers 1 item

    Your first walk here at the start of the journey is quiet, because the fights only arrive once Commander Saturn falls at Valor Cavern.

    Fight
    Commander MarsLv 40Galactic Gruntx4Lv 35 to 37
    Get
    TM38 Fire Blast
    Come back
    GoldeenGood RodGolduckSurfGyaradosSuper RodMagikarpGood RodPsyduckSurfSeakingGood Rod
    Guide
  4. 4
    Sandgem TownTM27 Return1 gift
    Get
    GiftTM27 Return
    Shop
    Poke Ball$200Potion$300
    Guide
  5. 5
    Route 202New: Zigzagoon, Shinx3 trainers 1 item 2 new

    Your friend waits beside the grass at the south end and sends you home first, unless you carry the parcel your rival's mother gave you.

    Fight
    Highest levelLass NatalieLv 5+2 more trainers
    Get
    Poke Ball
    New
    ZigzagoonShinx+3 seen earlier
    Guide
  6. 6
    Jubilife CityOld Rod
    Get
    Old Rod
    Shop
    Heal Ball$300
    Guide
  7. 7
    Route 203Rival Barry Lv 96 trainers 4 new

    Your rival stands just past the city edge, and the first time you cross that stretch he walks over and battles you.

    Fight
    Rival BarryLv 9+5 more trainers
    New
    MagikarpOld RodCuboneAbraZubat10%+4 seen earlier
    Come back
    GoldeenGood RodGolduckSurfGyaradosSuper RodPsyduckSurfSeakingSuper Rod
    Guide
  8. 8
    Oreburgh GateNew: Psyduck, Geodude, Golbat3 trainers 5 items 1 gift 3 new

    Rock Smash works outside battle only once you hold the Coal Badge, so the stairs down to B1F wait for a later visit.

    Fight
    Highest levelVeteran GrantLv 34+2 more trainers
    Get
    TM31 Brick BreakTM01 Focus PunchGiftHM06 Rock SmashEarth Plate
    New
    PsyduckGeodudeGolbat5%+2 seen earlier
    Come back
    TM70 Flashlater visitBig Pearllater visitBarboachGood RodGolduckSurfGyaradosSuper RodWhiscashSuper Rod
    Guide
  9. 9
    Oreburgh CityLeader Roark Lv 143 trainers 5 items

    Your rival waits on the gym step with news that the leader has gone to work in the mine, so the first visit turns you south.

    Fight
    Leader RoarkLv 14+2 more trainers
    Get
    Yellow ShardDire HitPearlhidden+2 more itemsTradeMachop for Abra
    Shop
    Net Ball$1,000
    Come back
    ReviveOmanyteLv 20KabutoLv 20AerodactylLv 20LileepLv 20AnorithLv 20CranidosLv 20ShieldonLv 20bring the matching fossil, later visit
    Guide
  10. 10
    Oreburgh MineNew: Onix2 trainers 4 items 1 new

    Come back after you catch Arceus: a Hiker then waits by the entrance and hands you the Flame Plate.

    Get
    Poke BallEscape RopePotion+1 more item
    New
    Onix10%+2 seen earlier
    Guide

Forest Badge: Gardenia

Eterna City Gym, Grass type, ace Lv 22
8 stops · 21 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Forest BadgeGym badge
  • TM86 Grass KnotGrass type
  • $2,640Prize money
Boss

Gardenia

Eterna City Gym, Grass type

  • Turtwig, Lv 20
  • Cherrim, Lv 20
  • Roserade, Lv 22, ace
New21 Pokemon
Budew, Wurmple, Combee, Burmy, Cherubi, Aipom, Heracross, Munchlax, Shellos, Electrike, Buizel, Pachirisu, Drifloon, Cascoon, Hoothoot, Silcoon, Beautifly, Dustox, Slakoth, Buneary, Gastly
Return
HM01 Cut, come back to Eterna Forest
  1. 11
    Route 204New: Budew, Wurmple1 gift 2 new
    Get
    TM09 Bullet Seed
    New
    BudewWurmple10%+6 seen earlier
    Come back
    GiftTM78 Captivatelater visitGoldeenGood RodGolduckSurfGyaradosSuper RodSeakingSuper Rod+1 seen earlier
    Guide
  2. 12
    Ravaged PathTM39 Rock Tomb4 items

    Ravaged Path stays shut until you hold HM06 Rock Smash and the Coal Badge, since breakable rock blocks the passage to its far mouth.

    Get
    TM39 Rock TombTM03 Water PulsePotionLuck Incense
    Need
    Rock Smash RockHM06 Rock Smash+ Coal Badge
    Come back
    BarboachGood RodGolduckSurfGyaradosSuper RodWhiscashSuper Rod+1 seen earlier
    Guide
  3. 13
    Floaroma TownTM88 Pluck2 gifts

    On your first visit to Floaroma Town, two grunts stand chatting in the meadow gateway in the northwest corner and block the way north.

    Get
    GiftTM88 PluckGiftGracidea
    Shop
    Escape Rope$550Repel$350Super Potion$700
    Guide
  4. 14
    Floaroma MeadowNew: Combee, Burmy, Cherubi +32 trainers 5 items 6 new

    Two grunts are pressing a local man for his goods just inside the Floaroma Meadow gate, and they turn on you as you walk in.

    Fight
    Galactic Gruntx2Lv 11 to 13
    Get
    Works KeyHoneyLeaf StoneRare Candy+1 more item
    New
    CombeeHoney treeBurmyHoney treeCherubiHoney treeAipomHoney tree · 10%HeracrossHoney tree · 1%MunchlaxHoney tree · 1%+1 seen earlier
    Shop
    Honey$100
    Guide
  5. 15
    Valley WindworksCommander Mars Lv 174 trainers 3 items 5 new

    The Valley Windworks door stays locked until you bring back the other door key, which the grunts in the flower meadow hold.

    Fight
    Commander MarsLv 17Galactic Gruntx3Lv 11 to 13
    Come back
    TM24 Thunderboltlater visitElectirizerlater visitMax Elixirlater visithiddenFinneonGood RodGastrodonSurfGyaradosSuper RodLumineonSuper RodShellderSuper RodTentacoolSurfTentacruelSurf
    Guide
  6. 16
    Route 205New: Cascoon, Hoothoot, Silcoon +211 trainers 4 items 5 new

    On Route 205, a little girl begs you to save her papa. Two grunts hold the bridge north until he is free.

    Fight
    Highest levelFisherman JosephLv 17+10 more trainers
    Get
    X Sp DefStardusthiddenHeal Ball+1 more item
    New
    Cascoon10%Hoothoot10%Silcoon10%Beautifly1%Dustox1%+14 seen earlier
    Come back
    BarboachGood RodGolduckSurfGyaradosSuper RodWhiscashSuper RodFinneonGood RodGastrodonSurfLumineonSuper RodShellderSuper Rod+2 more species+1 seen earlier
    Guide
  7. 17
    Eterna ForestNew: Slakoth, Buneary, Gastly8 trainers 6 items 3 new

    Cheryl joins you inside the south entrance: trainers who spot you at once battle you both together, and she heals your team after every battle.

    Fight
    Highest levelPsychic ElijahLv 17+7 more trainers
    Get
    Net Ball
    New
    SlakothBunearyGastly4%+15 seen earlier
    Need
    Cut Treex5HM01 Cut+ Forest BadgeReturn laterCut Treex4HM01 Cut+ Forest BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    TM82 Sleep Talklater visitSoothe Belllater visitEtherlater visitInsect Platelater visithidden+1 more item
    Guide
  8. 18
    Eterna CityLeader Gardenia Lv 2212 trainers 5 items 3 gifts

    Cut trees seal the Galactic building in Eterna City until the gym's badge lets you clear them.

    Fight
    Leader GardeniaLv 22Commander JupiterLv 23Galactic Gruntx5Lv 16 to 19+4 more trainers
    Get
    HM01 CutTM46 ThiefGiftTogepiLv 1GiftTM67 RecycleBicycleExplorer KitMoon StonehiddenGiftUp GradeTradeBuizel for Chatot
    Shop
    Energy Powder$500Energy Root$800Heal Powder$450Revival Herb$2,800Nest Ball$1,000
    Come back
    Interviewers Roxy & OliLv 23, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 22 gym aceBarboachGood RodGolduckSurfGyaradosSuper RodWhiscashSuper Rod+1 seen earlier
    Guide

Relic Badge: Fantina

Hearthome City Gym, Ghost type, ace Lv 26
9 stops · 34 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Relic BadgeGym badge
  • TM65 Shadow ClawGhost type
  • $3,120Prize money
Boss

Fantina

Hearthome City Gym, Ghost type

  • Duskull, Lv 24
  • Haunter, Lv 24
  • Mismagius, Lv 26, ace
New34 Pokemon
Rotom, Larvitar, Ponyta, Gligar, Machop, Kricketune, Bronzor, Gible, Phanpy, Feebas, Graveler, Abomasnow, Medicham, Bronzong, Meditite, Snover, Chimecho, Chingling, Clefairy, Cleffa, Machoke, Noctowl, Absol, Nosepass, Dunsparce, Bibarel, Ralts, Roselia, Goldeen, Snubbull, Staravia, Duskull, Chansey, Spiritomb
  1. 19
    Old ChateauNew: Rotom6 items 1 new

    The Old Chateau holds no trainers, so you can sweep it room by room.

    Get
    TM90 SubstituteDread PlateHoneyhiddenBig Pearl+2 more items
    New
    Rotom+1 seen earlier
    Guide
  2. 20
    Route 206New: Larvitar, Ponyta, Gligar +29 trainers 3 items 5 new

    Route 206 lets only bikes onto Cycling Road. On its raised deck your bike coasts south whenever you let go and you cannot get off before the far gate.

    Fight
    Highest levelCyclist AxelLv 21+8 more trainers
    Get
    PP UpPoison BarbExp Share
    Guide
  3. 21
    Wayward CaveNew: Bronzor, Gible10 trainers 7 items 2 new

    Bring Flash and Rock Smash: the main cave stays dark, and breakable rocks seal nearly every passage.

    Fight
    Highest levelCollector TerryLv 22+9 more trainers
    Get
    TM32 Double TeamTM26 EarthquakeDusk StonehiddenMax EtherStardusthidden+2 more items
    New
    BronzorGible+3 seen earlier
    Guide
  4. 22
    Route 207New: Phanpy6 trainers 6 items 1 new

    Because only a bike at top speed climbs the muddy slope from Oreburgh City, you ride in from Route 206 at the north end.

    Fight
    Highest levelCamper AnthonyLv 22+5 more trainers
    Get
    Vs SeekerDowsing MachineRare CandyhiddenTimer BallRed Shardhidden
    New
    Phanpy+12 seen earlier
    Come back
    Ironlater visit
    Guide
  5. 23
    Mt. CoronetNew: Feebas, Graveler, Abomasnow +1215 new
    Get
    TM02 Dragon Claw
    Come back
    TM80 Rock Slidelater visitTM69 Rock Polishlater visitBarboachGood RodDragonairSuper RodDratiniSuper RodGyaradosSuper RodWhiscashSuper RodRegiceMystery Gift event
    Guide
  6. 24
    Route 208New: Dunsparce, Bibarel, Ralts +17 trainers 5 items 4 new

    Leaving Mount Coronet, you cross the river on two bridges with an islet between them.

    Fight
    Highest levelHiker AlexanderLv 40+5 more trainers
    Get
    Star PiecehiddenCarbosEther+2 more items
    New
    DunsparceBibarelRaltsRoselia+11 seen earlier
    Come back
    Fisherman CodyLv 33, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 26 gym aceGoldeenGood RodGolduckSurfGyaradosSuper RodSeakingSuper Rod+1 seen earlier
    Guide
  7. 25
    Hearthome CityLeader Fantina Lv 261 gift
    Fight
    Leader FantinaLv 26AceMismagius
    Get
    Relic BadgeTM65 Shadow Claw$3,120GiftEeveeLv 20, From Bebe
    Guide
  8. 26
    Amity SquareTM43 Secret Power4 items

    Amity Square's receptionists only admit you with your starter line or a listed cute Pokemon; each gate opens onto its own half.

    Get
    TM43 Secret PowerTM45 AttractAmulet CoinSpooky Plate
    Guide
  9. 27
    Route 209Rival Barry Lv 279 trainers 5 items 6 new

    Route 209 only opens from Hearthome City after you beat the city's gym, and your rival waits in the gate.

    Fight
    Rival BarryLv 27+8 more trainers
    Get
    TM47 Steel WingTM19 Giga DrainGood RodStardusthiddenCalcium
    New
    GoldeenGood RodSnubbullStaraviaDuskull10%Chansey5%Spiritomb+12 seen earlier
    Need
    Cut TreeHM01 Cut+ Forest Badge
    Come back
    GolduckSurfGyaradosSuper RodSeakingSuper Rod+1 seen earlier
    Guide

Cobble Badge: Maylene

Veilstone City Gym, Fighting type, ace Lv 32
6 stops · 9 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Cobble BadgeGym badge
  • TM60 Drain PunchFighting type
  • $3,840Prize money
Boss

Maylene

Veilstone City Gym, Fighting type

  • Meditite, Lv 28
  • Machoke, Lv 29
  • Lucario, Lv 32, ace
New9 Pokemon
Unown, Barboach, Swablu, Scyther, Whiscash, Marill, Drowzee, Kadabra, Lickitung
  1. 28
    Solaceon TownSeal Case3 items 2 gifts

    Once you see every ruins letter form, a later tunnel reaches the Rare Candy on the dirt ledge in the eastern cliffs, beside two cave openings. East of the road, ledges only drop south.

    Get
    GiftSeal CaseBig MushroomhiddenPP UpRare Candy
    Shop
    Dusk Ball$1,000Great Ball$600Revive$1,500Super Repel$500
    Guide
  2. 29
    Solaceon RuinsNew: Unown1 new
    Guide
  3. 30
    Lost TowerTM27 Return6 trainers 7 items

    From 2F upward, the Lost Tower drops you at its northeast stairs and keeps the way up in the northwest, so you cross every floor but the top.

    Fight
    Highest levelYoung Couple Mike & NatLv 23+5 more trainers
    Get
    TM27 ReturnOval StoneHoneyhiddenRevive+1 more item
    Come back
    Spell Taglater visitCleanse Taglater visit
    Guide
  4. 31
    Route 210New: Barboach, Swablu, Scyther +122 trainers 10 items 4 new

    You walk north up Route 210 from Solaceon Town until a Psyduck herd blocks the path above the Cafe Cabin.

    Fight
    Highest levelDouble Team Zac & JenLv 36+14 more trainers
    Get
    TM51 RoostTM30 Shadow BallOld CharmRare CandyhiddenRed ShardShiny Stonehidden+2 more items
    New
    BarboachGood RodSwabluScytherWhiscashGood Rod · 5%+19 seen earlier
    Come back
    Meadow Platelater visithiddenWave Incenselater visitNinja Boy BruceLv 33, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 32 gym aceNinja Boy DavidoLv 33, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 32 gym aceAce Trainer ErnestLv 34, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 32 gym aceDragon Tamer PatrickLv 34, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 32 gym aceBird Keeper BriannaLv 33, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 32 gym aceAce Trainer AlyssaLv 33, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 32 gym aceBlack Belt AdamLv 34, off the walkthrough steps, above the Lv 32 gym aceGolduckSurfGyaradosSuper Rod+1 seen earlier
    Guide
  5. 32
    Route 215New: Marill, Drowzee, Kadabra +18 trainers 8 items 4 new

    The two Joggers only battle you in the morning; at any other hour they run their loops without a fight.

    Fight
    Highest levelBlack Belt DerekLv 26+7 more trainers
    Get
    TM66 PaybackTM34 Shock WaveMax EtherFist PlatePecha Berry+3 more items
    New
    MarillDrowzeeKadabra10%Lickitung10%+10 seen earlier
    Need
    Cut Treex5HM01 Cut+ Forest Badge
    Guide
  6. 33
    Veilstone CityLeader Maylene Lv 323 gifts
    Fight
    Leader MayleneLv 32AceLucario
    Get
    Cobble BadgeTM60 Drain Punch$3,840GiftTM63 EmbargoGiftTM64 ExplosionHM02 FlyGiftPorygonLv 25Coin Case
    Shop
    TM14 Blizzard$5,500TM15 Hyper Beam$7,500TM16 Light Screen$2,000TM17 Protect$2,000TM20 Safeguard$2,000TM22 Solar Beam$3,000+31 more for sale
    Come back
    Galactic Commander SaturnLv 44, later visitGalactic Boss CyrusLv 46, later visitTM21 Frustrationlater visitTM36 Sludge Bomblater visitTM49 Snatchlater visit
    Guide

Fen Badge: Crasher Wake

Pastoria City Gym, Water type, ace Lv 37
6 stops · 16 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Fen BadgeGym badge
  • TM55 BrineWater type
  • $4,440Prize money
Boss

Crasher Wake

Pastoria City Gym, Water type

  • Gyarados, Lv 33
  • Quagsire, Lv 34
  • Floatzel, Lv 37, ace
New16 Pokemon
Spoink, Rhyhorn, Houndour, Hippopotas, Girafarig, Remoraid, Chatot, Wingull, Wooper, Tangela, Yanma, Tropius, Carnivine, Croagunk, Quagsire, Skorupi
Return
HM08 Rock Climb, come back to Valor Lakefront
  1. 34
    Route 214New: Spoink, Rhyhorn, Houndour9 trainers 7 items 3 new

    The Ruin Maniac's cave behind the door in the west wall grows longer the more forms of the letter-shaped Pokemon you have seen.

    Fight
    Highest levelPI CarlosLv 30+8 more trainers
    Get
    Big MushroomhiddenCarboshiddenMagmarizer+4 more items
    New
    SpoinkRhyhornHoundour+12 seen earlier
    Come back
    GolduckSurfGyaradosSuper RodSeakingSuper Rod+1 seen earlier
    Guide
  2. 35
    Ruin Maniac TunnelNew: Hippopotas1 item 1 new

    The Ruin Maniac Tunnel behind Route 214's west door grows as you see more letter-shaped Pokemon forms; below ten it is short.

    Get
    TM28 Dig
    New
    Hippopotas+1 seen earlier
    Guide
  3. 36
    Valor LakefrontNew: Girafarig19 trainers 5 items 1 new

    When you reach the Lake Valor entrance, two cameramen waiting to film the lake's legend block the way until later in the story.

    Fight
    Galactic GruntLv 31+18 more trainers
    Get
    Ultra BallBig Mushroomhidden
    New
    Girafarig+4 seen earlier
    Need
    Rock Climb Wallx6HM08 Rock Climb+ Icicle BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    TM85 Dream Eaterlater visitIronlater visitSun Stonelater visithidden
    Guide
  4. 37
    Route 213New: Remoraid, Chatot, Wingull1 gift 3 new
    Get
    GiftTM92 Trick RoomTM40 Aerial AceSuite Keyhidden
    New
    RemoraidGood RodChatotWingull+10 seen earlier
    Come back
    TM05 Roarlater visitGastrodonSurfGyaradosSuper RodOctillerySuper RodTentacoolSurfTentacruelSurf
    Guide
  5. 38
    Pastoria CityRival Barry Lv 368 trainers 3 items

    Your rival waits in town to stop you for a test battle the moment you reach the gym door.

    Fight
    Rival BarryLv 36Leader Crasher WakeLv 37+6 more trainers
    Get
    Macho BraceZinchiddenMystic Water
    Shop
    Quick Ball$1,000
    Come back
    GastrodonSurfGyaradosSuper RodOctillerySuper RodTentacoolSurfTentacruelSurf+2 seen earlier
    Guide
  6. 39
    Great MarshNew: Wooper, Tangela, Yanma +58 items 8 new

    Once you pay the Pastoria gate fee, your Great Marsh trip lasts until your 30 Safari Balls or steps run out.

    Get
    Rare CandyhiddenToxic PlatehiddenLeaf Stonehidden+5 more items
    Come back
    CarvanhaSuper RodGyaradosSuper RodDrapionafter the ChampionExeggcuteafter the ChampionGulpinafter the ChampionKangaskhanafter the ChampionKecleonafter the ChampionParasafter the Champion+2 more species+1 seen earlier
    Guide

Mine Badge: Byron

Canalave City Gym, Steel type, ace Lv 41
10 stops · 17 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Mine BadgeGym badge
  • TM91 Flash CannonSteel type
  • $4,920Prize money
Boss

Byron

Canalave City Gym, Steel type

  • Magneton, Lv 37
  • Steelix, Lv 38
  • Bastiodon, Lv 41, ace
New17 Pokemon
Kirlia, Pichu, Pikachu, Golduck, Tentacool, Finneon, Magmar, Magnemite, Floatzel, Gastrodon, Tentacruel, Lumineon, Pelipper, Farfetch'd, Sudowoodo, Voltorb, Mr. Mime
  1. 40
    Route 212New: Kirlia1 new
    Get
    TM11 Sunny DayTM62 Silver WindTM06 Toxic
    New
    Kirlia+18 seen earlier
    Come back
    TM84 Poison Jablater visitGolduckSurfGyaradosSuper RodSeakingSuper RodGastrodonSurfOctillerySuper RodTentacoolSurfTentacruelSurf+1 seen earlier
    Guide
  2. 41
    Pokémon MansionTM87 Swagger
    Guide
  3. 42
    Trophy GardenNew: Pichu, Pikachu2 new

    Enter the Trophy Garden through the back wall of the Pokemon Mansion lobby, in line with the front entrance, where a maid points the way.

    New
    PichuPikachu10%+3 seen earlier
    Come back
    Azurillafter the ChampionBonslyafter the ChampionCastformafter the ChampionDittoafter the ChampionEeveeafter the ChampionHappinyafter the ChampionIgglybuffafter the ChampionJigglypuffafter the Champion+4 more species+4 seen earlier
    Guide
  4. 43
    Celestic TownGalactic Boss Cyrus Lv 362 trainers 4 items 1 gift 1 new

    A walled ring of ledges circles the ruins, and the south stairs are your only way up.

    Fight
    Galactic Boss CyrusLv 36Galactic GruntLv 32
    Get
    HM03 SurfDragon FangKings RockhiddenGreat Ball
    New
    GolduckSurf · 10%+3 seen earlier
    Shop
    Timer Ball$1,000
    Come back
    CorphishSuper RodCrawdauntSuper RodGyaradosSuper RodSeakingSuper Rod
    Guide
  5. 44
    Fuego IronworksNew: Tentacool, Finneon, Magmar +43 trainers 8 items 7 new

    You reach the Fuego Ironworks yard on foot from Route 205, a short walk east of the factory door.

    Fight
    Highest levelWorker ConradLv 35+2 more trainers
    Get
    TM35 FlamethrowerBig MushroomhiddenCalciumProteinhidden+4 more items
    New
    TentacoolSurfFinneonGood RodMagmarMagnemiteFloatzelGastrodonTentacruelSurf · 9%+9 seen earlier
    Come back
    GyaradosSuper RodLumineonSuper RodShellderSuper Rod
    Guide
  6. 45
    Route 219New: Lumineon, Pelipper2 trainers 1 item 2 new

    The sand south of Sandgem Town stops at the sea, so on foot you can go no further than the beach.

    Get
    Zinchidden
    New
    LumineonGood Rod · 5%PelipperSurf · 1%+5 seen earlier
    Come back
    GyaradosSuper Rod
    Guide
  7. 46
    Route 2207 trainers 4 items

    Open sea runs from edge to edge here, so you cross on Surf and only the sandbars give you dry footing.

    Fight
    Highest levelSwimmer ClaireLv 35+6 more trainers
    Get
    Splash PlateBig PearlhiddenCarbos+1 more item
    Come back
    ChinchouSuper RodGyaradosSuper Rod
    Guide
  8. 47
    Route 221New: Farfetch'd, Sudowoodo2 new
    Get
    TM81 X-Scissor
    New
    Farfetch'dSudowoodo+17 seen earlier
    Come back
    GyaradosSuper Rod
    Guide
  9. 48
    Route 218New: Voltorb, Mr. Mime4 trainers 3 items 2 new

    Past the pier there is no dry path west, so you cross the open water on Surf.

    Fight
    Highest levelSailor SkylerLv 34+3 more trainers
    Get
    X AccuracyRare CandyHyper Potion
    New
    VoltorbMr. Mime+15 seen earlier
    Come back
    GyaradosSuper Rod+1 seen earlier
    Guide
  10. 49
    Canalave CityRival Barry Lv 389 trainers 3 items

    A canal splits Canalave City down the middle: the north bridge is your only way across on foot.

    Fight
    Rival BarryLv 38Leader ByronLv 41+7 more trainers
    Get
    TM89 U-turnTM48 Skill SwapBig Pearlhidden
    Shop
    Repeat Ball$1,000
    Come back
    GyaradosSuper RodStaryuSuper Rod+1 seen earlier
    Guide

Icicle Badge: Candice

Snowpoint City Gym, Ice type, ace Lv 44
8 stops · 8 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Icicle BadgeGym badge
  • TM72 AvalancheIce type
  • $5,280Prize money
Boss

Candice

Snowpoint City Gym, Ice type

  • Sneasel, Lv 40
  • Piloswine, Lv 40
  • Abomasnow, Lv 42
  • Froslass, Lv 44, ace
New8 Pokemon
Steelix, Seaking, Azelf, Sneasel, Snorunt, Delibird, Swinub, Uxie
Return
HM08 Rock Climb, come back to Acuity Lakefront
  1. 50
    Iron IslandNew: Steelix14 trainers 11 items 1 gift 1 new

    The ferry from Canalave City sets you down on Iron Island's dock, and Riley waits in the mine mouth to the north.

    Fight
    Galactic Gruntx2Lv 34+12 more trainers
    Get
    HM04 StrengthTM23 Iron TailGiftRioluLv 1ProtectorElixirIron Platehidden+6 more items
    New
    Steelix+11 seen earlier
    Come back
    RegisteelMystery Gift eventGyaradosSuper RodQwilfishSuper Rod+1 seen earlier
    Guide
  2. 51
    Lake ValorGalactic Commander Saturn Lv 402 new
    Fight
    Galactic Commander SaturnLv 40
    New
    SeakingGood Rod · 5%Azelf+6 seen earlier
    Come back
    TM25 Thunderlater visitGyaradosSuper Rod
    Guide
  3. 52
    Route 211TM12 Taunt7 trainers 6 items

    Route 211 splits around the mountain, and you walk its west half long before its east half.

    Fight
    Highest levelBird Keeper KatherineLv 34+6 more trainers
    Get
    TM12 TauntTM77 Psych UpTM29 PsychicGreat BallhiddenCarbosCalciumhidden
    Guide
  4. 53
    Route 216New: Sneasel, Snorunt9 trainers 7 items 2 new

    Deep drifts bury this route: you leave the bike packed, running does nothing in deep snow, and deeper drifts slow you further.

    Fight
    Highest levelAce Trainer LauraLv 42+8 more trainers
    Get
    TM13 Ice BeamPP UphiddenMax PotionMental Herb+3 more items
    New
    SneaselSnorunt10%+4 seen earlier
    Guide
  5. 54
    Route 217New: Delibird, Swinub9 trainers 12 items 2 new

    A blizzard buries Route 217: the bike stays packed, deep snow stops you running, and the deeper drifts slow you further.

    Fight
    Highest levelAce Trainer DaltonLv 40+8 more trainers
    Get
    TM07 HailHM08 Rock ClimbNuggethiddenIronx2, 1 hiddenProteinhidden+6 more items
    New
    DelibirdSwinub+3 seen earlier
    Guide
  6. 55
    Acuity LakefrontCome back: later in the story2 items

    No bike works on this snowfield, deep drifts stop you running, and the deepest drifts slow your walk even further.

    Need
    Rock Climb Wallx2HM08 Rock Climb+ Icicle BadgeReturn later
    Come back
    Ultra Balllater visitReaper Clothlater visit
    Guide
  7. 56
    Snowpoint CityLeader Candice Lv 447 trainers 2 items

    The gym sits in the middle of town, so loop the snowy streets for their pickups before you go in.

    Fight
    Leader CandiceLv 44+6 more trainers
    Get
    Ultra BallRare CandyhiddenTradeMedicham for Haunter
    Guide
  8. 57
    Lake AcuityNew: Uxie1 item 1 new

    You reach Lake Acuity after Commander Mars falls at Lake Verity, just as the villain team's commander taunts your rival, then heads back to their headquarters.

    Get
    TM14 Blizzard
    New
    Uxie+9 seen earlier
    Come back
    GyaradosSuper Rod
    Guide

Beacon Badge: Volkner

Sunyshore City Gym, Electric type, ace Lv 50
7 stops · 8 new Pokemon
Earn
  • Beacon BadgeGym badge
  • TM57 Charge BeamElectric type
  • $6,000Prize money
Boss

Volkner

Sunyshore City Gym, Electric type

  • Jolteon, Lv 46
  • Raichu, Lv 46
  • Luxray, Lv 48
  • Electivire, Lv 50, ace
New8 Pokemon
Giratina, Dusclops, Skitty, Electabuzz, Luxio, Magneton, Cresselia, Mesprit
  1. 58
    Spear PillarCommander Mars Lv 464 trainers

    The grunts at the top of the entrance steps team up for a double battle, so bring at least two fighters or they turn you back.

    Fight
    Commander MarsLv 46Commander JupiterLv 46Galactic Gruntx2Lv 41 to 43
    Come back
    Dialgaafter the ChampionPalkiaafter the Champion
    Guide
  2. 59
    Distortion WorldGalactic Boss Cyrus Lv 481 new
    Fight
    Galactic Boss CyrusLv 48
    Guide
  3. 60
    Spring PathNo fights, pickups or new species on this visit · Next: Sendoff Spring

    Spring Path stays sealed until late in the story, when you leap into a portal that sets you down at Sendoff Spring. Before then, Route 214 ends in a dead end on its east side.

    Guide
  4. 61
    Sendoff SpringNew: Dusclops1 new

    You first reach Sendoff Spring by leaping through the portal, and the champion then guards the mouth of Turnback Cave until you take her title.

    New
    Dusclops+8 seen earlier
    Need
    Rock Climb Wallx2HM08 Rock Climb+ Icicle Badge
    Come back
    GyaradosSuper Rod+1 seen earlier
    Guide
  5. 62
    Route 222New: Skitty, Electabuzz, Luxio +112 trainers 8 items 4 new

    A long row of ledges splits the road ahead: the hill path runs above it, the beach below, and you can only hop down.

    Fight
    Highest levelRich Boy TreyLv 45+11 more trainers
    Get
    TM56 FlingFull Restorex2, 1 hiddenPP UpQuick Ball+3 more items
    New
    SkittyElectabuzzLuxio10%Magneton5%+16 seen earlier
    Come back
    GyaradosSuper RodOctillerySuper Rod
    Guide
  6. 63
    Sunyshore CityLeader Volkner Lv 501 gift
    Fight
    Leader VolknerLv 50AceElectivire
    Get
    Beacon BadgeTM57 Charge Beam$6,000GiftHM07 Waterfall
    Shop
    Luxury Ball$1,000
    Come back
    GyaradosSuper RodOctillerySuper RodStaryuSuper Rod
    Guide
  7. 64
    Roaming SinnohNew: Cresselia, Mesprit2 new
    Come back
    Articunoafter the ChampionMoltresafter the ChampionZapdosafter the Champion

Pokemon League

3 stops · 7 new Pokemon
New7 Pokemon
Mantyke, Octillery, Azumarill, Dewgong, Rhydon, Lapras, Gabite
  1. 65
    Route 223New: Mantyke, Octillery13 trainers 4 items 2 new

    From Sunyshore City to the League this whole route is water, so you Surf every stretch and only shallow islets give you footing.

    Fight
    Highest levelSwimmer FranciscoLv 45+12 more trainers
    Get
    TM18 Rain DanceHeart ScalehiddenRare CandyDive Ball
    New
    MantykeSurf · 10%OctilleryGood Rod · 5%+4 seen earlier
    Come back
    GyaradosSuper RodWailmerSuper RodWailordSuper Rod
    Guide
  2. 66
    Victory RoadNew: Azumarill, Dewgong, Rhydon +25 new
    Get
    TM41 TormentTM71 Stone EdgeTM79 Dark PulseTM59 Dragon Pulse
    New
    AzumarillDewgongRhydonLaprasSurf · 10%Gabite5%+8 seen earlier
    Come back
    GyaradosSuper Rod
    Guide
  3. 67
    Pokémon LeagueRival Barry Lv 516 trainers 1 item

    Outside the cave's north exit you reach a plaza of Poke Ball statues, with the hall beyond a pool topped by a waterfall.

    Fight
    Rival BarryLv 51Elite Four AaronLv 53Elite Four BerthaLv 55Elite Four FlintLv 57Elite Four LucianLv 59Champion CynthiaLv 62
    Get
    Sky Platehidden
    Shop
    Full Restore$3,000
    Come back
    GyaradosSuper RodLuvdiscSuper Rod+1 seen earlier
    Guide

Postgame

13 stops · 57 new Pokemon
New57 Pokemon
Jynx, Smoochum, Regigigas, Haunter, Lunatone, Solrock, Gyarados, Natu, Bellsprout, Oddish, Luvdisc, Shuckle, Gloom, Weepinbell, Makuhita, Fearow, Banette, Raticate, Rattata, Spearow, Horsea, Seadra, Krabby, Relicanth, Poliwhirl, Spinda, Poliwag, Camerupt, Weezing, Numel, Skarmory, Magcargo, Koffing, Slugma, Heatran, Beldum, Cacturne, Dugtrio, Hippowdon, Sandslash, Cacnea, Diglett, Surskit, Pinsir, Pidgey, Ariados, Ledian, Illumise, Volbeat, Lombre, Nuzleaf, Pineco, Masquerain, Sealeo, Corsola, Wailmer, Wailord
  1. 68
    Fight AreaSuper Rod
    Guide
  2. 69
    Survival AreaRival Barry Lv 851 gift
    Fight
    Rival BarryLv 85
    Get
    GiftTM42 Facade
    Guide
  3. 70
    Snowpoint TempleNew: Jynx, Smoochum, Regigigas3 new
    Guide
  4. 71
    Turnback CaveNew: Haunter, Lunatone, Solrock3 new
    Guide
  5. 72
    Route 224New: Gyarados, Natu, Bellsprout +58 trainers 9 items 8 new

    Every lane here runs north from the cave door you step out of, so clear the west grass before you head east to the beach.

    Fight
    Highest levelAce Trainer JamieLv 60+7 more trainers
    Get
    ZinchiddenUp GradeRare Candyhidden+6 more items
    New
    GyaradosSuper RodNatuBellsproutOddishLuvdiscSuper RodShuckle8%Gloom5%Weepinbell5%+10 seen earlier
    Guide
  6. 73
    Route 225New: Makuhita, Fearow, Banette +38 trainers 10 items 6 new

    Route 225 climbs north in tiers, and wooden bridges carry the upper trail back over the low paths you walk first.

    Fight
    Highest levelAce Trainer DeannaLv 56+7 more trainers
    Get
    Razor FangRare CandyhiddenLeaf Stonehidden+7 more items
    Guide
  7. 74
    Route 226New: Horsea, Seadra, Krabby +15 trainers 8 items 4 new

    You climb a wall to reach each ledge here and drop down another to leave it, until the cliffs give way to water.

    Fight
    Highest levelAce Trainer GrahamLv 59+4 more trainers
    Get
    TM53 Energy BallCarbosLagging TailTiny Mushroomhidden+4 more itemsTradeFinneon for Magikarp
    New
    HorseaGood RodSeadraSuper RodKrabbyRelicanthSuper Rod+11 seen earlier
    Need
    Rock Climb Wallx9HM08 Rock Climb+ Icicle Badge
    Guide
  8. 75
    Route 227New: Poliwhirl, Spinda, Poliwag +44 trainers 5 items 7 new

    Ramps here launch you only after a fast run on your bike, while narrow rails carry you straight north or south.

    Fight
    Highest levelAce Trainer SaulLv 61+3 more trainers
    Get
    Star PiecehiddenCharcoalMax Repelhidden+2 more items
    Guide
  9. 76
    Stark MountainCommander Mars Lv 6019 trainers 14 items 4 new

    You climb the ash slope north from Route 227 to the cave mouth, and Rock Climb scales its walls.

    Fight
    Commander MarsLv 60Commander JupiterLv 60+17 more trainers
    Get
    TM50 OverheatLife OrbEscape RopePP Up+10 more items
    New
    MagcargoKoffing5%Slugma5%Heatran+9 seen earlier
    Guide
  10. 77
    Route 228New: Beldum, Cacturne, Dugtrio +47 new
    Get
    TM37 Sandstorm
    Come back
    RegirockMystery Gift event
    Guide
  11. 78
    Route 229New: Surskit, Pinsir, Pidgey +84 trainers 5 items 11 new

    From Route 228 a narrow trail drops you into tall grass, and the deep grass along the top leads you east first.

    Fight
    Highest levelAce Trainer DanaLv 56+3 more trainers
    Get
    Full RestoreNuggetProtein+2 more items
    Guide
  12. 79
    Resort Area5 items

    The Resort Area lies at the south end of Route 229, and a boy in the gateway of the walled Villa garden offers you the house for free.

    Get
    Leppa BerryQualot BerryGrepa Berry+2 more items
    Guide
  13. 80
    Route 230New: Sealeo, Corsola, Wailmer +16 trainers 4 items 4 new

    A fisherman and a boy block the shore's only gap to the sea until you hold the national dex, so this crossing opens late.

    Fight
    Highest levelSwimmer KurtLv 54+5 more trainers
    Get
    Rare CandyWater StonehiddenUltra Ballhidden+1 more item
    New
    SealeoSurfCorsolaWailmerSuper RodWailordSuper Rod · 5%+13 seen earlier
    Guide

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