Ravaged Path Pokémon Diamond and Pearl · Caves & landmark

The Ravaged Path is a small cave in the middle of Route 204 that separates its southern and northern halves, between Jubilife City and Floaroma Town. Players need Rock Smash to pass through on the way north toward Floaroma and Eterna. Its back section is a water-filled area that can only be explored later with Surf.
- Type
- Caves & landmark
- Wild Pokémon
- 9
- Items
- 4
- HMs needed
- Rock Smash, Surf
Connects to: Route 204
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Magikarp | 3–10 | 100% | Both |
Morning is 4:00–9:59, day 10:00–19:59 and night 20:00–3:59. Poké Radar, swarm and dual-slot Pokémon need the National Pokédex. Encounter methods.
Items
| Item | Where |
|---|---|
| Just northeast of the stairs | |
| Among the rocks just northwest of the stairs Needs Rock Smash | |
| North end of the cave Needs Surf, Rock Smash | |
| Northeast end of the cave Needs Surf, Rock Smash |
Tips
- Get Rock Smash (HM06) before trying to go through.
- Return with Surf for TM03 (Water Pulse) and the Luck Incense at the north end.
- Mostly Zubat, Geodude and Psyduck; fishing finds Barboach and Whiscash.
Walkthrough: Part 3: Floaroma, the Windworks and Eterna
FAQ
What Pokémon are on Ravaged Path in Diamond and Pearl?
9 species can be found here, including Zubat, Geodude, Psyduck, Golbat, Golduck. The tables show each one’s level, rates and version.
What items are in Ravaged Path?
4 items, including Antidote, TM39 (Rock Tomb), Luck Incense, TM03 (Water Pulse).
Which HMs do you need for Ravaged Path?
Rock Smash, Surf to reach everything.
Sources & picture credits
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon tables come from the Diamond/Pearl encounter data in PokeAPI; Gym and League teams from the pret/pokediamond decompilation. Maps and screenshots © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, archived from the Bulbagarden Archives (listed on the image gallery).









