Route 203 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl · Route

Route 203 is a short, grassy route linking Jubilife City to Oreburgh Gate on the way to Oreburgh City. It is where Barry challenges you to your first rival battle on the road after you receive the Pokétch.
- Type
- Route
- Wild Pokémon
- 18
- Items
- 2
- HMs needed
- Surf
Connects to: Jubilife City · Oreburgh Gate
Position on the Sinnoh map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Starly | 4–6 | 35% | 45% | 25% | Both |
Shinx | 4–5 | 25% | 25% | 25% | Both |
Abra | 4–5 | 15% | 15% | 15% | Both |
Bidoof | 4–6 | 15% | 15% | 15% | Both |
Kricketot | 4 | 10% | – | 10% | Both |
Zubat | 5 | – | – | 10% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Magikarp | 3–10 | 100% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Cubone | 4 | 40% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Seedot | 5 | 8% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Lotad | 5 | 8% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Pineco | 5 | 8% | 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 |
|---|---|
| Above the small ledge on the west side | |
| North of the pond |
Tips
- Expect a rival battle with Barry as you enter the route.
- Abra and Shinx appear in the grass here, both good early catches.
- Come back with the Poké Radar to find Ralts.
- Cubone can appear here as a swarm.
- Surfing the pond turns up Psyduck and Golduck later in the game.
Walkthrough: Part 2: Jubilife City and the first Gym
FAQ
What Pokémon are on Route 203 in Diamond and Pearl?
18 species can be found here, including Starly, Shinx, Abra, Bidoof, Kricketot, Zubat. The tables show each one’s level, rates and version.
What items are in Route 203?
2 items, including Poké Ball, Repel.
Which HMs do you need for Route 203?
Surf to reach everything.
Sources & picture credits
- Route 203 (Bulbapedia)
- PokeAPI encounter data
- Picture: Sinnoh_Route_203_DP.png
- Picture: Sinnoh_Route_203_Map.png
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).


















