Route 212 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl · Route

Route 212 runs south from Hearthome City to Pastoria City; the northern half is a rainy path past the walled Pokémon Mansion and its Trophy Garden, while the southern half is a muddy marsh. Reporters block the northern gate until you have visited Solaceon Town.
- Type
- Route
- Wild Pokémon
- 30
- Items
- 30
- HMs needed
- Cut, Surf
Connects to: Hearthome City · Pastoria City
Position on the Sinnoh map
Wild Pokémon
Route 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)
| Pokémon | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Budew | 16 | 30% | 30% | 30% | Both |
Kricketune | 17–18 | 20% | 10% | 30% | Both |
Staravia | 17–18 | 15% | 25% | 5% | Both |
Starly | 16 | 20% | 20% | 20% | Both |
Roselia | 16–17 | 15% | 15% | 15% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Magikarp | 3–10 | 100% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Smeargle | 16–18 | 22% | Both |
Honey tree:
Munchlax
Combee
Wurmple
Burmy
Cherubi
Cascoon (Pearl)
Silcoon (Diamond)
Aipom
Heracross How honey trees work
Route 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)
| Pokémon | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bibarel | 18–20 | 35% | 35% | 25% | Both |
Kricketune | 18–19 | 10% | 10% | 30% | Both |
Wooper | 18 | 30% | 30% | 30% | Both |
Roselia | 18–20 | 25% | 25% | 15% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Magikarp | 3–10 | 100% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Grimer | 18–20 | 22% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Ekans | 18–20 | 8% | Both |
Honey tree:
Munchlax
Combee
Wurmple
Burmy
Cherubi
Cascoon (Pearl)
Silcoon (Diamond)
Aipom
Heracross How honey trees work
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 |
|---|---|
| In the bushes left of the Mansion entrance Hidden | |
| Behind the Trainer Tips sign south-west of the Mansion | |
| West of the Mansion Needs Cut | |
| West of the Mansion Needs Surf | |
| Berry patch by the Mansion | |
| Berry patch by the Mansion | |
| In the bush right of the Mansion entrance Hidden | |
| West of the pond north of the southern stairs Needs Surf | |
| West of the pond north of the southern stairs Needs Surf | |
| Shard collector's house, traded for 10 Green Shards | |
| Shard collector's house, traded for 10 Red Shards | |
| Shard collector's house, traded for 10 Blue Shards | |
| Shard collector's house, traded for 10 Yellow Shards | |
| In the swamp near the shard collector's house Hidden | |
| East of the hidden Heart Scale Hidden | |
| On the south-westernmost hill Hidden | |
| Far south-west corner | |
| Small island near the three Fishermen | |
| South-east corner of the larger swamp | |
| Behind a tree in the square of logs and bridges Needs Surf | |
| Past the southernmost Fisherman, west of two trees Hidden Needs Surf | |
| Between two hills in the larger swamp Hidden | |
| Near Scientist Shaun Needs Cut | |
| North-east of the shard collector's house Needs Cut | |
| Beside the northern hill, reached via the easternmost log | |
| In the swamp near Pastoria City Hidden | |
| In the swamp near Pastoria City Hidden | |
| In the swamp near Pastoria City Hidden | |
| Berry patch near Pastoria City | |
| Berry patch near Pastoria City |
Tips
- The marshy south is packed with hidden items, including a Rare Candy near Pastoria; use the Dowsing Machine.
- Bring Cut and Surf to reach TM11, TM84 (Poison Jab), the Rose Incense and several Berries.
- Trade 10 Shards of a colour at the shard collector's house for Hail, Sunny Day, Rain Dance or Sandstorm.
- The northern half is under constant rain.
- Deep mud in the southern marsh slows you down and can trap you briefly.
- The Pokémon Mansion and its Trophy Garden sit behind the walls of the northern section.
Walkthrough: Part 7: Celestic Town, Surf and Hearthome’s Gym
FAQ
What Pokémon are on Route 212 in Diamond and Pearl?
30 species can be found here, including Budew, Kricketune, Staravia, Starly, Roselia, Psyduck. The tables show each one’s level, rates and version.
What items are in Route 212?
30 items, including Super Potion, Elixir, TM11 (Sunny Day), Rose Incense, Aspear Berry.
Which HMs do you need for Route 212?
Cut, Surf to reach everything.
Sources & picture credits
- Route 212 (Bulbapedia)
- PokeAPI encounter data
- Picture: Sinnoh_Route_212_DP.png
- Picture: Sinnoh_Route_212_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).





















