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Route 212 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl · Route

Route 212 in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Route 212 in Diamond and Pearl

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

Where Route 212 is in SinnohPosition on the Sinnoh map

Wild Pokémon

Route 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)

Walking
PokémonLv.MorningDayNightVersion
Budew1630%30%30%Both
Kricketune17–1820%10%30%Both
Staravia17–1815%25%5%Both
Starly1620%20%20%Both
Roselia16–1715%15%15%Both
Surfing
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Psyduck20–4090%Both
Golduck20–4010%Both
Old Rod
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Magikarp3–10100%Both
Good Rod
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Magikarp10–2555%Both
Goldeen10–2545%Both
Super Rod
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Gyarados30–5555%Both
Seaking20–5045%Both
Poké Radar
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Smeargle16–1822%Both

Honey tree: Munchlax Combee Wurmple Burmy Cherubi Cascoon (Pearl) Silcoon (Diamond) Aipom Heracross How honey trees work

Route 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)

Walking
PokémonLv.MorningDayNightVersion
Bibarel18–2035%35%25%Both
Kricketune18–1910%10%30%Both
Wooper1830%30%30%Both
Roselia18–2025%25%15%Both
Surfing
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Wooper20–4090%Both
Quagsire20–4010%Both
Old Rod
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Magikarp3–10100%Both
Good Rod
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Magikarp10–2555%Both
Barboach10–2545%Both
Super Rod
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Gyarados30–5555%Both
Whiscash20–5045%Both
Poké Radar
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Grimer18–2022%Both
Dual-slot: Sapphire
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Lombre204%Both
Lotad184%Both
Dual-slot: FireRed
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Ekans18–208%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

ItemWhere
Super PotionIn the bushes left of the Mansion entrance Hidden
ElixirBehind the Trainer Tips sign south-west of the Mansion
TM11 (Sunny Day)West of the Mansion Needs Cut
Rose IncenseWest of the Mansion Needs Surf
Aspear BerryBerry patch by the Mansion
Sitrus BerryBerry patch by the Mansion
Great BallIn the bush right of the Mansion entrance Hidden
Lum BerryWest of the pond north of the southern stairs Needs Surf
Tamato BerryWest of the pond north of the southern stairs Needs Surf
TM07 (Hail)Shard collector's house, traded for 10 Green Shards
TM11 (Sunny Day)Shard collector's house, traded for 10 Red Shards
TM18 (Rain Dance)Shard collector's house, traded for 10 Blue Shards
TM37 (Sandstorm)Shard collector's house, traded for 10 Yellow Shards
Heart ScaleIn the swamp near the shard collector's house Hidden
Great BallEast of the hidden Heart Scale Hidden
Tiny MushroomOn the south-westernmost hill Hidden
AntidoteFar south-west corner
TM62 (Silver Wind)Small island near the three Fishermen
TM06 (Toxic)South-east corner of the larger swamp
TM84 (Poison Jab)Behind a tree in the square of logs and bridges Needs Surf
ProteinPast the southernmost Fisherman, west of two trees Hidden Needs Surf
ReviveBetween two hills in the larger swamp Hidden
X Sp. AtkNear Scientist Shaun Needs Cut
ZincNorth-east of the shard collector's house Needs Cut
ReviveBeside the northern hill, reached via the easternmost log
Hyper PotionIn the swamp near Pastoria City Hidden
EtherIn the swamp near Pastoria City Hidden
Rare CandyIn the swamp near Pastoria City Hidden
Pecha BerryBerry patch near Pastoria City
Pinap Berry ×3Berry 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

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).