Route 215 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl · Route

Route 215 is a hilly, rain-soaked route linking Route 210 near Solaceon Town to Veilstone City in eastern Sinnoh. It is home to several Black Belts and Joggers and is the main road you take to reach Maylene's Gym.
- Type
- Route
- Wild Pokémon
- 18
- Items
- 12
- HMs needed
- Cut
Connects to: Route 210 · Veilstone City
Position on the Sinnoh map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ponyta | 21–22 | 30% | 40% | 20% | Both |
Geodude | 20–22 | 35% | 25% | 25% | Both |
Kricketune | 20–22 | 10% | 10% | 30% | Both |
Kadabra | 20–22 | 15% | 15% | 15% | Both |
Abra | 20 | 10% | 10% | 10% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Drowzee | 20–21 | 40% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Gligar | 22 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Gift from the Black Belt before the second bridge | |
| North-east corner of the rise between the second and third bridges Hidden | |
| Just beyond Black Belt Gregory Needs Cut | |
| Across the fourth bridge, south of the first Berry patch | |
| Berry patch south of Black Belt Gregory Needs Cut | |
| Berry patch south of Black Belt Gregory Needs Cut | |
| Above the cuttable tree beside a long ledge Hidden Needs Cut | |
| By a tree in the north-east corner of the largest grass patch Hidden | |
| South of the largest grass patch Needs Cut | |
| Below the ledge past Jogger Scott | |
| Berry patch east of Ace Trainer Maya | |
| Berry patch east of Ace Trainer Maya |
Tips
- A Black Belt before the second bridge gives you TM66 (Payback).
- Cut opens the area past Black Belt Gregory with the Fist Plate, TM34 (Shock Wave) and two Berry patches.
- It rains constantly, boosting Water-type moves in battle.
- Drowzee appears here as a swarm.
- A Honey Tree grows on this route.
Walkthrough: Part 5: Solaceon and Veilstone
FAQ
What Pokémon are on Route 215 in Diamond and Pearl?
18 species can be found here, including Ponyta, Geodude, Kricketune, Kadabra, Abra. The tables show each one’s level, rates and version.
What items are in Route 215?
12 items, including TM66 (Payback), Honey, Fist Plate, Guard Spec., Pecha Berry.
Which HMs do you need for Route 215?
Cut to reach everything.
Sources & picture credits
- Route 215 (Bulbapedia)
- PokeAPI encounter data
- Picture: Sinnoh_Route_215_DP.png
- Picture: Sinnoh_Route_215_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).









