Route 218 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl · Route

Route 218 is a short coastal route west of Jubilife City that leads to Canalave City, split by a channel that you have to Surf across. It is a popular fishing spot and offers a Honey Tree and several Berries on its shore.
- Type
- Route
- Wild Pokémon
- 24
- Items
- 6
- HMs needed
- Surf
Connects to: Jubilife City · Canalave City
Position on the Sinnoh map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Floatzel | 28–30 | 35% | 35% | 35% | Both |
Gastrodon | 28–30 | 20% | 20% | 20% | Both |
Shellos | 28 | 20% | 20% | 20% | Both |
Glameow | 29–30 | 15% | 15% | 15% | Pearl |
Mr. Mime | 29–30 | 15% | 15% | 15% | Diamond |
Wingull | 29 | 10% | 10% | 10% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Tentacool | 20–30 | 60% | Both |
Wingull | 20–30 | 30% | Both |
Pelipper | 20–40 | 5% | Both |
Tentacruel | 20–40 | 5% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Magikarp | 3–10 | 100% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Ditto | 29–30 | 22% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Voltorb | 28 | 40% | 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 |
|---|---|
| Small patch of land in the far north-east corner Needs Surf | |
| Strip of land just west of the first pier Needs Surf | |
| Soft soil above the grassy area | |
| Soft soil north of the grassy area | |
| Soft soil north of the grassy area | |
| Soft soil north of the grassy area |
Tips
- Surf is required to cross to Canalave City and reach the Rare Candy and Honey.
- The Poké Radar can turn up Ditto in the grass here.
- Pick up the Old Rod from the Jubilife-side gate if you haven't already.
- Voltorb can appear here as a swarm.
- Fishing with the Good or Super Rod turns up Finneon and Lumineon.
Walkthrough: Part 8: Canalave City and Iron Island
FAQ
What Pokémon are on Route 218 in Diamond and Pearl?
24 species can be found here, including Floatzel, Gastrodon, Shellos, Glameow, Mr. Mime, Wingull. The tables show each one’s level, rates and version.
What items are in Route 218?
6 items, including Rare Candy, Honey, Rawst Berry, Persim Berry, Figy Berry.
Which HMs do you need for Route 218?
Surf to reach everything.
Sources & picture credits
- Route 218 (Bulbapedia)
- PokeAPI encounter data
- Picture: Sinnoh_Route_218_DP.png
- Picture: Sinnoh_Route_218_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).















