Route 221 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl · Route

Route 221 lies in southern Sinnoh, reached by surfing from Route 220 south of Sandgem Town. It leads to Pal Park, which is blocked by workers until Professor Oak invites you after you get the National Pokédex.
- Type
- Route
- Wild Pokémon
- 28
- Items
- 16
- HMs needed
- Surf
Connects to: Route 220 · Pal Park
Position on the Sinnoh map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gastrodon | 28–30 | 30% | 30% | 30% | Pearl |
Floatzel | 28–30 | 25% | 25% | 25% | Both |
Stunky | 28 | 20% | 20% | 20% | Diamond |
Skuntank | 29–30 | 15% | 15% | 15% | Diamond |
Sudowoodo | 29–30 | 15% | 15% | 15% | Pearl |
Gastrodon | 29–30 | 10% | 10% | 10% | Diamond |
Roselia | 29 | 10% | 10% | 10% | Both |
Shellos | 28 | 10% | 10% | 10% | Both |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Nidorina | 29 | 20% | Diamond |
Nidorino | 29 | 20% | Pearl |
Nidorina | 30 | 2% | Pearl |
Nidorino | 30 | 2% | Diamond |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Farfetch’d | 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 |
|---|---|
| North-west corner of the land section | |
| Near the west edge of the first southern grass patch | |
| West of the old man's house | |
| Right side of the old man's house Hidden | |
| Gift from the old man in the house when you show a Pokémon of his requested level | |
| Gift from the old man in the house when you show a Pokémon of his requested level | |
| Gift from the old man in the house when you show a Pokémon of his requested level | |
| Upper right corner of the large southern grass Hidden | |
| Lower left corner of the large southern grass Hidden | |
| In the grass below the Berry patch Hidden | |
| Between the large southern grass and the south-eastern grass | |
| Lower left corner of the south-eastern grass Hidden | |
| Berry patch near the middle of the route | |
| Berry patch near the middle of the route | |
| Berry patch near the middle of the route | |
| Berry patch near the middle of the route |
Tips
- Show the old man in the house the Pokémon level he asks for each day to earn the Black Belt, Expert Belt and Focus Sash in turn.
- The southern grass hides a Max Revive, Ultra Ball and Carbos, and TM81 (X-Scissor) sits between the southern patches.
- Farfetch'd can appear here as a swarm.
- The old man's level request changes daily and his rewards cycle Black Belt, Expert Belt, Focus Sash.
- A Honey Tree stands along the northern path.
FAQ
What Pokémon are on Route 221 in Diamond and Pearl?
28 species can be found here, including Gastrodon, Floatzel, Stunky, Skuntank, Sudowoodo, Roselia. The tables show each one’s level, rates and version.
What items are in Route 221?
16 items, including Protein, Honey, Pure Incense, Tiny Mushroom, Black Belt.
Which HMs do you need for Route 221?
Surf to reach everything.
Sources & picture credits
- Route 221 (Bulbapedia)
- PokeAPI encounter data
- Picture: Sinnoh_Route_221_DP.png
- Picture: Sinnoh_Route_221_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).



















