Route 225 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl · Route
Route 225 is a rugged mountain route in the Battle Zone, the post-game area northeast of Sinnoh, running north from the Fight Area to the Survival Area. It can only be entered once the player has visited the Battle Tower and owns the National Pokédex. Bridges, small plateaus, a house and a lake fill the route, along with tough post-game Trainers.
- Type
- Route
- Wild Pokémon
- 16
- Items
- 14
- HMs needed
- Cut, Surf, Rock Climb
Connects to: Fight Area · Survival Area
Position on the Sinnoh map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fearow | 50–52 | 40% | 40% | 20% | Both |
 Raticate | 50–52 | 30% | 30% | 30% | Both |
 Banette | 50–52 | – | – | 20% | Both |
 Roselia | 51 | 15% | 15% | 15% | Pearl |
 Skuntank | 51 | 10% | 10% | 10% | Diamond |
 Machoke | 51 | 5% | 5% | 5% | Both |
 Rattata | 20–22 | 5% | 5% | 5% | Both |
| Roselia | 51 | 5% | 5% | 5% | Diamond |
 Spearow | 20–22 | 5% | 5% | 5% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
 Magikarp | 3–10 | 100% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
 Makuhita | 50–51 | 40% | Both |
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 |
|---|---|
 HP Up | Southwest corner Needs Rock Climb |
 Rare Candy | East of Bird Keeper Audrey, Ranger Ashlee and Psychic Daisy Needs Cut |
 Ultra Ball | Upper ledge east of Pokémon Ranger Dwayne |
| Ultra Ball | Lower ledge southeast of Ace Trainer Quinn Hidden |
 Hyper Potion | On the hill northeast of Psychic Daisy Hidden |
 Revive | Northwest of Pokémon Ranger Dwayne |
| Rare Candy | Just north of the grass south of the house Hidden |
 Fresh Water | Gift from the man inside the house |
 Lax Incense | West of the house Needs Cut |
 Dubious Disc | Across the lake north of the house Needs Surf |
 Tamato Berry ×2 | Soft soil west of Ace Trainer Deanna Needs Cut |
 Kelpsy Berry ×2 | Soft soil west of Ace Trainer Deanna Needs Cut |
 Max Repel | In the northernmost grass patch Hidden |
 Dawn Stone | On a ledge at the north end Needs Rock Climb |
Tips
- Talk to the man in the house for a Fresh Water.
- Bring Cut, Surf and Rock Climb for the Rare Candy, Dubious Disc, Dawn Stone and berry patch.
- Mankey and Primeape can be found with the Poké Radar.
- Post-game only: requires a visit to the Battle Tower and the National Pokédex.
- Makuhita appears in swarms.
FAQ
What Pokémon are on Route 225 in Diamond and Pearl?
16 species can be found here, including Fearow, Raticate, Banette, Roselia, Skuntank, Machoke. The tables show each one’s level, rates and version.
What items are in Route 225?
14 items, including HP Up, Rare Candy, Ultra Ball, Ultra Ball, Hyper Potion.
Which HMs do you need for Route 225?
Cut, Surf, Rock Climb to reach everything.
Sources & picture credits
- Route 225 (Bulbapedia)
- PokeAPI encounter data
- Picture: Sinnoh_Route_225_DP.png
- Picture: Sinnoh_Route_225_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).