Route 227 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl · Route

Route 227 is a steep mountain path in the Battle Zone, running north from Route 226 to Stark Mountain under a constant fall of volcanic ash. On your first visit you run into Crasher Wake and Barry, who are discussing the volcano ahead.
- Type
- Route
- Wild Pokémon
- 20
- Items
- 4
- HMs needed
- Rock Climb, Surf
Connects to: Route 226 · Stark Mountain
Position on the Sinnoh map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Camerupt | 55 | 20% | 20% | 20% | Both |
Fearow | 54–55 | 20% | 20% | 10% | Both |
Rhydon | 55 | 20% | 20% | 20% | Both |
Graveler | 54–56 | 15% | 15% | 5% | Both |
Banette | 54 | – | – | 10% | Both |
Golbat | 54 | – | – | 10% | Both |
Weezing | 55 | 10% | 10% | 10% | Both |
Numel | 22–24 | 5% | 5% | 5% | Both |
Rhyhorn | 22–24 | 5% | 5% | 5% | Both |
Skarmory | 56 | 5% | 5% | 5% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Magikarp | 3–10 | 100% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Torkoal | 24–55 | 22% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Spinda | 55 | 40% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Gligar | 22 | 8% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Magby | 22 | 8% | 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 |
|---|---|
| Between the two ponds Hidden Needs Rock Climb | |
| East of the right-hand pond Needs Rock Climb | |
| West of Ace Trainer Mikayla | |
| Small rock in the north-west corner, reached from the Stark Mountain side Hidden Needs Rock Climb |
Tips
- Rock Climb opens the valley with the two ponds and its Charcoal and hidden Full Heal.
- You need your Bicycle to cross the plank bridges over the valley.
- A house in the south lets you heal your party before Stark Mountain.
- Volcanic ash falls throughout the route.
- Skarmory, Numel and Camerupt live in the grass, and Spinda appears as a swarm.
- Torkoal can be found with the Poké Radar.
FAQ
What Pokémon are on Route 227 in Diamond and Pearl?
20 species can be found here, including Camerupt, Fearow, Rhydon, Graveler, Banette, Golbat. The tables show each one’s level, rates and version.
What items are in Route 227?
4 items, including Full Heal, Charcoal, Zinc, Protein.
Which HMs do you need for Route 227?
Rock Climb, Surf to reach everything.
Sources & picture credits
- Route 227 (Bulbapedia)
- PokeAPI encounter data
- Picture: Sinnoh_Route_227_DP.png
- Picture: Sinnoh_Route_227_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).




















