Route 228 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl · Route

Route 228 in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl — Route 228 in Diamond and Pearl

Route 228 is a desert-like route deep in the Battle Zone, the post-game region in Sinnoh's northeast, linking Route 226 with Route 229. A permanent sandstorm rages over every battle, and the wild Pokémon here are among the strongest in the region. A house on the route belongs to a Move Tutor who teaches the starters' ultimate moves.

Type: Route
Wild Pokémon: 16
Items: 12
HMs needed: Rock Smash

Connects to: Route 226 · Route 229

Where Route 228 is in Sinnoh Position on the Sinnoh map

Wild Pokémon

Walking
Pokémon	Lv.	Morning	Day	Night	Version
Cacturne	52–53	20%	20%	40%	Both
Dugtrio	52–54	30%	30%	30%	Both
Hippowdon	52–54	20%	20%	10%	Both
Rhydon	52–53	20%	20%	10%	Both
Cacnea	23–25	5%	5%	5%	Both
Diglett	23–25	5%	5%	5%	Both

Surfing
Pokémon	Lv.	Rate	Version
Poliwhirl	40–55	70%	Both
Poliwag	20–30	30%	Both

Old Rod
Pokémon	Lv.	Rate	Version
Magikarp	3–10	100%	Both

Good Rod
Pokémon	Lv.	Rate	Version
Magikarp	10–25	55%	Both
Barboach	10–25	45%	Both

Super Rod
Pokémon	Lv.	Rate	Version
Gyarados	30–55	55%	Both
Whiscash	20–50	45%	Both

Poké Radar
Pokémon	Lv.	Rate	Version
Vibrava	53–54	20%	Both
Trapinch	25	2%	Both

Swarm
Pokémon	Lv.	Rate	Version
Beldum	53	40%	Both

Dual-slot: LeafGreen
Pokémon	Lv.	Rate	Version
Sandslash	23	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
PP Up	North of Ace Trainer Jose Hidden
Rare Candy	Southeast of the gate between Routes 226 and 228 Hidden
Protector	In the pit east of Ace Trainer Jose
Shed Shell	Ledge northwest of the Move Tutor's house Needs Rock Smash
Iron	Northeast of the Move Tutor's house
Ultra Ball	Small rock southwest of the pond below the Move Tutor's house Hidden
TM37 (Sandstorm)	Southwest of Pokémon Rangers Kyler and Krista
Stardust	Sand directly southwest of Rangers Kyler and Krista Hidden
Shiny Stone	End of the narrow bridge south of Rangers Kyler and Krista
Hondew Berry ×2	Soft soil on the ledge north of Psychic Corbin
Tamato Berry ×2	Soft soil on the ledge north of Psychic Corbin
Calcium	South end of the route on the hill with one large rock Hidden

Tips

Bring Pokémon that are unaffected by sandstorm (Rock, Ground or Steel types) or carry healing.
Rock Smash is needed for the Shed Shell ledge; TM37 (Sandstorm) and a Shiny Stone are lying around for free.
Beldum appears in swarms here.
A constant sandstorm affects all battles here.
Move Tutor teaches Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn or Hydro Cannon to a fully evolved, very friendly starter.
Hippowdon, Cacturne and Rhydon roam the sands.

FAQ

What Pokémon are on Route 228 in Diamond and Pearl?

16 species can be found here, including Cacturne, Dugtrio, Hippowdon, Rhydon, Cacnea, Diglett. The tables show each one’s level, rates and version.

What items are in Route 228?

12 items, including PP Up, Rare Candy, Protector, Shed Shell, Iron.

Which HMs do you need for Route 228?

Rock Smash to reach everything.

Sources & picture credits

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).