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Route 230 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl · Route

Route 230 in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Route 230 in Diamond and Pearl

Route 230 is a sea route in the Battle Zone linking the Fight Area to Route 229, scattered with rocks, swimmers and a central island. It is a late-game water route with high-level Pokémon and island items.

Type
Route
Wild Pokémon
23
Items
5
HMs needed
Surf, Rock Smash

Connects to: Fight Area · Route 229

Where Route 230 is in SinnohPosition on the Sinnoh map

Wild Pokémon

Walking
PokémonLv.MorningDayNightVersion
Gloom5020%20%20%Both
Weepinbell5020%20%20%Both
Floatzel50–5213%13%13%Both
Bellsprout18–2311%11%11%Both
Oddish18–2311%11%11%Both
Beautifly5110%10%10%Diamond
Dustox5110%10%10%Pearl
Golduck5210%10%10%Both
Gastrodon515%5%5%Both
Surfing
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Pelipper40–5560%Both
Seel35–4530%Diamond
Spheal35–4530%Pearl
Dewgong40–555%Diamond
Sealeo40–555%Pearl
Tentacruel40–555%Both
Old Rod
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Magikarp3–10100%Both
Good Rod
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Magikarp10–2555%Both
Remoraid10–2545%Both
Super Rod
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Gyarados30–4040%Both
Wailmer30–4040%Both
Octillery40–5515%Both
Wailord35–555%Both
Poké Radar
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Togepi18–2322%Both
Swarm
PokémonLv.RateVersion
Corsola5040%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

ItemWhere
Kelpsy Berry ×4Berry patch on the north-west side by the Fight Area
Grepa Berry ×2Berry patch on the north-west side by the Fight Area
CarbosNorth side of the island Hidden Needs Surf, Rock Smash
HP UpWest of the Rare Candy on the island Hidden Needs Surf, Rock Smash
Rare CandyEast side of the island Needs Surf, Rock Smash

Tips

  • You need both Surf and Rock Smash to reach the items on the central island.
  • Use the Poké Radar on the island to find Togepi.
  • Corsola appears here as a swarm.
  • It is the highest-numbered route in Sinnoh.

FAQ

What Pokémon are on Route 230 in Diamond and Pearl?

23 species can be found here, including Gloom, Weepinbell, Floatzel, Bellsprout, Oddish, Beautifly. The tables show each one’s level, rates and version.

What items are in Route 230?

5 items, including Kelpsy Berry, Grepa Berry, Carbos, HP Up, Rare Candy.

Which HMs do you need for Route 230?

Surf, 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).