Route 230 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl · Route

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
Position on the Sinnoh map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gloom | 50 | 20% | 20% | 20% | Both |
Weepinbell | 50 | 20% | 20% | 20% | Both |
Floatzel | 50–52 | 13% | 13% | 13% | Both |
Bellsprout | 18–23 | 11% | 11% | 11% | Both |
Oddish | 18–23 | 11% | 11% | 11% | Both |
Beautifly | 51 | 10% | 10% | 10% | Diamond |
Dustox | 51 | 10% | 10% | 10% | Pearl |
Golduck | 52 | 10% | 10% | 10% | Both |
Gastrodon | 51 | 5% | 5% | 5% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Pelipper | 40–55 | 60% | Both |
Seel | 35–45 | 30% | Diamond |
Spheal | 35–45 | 30% | Pearl |
Dewgong | 40–55 | 5% | Diamond |
Sealeo | 40–55 | 5% | Pearl |
Tentacruel | 40–55 | 5% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Magikarp | 3–10 | 100% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Gyarados | 30–40 | 40% | Both |
Wailmer | 30–40 | 40% | Both |
Octillery | 40–55 | 15% | Both |
Wailord | 35–55 | 5% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Togepi | 18–23 | 22% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
Corsola | 50 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Berry patch on the north-west side by the Fight Area | |
| Berry patch on the north-west side by the Fight Area | |
| North side of the island Hidden Needs Surf, Rock Smash | |
| West of the Rare Candy on the island Hidden Needs Surf, Rock Smash | |
| East 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
- Route 230 (Bulbapedia)
- PokeAPI encounter data
- Picture: Sinnoh_Route_230_DP.png
- Picture: Sinnoh_Route_230_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).























