Sandgem Town Pokémon Diamond and Pearl · Town
Sandgem Town is a small seaside town in the south-west corner of Sinnoh, just north of the beach on Route 219. Professor Rowan's research lab is here, and this is where the player officially receives the Pokédex at the start of the adventure. It is also home to Lucas or Dawn, the player's professor's-assistant counterpart.
- Type
- Town or city
- Wild Pokémon
- None
- Items
- 3
Connects to: Route 201 · Route 202 · Route 219
Position on the Sinnoh map
Wild Pokémon
No wild Pokémon here.
Items
| Item | Where |
|---|---|
| Pokédex | Gift from Professor Rowan in his lab at the start of the game |
| National Pokédex | Gift from Professor Oak in Rowan's lab once the Sinnoh Pokédex is complete |
 Poké Radar | Gift from Professor Rowan right after the National Pokédex upgrade |
Tips
- Return after seeing every Sinnoh Pokédex entry: Professor Oak upgrades you to the National Pokédex at the lab and Rowan hands over the Poké Radar.
- This is the first Poké Mart in the game that sells Poké Balls, so stock up before heading to Route 202.
- The Pokémon Center here sits right beside Rowan's lab and is the first one the player reaches.
- After entering the Hall of Fame with the National Pokédex, the sister in Lucas/Dawn's house reports daily mass outbreaks seen on TV.
Walkthrough: Part 1: Twinleaf Town to Sandgem Town
FAQ
Are there wild Pokémon in Sandgem Town?
No wild Pokémon appear here in Diamond and Pearl.
What items are in Sandgem Town?
3 items, including Pokédex, National Pokédex, Poké Radar.
Sources & picture credits
- Sandgem Town (Bulbapedia)
- PokeAPI encounter data
- Picture: Sandgem_Town_DP.png
- Picture: Sinnoh_Sandgem_Town_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).