Sunyshore City Pokémon Diamond and Pearl · Town
Sunyshore City is a solar-powered port city on Sinnoh's eastern coast, reached via Route 222 and the last stop before the Pokémon League. It hosts the eighth and final Gym, led by Volkner. In Diamond and Pearl the city suffers a blackout and Route 222 is blocked until after the Spear Pillar events, and Jasmine of Olivine City gives you HM07 (Waterfall) once Volkner falls.
- Type
- Town or city
- Wild Pokémon
- 8
- Items
- 15
- HMs needed
- Rock Climb
- Gym
- Volkner · Electric
Connects to: Route 222 · Route 223
Position on the Sinnoh map
Volkner’s Gym Badge 8 of 8
- Type
- Electric
- Badge
- Beacon Badge
- Reward
- TM57 (Charge Beam)
- Field move
- Waterfall
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tentacruel | 35–45 | 60% | Both |
 Pelipper | 35–45 | 30% | Both |
 Mantyke | 30–45 | 10% | Both |
| Pokémon | Lv. | Rate | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
 Magikarp | 3–10 | 100% | 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 |
|---|---|
 HM07 (Waterfall) | Gift from Jasmine on the beach after beating Volkner |
 Pearl | Between Sunyshore Market and the blank white sign Hidden |
 Thunder Stone | Behind the Vista Lighthouse |
 Zap Plate | In front of the Vista Lighthouse Hidden |
| Alert Ribbon | Gift from Julia on Mondays |
| Shock Ribbon | Gift from Julia on Tuesdays |
| Downcast Ribbon | Gift from Julia on Wednesdays |
| Careless Ribbon | Gift from Julia on Thursdays |
| Relax Ribbon | Gift from Julia on Fridays |
| Snooze Ribbon | Gift from Julia on Saturdays |
| Smile Ribbon | Gift from Julia on Sundays |
| Effort Ribbon | Gift from the woman left of Sunyshore Market if your lead Pokémon has maxed-out EVs (510) |
| Calendar (Pokétch app) | Gift from the Pokétch developer for showing a Serious-natured Pokémon Needs Rock Climb |
| Dot Artist (Pokétch app) | Gift from the Pokétch developer for showing a Naive-natured Pokémon Needs Rock Climb |
| Roulette (Pokétch app) | Gift from the Pokétch developer for showing a Quirky-natured Pokémon Needs Rock Climb |
Shop highlights: Luxury Ball, Steel Mail, Poké Ball Seals (Sunyshore Market, stock changes daily)
Tips
- Beat Volkner, then talk to Jasmine on the beach for HM07 (Waterfall), which is required for Route 223 and Victory Road.
- Julia hands out a different Ribbon each day of the week, so check back daily.
- With Rock Climb, visit the Pokétch developer and show him Pokémon with Serious, Naive or Quirky Natures for three extra Pokétch apps.
- Volkner gives TM57 (Charge Beam) along with the Beacon Badge; his Gym is a rotating-gear puzzle.
- Sunyshore Market sells Ball Capsule Seals that change daily; you need the Seal Case from Solaceon Town to buy them.
- The Vista Lighthouse observation deck's binoculars show the Pokémon League across the sea.
Walkthrough: Part 11: Sunyshore City and the Pokémon League
FAQ
What Pokémon are on Sunyshore City in Diamond and Pearl?
8 species can be found here, including Tentacruel, Pelipper, Mantyke. The tables show each one’s level, rates and version.
What items are in Sunyshore City?
15 items, including HM07 (Waterfall), Pearl, Thunder Stone, Zap Plate, Alert Ribbon.
Which HMs do you need for Sunyshore City?
Rock Climb to reach everything.
Who is the Gym Leader in Sunyshore City?
Volkner, who uses Electric-type Pokémon and gives the Beacon Badge and TM57 (Charge Beam). His strongest Pokémon is Luxray at level 49.
Sources & picture credits
- Sunyshore City (Bulbapedia)
- PokeAPI encounter data
- Picture: Sunyshore_City_DP.png
- Picture: Sinnoh_Sunyshore_City_Map.png
- Picture: Sunyshore_Gym_DPPt.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).