Route 202 Platinum · Route
Route 202 runs north from Sandgem Town to Jubilife City and is the first route with Trainers to battle. When you first head this way, your assistant (Dawn or Lucas) stops you, shows you how to catch a wild Pokémon and gives you five Poké Balls. It is a good place to catch Shinx early, and once you have the Poké Radar, your assistant returns here to show you how it works.
- Wild Pokémon
- 4
- Items
- 2
- Trainers
- 3
Connects to: Jubilife City · Sandgem Town
Route 202 on the Sinnoh map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bidoof | Normal | 2–4 | 40% | 50% | 50% |
 Shinx | Electric | 3–4 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
 Starly | Normal | 2–4 | 20% | 20% | 10% |
 Kricketot | Bug | 3–4 | 10% | – | 10% |
Zigzagoon 40%Only on the day a swarm is reported here (ask Barry’s sister in Sandgem Town after the National Pokédex).
Sentret 22%Only in shaking grass while using the Poké Radar (after the National Pokédex).
Growlithe 8%With the National Pokédex and that GBA game inserted, these replace two 4% grass slots.Chances are the game’s encounter slots: grass and caves 20/20/10/10/10/10/5/5/4/4/1/1, with the two 10% slots changing by time of day (morning 4:00–9:59, day 10:00–19:59, night 20:00–3:59); surfing and the Old Rod 60/30/5/4/1, the Good and Super Rods 40/40/15/4/1. Where to find every Pokémon.
Trainers
| Trainer | Pokémon | Prize |
|---|---|---|
 YoungsterTristan | Starly 5VS Seeker rematches (3)Rematch 1 · ₽384  Staravia 24Rematch 2 · ₽560  Staraptor 35Rematch 3 · ₽720 Staraptor 45 | ₽80 |
 LassNatalie | Bidoof 5 | ₽80 |
| YoungsterLogan |  Burmy 5 | ₽80 |
Prize money is four times the level of the trainer’s last Pokémon times the trainer class’s rate (doubled in double battles). Trainers with rematches battle you again when the VS Seeker shows they are ready.
Items
| Item | How |
|---|---|
| Potion | Item ball |
| Poké Ball ×5 | Gift |
Hidden items show up on the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Tips
- Shinx appears 30% of the time at all times of day, and is a strong early Electric-type.
- Kricketot only shows up in the morning and at night (10%).
- Youngster Tristan, Lass Natalie and Youngster Logan are the route's three Trainers, and Tristan accepts VS Seeker rematches.
- Pick up the Potion in the grass along the way.
- Post-game, use the Poké Radar for Sentret, look out for Zigzagoon swarms, and find Growlithe with FireRed in the GBA slot.
Walkthrough: Part 2: Jubilife City to Oreburgh City
FAQ
Where do you get Poké Balls in Pokémon Platinum?
Your assistant gives you five on Route 202 after the catching demonstration. You can buy more at the Sandgem or Jubilife Poké Mart.
Where can you catch Shinx in Platinum?
Route 202 is the earliest spot, with Shinx at a 30% encounter rate. It also appears on Routes 203 and 204.
What Pokémon swarms on Route 202?
Zigzagoon, when the daily swarm news names Route 202.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 202 in Platinum?
4 species: Bidoof, Shinx, Starly, Kricketot.
Sources & picture credits
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon and encounter chances, items, trainers, rematch teams, gifts, trades and shops come from the pret/pokeplatinum decompilation, and the Pokémon and trainer sprites are drawn from the game’s own graphics in it. Location pictures © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, archived from the Pokémon Wiki on Fandom (listed on the image gallery).