Route 217 Platinum · Route

Route 217 is a blizzard-swept snowfield between Route 216 and Lake Acuity, and you cross it on the way to Snowpoint City and Candice's Gym. Maylene is also walking north through the snow to train. HM08 Rock Climb is lying in the snow here, and the man who lost it rewards you for finding it. An ice-covered rock on the route is what makes Eevee evolve into Glaceon.
- Wild Pokémon
- 4
- Items
- 18
- Trainers
- 9
Connects to: Lake Acuity · Route 216
Route 217 on the Sinnoh map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Snover | GrassIce | 32–35 | 40% | 40% | 30% |
Swinub | IceGround | 32–34 | 35% | 35% | 35% |
Sneasel | DarkIce | 33–35 | 25% | 25% | 15% |
Snorunt | Ice | 33 | – | – | 20% |
Delibird 40%Only on the day a swarm is reported here (ask Barry’s sister in Sandgem Town after the National Pokédex).
Piloswine 22%Only in shaking grass while using the Poké Radar (after the National Pokédex).
Ursaring 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 |
|---|---|---|
SkierShawn | Snover 35 Snover 36 Snover 37 | ₽1,184 |
SkierLexie | Piloswine 37 Glaceon 37 | ₽1,184 |
SkierBjorn | Swinub 36 Sneasel 38VS Seeker rematches (2)Rematch 1 · ₽1,376 Piloswine 43 Sneasel 43Rematch 2 · ₽1,920 Delibird 56 Weavile 58 Mamoswine 60 | ₽1,216 |
SkierMadison | Snorunt 39 | ₽1,248 |
Ninja BoyMatthew | Golbat 39 | ₽312 |
Ninja BoyEthan | Skorupi 37 Golbat 37 | ₽296 |
Black BeltLuke | Croagunk 37 Riolu 37 Machoke 37 | ₽888 |
Ace TrainerDalton | Electabuzz 40 Magmar 40 | ₽2,400 |
Ace TrainerOlivia | Kirlia 38 Seaking 39 Buneary 38 | ₽2,280 |
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 | Where |
|---|---|---|
| HM08 Rock Climb | Item ball | Route 217 |
| Iron | Item ball | Route 217 |
| TM07 Hail | Item ball | Route 217 |
| Blue Shard | Item ball | Route 217 |
| Ultra Ball | Item ball | Route 217 |
| Rare Candy | Item ball | Route 217 |
| Iron | Hidden | Route 217 |
| Max Revive | Hidden | Route 217 |
| Ultra Ball | Hidden | Route 217 |
| Revival Herb | Hidden | Route 217 |
| Max Repel | Hidden | Route 217 |
| Ultra Ball | Hidden | Route 217 |
| Protein | Hidden | Route 217 |
| Max Potion | Hidden | Route 217 |
| Full Heal | Hidden | Route 217 |
| Nugget | Hidden | Route 217 |
| Icicle Plate | Gift | West House |
| Spell Tag | Gift | Northeast House |
Hidden items show up on the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Tips
- Pick up HM08 Rock Climb here, then show it to the man in the West House, who gives you the Icicle Plate.
- The person in the Northeast House gives you a Spell Tag.
- Level up an Eevee near the ice-covered rock to evolve it into Glaceon.
- Snorunt appears only at night, at 20%, and Swinub is a steady 35%.
- Dowse the deep snow for lots of hidden items, including a Nugget, a Revival Herb and a Max Revive.
- Delibird can turn up here in a swarm.
Walkthrough: Part 14: Mt. Coronet North, Snowpoint City and Lake Acuity
FAQ
Where do you get HM08 Rock Climb in Pokémon Platinum?
It is lying in the snow on Route 217, and the man in the West House lets you keep it.
How do you evolve Eevee into Glaceon in Platinum?
Level it up near the ice-covered rock on Route 217.
Where can you catch Snorunt in Platinum?
On Route 217 at night, where it appears 20% of the time, or on Route 216 at night at 10%.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 217 in Platinum?
4 species: Snover, Swinub, Sneasel, Snorunt.
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).
























