Route 227 Platinum · Route
Route 227 is a steep, ash-covered mountain path in the Battle Zone that runs north from Route 226 up to Stark Mountain. It is post-game territory, so the wild Pokémon sit in the low 50s and the trainers bring teams in the mid-to-high 50s. On your first visit Crasher Wake and Barry are training here, and Buck also stops you here to ask you to patrol Stark Mountain, which starts the Stark Mountain story.
- Wild Pokémon
- 15
- Items
- 5
- Trainers
- 4
- HMs
- Surf, Rock Climb
Connects to: Stark Mountain · Route 226
Route 227 on the Sinnoh map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rhydon | GroundRock | 54 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
 Camerupt | FireGround | 53 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
 Fearow | Normal | 51–53 | 20% | 20% | 10% |
 Graveler | RockGround | 51–53 | 15% | 15% | 15% |
 Weezing | Poison | 52 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
 Rhyhorn | GroundRock | 52 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
 Skarmory | Steel | 53 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
 Numel | FireGround | 51 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
 Golbat | Poison | 51 | – | – | 10% |
Spinda 40%Only on the day a swarm is reported here (ask Barry’s sister in Sandgem Town after the National Pokédex).
Torkoal 22%Only in shaking grass while using the Poké Radar (after the National Pokédex).
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod |  Magikarp | 3–15 | 100% |
| Good Rod | Magikarp | 10–25 | 55% |
 Barboach | 10–25 | 45% | |
| Super Rod |  Gyarados | 30–55 | 55% |
 Whiscash | 30–55 | 45% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Ace TrainerSaul |  Tauros 61 | ₽3,660 |
 Pokémon RangerFelicia |  Skiploom 59 Lopunny 59 | ₽3,540 |
 Black BeltGriffin |  Breloom 58 Medicham 58 | ₽1,392 |
 Ace TrainerMikayla |  Seviper 56 Persian 56 Absol 56 | ₽3,360 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Charcoal | Item ball |
| Zinc | Item ball |
| Yellow Shard | Item ball |
| Star Piece | Hidden |
| Max Repel | Hidden |
Hidden items show up on the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Tips
- Skarmory (5%) and Rhyhorn (5%) show up in the grass at any time of day, alongside plenty of Rhydon and Camerupt (20% each).
- Golbat only appears at night (10%), when Fearow drops to 10%.
- Spinda appears here during a swarm, and Torkoal can only be found with the Poké Radar.
- Rock Climb opens the valley with two ponds, where Charcoal and a hidden Max Repel are waiting.
- A house at the southern end of the route lets you rest and fully heal your team before the climb.
- Super Rod fishing turns up Gyarados (55%) and Whiscash (45%).
Walkthrough: Part 21: The Battle Zone and Stark Mountain
FAQ
Where is Route 227 in Pokémon Platinum?
It is in the Battle Zone, linking Route 226 in the south to Stark Mountain in the north.
Can you heal on Route 227?
Yes, a woman in the house at the south end of the route will let you rest and restore your Pokémon as often as you like.
Where do you find Skarmory in Platinum?
Skarmory lives in the tall grass of Route 227 with a 5% encounter rate at any time of day.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 227 in Platinum?
15 species: Rhydon, Camerupt, Fearow, Graveler, Weezing, Rhyhorn, Skarmory, Numel, Golbat, Poliwhirl, Poliwag, Magikarp, Barboach, Gyarados, Whiscash.
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).