Route 229 Platinum · Route
Route 229 is a leafy post-game route that links Route 228 to the north, Route 230 to the west and the Resort Area to the south. Its tall grass is full of Bug-type Pokémon that change with the time of day, and its pond is good for fishing. A generous man in the middle of the route hands out Nuggets, and a Cut tree guards a couple of the hidden goodies.
- Wild Pokémon
- 14
- Items
- 5
- Trainers
- 4
- HMs
- Cut, Surf
Connects to: Route 228 · Route 230 · Resort Area
Route 229 on the Sinnoh map
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Roselia | GrassPoison | 48–50 | 45% | 45% | 45% |
 Pidgey | Normal | 47–50 | 5% | 25% | 5% |
 Volbeat | Bug | 49 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
 Illumise | Bug | 49 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
 Ledian | Bug | 50 | 20% | – | – |
 Ariados | BugPoison | 50 | – | – | 20% |
 Beautifly | Bug | 48 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
 Dustox | BugPoison | 48 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Pinsir 40%Only on the day a swarm is reported here (ask Barry’s sister in Sandgem Town after the National Pokédex).
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
 Surskit | BugWater | 35–45 | 95% |
 Masquerain | Bug | 35–55 | 5% |
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod |  Magikarp | 3–15 | 100% |
| Good Rod | Magikarp | 10–25 | 55% |
 Goldeen | 10–25 | 45% | |
| Super Rod |  Gyarados | 30–55 | 55% |
 Seaking | 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 |
|---|---|---|
 Pokémon RangerDeshawn |  Spinda 54 Kecleon 54 Granbull 54 | ₽3,240 |
 Ace TrainerFelix |  Dusclops 55 Salamence 56 | ₽3,360 |
 Ace TrainerDana |  Mightyena 55 Kirlia 56 | ₽3,360 |
| Ace TrainerSandra |  Dugtrio 55 Raichu 54 Ninetales 54 | ₽3,240 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Reaper Cloth | Item ball |
| Full Restore | Item ball |
| Protein | Item ball |
| Thunderstone | Hidden |
| Nugget | Gift |
Hidden items show up on the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Tips
- Roselia is the most common Pokémon in the grass at 45% all day long.
- Ledian only appears in the morning (20%), while Ariados takes its place at night (20%).
- Volbeat and Illumise share the grass at 10% each, and Pinsir arrives during a swarm.
- Talk to the man in the middle of the route to receive two Nuggets.
- Use Cut to reach the Reaper Cloth and the Protein, and Surf the pond to find a hidden Thunderstone.
- Venonat and Venomoth can only be found with the Poké Radar.
Walkthrough: Part 22: The Resort Area and the Battle Frontier
FAQ
Where can you get a Reaper Cloth in Pokémon Platinum?
There is one in an item ball on Route 229, past a tree you need Cut to remove.
Who gives Nuggets on Route 229?
A man standing in the middle of the route gives you two Nuggets the first time you talk to him.
How do I catch Ledian in Platinum?
Search the grass on Route 229 in the morning, when Ledian has a 20% encounter rate.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 229 in Platinum?
14 species: Roselia, Pidgey, Volbeat, Illumise, Ledian, Ariados, Beautifly, Dustox, Surskit, Masquerain, Magikarp, Goldeen, Gyarados, Seaking.
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).