Stark Mountain Platinum · Area

Stark Mountain is the volcano at the end of Route 227 in the post-game Battle Zone. In Platinum, Charon leads what remains of Team Galactic here to steal the Magma Stone and awaken Heatran. You beat Mars and Jupiter, who then quit the team, Buck joins you in the main cavern, and Looker arrests Charon in the deepest room. After you talk to Buck at the Battleground, Heatran appears in that chamber at level 50.
- Wild Pokémon
- 12
- Items
- 22
- Trainers
- 19
- HMs
- Strength, Rock Smash, Rock Climb
Connects to: Route 227
Stark Mountain on the Sinnoh map
Gift, legendary and roaming Pokémon
Heatran Lv. 50 · One-off encounter · Room 3Deep inside Stark Mountain after you help Buck at the Survival Area and return with him once he has retrieved the Magma Stone.
Wild Pokémon
Outside
| 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% |
Torkoal 22%Only in shaking grass while using the Poké Radar (after the National Pokédex).Room 1
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Golbat | Poison | 52 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
Rhydon | GroundRock | 54 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
Magcargo | FireRock | 54 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
Graveler | RockGround | 51–53 | 15% | 15% | 15% |
Weezing | Poison | 51–53 | 15% | 15% | 15% |
Rhyhorn | GroundRock | 52 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Slugma | Fire | 52 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Room 2
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Magcargo | FireRock | 53–55 | 40% | 40% | 40% |
Graveler | RockGround | 52–54 | 15% | 15% | 15% |
Weezing | Poison | 52–54 | 15% | 15% | 15% |
Golbat | Poison | 53 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Rhydon | GroundRock | 55 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Koffing | Poison | 53 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Slugma | Fire | 53 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
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 | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
Dragon TamerDarien | Dragonite 60 | ₽1,920 | Outside |
Ace TrainerKeenan | Primeape 58 Electabuzz 58 Banette 59 | ₽3,540 | Room 2 |
Ace TrainerKassandra | Jumpluff 58 Onix 58 Ampharos 59 | ₽3,540 | Room 2 |
Ace TrainerSkylar | Loudred 58 Rampardos 59 Pelipper 58 | ₽3,480 | Room 2 |
Ace TrainerNatasha | Wigglytuff 58 Gardevoir 59 Medicham 58 | ₽3,480 | Room 2 |
PsychicChelsey | Lunatone 57 Gardevoir 59 | ₽1,888 | Room 2 |
PsychicSterling | Solrock 57 Gallade 59 | ₽1,888 | Room 2 |
Bird KeeperKrystal | Staravia 55 Fearow 57 Noctowl 59 | ₽1,888 | Room 2 |
Black BeltRay | Breloom 58 Toxicroak 58 | ₽1,392 | Room 2 |
Ace TrainerStefan | Pupitar 58 Torterra 61 | ₽3,660 | Room 2 |
Ace TrainerJasmin | Drapion 61 | ₽3,660 | Room 2 |
Dragon TamerDrake | Gible 57 Gabite 57 Dragonair 57 | ₽1,824 | Room 2 |
Black BeltJarrett | Machamp 60 | ₽1,440 | Room 2 |
Ace TrainerAbel | Glalie 59 Crobat 60 | ₽3,600 | Room 2 |
Ace TrainerMonique | Luxray 58 Ursaring 59 Gliscor 58 | ₽3,480 | Room 2 |
VeteranHarlan | Raticate 57 Drifblim 58 Shiftry 59 | ₽4,720 | Room 2 |
Dragon TamerKenny | Bagon 57 Shelgon 57 Vibrava 57 | ₽1,824 | Room 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Life Orb | Item ball | Outside |
| Max Elixir | Item ball | Outside |
| Full Heal | Item ball | Room 1 |
| Escape Rope | Item ball | Room 1 |
| PP Up | Item ball | Room 1 |
| Full Restore | Item ball | Room 1 |
| Star Piece | Hidden | Room 1 |
| TM50 Overheat | Item ball | Room 2 |
| Calcium | Item ball | Room 2 |
| Max Revive | Item ball | Room 2 |
| Rare Candy | Item ball | Room 2 |
| Iron Ball | Item ball | Room 2 |
| Max Elixir | Item ball | Room 2 |
| Nugget | Item ball | Room 2 |
| Ultra Ball | Item ball | Room 2 |
| Stardust | Hidden | Room 2 |
| Iron | Hidden | Room 2 |
| Flame Plate | Hidden | Room 2 |
| Max Revive | Hidden | Room 2 |
| Star Piece | Hidden | Room 2 |
| Ultra Ball | Hidden | Room 2 |
| Fire Stone | Hidden | Room 2 |
Hidden items show up on the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Tips
- Commander Mars (Purugly 60) and Commander Jupiter (Skuntank 60) battle you one after the other in the first chamber.
- Buck travels with you through the main cavern, turning wild battles into doubles and healing your team after each fight.
- Heatran (Lv50) only appears after you talk to Buck at the Battleground in the Survival Area; if you knock it out, it returns after your next Hall of Fame entry.
- Grab the Life Orb outside and TM50 Overheat, an Iron Ball and a hidden Flame Plate in the main cavern.
- Skarmory (5%) and Camerupt (20%) live in the grass outside, and Torkoal appears there only with the Poké Radar.
- Magcargo is common in the caves (20–40%), and Slugma appears at 5%.
- Dragon Tamer Darien waits outside with a level 60 Dragonite.
Walkthrough: Part 21: The Battle Zone and Stark Mountain
FAQ
How do you get Heatran in Pokémon Platinum?
Finish the Charon event at Stark Mountain, talk to Buck at the Battleground in the Survival Area, then return to the deepest chamber of Stark Mountain to battle Heatran at level 50.
What HMs do you need for Stark Mountain?
Strength and Rock Smash to get through the caves, plus Rock Climb for some items such as the Life Orb.
Does Heatran come back if I defeat it?
Yes, it reappears after you enter the Hall of Fame again.
What Pokémon can you catch in Stark Mountain in Platinum?
12 species: Rhydon, Camerupt, Fearow, Graveler, Weezing, Rhyhorn, Skarmory, Numel, Golbat, Magcargo, Slugma, Koffing.
Sources & picture credits
- Stark Mountain (Bulbapedia)
- pret/pokeplatinum (decompiled game data)
- Picture: Stark_Mountain_Pt_interior.png
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).





























































