Twinleaf Town Platinum · Town
Twinleaf Town is the quiet starting town in the far southwest of Sinnoh, home to both you and your rival Barry. Route 201 leads east toward Lake Verity and Sandgem Town. After you pick your first Pokémon, Mom gives you the Running Shoes; once Professor Rowan entrusts you with a Pokédex, she adds a Journal, and Barry's mom asks you to deliver a Parcel to him in Jubilife City.
- Wild Pokémon
- 6
- Items
- 3
- Trainers
- 0
- HMs
- Surf
Connects to: Route 201
Twinleaf Town on the Sinnoh map
Wild Pokémon
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod |  Magikarp | 3–15 | 100% |
| Good Rod | Magikarp | 10–25 | 55% |
 Goldeen | 15–35 | 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.
Items
| Item | How | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Odd Keystone | Hidden | Twinleaf Town |
| Journal | Gift | Player House 1F |
| Parcel | Gift | Player House 1F |
Hidden items show up on the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Tips
- Visit Mom at home any time for a free full heal of your party.
- Hold the B Button with the Running Shoes on to dash, which you get from Mom right after the Route 201 rival battle.
- An Odd Keystone is hidden in town; it restores the Hallowed Tower on Route 209, so it is worth finding with the Pokétch Dowsing Machine.
- With Surf, the town's water holds Psyduck 90% and Golduck 10%.
- Fishing here gives Magikarp with the Old Rod, Goldeen 45% with the Good Rod, and Gyarados 55% or Seaking 45% with the Super Rod.
Walkthrough: Part 1: Twinleaf Town to Sandgem Town
FAQ
How do you get the Running Shoes in Pokémon Platinum?
Go home to Twinleaf Town after getting your starter and beating Barry on Route 201, and Mom gives them to you.
What is the Parcel for in Twinleaf Town?
Barry's mom gives it to you to deliver to Barry; you find him at the Trainers' School in Jubilife City, and it contains two Town Maps, one of which he gives you.
Can you surf or fish in Twinleaf Town?
Yes, once you can use Surf outside battle. Psyduck and Golduck appear on the water, and rods turn up Magikarp, Goldeen, Seaking and Gyarados.
What Pokémon can you catch in Twinleaf Town in Platinum?
6 species: Psyduck, Golduck, 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).