Victory Road Platinum · Area

Victory Road is the final cave you must cross to reach the Pokémon League, and it calls for almost every HM. Its floors are packed with strong Trainers, including the Double Teams Al & Kay and Jo & Pat. After you enter the Hall of Fame and get the National Pokédex, a blocked section opens up with Trainers in their 50s. There you meet Marley, who travels with you as a partner and heals your team until you reach Route 224.
- Wild Pokémon
- 14
- Items
- 28
- Trainers
- 28
- HMs
- Rock Smash, Strength, Surf, Waterfall, Rock Climb
Connects to: Pokémon League · Route 224
Victory Road on the Sinnoh map
Wild Pokémon
1F
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Graveler | RockGround | 40–42 | 30% | 30% | 20% |
Onix | RockGround | 41–42 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
Rhyhorn | GroundRock | 41 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
Rhydon | GroundRock | 41–43 | 15% | 15% | 15% |
Golbat | Poison | 42–43 | 5% | 5% | 15% |
Steelix | SteelGround | 42 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Gabite | DragonGround | 41 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
2F
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelix | SteelGround | 42–44 | 40% | 40% | 40% |
Magneton | ElectricSteel | 41–43 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Graveler | RockGround | 41–43 | 15% | 15% | 5% |
Golbat | Poison | 41–44 | 5% | 5% | 15% |
Onix | RockGround | 42 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Gabite | DragonGround | 43 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
B1F
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Azumarill | Water | 41–43 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Floatzel | Water | 42–44 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Graveler | RockGround | 41–43 | 15% | 15% | 5% |
Onix | RockGround | 42 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Golbat | Poison | 41–44 | 5% | 5% | 15% |
Steelix | SteelGround | 44 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Gabite | DragonGround | 43 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod | Magikarp | 3–15 | 100% |
| Good Rod | Magikarp | 10–25 | 100% |
| Super Rod | Gyarados | 30–55 | 100% |
1F Room 2
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Azumarill | Water | 47–49 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Floatzel | Water | 48–50 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Dewgong | WaterIce | 48–50 | 15% | 15% | 15% |
Graveler | RockGround | 47–49 | 15% | 15% | 5% |
Golbat | Poison | 47–50 | 5% | 5% | 15% |
Gabite | DragonGround | 49 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
Floatzel | Water | 35–55 | 60% |
Dewgong | WaterIce | 35–55 | 30% |
Lapras | WaterIce | 35–55 | 10% |
| Rod | Pokémon | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rod | Magikarp | 3–15 | 100% |
| Good Rod | Magikarp | 10–25 | 100% |
| Super Rod | Gyarados | 30–55 | 100% |
1F Room 1
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Floatzel | Water | 47–49 | 35% | 35% | 35% |
Graveler | RockGround | 47–49 | 30% | 30% | 20% |
Onix | RockGround | 48–50 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
Golbat | Poison | 49–50 | 5% | 5% | 15% |
Steelix | SteelGround | 50 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Gabite | DragonGround | 50 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
1F Room 3
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Floatzel | Water | 47–49 | 35% | 35% | 35% |
Graveler | RockGround | 47–49 | 30% | 30% | 20% |
Onix | RockGround | 48–50 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
Golbat | Poison | 49 | 5% | 5% | 15% |
Steelix | SteelGround | 50 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Gabite | DragonGround | 50 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
PsychicBryce | Haunter 43 Gardevoir 46 Gengar 46 | ₽1,472 | 1F |
Black BeltMiles | Machamp 48 | ₽1,152 | 1F |
Bird KeeperHana | Noctowl 45 Togetic 47 | ₽1,504 | 1F |
Ace TrainerMariah | Blissey 45 Glalie 46 Magnezone 48 | ₽2,880 | 1F |
VeteranEdgar | Porygon-Z 46 Tangrowth 46 Empoleon 46 | ₽3,680 | 1F |
Dragon TamerClinton | Gible 43 Swablu 45 Gabite 47 | ₽1,504 | 1F |
Ace TrainerOmar | Mamoswine 45 Mothim 46 Rampardos 48 | ₽2,880 | 2F |
Ace TrainerSydney | Clefable 47 Torterra 48 | ₽2,880 | 2F |
VeteranClayton | Staraptor 47 Lickilicky 47 | ₽3,760 | 2F |
Double TeamAl & Kay · double battle | Staraptor 50 Ambipom 50 | ₽12,000 | 2F |
Double TeamJo & Pat · double battle | Lumineon 50 Rapidash 50 | ₽12,000 | B1F |
Dragon TamerOndrej | Altaria 45 Gabite 47 | ₽1,504 | B1F |
PsychicValencia | Chimecho 44 Absol 45 Dusknoir 46 | ₽1,472 | B1F |
Ace TrainerHenry | Rhydon 47 Carnivine 48 | ₽2,880 | B1F |
Ace TrainerMicah | Metang 55 Ludicolo 56 | ₽3,360 | 1F Room 2 |
Ace TrainerBrandi | Marowak 54 Kangaskhan 57 | ₽3,420 | 1F Room 2 |
PsychicDesiree | Mr. Mime 54 Mismagius 54 | ₽1,728 | 1F Room 2 |
PsychicLandon | Shuppet 53 Alakazam 55 | ₽1,760 | 1F Room 2 |
Black BeltEddie | Mankey 51 Machoke 53 Infernape 55 | ₽1,320 | 1F Room 2 |
VeteranTerrell | Parasect 53 Rhydon 54 Magmar 55 | ₽4,400 | 1F Room 2 |
Ace TrainerArthur | Gastrodon 54 Beedrill 54 Electrode 55 | ₽3,300 | 1F Room 2 |
Ace TrainerClarice | Swalot 53 Ninetales 54 Magnezone 56 | ₽3,360 | 1F Room 2 |
PsychicDeandre | Dusknoir 56 | ₽1,792 | 1F Room 2 |
PsychicKendra | Chimecho 52 Haunter 52 Gengar 55 | ₽1,760 | 1F Room 2 |
Bird KeeperAutumn | Murkrow 54 Xatu 54 | ₽1,728 | 1F Room 2 |
Dragon TamerJoe | Dratini 52 Gabite 56 | ₽1,792 | 1F Room 2 |
Black BeltWillie | Heracross 54 Machamp 54 | ₽1,296 | 1F Room 2 |
VeteranBrenden | Forretress 54 Gyarados 54 Hippowdon 54 | ₽4,320 | 1F 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rare Candy | Item ball | 1F |
| Max Repel | Item ball | 1F |
| TM41 Torment | Item ball | 1F |
| Razor Claw | Item ball | 1F |
| Zinc | Item ball | 1F |
| Ultra Ball | Hidden | 1F |
| Max Revive | Hidden | 1F |
| Nugget | Hidden | 1F |
| TM79 Dark Pulse | Item ball | 2F |
| Max Elixir | Item ball | 2F |
| Full Restore | Item ball | 2F |
| TM71 Stone Edge | Item ball | 2F |
| Full Restore | Hidden | 2F |
| Rare Candy | Hidden | 2F |
| TM59 Dragon Pulse | Item ball | B1F |
| Ultra Ball | Item ball | B1F |
| Calcium | Item ball | B1F |
| Heart Scale | Hidden | B1F |
| Max Elixir | Hidden | B1F |
| Nugget | Item ball | 1F Room 2 |
| Full Restore | Item ball | 1F Room 2 |
| Dusk Stone | Item ball | 1F Room 2 |
| Leftovers | Item ball | 1F Room 2 |
| Heart Scale | Hidden | 1F Room 2 |
| HP Up | Hidden | 1F Room 2 |
| Ultra Ball | Hidden | 1F Room 2 |
| Rare Candy | Hidden | 1F Room 2 |
| Ultra Ball | Hidden | 1F Room 2 |
Hidden items show up on the Dowsing Machine Pokétch app.
Tips
- Gabite appears at 5% on every floor, which makes this a good place to catch one.
- Grab TM79 Dark Pulse and TM71 Stone Edge on 2F, TM59 Dragon Pulse on B1F, and TM41 Torment and a Razor Claw on 1F.
- The post-game section holds Leftovers, a Dusk Stone and a hidden Rare Candy, among other items.
- Surf in the post-game area to find Lapras (10%) alongside Dewgong (30%) and Floatzel (60%).
- While Marley is with you, wild battles become double battles and she heals your party after every fight.
- Golbat is more common at night (15% instead of 5%), and the Super Rod hooks only Gyarados.
Walkthrough: Part 18: Victory Road and the Pokémon League
FAQ
What HMs do you need for Victory Road in Platinum?
Rock Smash, Strength, Surf, Waterfall and Rock Climb.
How do you open the back area of Victory Road?
Enter the Hall of Fame and get the National Pokédex; the blocked path then opens and leads toward Route 224.
Where do you meet Marley in Pokémon Platinum?
In the post-game section of Victory Road, where she asks you to escort her to the stone tablet on Route 224.
What Pokémon can you catch in Victory Road in Platinum?
14 species: Graveler, Onix, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Golbat, Steelix, Gabite, Magneton, Azumarill, Floatzel, Magikarp, Gyarados, Dewgong, Lapras.
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).












































































