Team Galactic and the Distortion World
Follow Galactic’s story gates and complete the Distortion World boulder puzzle.
Original Nintendo DS release; not Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl.
Clear Galactic’s early bases
Recover the Valley Windworks key from Floaroma Meadow, rescue the Eterna bicycle shop owner and help reclaim the stolen Pokédex in Veilstone. These events connect the early Gym journey.
From the lakes to headquarters
After the Canalave library meeting, visit devastated Lake Valor, defend Lake Verity and reach Lake Acuity after Candice. Return to Veilstone’s warehouse for entry to HQ. Obtain the Galactic Key, confront Cyrus and free Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf after Saturn.
Reach Spear Pillar
Ascend Mt. Coronet from the southern entrance with Surf, Strength and Rock Climb. Stock recovery items before the mountain. Barry joins the Mars/Jupiter battle at Spear Pillar; Cynthia accompanies the next part.
Solve the changing world
Follow the available platforms as gravity and visibility change. The three lake spirits indicate boulder positions; use Strength to send each boulder into its matching pit and speak to Mesprit after the placements. Cynthia opens the way to Cyrus and Giratina. The path includes Surf; the waterfall sequence follows the changed gravity.
Finish and return
Save before Giratina and prepare a catcher that avoids accidental knockouts. Capture or defeat resolves the story encounter; a missed capture has a later Turnback Cave opportunity. After exiting at Sendoff Spring, report to Rowan and continue toward Sunyshore.
These references cover the original Nintendo DS Platinum. Check story progress, time of day and special access requirements beside each entry.