Route 210 South: Encounters & Items Guide (BDSP)

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Alright, let's talk about Route 210 South in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. This route has a bit of a roadblock you'll need to clear before you can really explore it, but don't worry, it's not too tricky. We'll cover what Pokémon you can find, where the items are hidden, and who you'll battle along the way.

How to Get Past the Psyduck Barricade

So, you're heading along Route 210 and BAM! A bunch of Psyduck are just chilling in the water, blocking your path near the Café Cabin. Annoying, right? To get them to move, you'll need a special item called the Secret Medicine. You get this from Cynthia, and she's hanging out at Valor Lakefront. But Cynthia won't just hand it over unless you've proven yourself a bit. You need to have collected at least 4 Gym Badges. Once you've done that, head to Pastoria City and find a shifty-looking Galactic Grunt hanging around the entrance to the Great Marsh. He'll bolt, so give chase! He'll stop a few times to catch his breath, but keep following him all the way to Valor Lakefront. Once you're there, Cynthia will be ready to help you with that Secret Medicine.

Pokémon Encounters

Route 210 South is a decent spot for catching some interesting Pokémon, especially if you know when and how to look.

Wild Pokémon - Tall Grass

Here's what you might run into just walking through the tall grass:

Bonsly: You'll find it 25% of the time in the Morning, but only 5% during the Day or Night (Shining Pearl only).
Chansey: A rare find, showing up only 5% of the time.
Geodude: Pretty common, with a 30% encounter rate.
Kricketune: More likely at Night (30% encounter rate), less so in the Morning/Day (10%).
Mime Jr.: Similar to Bonsly, it's a 25% encounter in the Morning and 5% during the Day/Night (Brilliant Diamond only).
Ponyta: This one's quite common, appearing 30% of the time in the Morning/Night and a whopping 50% during the Day.

Wild Pokémon - Poké Radar

If you've got the Poké Radar, you can find these:

Miltank: A 10% encounter in Shining Pearl, but only 2% in Brilliant Diamond.
Tauros: The reverse is true here – 10% in Brilliant Diamond, but just 2% in Shining Pearl.

Item Locations

Keep your eyes peeled, because there are some useful items scattered around Route 210 South:

TM51 Roost x3: You'll get these from the girl located south of the Honey Tree.
Great Ball: Look for this just north of Pokémon Breeder Kahlil.
Great Ball (hidden): This one's a bit sneaky! It's right in the middle of the grass patch below the Café Cabin.
Old Charm: This is a key item you get from Cynthia after you've used the Secret Medicine to cure the Psyduck.
Super Repel: Head west of the Psyduck blockade, behind a tree.
Aspear Berry x4: You'll find a patch of berries near the entrance to Celestic Town.
Razz Berry x2: Also in that berry patch near Celestic Town.
Pinap Berry x2: You guessed it, more berries in the patch near Celestic Town.
Hyper Potion: Found right in the middle of a grass patch.
Ultra Ball: Check the northwest corner of a grass patch for this.

Trainer Battles

You're not alone out here! There are a few trainers who are itching for a battle.

Jogger Wyatt

Wyatt is only up for a fight in the Morning, so plan accordingly. He's got:

Ponyta (Level 21)

Rancher Marco

Marco has a diverse team ready for you:

Aipom (Level 18)
Girafarig (Level 17)
Psyduck (Level 19)

Ranchers Ava and Matt

This double battle might give you a bit of a challenge:

Stunky (Level 21)
Glameow (Level 21)

Twins Teri and Tia

These twins love their Electric and Fairy types:

Pikachu (Level 21)
Clefairy (Level 21)

Pokémon Breeder Kahlil

Kahlil has a team of cute, baby Pokémon:

Pichu (Level 18)
Pikachu (Level 19)
Happiny (Level 17)

Pokémon Breeder Amber

Amber also likes the baby Pokémon, with a focus on Clefairy's pre-evolutions:

Cleffa (Level 19)
Clefairy (Level 17)
Happiny (Level 18)

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Route 210: South Encounters And Items