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Route 212: North Encounters And Items
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Route 212: North Encounters And Items

Discover all the wild Pokémon, items, and trainers on Route 212 North in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Plan your journey with our guide!

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Discover all the wild Pokémon, items, and trainers on Route 212 North in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Plan your journey with our guide!

Alright, let's break down what you can find on the northern part of Route 212 in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. This area is packed with different Pokémon depending on how you're exploring, plus some handy items and trainers to challenge.

Wild Pokémon Encounters

Route 212 North has a good variety of Pokémon depending on the time of day and your method of travel. Keep an eye out!

Tall Grass Encounters

When you're just walking around in the tall grass, you'll find these Pokémon:

PokémonTypeEncounter Rate
Budew30%
Kricketune20% (Morning), 10% (Day), 30% (Night)
Roselia15%
Staravia15% (Morning), 25% (Day), 5% (Night)
Starly20%

Surfing Encounters

If you decide to take your Pokémon for a swim using HM Surf, you'll encounter these water-dwellers:

PokémonTypeEncounter Rate
Golduck10%
Psyduck90%

Fishing Encounters

Got your fishing rod? Here's what you might reel in:

PokémonTypeEncounter Rate
Goldeen35% (Good Rod)
Gyarados65% (Super Rod)
Magikarp100% (Old Rod), 65% (Good Rod)
Seaking35% (Super Rod)

Poké Radar Encounters

If you're using the Poké Radar, you have a chance to find this unique Pokémon:

PokémonTypeEncounter Rate
Smeargle12%

Item Locations

There are several useful items scattered around Route 212 North and within the Pokémon Mansion. Some require HM Surf to reach!

ItemLocation
ElixirSouthwest of the Pokémon Mansion.
TM11 Sunny DayWest of the Pokémon Mansion - need HM Surf or HM Cut.
TM87 SwaggerInside Mr. Backlot’s Mansion in the furthest room to the right.
Burn HealInside the bin in the second room to the left in Mr. Backlot’s Mansion.
Soothe BellObtain from the Maid in the second room to the left in Mr. Backlot’s Mansion.
Great BallIn the third room to the left in Mr. Backlot’s Mansion.
Great Ball (hidden)In the middle bush in the row of bushes to the right of the Pokémon Mansion.
Sitrus Berry x2In the Berry Patch next to Pokémon Mansion.
Aspear Berry x2In the Berry Patch next to Pokémon Mansion.
Rose IncenseWest of the Pokémon Mansion - requires HM Surf.
Lum Berry x2Berry Patch west of southern pond - need HM Surf to cross it.
Tamato Berry x2Berry Patch west of southern pond - need HM Surf to cross it.
Super Potion (hidden)In the bushes to the left of the entrance into Pokémon Mansion.

Trainer Battles

Don't forget to challenge the trainers you meet on Route 212 North. Some are only available at certain times!

Police Officer Bobby

Bobby is only available for a battle at Night.

PokémonLevelType
Hoothoot18
Machop18

Police Officer Alex

Alex also only battles at Night.

PokémonLevelType
Hoothoot18
Machop18

Police Officer Dylan

Dylan is another trainer you can only battle at Night.

PokémonLevelType
Hoothoot18
Meditite18

Madame Reina

Madame Reina is ready for a challenge anytime.

PokémonLevelType
Roselia19

Gentleman Jeremy

Gentleman Jeremy is also available for a battle.

PokémonLevelType
Chatot19

Police Officer Caleb

Caleb is one of the trainers you can battle at Night.

PokémonLevelType
Hoothoot17
Meditite19

Rich Boy Jason

Rich Boy Jason has a Pokémon ready for you.

PokémonLevelType
Luxio19

Lady Melissa

Lady Melissa is waiting to battle.

PokémonLevelType
Buneary19

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