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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

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Navigate Route 213 and Route 210 North in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, battling Galactic Grunts and finding new Pokémon like Machoke.

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Navigate Route 213 and Route 210 North in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, battling Galactic Grunts and finding new Pokémon like Machoke.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After passing through the gatehouse, talk to the Galactic Grunt who will run off.
  2. 2
    Go to the beach and talk to the Grunt again; he will run off, and Looker will appear.
  3. 3
    Talk to Looker, and he will go to the Grand Lake Hotel resort.
  4. 4
    Head to the Grand Lake Hotel, go through the office, and you will encounter the Grunt again on the way to Route 214.
  5. 5
    Talk to the Grunt, and he will run off.
  6. 6
    Go up a little further on Route 213 to fight the Galactic Grunt.

Boss: Galactic Grunt

  • Pokémon: Croagunk lv 31 (Poison/Fighting)
  • Info: Psychic attacks are very effective against Croagunk. Porygon or Kadabra/Alakazam with Psybeam can defeat it easily. Ground and flying attacks also work well.
  1. After defeating the Grunt, Cynthia will appear and talk to you.
  2. Your rival will then appear and talk to both of you.
  3. Cynthia will give you the SecretPotion to use on the Psyducks blocking the path on Route 210.
  4. Heal in Veilstone City and head back to Route 215, then continue to Route 210.
  5. Approach the Psyduck patch on Route 210 and press A; they will move.
  6. Cynthia will appear and give you the Old Charm.
  7. Continue north on Route 210 to reach Celestic Town.

Route 210-North Pokémon:

  • Morning/Day: Meditite (20%), Bibarel (20%), Machop (15%), Swablu (20%/30%), Scyther (15%/5%), Machoke (10%)
  • Night: Meditite (10%), Bibarel (20%), Machop (15%), Swablu (20%), Scyther (5%), Machoke (10%), Hoothoot (10%), Noctowl (10%)
  • Surfing: Psyduck (90%), Golduck (10%)
  • Good Rod: Magikarp (65%), Barboach (35%)
  • Super Rod: Gyarados (65%), Whiscash (35%)
  • National Pokédex (Pokéradar (your minimap with nearby blips and threats marked)): Bagon (12%)
  • National Pokédex (Ruby): Zangoose (8%)
  • National Pokédex (Sapphire): Seviper (8%)
Tips
  • Machoke is a useful Pokémon to catch on Route 210 North if you don't want to train a Machop or wish to trade.
  • Swablu and Scyther are exclusive to Pokémon Platinum, with Swablu being a new catch for the Pokédex.
  • Hoothoot and Noctowl are new Pokémon but are considered weak and best captured for Pokédex completion.
  • The first stretch of Route 210 North has long grass, preventing bike use.
  • Hidden ninja trainers are present but are weak.
  • The northern part of Route 210 North is affected by fog, which lowers accuracy for all Pokémon. You will need a bird Pokémon with the move Defog (learned at Solaceon Ruins) to clear the fog.
  • There are several trainers on the bridge; consider bringing potions and revives.
  • You can reach Celestic Town without Defog, but it is recommended to use it.

Celestic Town Item House:

  • Poke Ball: 200
  • Great Ball: 600

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