Welcome to Sinnoh! Pokémon Platinum is a deep role-playing adventure where you'll explore a vast region, collect powerful Pokémon, and challenge trainers on your journey to become the Pokémon League Champion. You'll start in Twinleaf Town, build a team, and face off against the nefarious Team Galactic, all while uncovering the mysteries of this unique world.
This guide is your essential companion for mastering every aspect of the Sinnoh region. We'll help you navigate from the earliest routes to the climactic battles at Spear Pillar, ensuring you're prepared to defeat any foe, including the leaders of Team Galactic. Get ready to catch 'em all and become the ultimate Champion!
September 10, 2008: BARE BONES VERSION
Navigate Mt. Coronet's southern section in Pokémon Platinum with our guide. Discover available Pokémon, their levels, and encounter rates during different times of day.
- 1The southern area of Mt. Coronet is a cave system.
- 2Wild Pokémon can be encountered here.
Available Pokémon in Mt. Coronet (South) Caves:
- Clefairy - Levels 17-20. Encounter rate: 10% (Morning), 0% (Day), 10% (Night).
- Zubat - Levels 18-19. Encounter rate: 5% (Morning), 5% (Day), 0% (Night) for one entry, and 0% (Morning), 0% (Day), 15% (Night) for another entry.
- Machop - Level 20. Encounter rate: 10% (Morning).
- Geodude - Levels 19-20. Encounter rate: 20% (Morning), 0% (Day), 20% (Night) for one entry, and 0% (Morning), 0% (Day), 20% (Night) for another entry.
September 17 - April 10th: Incomplete version
Detailed walkthrough for Pokémon Platinum covering the period from September 17th to April 10th, including key events, locations, and strategies.
- 1The walkthrough details the player's journey through Sinnoh, starting from Route 201 and progressing through towns like Sandgem Town, Jubilife City, and Oreburgh City.
- 2Key locations such as Oreburgh Mine and Oreburgh Gym are covered, followed by routes leading back to Jubilife City and further exploration into Route 204 and Floaroma Town.
- 3The guide continues through Eterna Forest, Eterna City, and its Gym, then moves to the Galactic Building and routes like 206, 207, and Mt. Coronet.
- 4Progression through Hearthome City, Route 209, Lost Tower, Solaceon Town, and Route 210 is detailed.
- 5The journey continues to Veilstone City and its Gym, then to Route 212, Pastora City, and its Gym.
- 6Further exploration includes Route 213, Route 214, and a revisited Route 210, leading to Celestic Town and Route 211.
- 7The guide covers Hearthome Gym, Route 218, Canalave City and its Gym, and the lakes: Lake Valor and Lake Verity.
- 8The path leads through Route 216, Route 217, Snowpoint City and its Gym, and Lake Acuity.
- 9The Galactic Hideout, Mt. Coronet, Route 222, Sunyshore City and its Gym, Route 223, and Victory Road are detailed, culminating in facing The Elite Four.
- 10The period concludes with the post-Elite Four content, including obtaining the National Pokédex, Pal Park, and exploring the Battle Zone and Fight Area.
- Players should pay close attention to the order of routes and towns to ensure a smooth progression.
- Specific Gym Leaders and Galactic Grunts will require strategic Pokémon team building.
- The guide implies a linear progression, so deviating significantly might lead to challenges.
- Interactions with NPCs for key items or information are crucial and will be detailed within the full walkthrough.
July 12, 2009 - January 7, 2010: Version 3.00 and above
Discover the final updates for the Pokémon Platinum guide, including Battle Castle details and fixes, covering versions 3.00 and above. Best wishes for Gen V!
- 1Begin the game by choosing your name, gender, and rival's name. These choices are permanent. You start in your room on the top floor of your house.
- 2Exit your room, and your rival will briefly appear. Go downstairs, where your mother will inform you that your rival is looking for you. Head outside.
- 3In Twinleaf Town, you'll notice snow on the ground. There's a small, empty puddle to the south. Explore the three houses; two are empty. The rival's house is in the northwest corner.
- 4Enter the rival's house and go upstairs to find them. Approach your rival, and they will run off again. Proceed to Route 201.
- 5On Route 201, you'll have a conversation with your rival, after which Professor Rowan appears. He will ask you some questions; choose the top option when prompted.
- 6Professor Rowan's assistant arrives with a briefcase containing the starter Pokémon: Piplup, Chimchar, and Turtwig.
Choosing Your Starter:
- Consider Friends' Starters: If friends have the game, knowing their starter can facilitate trading.
- Player Experience: New players might prefer easier-to-evolve Pokémon. Turtwig evolves at Lv. 18 and 32 (Grass/Ground). Chimchar evolves at Lv. 14 and 36 (Fire/Fighting). Piplup evolves at Lv. 16 and 36 (Water/Steel).
- Previous Game Experience (D/P): Since Platinum has more Fire-types, Chimchar might be less essential than in D/P. Trying a new starter is recommended.
- Gym Battles: Each starter has advantages and disadvantages against gym leaders:
- First Gym (Rock): Turtwig and Piplup are strong; Chimchar is weak until it learns fighting moves.
- Second Gym (Grass): Chimchar is strongest; Piplup is weakest.
- Third Gym (Ghost): No starter has a significant advantage. Turtwig's evolutions can't hit Ghosts with ground attacks, and Chimchar's evolutions' fighting moves are ineffective against Ghost-types.
- Fourth Gym (Fighting): No starter has a strong advantage, though Chimchar's evolutions are super effective against Lucario.
- Fifth Gym (Water): Turtwig is strongest; Chimchar is weakest.
- Sixth Gym (Steel): Chimchar is very effective. Turtwig can be useful against most Steel-types except Bronzong. Piplup can hit Steelix effectively.
- Seventh Gym (Ice): Chimchar is effective; Turtwig is ineffective.
- Eighth Gym (Electric): Turtwig's evolutions are very strong.
Guide Updates (Version 3.00 and above):
- Added the Battle Castle to the Battle Frontier guide.
- Performed a spell check and fixed most errors and formatting issues.
Note: While most errors have been fixed, minor grammar or Pokémon spelling issues may persist. The guide author thanks everyone for their support over the past two years and welcomes any further corrections.
||Trainer's School ||
Learn how to defeat School Kid Harrison and Christine in Pokémon Platinum's Trainer School. Get tips on levels, items, and strategies to win your battles.
Alright, welcome to the Trainer School! This is a great spot early in your Pokémon Platinum journey to get some easy experience and practice your battling skills. Inside, you'll find a couple of trainers ready to test you, plus your rival is here too. Don't forget to grab the X Attack in the upper left corner!
- 1First things first, head inside the Trainer School. You'll see your rival hanging out. Chat with him to hand over that parcel you've been carrying. He'll give you a Town Map in return – it's not the most useful thing, but hey, it's a freebie!
- 2Take a peek at the blackboard for some helpful tips. Then, turn your attention to the two trainers standing to the right. They're perfect for getting some extra EXP.
- 3After you defeat the male trainer (School Kid Harrison), make sure to talk to him again. He'll toss you a free Potion, which is always handy.
- 4Now, let's talk about the trainers themselves. You'll face School Kid Harrison, who has a Starly lv 6. This little guy likes to use X Speed at the start of the battle to boost its Speed and often uses Quick Attack. It's a good idea to have a Pokémon that's at least level 5 or higher before you challenge him. If things get a bit hairy, having a Potion or two on hand can save you.
- 5Next up is School Christine, who has a Bidoof lv 6. This Bidoof is pretty standard, but Christine has a trick: she likes to use a Potion near the end of the battle. Make sure your Pokémon is at a similar level and you've got a Potion ready just in case.
- Don't forget to pick up the X Attack located in the upper left corner of the school. It can give you a nice boost in battle if you need it.
- After beating Harrison, talking to him again nets you a free Potion. Always good to grab free items!
- The trainers here are great for leveling up your Pokémon before you head out to Route 203. Aim for your Pokémon to be around level 6-10 before challenging your rival.
- Experience Points from battles.
- A free Potion from School Kid Harrison after you defeat him.
- An X Attack from the item in the corner.
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