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Route 224 is the Route that opens up to you after you defeat the Elite Four. it is essential in the finding of the Legendary Pokémon Shaymin, though it is currently unavailable through normal means until Nintendo holds an event.

[edit] Wild Pokémon

Found in grass

Pokémon	Version	Type	Levels	Morning	Midday	Night
Shellos	Diamond/Pearl	/	23	1%	1%	1%
Buizel	Diamond/Pearl		23	4%	4%	4%
Roselia	Diamond/Pearl	/	52, 54	20%	20%	20%
Gloom	Diamond/Pearl	/	53	20%	20%	20%
Weepinbell	Diamond/Pearl	/	53	5%	5%	5%
Beautifly	Diamond/Pearl	/	23	5%	5%	5%
Gastrodon	Diamond/Pearl	/	52-53	20%	20%	30%
Floatzel	Diamond/Pearl		53-54	20%	20%	30%
Chatot	Diamond/Pearl	/	52, 54	20%	20%	0%

Special encounters

Pokémon	Version	Type	Levels	Encounter rate	How to get
Natu	Diamond/Pearl	/	53	40%	When swarming
Duskull	Diamond/Pearl		23	2%	Poké Radar
Dusclops	Diamond/Pearl		52, 54	20%	Poké Radar
Shuckle	Diamond/Pearl	/	23	8%	Emerald version attached

Found in water

Pokémon	Version	Type	Levels	Encounter rate	Required for encounter
Tentacruel	Diamond/Pearl	/	40-55	35%	Surf
Pelipper	Diamond/Pearl	/	l40-55	65%	Surf
Magikarp	Diamond/Pearl		3-10/10-25	100/65%	Old/Good Rod
Remoraid	Diamond/Pearl		10-25	35%	Good Rod
Gyarados	Diamond/Pearl	/	30-40	60%	Super Rod after getting National Dex
Octillery	Diamond/Pearl		20-50	35%	Super Rod after getting National Dex

[edit] Trainers

The Trainers here may give you some trouble with Pokémon at levels 50+. This is the toughest Route in the game, so prepare accordingly.

• Ace Trainer Ruben
  • Poliwhirl (lvl. 54) ♂
  • Gyarados (lvl. 54) ♂
  • 3240
• Psychic Brittney
  • Medicham (lvl. 52) ♀
  • Alakazam (lvl. 54) ♀
  • 1472
• Psychic Maxwell
  • Misdreavus (lvl. 52) ♂
  • Haunter (lvl. 52) ♂
  • 1728
• Veteran Armando
  • Staravia (lvl. 52) ♂
  • Golbat (lvl. 54) ♂
  • Pelipper (lvl. 53) ♂
  • 4320
• Black Belt Carl
  • Croagunk (lvl. 52) ♂
  • Machamp (lvl. 56) ♂
  • 1344
• Ruin Maniac Larry
  • Steelix (lvl. 54) ♂
  • 
• Dragon Tamer Hayden
  • Swablu (lvl. 53) ♂
  • Altaria (lvl. 57) ♂
  • 
• Ace Trainer Jamie
  • Metagross (lvl. 56)
  • 3360

[edit] Items

• Pearl (hidden)
• Stardust (hidden)
• Rare Candy
• Destiny Knot
• Razor Claw