Pokémon Diamond and Pearl/Route 224

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.

Wild Pokémon

Found in grass

Pokémon	Version	Type	Levels	Morning	Midday	Night
Shellos	Diamond/Pearl	File:PkmnType Water.gif/File:PkmnType Ground.gif	23	1%	1%	1%
Buizel	Diamond/Pearl	File:PkmnType Water.gif	23	4%	4%	4%
Roselia	Diamond/Pearl	File:PkmnType Grass.gif/File:PkmnType Poison.gif	52, 54	20%	20%	20%
Gloom	Diamond/Pearl	File:PkmnType Grass.gif/File:PkmnType Poison.gif	53	20%	20%	20%
Weepinbell	Diamond/Pearl	File:PkmnType Grass.gif/File:PkmnType Poison.gif	53	5%	5%	5%
Beautifly	Diamond/Pearl	File:PkmnType Bug.gif/File:PkmnType Flying.gif	23	5%	5%	5%
Gastrodon	Diamond/Pearl	File:PkmnType Water.gif/File:PkmnType Ground.gif	52-53	20%	20%	30%
Floatzel	Diamond/Pearl	File:PkmnType Water.gif	53-54	20%	20%	30%
Chatot	Diamond/Pearl	File:PkmnType Normal.gif/File:PkmnType Flying.gif	52, 54	20%	20%	0%

Special encounters

Pokémon	Version	Type	Levels	Encounter rate	How to get
Natu	Diamond/Pearl	File:PkmnType Psychic.gif/File:PkmnType Flying.gif	53	40%	When swarming
Duskull	Diamond/Pearl	File:PkmnType Ghost.gif	23	2%	Poké Radar
Dusclops	Diamond/Pearl	File:PkmnType Ghost.gif	52, 54	20%	Poké Radar
Shuckle	Diamond/Pearl	File:PkmnType Bug.gif/File:PkmnType Rock.gif	23	8%	Emerald version attached

Found in water

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

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) ♂
  • 2592
• Dragon Tamer Hayden
  • Swablu (lvl. 53) ♂
  • Altaria (lvl. 57) ♂
  • 
• Ace Trainer Jamie
  • Metagross (lvl. 56)
  • 3360

Items

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