Appendix:Platinum walkthrough/Section 4

Valley Windworks

Interior of the Valley Windworks

Team Galactic
Trainer Pokémon Galactic Grunt Reward: $520 Zubat♂ Lv.13 No item Galactic Grunt Reward: $440 Glameow♀ Lv.11 No item Stunky♂ Lv.11 No item Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon.

When you enter the Windworks, you will startle the grunt who had previously blocked the door. He quickly turns and runs away to warn the Commander. Follow him, battling the two grunts along the way. The Commander notices you and talks to you about Team Galactic, providing some information. She promptly challenges you to a battle.

Commander Mars Valley Windworks Platinum Reward: $1360

Types: Poison Flying Ability: Inner Focus Held item: None Zubat♀ Lv.15 Bite Dark Physical   --       Leech Life Bug Physical   --       Toxic Poison Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Thick Fat Held item: Oran Berry Purugly♀ Lv.17 Fake Out Normal Physical   --       Scratch Normal Physical   --       Faint Attack Dark Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

The danger here is that Mars' Level 17 Purugly is tough to beat unless if your team was well prepared beforehand. If you started with Chimchar, having it evolve into Monferno (at Lv. 14) to learn Mach Punch is useful. Intimidate users, such as Staravia or Luxio, are also helpful. Upon defeat, Mars will gather her grunts and leave the Windworks after another Commander reminds her that they've already collected enough energy from the Windworks for their plans.

The little girl's father thanks you for rescuing him, and his daughter runs in happily, thanking you as she passes. You now may continue north on Route 205, which was previously blocked by Galactic Grunts. After leaving the Windworks, Looker shows up and mentions that he heard of the attack on the Windworks and at first is in disbelief that you drove Team Galactic away. He then mentions that Team Galactic is rumored to have a hideout in Eterna City. Before continuing north, return to Floaroma Town and heal up your team.

Route 205 (south)

Route 205

Available Pokémon
Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Bidoof D P Pt Grass 10 10% Pachirisu D P Pt Grass 9,11 10% Buizel D P Pt Grass 10-11 15% Shellos D P Pt Grass 9-12 65% Fishing Magikarp D P Pt Fishing Old Rod 3-15 100% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Items

Item Location Games Chesto Berry Berry patch near Floaroma Town entrance  Pt  Pecha Berry Berry patch near Floaroma Town entrance  Pt  X Sp. Def Near Hiker Daniel  Pt  Stardust In the center of the small hill (hidden)  Pt  Oran Berry Berry patch to the right of the bridge on the lower path  Pt  Pecha Berry Berry patch to the right of the bridge on the lower path  Pt  Heal Ball To the left of the bridge on the lower path  Pt  Repel Near Battle Girl Kelsey  Pt  Super Potion South of house on the lower path  Pt

Trainers

Trainer Pokémon Camper Jacob ヨシキ Yoshiki Reward: $224 Ponyta♂ Lv.14 No item Hiker Daniel カツト Katsuto Reward: $384 Geodude♂ Lv.10 No item Geodude♂ Lv.11 No item Geodude♂ Lv.12 No item Aroma Lady Elizabeth チエ Chie Reward: $448 Roselia♀ Lv.14 No item Camper Zackary コウヘイ Kōhei Reward: $224 Aipom♂ Lv.14 No item Picnicker Siena コエダ Koeda Reward: $192 Bidoof♀ Lv.12 No item Pachirisu♀ Lv.12 No item Hiker Nicholas ガンジ Ganji Reward: $448 Onix♂ Lv.14 No item Battle Girl Kelsey チナツ Chinatsu Reward: $240 Machop♂ Lv.15 No item Picnicker Karina サヤ Saya Reward: $224 Piplup♂ Lv.14 No item Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon.

As stated before, the Galactic Grunts who were blocking you from entering Route 205 are now gone with Commander Mars. You can cross the small bridge and then continue heading north until you get to Eterna Forest. Ascend to the raised western side of the route, and battle your way to the house at the top, where the woman inside can heal your Pokémon. Jump down the ledges on the eastern side of the route, battling all the trainers and collecting all the items on the lower level, then head left just before the last ledge and ascend back up to the top of the route and enter Eterna Forest.

Eterna Forest

Eterna Forest

Available Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Gastly D P Pt Grass 13 4% Bidoof D P Pt Grass 12 10% Buneary D P Pt Grass 11,13 24% Wurmple D P Pt Grass 10 10% 10% 0% Silcoon D P Pt Grass 12 5% Beautifly D P Pt Grass 14 1% Cascoon D P Pt Grass 12 5% Dustox D P Pt Grass 14 1% Kricketot D P Pt Grass 12 10% 0% 0% Kricketot D P Pt Grass 10 0% 0% 10% Budew D P Pt Grass 10-12 30% 40% 30% Hoothoot D P Pt Grass 12 0% 0% 10% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Trainers

Trainer Pokémon Bug Catcher Jack ヨウタ Yōta Reward: $240 Wurmple♂ Lv.11 No item Silcoon♂ Lv.13 No item Beautifly♂ Lv.15 No item Lass Briana カナコ Kanako Reward: $256 Pachirisu♀ Lv.16 No item Psychic Lindsey ヨリコ Yoriko Reward: $544 Abra♂ Lv.17 No item Psychic Elijah アキフミ Akifumi Reward: $544 Abra♂ Lv.17 No item Bug Catcher Phillip シンゴ Shingo Reward: $240 Wurmple♂ Lv.11 No item Cascoon♂ Lv.13 No item Dustox♂ Lv.15 No item Bug Catcher Donald ミチオ Michio Reward: $224 Burmy♂ Sandy Cloak Lv.14 No item Burmy♂ Trash Cloak Lv.14 No item Psychic Kody マキヤ Makiya Reward: $544 Meditite♂ Lv.17 No item Psychic Rachael リョウコ Ryōko Reward: $544 Psyduck♀ Lv.17 No item

Items
Item Location Games Antidote Left of the bottom entrance  Pt  Parlyz Heal Above Lass Briana  Pt  Net Ball In the large patch of grass south of Psychics Lindsey and Elijah  Pt  Potion In the grass at the bottom-right corner of the forest  Pt  Green Shard Near the exit of the Eterna Forest  Pt  Soothe Bell Given by Cheryl when the exit is found  Pt

Eterna Forest has a reputation for being a mysterious place, from the abandoned Old Chateau to the strange Moss Rock. Eterna Forest is a long and complex structure of trees that make it a natural maze, where a lot of people get lost. It's home to many Bug- and Grass-type Pokémon, and is currently the only known place in Sinnoh to find and catch Buneary.

Once inside, a woman named Cheryl will ask you to escort her through the forest, since she is worried about being attacked by Team Galactic. When traveling with her, all wild encounters will become Double Battles! If you want to catch any of the Pokémon found here, it is recommended you do so after you've parted ways; while you're in Cheryl's company you're unable to catch wild Pokémon while there are two enemies on the field, and her Chansey will quickly finish off a single Pokémon. You also have the option of challenging pairs of Trainers as a tag team with Cheryl or by yourself by talking to them to fight individual battles. The greatest benefit of traveling with her is that after every battle, she will fully heal your team! This makes Eterna Forest a great place to train for your upcoming Gym Battle.

Pokémon Trainer Cheryl Eterna Forest Platinum Reward: None Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Natural Cure Held item: None Chansey♀ Lv.20 Egg Bomb Normal Physical   --       Refresh Normal Status   --       Softboiled Normal Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

The most direct route from the southern exit to the northern exit is as follows: travel northeast from the entrance, through the tall grass, and then directly north, following the path between a Lass and a Bug Catcher. Then, continue east a short way to the trees and then south to a large patch of tall grass. From there, continue east until the eastern wall is reached. A considerable distance north of there is the exit, around a small rock ledge. However, you may (and should) choose to deviate from this route, as there are a lot of items and Trainers to be found in Eterna Forest. Once you reach the northern exit, Cheryl will leave. Upon leaving, Cheryl will give you the Soothe Bell as a gift.

Route 205 (east)

When you come out of Eterna Forest and return to Route 205, all you need to do is walk across the bridge. The Fishermen won't battle you unless you talk to them, so if you don't want the experience just go straight ahead to Eterna City.

Available Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Hoothoot D P Pt Grass 12 0% 0% 10% Wurmple D P Pt Grass 13 10% 10% 0% Silcoon D P Pt Grass 14 10% Beautifly D P Pt Grass 15 1% Cascoon D P Pt Grass 14 10% Dustox D P Pt Grass 15 1% Bidoof D P Pt Grass 12-14 30% Kricketot D P Pt Grass 12 10% 0% 0% Kricketot D P Pt Grass 13 0% 0% 10% Budew D P Pt Grass 12-14 28% 38% 28% Fishing Magikarp D P Pt Fishing Old Rod 3-15 100% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Trainers

Trainer Pokémon Fisherman Joseph タカマサ Takamasa Reward: $544 Goldeen♂ Lv.17 No item Fisherman Andrew ユキハル Yukiharu Reward: $512 Magikarp♂ Lv.8 No item Magikarp♂ Lv.10 No item Magikarp♂ Lv.12 No item Magikarp♂ Lv.12 No item Magikarp♂ Lv.14 No item Magikarp♂ Lv.16 No item Fisherman Zachary シンサク Shinsaku Reward: $512 Magikarp♂ Lv.14 No item Goldeen♂ Lv.16 No item Magikarp♂ Lv.14 No item Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon.

Items
Item Location Games Cheri Berry Berry patch above the pond  Pt  Pecha Berry Berry patch above the pond  Pt  Oran Berry x2 Berry patch above the pond  Pt  Super Potion Near the Honey Tree in the northeast corner of the route (hidden)  Pt  Guard Spec. On the outlook of the south part of the pond near the entrance to Eterna City  Pt

Eterna City

Eterna City

Available Pokémon

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Items

Item Location Games Friendship Checker Obtained from a woman in the Pokémon Center  Pt  Draco Plate Behind the statue (hidden).  Pt  HM01 (Cut) Given by Cynthia after encounter with Cyrus.  Pt  Explorer Kit Given in the Underground Man's house.  Pt  TM67 (Recycle) Received from the old woman in the Eterna Condominiums.  Pt  Leppa Berry Held by Charap  Pt  Super Potion Next to the Gym.  Pt  Bicycle A thank you from Rad Rickshaw for saving him from Team Galactic.  Pt  Up-Grade Given by Professor Oak after obtaining the National Pokédex  Pt

Once in Eterna City, you will see that Team Galactic has set up another Headquarters. As usual, you'll be stopping them from their evil work. The building is blocked by small trees, though, so you must first go to the Gym, and battle the Gym Leader, Gardenia. Before that, go a bit ahead and Barry will accompany you to the statue around the corner. As you walk up to the statue, you'll see Cyrus there. Once again, he will make a reference to Sinnoh's legends.

After Barry and Cyrus leave, you'll find a hidden Draco Plate just behind the statue. As you head back the way you came, you'll meet Cynthia who gives you a copy of HM01 (Cut)! Also, talk to the lady in the Pokémon Center for a Pokétch app called Friendship Checker which allows you to tell how much the Pokémon in your Party like you. This is useful when trying to evolve Pokémon that evolve with high Friendship.

Here are some other places you can check out in Eterna City:

Underground Man

Right next to the Pokémon Center is the house of the Underground Man, who will give you the Explorer Kit. You can use this daily to travel to the Sinnoh Underground, a vast expanse of tunnels where you can mine for items and create a Secret Base.

There are two potential types of fossils that can be mined in the Underground, but only one type is available per game. It has to do with the last digit of your Trainer ID number (visible on your Trainer Card). If the last digit is odd then you'll be able to obtain the Skull Fossil (Cranidos), but if it is even then you'll get the Armor Fossil (Shieldon). Fossils can be revived into their respective Pokémon in the Oreburgh Mining Museum. The Fossils from Generation I and III can only be obtained after getting the National Pokédex.

Eterna Condominiums

Main article: Eterna Condominiums

On the first floor of this building, Sinnoh's Name Rater can be found, as well as a boy named Norton who will trade a Chatot for a Buizel and on the second floor, an old lady will give away TM67 (Recycle).

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Chatot D P Pt Trade Buizel Same as the traded Pokémon One A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Herb Shop

Main article: Herb Shop

The Herb Shop is a shop that sells herbs with effects similar to other medicines. They're relatively inexpensive, but their bitter taste lowers the Happiness of Pokémon they are used on. Revival Herbs are probably the most useful thing that can be bought here.

Bike Shop

Main article: Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop

Obviously, this is a store where Bicycles are sold. However, you can't purchase a bike from the store. The owner is being held captive by Team Galactic!

You can challenge the Eterna City Gym if you want but if you need more time to train or find new Pokémon you can check out the west side of Route 211 and part of the north side of Mt. Coronet by heading through Eterna City's eastern exit. See this section for more details on Route 211 and this section for Mt. Coronet's North Area.

Eterna Gym

Interior of the Eterna Gym

This Gym specializes in Grass-types. Be aware that the highest-leveled Pokémon you'll encounter here is Level 22 and quite powerful. Gardenia's Grass-types are weak to Fire- and Flying-type moves. Avoid bringing Ground-, Rock-, and Water-types, as these types are very weak against her Grass Pokémon. If your starter was Chimchar, this should be an easy fight. If not, the common Pokémon Starly evolves into Staravia at Level 14, and is a good Flying-type that should be considered having on any team, regardless of your starter.

Once inside the Gym, you must find and battle three Trainers before Gardenia will face you. The hands of the giant clock in the middle move every time you defeat a Trainer. When they are pointing north, south, east, or west, you can walk across them to reach other areas of the Gym.

Eterna Gym Trainers Trainer Pokémon Lass Caroline リサ Lisa Reward: $272 Cherubi♀ Lv.17 No item Roselia♀ Lv.17 No item Aroma Lady Jenna マナエ Manae Reward: $544 Budew♀ Lv.15 No item Budew♀ Lv.16 No item Budew♀ Lv.17 No item Aroma Lady Angela ユキノ Yukino Reward: $608 Roselia♀ Lv.19 No item Leader Gardenia Eterna Gym Platinum Reward: $2640 Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Overgrow Held item: None Turtwig♂ Lv.20 Razor Leaf Grass Physical   --       Grass Knot Grass Special   --       Sunny Day Fire Status   --       Reflect Psychic Status   --       Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Flower Gift Held item: None Cherrim♀ Lv.20 Grass Knot Grass Special   --       Leech Seed Grass Status   --       Safeguard Normal Status   --       Magical Leaf Grass Special   --       Types: Grass Poison Ability: Natural Cure Held item: Sitrus Berry Roserade♀ Lv.22 Grass Knot Grass Special   --       Magical Leaf Grass Special   --       Poison Sting Poison Physical   --       Stun Spore Grass Status   --

First she will send out her Turtwig, which will use moves like Sunny Day and Reflect to help set up the rest of her Pokémon. However, Sunny Day also powers up Fire-type moves, which you can use to your advantage. Gardenia's entire team knows Grass Knot, an attack that does more damage to heavier Pokémon. If Turtwig had a chance to set up Sunny Day, Gardenia's Cherrim will have its Attack and Special Defense increase by 50% due to its Ability. Try to knock it out quickly so you don't get hit by Leech Seed, which will drain your HP to heal the opponent. Gardenia's highest-leveled Pokémon, Roserade, has an additional Poison type that makes it weak to Psychic-type attacks. Along with the strong attack Magical Leaf, Roserade also has Stun Spore, a move that can paralyze, and Poison Sting, a weak attack that can poison your Pokémon.

Once you beat her you will receive the Forest Badge, TM86 (Grass Knot), and the ability to use Cut outside of battle. Now, you may enter the Galactic Eterna Building.

← Part 3 Oreburgh Gym to Floaroma Meadow

Platinum walkthrough

Eterna City to Route 207 Part 5 →

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