Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Route 218 Encounters & Items

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Route 218 is a key area in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, connecting areas as you progress. It's packed with various wild Pokémon depending on how you're exploring, and there are some useful items to find. Plus, you'll run into a few trainers who can test your team.

Here's a breakdown of what you can encounter:

Pokémon Encounters

Wild Pokémon - Tall Grass

When you're walking through the tall grass on Route 218, keep an eye out for these Pokémon:

Pokémon	Type	Encounter Rate
Floatzel		35%
Gastrodon (West Sea)		20%
Glameow		15% (Shining Pearl)
Mr. Mime		15% (Brilliant Diamond)
Shellos (West Sea)		20%
Wingull		10%

Wild Pokémon - Surfing

If you're using the move Surf to travel on the water, you'll find these Pokémon:

Pokémon	Type	Encounter Rate
Pelipper		5%
Tentacool		60%
Tentacruel		5%
Wingull		30%

Wild Pokémon - Fishing

Don't forget your fishing rod! Depending on the rod you use, you'll encounter different Pokémon:

Old Rod: Magikarp (100%)
Good Rod: Finneon (45%), Magikarp (55%)
Super Rod: Gyarados (55%), Lumineon (45%)

Wild Pokémon - Mass Outbreak

Keep an ear out for news of Mass Outbreaks, as Voltorb can appear with a 40% encounter rate during these events.

Wild Pokémon - Poké Radar

If you're using the Poké Radar, you might be lucky enough to find Ditto, appearing with a 12% encounter rate.

Item Locations

Route 218 has several useful items hidden away. Make sure to explore thoroughly:

Item	Location
Honey	Below Fisherman Miguel.
Rawst Berry x2	In the Berry Patch in the west.
Persim Berry x2	In the Berry Patch in the west.
Figy Berry x2	In the Berry Patch in the west.
Pinap Berry x2	In the Berry Patch in the west.
Rare Candy	In the northeast - need Surf.