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Continue your Pokémon Diamond and Pearl adventure! This part covers Hearthome City, Mt. Coronet, Routes 206-209, and key events like meeting Cynthia and battling your Rival.

This section of the walkthrough covers a lot of ground, including Hearthome City, Amity Square, Mt. Coronet, and Routes 206 through 209. We'll be diving into various events, item acquisitions, and even some important battles. Make sure you've completed Part 3 before jumping in! ## Contents - [1Route 206](#Route_206) - [1.1Items](#Items) - [1.2Cycling Road](#Cycling_Road) - [2Route 207](#Route_207) - [2.1Items](#Items_2) - [2.2Get Vs. Seeker and Dowsing Machine App](#Get_Vs._Seeker_and_Dowsing_Machine_App) - [3Mt. Coronet](#Mt._Coronet) - [3.1Crossing the Mountain](#Crossing_the_Mountain) - [3.2Climbing the Mountain](#Climbing_the_Mountain) - [4Route 208](#Route_208) - [4.1Berry's Master's House](#Berry's_Master's_House) - [4.2Get Odd Keystone](#Get_Odd_Keystone) - [5Hearthome City](#Hearthome_City) - [5.1Events](#Events) - [5.1.1Meet Keira](#Meet_Keira) - [5.1.2Route 209, 212 Blocked](#Route_209,_212_Blocked) - [5.1.3Get a Pokémon Egg](#Get_a_Pok%C3%A9mon_Egg) - [5.1.4Courteous Man](#Courteous_Man) - [5.1.5Mr. Goods](#Mr._Goods) - [5.1.6Pokémon Fan Club](#Pok%C3%A9mon_Fan_Club) - [5.1.7Get Shell Bell](#Get_Shell_Bell) - [5.1.8The Poffin House](#The_Poffin_House) - [5.1.9Bebe's House](#Bebe's_House) - [5.1.10Where's Fantina?](#Where's_Fantina?) - [5.1.11Pokémon Contest Hall](#Pok%C3%A9mon_Contest_Hall) - [5.1.12Rival Battle #2](#Rival_Battle_#2) - [5.1.13Meet Cynthia](#Meet_Cynthia) - [5.2Hearthome Pokémon Gym](#Hearthome_Pok%C3%A9mon_Gym) - [5.2.1Gym Leader Fantina](#Gym_Leader_Fantina) - [6Amity Square](#Amity_Square) - [7Route 209](#Route_209) - [7.1Events](#Events_2) - [7.1.1Get Good Rod](#Get_Good_Rod) - [7.1.2Pikachu Trainer](#Pikachu_Trainer) - [7.1.3Joggers](#Joggers) - [7.1.4Crumbling Tower](#Crumbling_Tower) - [7.2Lost Tower](#Lost_Tower) ### Route 206 This route is mostly known for Cycling Road. You'll need the Bicycle to traverse it efficiently. #### Items Keep an eye out for items scattered around. You might find useful things here! #### Cycling Road Cycling Road is a long, straight path where you can really pick up speed on your bike. It's a great way to travel between areas, but watch out for trainers who might challenge you. ### Route 207 This route connects to Mt. Coronet. It's a bit rocky, so be prepared for some uphill climbs. #### Items As usual, explore thoroughly to find any hidden items. You never know what you might stumble upon. #### Get Vs. Seeker and Dowsing Machine App Here, you'll get the Vs. Seeker, which lets you re-battle trainers, and the Dowsing Machine App for your Pokétch, which helps you find hidden items. These are super useful! ### Mt. Coronet This is a massive mountain that plays a significant role in your journey. It's full of caves and trainers. #### Crossing the Mountain Navigating Mt. Coronet can be tricky. You'll need to use Rock Smash to clear paths and potentially Surf later on. Be sure to bring Pokémon that know these HMs. #### Climbing the Mountain As you ascend, you'll encounter tougher trainers and wild Pokémon. Make sure your team is strong enough for the challenges ahead. ### Route 208 This route is known for its berry-growing potential and leads to Hearthome City. #### Berry's Master's House In a house here, you'll meet Berry's Master. He'll give you some advice on growing berries and might even give you some! #### Get Odd Keystone Keep an eye out for an Odd Keystone. This item is important for encountering a specific Pokémon later on. ### Hearthome City Welcome to Hearthome City! This is a major hub with lots of activities, including the Pokémon Gym and the Contest Hall. #### Events ##### Meet Keira You'll encounter Keira, a character involved in the Pokémon Contests. She'll offer some guidance. ##### Route 209, 212 Blocked At this point, you might find that Routes 209 and 212 are blocked. Don't worry, you'll be able to access them soon enough. ##### Get a Pokémon Egg In the Pokémon Day Care on Route 211 (accessible from Hearthome), you can receive a Pokémon Egg. Make sure you have a free slot in your party! ##### Courteous Man A polite gentleman in Hearthome City might offer you some helpful tips or items. ##### Mr. Goods Look for Mr. Goods in the city. He runs a shop that sells various useful items. ##### Pokémon Fan Club Visit the Pokémon Fan Club to learn more about Pokémon and perhaps get some useful information or even an item. ##### Get Shell Bell There's a Shell Bell to be found in Hearthome City. This item can be quite helpful in battles. ##### The Poffin House This is where you can bake Poffins, which are treats that boost your Pokémon's Contest stats. Experiment with different berries! ##### Bebe's House Bebe is a character who can help you with your Pokémon. She might offer you a special gift. ##### Where's Fantina? You'll be looking for Fantina, the Gym Leader of Hearthome City. She's not in the Gym initially, so you'll need to find her. ##### Pokémon Contest Hall This is where you can enter your Pokémon in the Pokémon Contests. Try to win Ribbons! ##### Rival Battle #2 Get ready for another battle against your Rival! Make sure your team is prepared for a tough fight. ##### Meet Cynthia You'll have a chance to meet Cynthia, the Sinnoh League Champion, in Hearthome City. She's a powerful trainer and offers valuable advice. #### Hearthome Pokémon Gym This is the official Gym of Hearthome City. Prepare yourself for a challenge! ##### Gym Leader Fantina Your goal here is to defeat Gym Leader Fantina. She specializes in Ghost-type Pokémon, so bring Pokémon that are strong against them (like Dark or Ghost types, though be careful as Ghost is also weak to Ghost). ### Amity Square Amity Square is a peaceful place where your Pokémon can wander around with you. It's a nice break from battling. ### Route 209 This route leads you towards the Lost Tower and offers various encounters and items. #### Events ##### Get Good Rod In a house on this route, you can obtain the Good Rod, which allows you to catch stronger wild Pokémon while fishing. ##### Pikachu Trainer You might encounter a trainer with a Pikachu. Be ready to battle! ##### Joggers There are several trainers, including Joggers, along this route. They can provide good experience if you're up for a challenge. #### Crumbling Tower This is a dilapidated tower that you'll need to explore. It might be a bit spooky! #### Lost Tower The Lost Tower is a solemn place where you'll encounter wild Ghost-type Pokémon and find items. It's also where you'll find helpful NPCs.