Pokémon Platinum
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Poké Mart & Department Store Inventories

Understand Poké Mart and Veilstone Department Store inventories in Pokémon Platinum. Plan your item purchases to best support your journey through Sinnoh.

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Poké Mart & Department Store Inventories

Throughout your journey in the Sinnoh region, Poké Marts and the Veilstone Department Store will be your primary sources for essential items. Understanding their inventories and when new items become available is crucial for any aspiring Pokémon Trainer. This section details what you can expect to find and where, helping you plan your purchases and stay prepared for any challenge.

Poké Marts: Your Everyday Essentials

Poké Marts are found in nearly every town and city, offering a standardized selection of items that expands as you earn more Gym Badges. The prices are consistent across all Poké Mart locations.

Early Game (0-2 Gym Badges)

Upon starting your adventure and through your first two Gym Badges (Roark and Gardenia), Poké Marts will stock basic recovery and utility items. Prioritize buying plenty of Potions and Poké Balls.

  • Poké Ball: 200 P. The most fundamental item for catching Pokémon. Always carry a good supply.
  • Potion: 300 P. Restores 20 HP. Essential for early-game battles.
  • Antidote: 100 P. Cures Poison. Useful for encounters in areas like Oreburgh Mine or Eterna Forest.
  • Paralyze Heal: 200 P. Cures Paralysis. Important for dealing with Electric-type Pokémon or moves like Stun Spore.
  • Awakening: 250 P. Cures Sleep. Less common early on, but good to have a few.
  • Burn Heal: 250 P. Cures Burn. Useful if you're facing Fire-type Pokémon.
  • Ice Heal: 250 P. Cures Freeze. Less frequent, but crucial when needed.
  • Escape Rope: 550 P. Allows you to instantly exit caves or buildings. A time-saver!
  • Repel: 350 P. Prevents encounters with weaker wild Pokémon for a set number of steps. Invaluable for traversing routes and caves.

Mid Game (3-5 Gym Badges)

As you progress and earn more badges (Maylene, Crasher Wake, Fantina), Poké Marts will begin to offer stronger recovery items and more advanced Poké Balls, making your journey smoother.

  • Great Ball: 600 P. A more effective Poké Ball. Start transitioning to these for tougher catches.
  • Super Potion: 700 P. Restores 50 HP. A significant upgrade from the regular Potion.
  • Super Repel: 500 P. Prevents encounters for a longer duration than a regular Repel.
  • Full Heal: 600 P. Cures all status conditions. A versatile item to keep your Pokémon in top shape.

Late Game (6-8 Gym Badges & Post-Game)

With most badges under your belt (Byron, Candice, Volkner) and into the post-game, Poké Marts will carry the best standard items, preparing you for the Elite Four and beyond.

  • Ultra Ball: 1200 P. The most effective standard Poké Ball. Stock up for legendary Pokémon and tough encounters.
  • Hyper Potion: 1200 P. Restores 200 HP. Your go-to healing item for high-level battles.
  • Max Repel: 700 P. The longest-lasting Repel. Perfect for extensive cave exploration or long routes.
  • Revive: 1500 P. Revives a fainted Pokémon to half its maximum HP. Absolutely essential for challenging battles.

Veilstone Department Store: The Ultimate Shopping Destination

Located in Veilstone City, the Department Store is a multi-floor shopping paradise offering a wider variety of items than any standard Poké Mart. Its inventory also expands with your Gym Badge count, but it introduces unique categories like TMs, decorations, and vitamins.

Ground Floor: General Goods

This floor functions much like an advanced Poké Mart, offering all the standard items available in regular Poké Marts, but often earlier than other locations. Check here for your basic needs.

2nd Floor: Trainer's Market (TMs & Battle Items)

This is where you'll find a selection of Technical Machines (TMs) and other battle-oriented items. The TM selection is static and doesn't change with badges, but it's a great place to pick up some useful moves.

  • TMs: Various prices. Includes moves like TM16 Light Screen, TM33 Reflect, TM17 Protect, TM20 Safeguard, TM32 Double Team, TM42 Facade, TM44 Rest, TM54 False Swipe, TM70 Flash, TM76 Stealth Rock.
  • X Attack: 500 P. Raises Attack during battle.
  • X Defend: 550 P. Raises Defense during battle.
  • X Speed: 350 P. Raises Speed during battle.
  • X Special: 350 P. Raises Special Attack during battle.
  • X Sp. Def: 350 P. Raises Special Defense during battle.
  • Guard Spec.: 700 P. Prevents stat reduction for five turns.
  • Dire Hit: 650 P. Raises critical hit ratio.
  • Fluffy Tail: 1000 P. Guarantees escape from a wild Pokémon battle.

3rd Floor: Vitamins & Stat Boosters

This floor is dedicated to items that permanently boost your Pokémon's base stats (EVs). While expensive, these are crucial for competitive play or optimizing your team.

  • HP Up: 9800 P. Increases HP EVs.
  • Protein: 9800 P. Increases Attack EVs.
  • Iron: 9800 P. Increases Defense EVs.
  • Calcium: 9800 P. Increases Special Attack EVs.
  • Zinc: 9800 P. Increases Special Defense EVs.
  • Carbos: 9800 P. Increases Speed EVs.

4th Floor: Secret Base Decorations

For those who enjoy customizing their Secret Base in the Underground, this floor offers several furniture and decorations. The selection here is quite extensive and allows for creative expression.

  • Small Desk: 1000 P.
  • Pokémon Desk: 3000 P.
  • Big Desk: 6000 P.
  • Chair: 2000 P.
  • Big Chair: 4000 P.
  • Shelf: 2000 P.
  • Big Shelf: 4000 P.
  • Small Plant: 1000 P.
  • Big Plant: 2000 P.
  • TV: 3000 P.
  • Tea Set: 3000 P.
  • Globe: 3000 P.
  • Round Table: 3000 P.
  • Small Rug: 1000 P.
  • Big Rug: 2000 P.
  • Tire: 1000 P.
  • Ball: 1000 P.
  • Slide: 2000 P.
  • Punching Bag: 2000 P.
  • Sandbag: 2000 P.
  • Jump Pad: 2000 P.

5th Floor: Souvenirs & Berries

This floor offers a small selection of unique items, including some rare berries and other miscellaneous goods. It's also where you can find the Move Deleter and Move Relearner in the post-game.

  • Poffin Case: Free (given by the lady near the counter). Essential for making Poffins.
  • Berries: Varies. The selection of berries changes daily. Check back often for rare varieties!
  • Mail: Various types, 50 P each. Used for attaching messages to Pokémon you trade.

Rooftop: Vending Machines

On the rooftop, you'll find vending machines offering cheap, basic recovery items. These are great for quick, budget-friendly healing.

  • Fresh Water: 200 P. Restores 50 HP.
  • Soda Pop: 300 P. Restores 60 HP.
  • Lemonade: 350 P. Restores 80 HP.

By effectively using both Poké Marts and the Veilstone Department Store, you'll ensure your team is always well-equipped for the challenges that await you across the Sinnoh region!