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Route 217 Pokemon List and Map

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This is a map and walkthrough for Route 217 in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Learn what Pokemon are found on Route 217, and what trainers, items, and events are encountered here.

Acuity Lakefront
- Route 217 -
Route 216

List of Contents

Route 217 Map and Items

Route 217 Map

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Connected Maps

Acuity Lakefront
- Route 217 -
Route 216

Obtainable Items

Route 217 Items
Calcium Full Heal Hail
Icicle Plate Iron Max Potion
Max Repel Max Revive Nugget
PP Up Protein Rock Climb
Spell Tag Ultra Ball -

Get Rock Climb Behind the Hiker's House

As you traverse Route 217, stick to the west area until you come across a house. Go inside and talk to the hiker. He'll tell you that he dropped a valuable TM outside his house. Head outside again and get Rock Climb between the house and the nearby tree.

Get the Icicle Plate From the Hiker

After getting Rock Climb, head inside the hiker's house and talk to him again. This time, he will give you an Icicle Plate - an item that boosts ice-type moves and changes Arceus to an ice-type Pokemon.

Route 217 Walkthrough

Route 217 Objectives

Steps to proceed through Route 217
1 Travel north, until you reach a small house with yellow roof on the west.
2 Enter the house, and talk to the hiker. Then, go behind his house to get Rock Climb (HM08).
3 Talk to the hiker again, and you'll receive an Icicle Plate.
4 Travel northwest, and enter the small path at the end.
5 Keep travelling north, and you will eventually reach Acuity Lakefront.

Route 217 Pokemon

Encountered in Tall Grass or Cave

Pokemon Morning Day Night
Pokemon BDSP SnoverSnover
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon
Uncommon Uncommon Uncommon
Pokemon BDSP SneaselSneasel
Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon
Uncommon Uncommon Uncommon
Pokemon BDSP MedititeMeditite
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon
Rare Rare None
Pokemon BDSP MachokeMachoke
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon
Uncommon Uncommon Rare
Pokemon BDSP MedichamMedicham
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon
Uncommon Uncommon Uncommon
Pokemon BDSP ZubatZubat
Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon
None None Rare
Pokemon BDSP NoctowlNoctowl
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon
None None Rare

Encountered via Swarm

Pokemon Appearance Rate
Pokemon BDSP SwinubSwinub
Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Very Common

Swarm Guide and All Pokemon

Encountered via Poke Radar

Pokemon Appearance Rate
Pokemon BDSP SnoruntSnorunt
Pokemon Ice Type Icon
Uncommon

Poke Radar Guide and All Pokemon

Route 217 Trainers

Ace Trainer Dalton

Pokemon Type Ability / Item Moves
Pokemon BDSP RaichuRaichu
(Lvl. 34) 		Pokemon Electric Type Icon Static ・Nuzzle
・Electro Ball
・Agility
・Light Screen
Pokemon BDSP PelipperPelipper
(Lvl. 36) 		Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Keen Eye ・Air Slash
・Tailwind
・Water Pulse
・Stockpile
Pokemon BDSP HippopotasHippopotas
(Lvl. 38) 		Pokemon Ground Type Icon Sand Stream ・Yawn
・Sand Tomb
・Crunch
・Rest
Reward
₽ 2,280

Skier Shawn

Pokemon Type Ability / Item Moves
Pokemon BDSP SnoverSnover
(Lvl. 34) 		Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Snow Warning ・Leer
・Ice Shard
・Razor Leaf
・Icy Wind
Pokemon BDSP SnoverSnover
(Lvl. 33) 		Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Snow Warning ・Mist
・Ice Shard
・Razor Leaf
・Icy Wind
Pokemon BDSP GolduckGolduck
(Lvl. 34) 		Pokemon Water Type Icon Damp ・Aqua Jet
・Water Pulse
・Zen Headbutt
・Soak
Pokemon BDSP SnoverSnover
(Lvl. 35) 		Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Snow Warning ・Ice Shard
・Razor Leaf
・Icy Wind
・Ingrain
Reward
₽ 1,120

Skier Madison

Pokemon Type Ability / Item Moves
Pokemon BDSP SnoverSnover
(Lvl. 37) 		Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Snow Warning ・Ice Shard
・Razor Leaf
・Icy Wind
・Ingrain
Reward
₽ 1,184

Ninja Boy Ethan

Pokemon Type Ability / Item Moves
Pokemon BDSP SkorupiSkorupi
(Lvl. 35) 		Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Battle Armor ・Hone Claws
・Knock Off
・Pin Missile
・Toxic
Pokemon BDSP GolbatGolbat
(Lvl. 35) 		Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Inner Focus ・Screech
・Poison Fang
・Air Cutter
・Bite
Reward
₽ 280

Ninja Boy Antonio

Pokemon Type Ability / Item Moves
Pokemon BDSP ZubatZubat
(Lvl. 33) 		Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Inner Focus ・Supersonic
・Poison Fang
・Air Cutter
・Bite
Pokemon BDSP GolbatGolbat
(Lvl. 33) 		Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Inner Focus ・Supersonic
・Astonish
・Poison Fang
・Air Cutter
Pokemon BDSP ZubatZubat
(Lvl. 34) 		Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Inner Focus ・Supersonic
・Poison Fang
・Air Cutter
・Bite
Pokemon BDSP CroagunkCroagunk
(Lvl. 36) 		Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Anticipation ・Revenge
・Venoshock
・Sucker Punch
・Toxic
Reward
₽ 288

Skier Bjorn

Pokemon Type Ability / Item Moves
Pokemon BDSP MantykeMantyke
(Lvl. 36) 		Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Water Absorb ・Supersonic
・Bubble Beam
・Headbutt
・Air Slash
Pokemon BDSP SneaselSneasel
(Lvl. 38) 		Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Inner Focus ・Quick Attack
・Metal Claw
・Icy Wind
・Hone Claws
Reward
₽ 1,216

Skier Lexie

Pokemon Type Ability / Item Moves
Pokemon BDSP MarillMarill
(Lvl. 35) 		Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon Thick Fat ・Bubble Beam
・Charm
・Bounce
・Play Rough
Pokemon BDSP ClefairyClefairy
(Lvl. 35) 		Pokemon Fairy Type Icon Cute Charm ・Charm
・Moonlight
・Gravity
・Meteor Mash
Reward
₽ 1,120

Black Belt Luke

Pokemon Type Ability / Item Moves
Pokemon BDSP CroagunkCroagunk
(Lvl. 36) 		Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Anticipation ・Revenge
・Venoshock
・Sucker Punch
・Toxic
Pokemon BDSP OnixOnix
(Lvl. 35) 		Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Sturdy ・Smack Down
・Curse
・Sand Tomb
・Stealth Rock
Pokemon BDSP MachokeMachoke
(Lvl. 37) 		Pokemon Fighting Type Icon No Guard ・Low Sweep
・Knock Off
・Strength
・Dual Chop
Reward
₽ 888

Ace Trainer Olivia

Pokemon Type Ability / Item Moves
Pokemon BDSP RoseliaRoselia
(Lvl. 37) 		Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Poison Point ・Poison Sting
・Leech Seed
・Giga Drain
・Synthesis
Pokemon BDSP SeakingSeaking
(Lvl. 37) 		Pokemon Water Type Icon Water Veil ・Peck
・Supersonic
・Flail
・Waterfall
Reward
₽ 2,220

Route 217 Tips & Strategies

Evolve Eevee to Glaceon at Ice Rock

The Ice Rock is located In the northwestern grass patch of the main area. If you level up Eevee beside this rock, it will evolve into its Ice-type evolution Glaceon.

It's Always Hailing in Route 217

Hail Route 216.png

Just like in Route 216, it's always hailing in Route 217. Be wary of the damage it's going to do to your Pokemon in battle.

It would be great if you have moves or Pokemon that can change the weather. Alternatively, you can get an ice type Pokemon since they are not affected by hail.

Route 217 Connected Maps

Acuity Lakefront
- Route 217 -
Route 216

Pokemon BDSP Related Links

Pokemon BDSP Maps and Locations

All Maps and Locations

Towns and Cities
Twinleaf Town Sandgem Town
Jubilife City Oreburgh City
Floaroma Town Eterna City
Veilstone City Celestic Town
Pastoria City Hearthome City
Solaceon Town Canalave City
Snowpoint City Sunyshore City
Pokemon League -
Routes
Route 201 Route 202
Route 203 Route 204
Route 205 Route 206
Route 207 Route 208
Route 209 Route 210
Route 211 Route 212
Route 213 Route 214
Route 215 Route 216
Route 217 Route 218
Route 219 Route 220
Route 221 Route 222
Route 223 Route 224
Route 225 Route 226
Route 227 Route 228
Route 229 Route 230
Lakes and Lakefront
Valor Lakefront Lake Valor
Acuity Lakefront Lake Acuity
Lake Verity -
Others
Oreburgh Gate Oreburgh Mine
Ravaged Path Valley Windworks
Mt. Coronet Eterna Forest
Wayward Cave Lost Tower
Trophy Garden Great Marsh
Solaceon Ruins Mt. Coronet North
Galactic HQ Spear Pillar
Victory Road Stark Mountain
Iron Island Sendoff Spring
Snowpoint Temple Old Chateau
Fuego Ironworks Fullmoon Island
Turnback Cave Ruin Maniac's Cave (Maniac Tunnel)
Floaroma Meadow New Moon Island
Seabreak Path Flower Paradise
Battle Zone
Fight Area Survival Area
Resort Area Battle Park

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2 Anonymous Anonymous almost 3 years

Few trainers not shown of map

1 Anonymous Anonymous almost 4 years

The items on this are all wrong for Brilliant Diamond. Are you going off of the originals?

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