Are you an avid Pokemon Platinum player seeking to expand your horizons and capture every single Pokemon the game has to offer? Look no further than the National Dex, a coveted item that unlocks access to all 493 Pokemon in the Sinnoh region and beyond. Acquiring the National Dex is a rite of passage for dedicated trainers, and while it may seem like a daunting task, it’s more than achievable with the right guidance. In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the intricate steps required to obtain the National Dex in Pokemon Platinum, empowering you to complete your Pokedex and become the ultimate Pokemon master.
Before embarking on your quest for the National Dex, it’s imperative to have a firm grasp of the prerequisites. Firstly, you must have defeated the Pokemon League Champion, Cynthia, and obtained the Sinnoh National Pokedex. This grants you access to all Pokemon native to the Sinnoh region. Additionally, you must have successfully caught, seen, or traded for every Pokemon in the Sinnoh National Pokedex. This arduous task requires patience, dedication, and extensive exploration of all corners of the Sinnoh region. Once you have met these prerequisites, you are ready to embark on the path towards obtaining the National Dex.
Understanding the National Pokédex
The National Pokédex is a comprehensive index of all Pokémon species discovered to date. It expands upon the regional Pokédexes found in each Pokémon game, which typically only include the Pokémon native to that particular region.
The National Pokédex is not available in every Pokémon game. In some games, such as Pokémon Platinum, it must be unlocked by meeting certain criteria.
Completing the National Pokédex is a challenging but rewarding endeavor. It requires catching or trading for every Pokémon species, including those that are not native to your region. Completing the National Pokédex not only gives you the satisfaction of having caught every Pokémon, but it also unlocks special features and rewards in the game.
| Region | Games |
|---|---|
| Kanto | Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, LeafGreen |
| Johto | Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, SoulSilver |
| Hoenn | Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald |
| Sinnoh | Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum |
Completing the Sinnoh Pokédex
To complete the Sinnoh Pokédex, you’ll need to catch all 150 Pokémon that are available in the region. This can be a daunting task, but it’s made easier by the fact that many Pokémon can be found in multiple locations.
Catching Pokémon in the Wild
The majority of Pokémon can be found in the wild, either in tall grass, caves, or bodies of water. Each Pokémon has its own specific habitat, so it’s important to explore all of the different areas in Sinnoh to find them all.
| Pokémon | Habitat |
|---|---|
| Starly | All over Sinnoh |
| Bidoof | Near water |
| Geodude | Caves |
| Machop | Mountains |
| Gible | Wayward Cave |
When you encounter a Pokémon in the wild, you can either battle it or try to catch it. If you choose to battle, the Pokémon will lose some HP. This makes it easier to catch, but it also increases the chance that the Pokémon will faint. If you choose to catch it, you can throw various Poké Balls at it. The type of Poké Ball you use will affect the chance of successfully catching the Pokémon.
Acquiring the Pal Park
1. **Obtain the Pal Park Pass**: Speak to Professor Oak in Eterna City, and he will give you the Pal Park Pass, which grants access to the Pal Park area.
2. **Find Pal Park and Use the Pass**: Exit Eterna City through the east exit and follow the path north. You will eventually come to an area called Pal Park. Use the Pal Park Pass to enter the area.
3. **Important Requirements for National Dex**: To unlock the National Dex in Pokémon Platinum, you must meet certain requirements in the Pal Park area:
a) **Transfer 100 Unique Pokémon**: Transfer 100 different species of Pokémon from Gen. I, II, and III into the Pal Park from other games.
b) **Obtain the National Pokédex**: After transferring 100 unique Pokémon, talk to the Old Lady at the counter in the Pal Park. She will then give you the National Pokédex, which allows you to view and catch Pokémon from all regions.
Catching Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf
To catch Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf in Pokémon Platinum, you must first obtain the National Pokédex by completing the Sinnoh Pokédex. Once you have the National Pokédex, you can find these legendary Pokémon in the following locations:
- Uxie: Lake Acuity
- Mesprit: Lake Verity
- Azelf: Lake Valor
When you approach the lake where the Pokémon is located, it will flee. You must chase it around the lake until it stops to battle you.
Defeating Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf
Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf are Level 50 Pokémon. They are all Psychic-type Pokémon, so they are weak to Ghost-, Dark-, and Bug-type moves. They are also immune to Ground-type moves.
Uxie is a defensive Pokémon with high HP and Special Defense. Mesprit is a balanced Pokémon with good stats all around. Azelf is an offensive Pokémon with high Attack and Speed.
To defeat these Pokémon, it is best to use Pokémon with strong Ghost-, Dark-, or Bug-type moves. You can also use status moves to weaken them, such as Thunder Wave or Leech Seed.
Catching Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf
Once you have defeated Uxie, Mesprit, or Azelf, you can catch it by throwing a Poké Ball at it. You may need to use multiple Poké Balls before you are successful.
After you have caught all three Pokémon, you will be able to register them in your National Pokédex.
| Pokémon | Location |
|---|---|
| Uxie | Lake Acuity |
| Mesprit | Lake Verity |
| Azelf | Lake Valor |
Defeating Team Galactic
Team Galactic is a villainous organization that seeks to control the legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia, and ultimately reshape the world according to their wishes. Cyrus, the leader of Team Galactic, believes that the current world is filled with too much emotion and suffering, and he seeks to create a new world without these things. To achieve his goals, Team Galactic has been kidnapping and experimenting on Pokémon, using them to create powerful bombs that will destroy the world as we know it.
The player will need to travel around Sinnoh and stop Team Galactic’s plans. This will involve battling Team Galactic members, solving puzzles, and eventually defeating Cyrus himself. Along the way, the player will also need to collect the National Dex, which will allow them to catch and trade all of the Pokémon in the game.
Steps to Defeat Team Galactic
1. Travel to Veilstone City and defeat the Team Galactic Grunts in the Galactic Warehouse.
2. Go to Pastoria City and defeat the Team Galactic Grunts in the Pokémon Center.
3. Travel to Canalave City and defeat the Team Galactic Grunts in the Galactic Building.
4. Go to the Galactic HQ in Veilstone City and defeat the Team Galactic Admins.
5. Go to the top of the Galactic HQ and defeat Cyrus. This is the most difficult battle in the game, so be sure to prepare your Pokémon carefully. Cyrus’s team consists of Sneasel (Lv. 62), Honchkrow (Lv. 64), Purugly (Lv. 64), Weavile (Lv. 66), and Gyarados (Lv. 68). Once you defeat Cyrus, Team Galactic will be disbanded and you will be able to continue your journey.
| Cyrus’s Pokémon | Level |
|---|---|
| Sneasel | 62 |
| Honchkrow | 64 |
| Purugly | 64 |
| Weavile | 66 |
| Gyarados | 68 |
Collecting the Plates and Gems
One of the key steps in obtaining the National Dex in Pokemon Platinum is collecting all the Plates and Gems. These items can be found throughout the game, and they are necessary to access certain areas and engage with specific in-game events.
Plates
There are 16 Plates in Pokemon Platinum, and they are located in various locations across the region. Most Plates can be found by exploring caves, ruins, and other hidden areas. Some Plates are also obtained as rewards for completing certain quests or defeating specific trainers.
The Plates are used to summon legendary Pokemon, each of which corresponds to a specific type. For example, the Zap Plate is used to summon Raikou, and the Toxic Plate is used to summon Weezing.
To obtain the National Dex, players must collect all 16 Plates. The Plates can be found in the following locations:
Plate Location
Draco Plate Celestic Town (talk to man in house west of the Pokémon Center.)
Dread Plate Veilstone City (talk to Sailor Tristan near the docks.)
Earth Plate Oreburgh Gate (talk to Miner Clinton on the bridge.)
Fist Plate Iron Island (received as a gift from Riley’s Lucario.)
Flame Plate Sunyshore City Gym (talk to Preschooler Jasmine near the gym.)
Icicle Plate Fuego Ironworks (talk to Executive Marley near the back.)
Insect Plate Eterna Forest (received as a gift from Bug-Catching Contest Winner.)
Iron Plate Mt. Coronet (talk to the hiker near the summit of Mt. Coronet.)
Meadow Plate Pastoria City (talk to Hiker Tristan on the hill near the Pokémon Center.)
Mind Plate Celestic Town (talk to Lady Caitlin on the hill near the Pokémon Center.)
Sky Plate Canalave City (talk to Sailor Eldritch in the canal house.)
Splash Plate Route 213 (talk to Sailor Eldritch in the canal house.)
Spooky Plate Eterna City (talk to Mr. Backlot in the back room of the theater.)
Stone Plate Solaceon Town (talk to Mr. Goods.)
Toxic Plate Hearthome City (talk to Preschooler Hunter in the Pokémon Center.)
Zap Plate Pastoria City (talk to the hiker in the field north of the Pokémon Center.)
Befriending the Legendary Beasts
Encounters with the legendary beasts are time-sensitive events that trigger based on specific in-game time periods. To befriend a legendary beast, follow these steps:
1. Obtain the National Pokédex
Complete the Sinnoh Pokédex by registering 150 Pokémon.
2. Talk to Professor Oak
He will give you the National Pokédex.
3. Go to Route 214
Talk to Professor Rowan to trigger the legendary beast event.
4. Encounter the Legendary Beast
The legendary beast will appear in a random location on Route 214.
5. Weaken the Legendary Beast
Reduce its HP to low levels without defeating it.
6. Use Sweet Scent
This move attracts wild Pokémon, increasing the chance of encountering the legendary beast repeatedly.
7. Befriend the Legendary Beast
After multiple encounters and weakening it repeatedly, the legendary beast will eventually lower its guard and become available for capture.
| Legendary Beast | Trigger Time |
|---|---|
| Raikou | 10 PM – 12 AM (real-time) |
| Entei | 12 AM – 2 AM (real-time) |
| Suicune | 2 AM – 4 AM (real-time) |
Note: The legendary beasts can only be befriended once per game and will not respawn.
Searching for the Roamers
Roamers are Legendary Pokémon that wander around Sinnoh, similar to previous roaming Pokémon from earlier generations. In Platinum, there are four Roamers consisting of three Legendary Birds and one fox-like Legendary, created from a spirit of fire and fire stone. The Roamers do not have set locations or routes but can be found anywhere in Sinnoh. Once you encounter a Roamer, it will run away after the battle, whether you win or lose. To catch a Roamer, you must encounter it repeatedly until it stops running away.
Latios and Latias
Latios and Latias are roaming in the skies of Sinnoh. During the daytime, you can find Latios and, at night, you can find Latias. You can use the Poké Radar to locate them, but they will still run away after the battle. To catch them, you must persist encountering them until they stop running. Roamer Latios and Latias are Lv. 40.
Cresselia
Cresselia roams the fields of Sinnoh. Unlike the other Roamers, Cresselia will not run away after the battle. Instead, it will flee to a different area of Sinnoh. You can use the Poké Radar to locate Cresselia, but it will move to a different area after each battle. To catch Cresselia, you must follow it around until you can finally capture it. Cresselia is Lv. 50.
Heatran
Heatran’s location is determined based on how many times the player has gone inside Stark Mountain:
| Times Stark Mountain was entered | Heatran’s Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 20 or less | Cave B1F, far west | Lv. 50 |
| 21-39 | Cave B2F, far east | Lv. 55 |
| 40 or more | Cave B3F, far east | Lv. 60 |
To catch Heatran, you must first obtain the Magma Stone from Buck’s grandmother in Celestic Town. Heatran can only be battled once per day. Once you have defeated Heatran, it will automatically be added to your party.
Obtaining the Event-Exclusive Pokémon
To complete your National Dex, you’ll need to obtain a series of Event-Exclusive Pokémon, which are not available through normal gameplay. These Pokémon were distributed through events or promotions, and can only be obtained by trading with other players who have them.
Hoenn Starters
The Hoenn starters, Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip, can be obtained through the Pal Park. To do this, you’ll need to have the appropriate National Pokédex data from Ruby or Sapphire on your GBA game cartridge. Once you have the data, head to the Pal Park and speak to the man in the center of the room. He will give you one of the Hoenn starters at random.
Latias and Latios
Latias and Latios can be obtained through the “Eon Ticket” event. To get the Eon Ticket, you’ll need to go to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and download it. Once you have the Eon Ticket, head to the Southern Island and speak to the woman in the house. She will give you a Latias or Latios, depending on the version of the game you’re playing.
Mewtwo
Mewtwo can be obtained through the “Cerulean Cave” event. To get the Cerulean Cave, you’ll need to go to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and download it. Once you have the Cerulean Cave, head to Cerulean Cave and speak to the scientist in the back of the cave. He will give you a Mewtwo.
Deoxys
Deoxys can be obtained through the “Birth Island” event. To get the Birth Island, you’ll need to go to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and download it. Once you have the Birth Island, head to Birth Island and speak to the scientist in the back of the cave. He will give you a Deoxys.
Jirachi
Jirachi can be obtained through the “Wishmaker” event. To get the Wishmaker, you’ll need to go to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and download it. Once you have the Wishmaker, head to the Ruins of Alph and speak to the woman in the middle of the ruins. She will give you a Jirachi.
Celebi
Celebi can be obtained through the “Ancient Shrine” event. To get the Ancient Shrine, you’ll need to go to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and download it. Once you have the Ancient Shrine, head to the Ilex Forest and speak to the man in the back of the forest. He will give you a Celebi.
Manaphy
Manaphy can be obtained through the “Sea Spirit’s Egg” event. To get the Sea Spirit’s Egg, you’ll need to go to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and download it. Once you have the Sea Spirit’s Egg, head to the Pokémon Ranger Station in Canalave City and speak to the woman in the back of the station. She will give you a Manaphy.
Darkrai
Darkrai can be obtained through the “Member Card” event. To get the Member Card, you’ll need to go to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and download it. Once you have the Member Card, head to the New Moon Island and speak to the man in the back of the island. He will give you a Darkrai.
Shaymin
Shaymin can be obtained through the “Gracidea Flower” event. To get the Gracidea Flower, you’ll need to go to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and download it. Once you have the Gracidea Flower, head to the Flower Paradise and speak to the woman in the back of the garden. She will give you a Shaymin.
Redeeming Mysterious Gifts
Receiving Gifts via Wi-Fi Connection
Connect to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and visit the Wi-Fi Plaza within the Global Terminal building in Jubilife City. Select “Mystery Gift,” then choose “Receive Gift” and finally “Get via Wi-Fi.” Obtain the gift and save your game.
Receiving Gifts via Nintendo DS Download Play
For this method, you must know someone with a compatible DS game who has received the gift via Wi-Fi. Start the game and select “Mystery Gift,” then choose “Receive Gift” and finally “Get via Nintendo DS Download Play.” Link with the other player and each of you will receive the gift. Save your game.
Obtaining the Member Card
Once you have received a gift, return to the Global Terminal and speak to the person standing near the counter. They will give you a Member Card, which allows you to enter the Underground.
Entering the Underground
To enter the Underground, go to the Nintendo DS menu, select “Underground,” and then choose “Go Underground.” From here, you can explore various underground areas, including the Union Room, where you can trade and battle with other players.
Catching National Dex Pokémon
While exploring the Underground, you may encounter Pokémon from the National Pokédex that are not available in the main game. Catch these Pokémon to begin filling out the National Dex.
Additional Information
The following table provides additional information about the National Dex and its availability in Pokémon Platinum:
| Game | National Dex |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Platinum | Available after obtaining the Member Card |
| Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Not available |
How to Get the National Dex in Pokémon Platinum
To unlock the National Dex in Pokémon Platinum, you must first obtain the regular Sinnoh Dex. This is done by seeing all 150 Pokémon available in the Sinnoh region. Once you have completed the Sinnoh Dex, you can then talk to Professor Rowan in his lab to receive the National Dex.
The National Dex in Pokémon Platinum contains all 493 Pokémon from Generations I through IV. This includes all of the Pokémon that you can catch in the Sinnoh region, as well as Pokémon from previous games that can be obtained through trading or transferring.
By using the National Dex, you can view information on all of the Pokémon that you have seen or caught. You can also use the National Dex to check the Pokédex entries for different Pokémon. This can be helpful for learning more about the different Pokémon in the game.
People also ask about How to Get National Dex in Pokemon Platinum
How do I get the National Dex in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl?
The process for obtaining the National Dex in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl is very similar to the process in Pokémon Platinum. You must first complete the Sinnoh Dex by seeing all 150 Pokémon available in the Sinnoh region. Once you have completed the Sinnoh Dex, you can then talk to Professor Rowan in his lab to receive the National Dex.
How do I get the National Dex in Pokemon Black and White?
To unlock the National Dex in Pokémon Black and White, you must first complete the Unova Dex. This is done by seeing all 156 Pokémon available in the Unova region. Once you have completed the Unova Dex, you can then talk to Professor Juniper in her lab to receive the National Dex.
How do I get the National Dex in Pokémon X and Y?
To unlock the National Dex in Pokémon X and Y, you must first complete the Kalos Dex. This is done by seeing all 456 Pokémon available in the Kalos region. Once you have completed the Kalos Dex, you can then talk to Professor Sycamore in his lab to receive the National Dex.
