Hidden Items in Pokémon Platinum That Most Players Miss
Secret treasures, rare items, and overlooked pickups across Sinnoh
Pokémon Platinum is packed with hidden items that even experienced players overlook. From valuable stones to rare evolution items, Sinnoh rewards explorers who check every corner. This guide lists the most commonly missed hidden items, where to find them, and why they matter.
1. Heart Scales (Most People Miss Dozens of These)
Locations:
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Route 212 – Behind the mansion, in the mud patches
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Route 214 – South of Veilstone in cracked ground
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Solaceon Ruins – Many hidden in corners
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Route 221 – Beach area
Why it's important:
Move relearner in Pastoria requires Heart Scales — essential for competitive or strong in-game movesets.
Tip: Use the Dowsing Machine to locate more than 20 hidden Heart Scales in Platinum alone.
2. Rare Candies Around Sinnoh
Even veteran players miss some of these:
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Route 224 – Secret nook behind a tiny gap
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Mt. Coronet (Snow Area) – Hidden on a snowy path
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Victory Road – Middle floor near Ace Trainers
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Route 210 – In the foggy zone
Why it's important:
Free levels help evolve late-game Pokémon (Gabite, Magneton, Yanma, etc.)
3. Dawn Stone on Route 225 (Easily Overlooked)
Location:
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North of the Survival Area, hidden between two narrow ledges
Why it's important:
Needed for:
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Froslass (Female Snorunt)
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Gallade (Male Kirlia)
Many players explore this route quickly and miss the stone entirely.
4. Thunderstone in Sunyshore City (Hidden on the Lighthouse Path)
Location:
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On the path behind the lighthouse, near the solar panels
Why it's important:
Evolves Pikachu → Raichu and Eevee → Jolteon, perfect for your Sinnoh electric team.
5. Protector on Route 228 (Often Missed Because of the Sandstorm)
Location:
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Hidden near the northwest rock piles inside the sandstorm
Why it's important:
Used to evolve Rhydon → Rhyperior by trading.
Route 228 is hard to see clearly due to the sandstorm, so many players skip this.
6. Dubious Disc on Route 225 (Hidden in Grass)
Location:
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In the tall grass south of the Resort Area transition
Why it's important:
Needed for Porygon2 → Porygon-Z, a fantastic special attacker.
7. Razor Fang & Razor Claw (Battle Frontier Area)
Razor Fang:
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Hidden on the walkway outside the Battle Tower
Razor Claw:
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Near the waterfall around the Battle Frontier entrance
Why they're important:
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Gliscor evolves with Razor Fang at night
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Weavile evolves with Razor Claw at night
Both are strong competitive Pokémon and extremely useful in Platinum.
8. Light Clay in the Ruins (Trick Room Rooms)
Location:
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In the Solaceon Ruins lower chamber
Why it's important:
Makes Reflect/Light Screen last longer — valuable in hard battles, especially Elite Four.
9. Nugget Behind Veilstone Gym (Completely Hidden)
Location:
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Behind the Gym wall, not visible unless you walk around the back
Why it’s important:
Easy money early in the game.
10. Calcium on Iron Island (Hidden Basement)
Location:
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Near the double-battle area before teaming with Riley
Why it’s important:
Boosts Special Attack and can be sold for high profit.
11. Soft Sand in Pastoria Marsh (Easy to Overlook)
Location:
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On a hidden platform in the marshy areas
Why it’s important:
Increases Ground-type moves — perfect for Torterra, Garchomp, and Rhyperior.
12. Max Elixir on Route 217 (Buried in the Snow)
Location:
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Near a snow-hidden trainer, use the Dowsing Machine
Why it’s important:
Restores all PP — extremely rare and incredibly useful for the Elite Four.
13. Upgrade by Fuego Ironworks (Hidden in the Maze)
Location:
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In the tile maze near the northern wall
Why it’s important:
Required to evolve Porygon → Porygon2.
Players often go straight for the items in plain sight and miss this one.
14. Hidden Ultra Ball in Great Marsh Entrance
Location:
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Behind the signboard near the entrance path
Why it’s important:
Helps early capturing in the Great Marsh before Safari Balls.
15. Rare Shards on Route 213 (Beach Sand)
Location:
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Buried in the surf/border area between sand and water
Why it’s important:
Needed to teach move-tutor attacks in Platinum (Fire Punch, Ice Punch, ThunderPunch, etc.)
Tips to Find Hidden Items More Easily
✔ Always keep the Dowsing Machine active — Platinum’s version is extremely useful
✔ Check snow patches, beach sand, suspicious corners, and dead ends
✔ Revisit older areas with Surf, Strength, Rock Climb, and Defog unlocked
✔ Most hidden items regenerate daily (berries, soft sand, etc.)