A forest enveloped in chilly air. Thick stands of trees turn the forest into a natural maze.Deep in the forest is the Old Chateau. It is falling into disrepair after being abandoned by its owner.
Location:
Route 205
Region:
Sinnoh
Generations:
IV, VIII
Location of Eterna Forest in Sinnoh.
Pokémon world locations
Eterna Forest (Japanese: ハクタイの森Hakutai Forest) is a forest located in western Sinnoh. It lies on Route 205, separating the two portions of the route, which leads to Floaroma Town in the south and Eterna City in the east. The forest is also the location of the Old Chateau, which can be found in the very northeast.
Eterna Forest is enveloped in chilly air. Thick stands of trees turn the forest into a natural maze. The forest is home to many Bug- and Grass-type Pokémon, and it is one of only two places in Sinnoh where wild MurkrowDBD/MisdreavusPSP can be found, the other being the Lost Tower.
A Moss Rock, which allows Eevee to evolve into Leafeon, can be found in the west of the forest.
Contents
1In the games
1.1Geography
1.1.1Interior structure
1.1.2Moss Rock
1.1.3Old Chateau
1.1.4Exterior shortcut
1.2Items
1.2.1Interior
1.2.2Exterior
1.3Partner Trainer
1.3.1Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
1.3.2Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
1.4Pokémon
1.4.1Interior
1.4.1.1Generation IV
1.4.1.2Generation VIII
1.4.2Exterior
1.5Trainers
1.5.1Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
1.5.2Pokémon Platinum
1.5.3Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
1.6Gallery
1.6.1Artwork
1.7Layout
1.8Music
2In the spin-off games
2.1Pokémon Masters EX
3In animation
3.1Pokémon the Series
3.1.1Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
3.2Pokémon Generations
4In the manga
4.1Pokémon Adventures
4.1.1Diamond & Pearl arc
4.2Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
5Trainer Tips
6Trivia
7In other languages
8Related articles
In the games
Geography
Interior structure
Eterna Forest has a reputation for being a mysterious place, from the abandoned Old Chateau to the strange Moss Rock. Known for its long and complex structure with winding, tree-shaded paths, the forest is a large natural maze, leading many travelers astray. It has apparently been, for unknown reasons, the location of numerous Team Galactic sightings. Eterna Forest is home to many Bug- and Grass-type Pokémon, and is the only known place in the Sinnoh region to find and catch Buneary. The forest can be broken into three sections: the southwestern corner, the southeastern corner, and the northeastern corner.
There are several paths that can be taken to get to each entrance; however, the most direct route from the southern part of forest to the forest’s northern exit can be taken by traveling east from the entry, through the tall grass, then directly north to a small gap in the tree that travels east to the northeastern segment. If, however, the western road is taken, the route would lead to an Antidote, and the Moss Rock further north.
The next section of the forest is larger than the first, as by traveling south, through the large patch of tall grass, the road lead to four sections of trees that are placed in a two by two pattern that allows the path to travel through the tree, in a similar "+" shape. There are several items scattered around the area, as well a few Trainers that are eager for a battle. By traveling northeast, the road will soon lead to a large gap, where the road travels north to the northeastern segment.
The Moss Rock in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
The third segment turns east where a large square with a dense layer of trees hangs in the middle. Simply traveling north through another patch of tall grass will clear the section. To the north is the Old Chateau where Cut is needed to clear the trees, and to the east is the eastern entry to the forest. This access point leads to eastern Route 205, and Eterna City after that.
Moss Rock
Main article: Moss Rock
A mossy rock is located on the far west side of the forest. It emits a kind of radiation, which extends to cover the entire forest. This causes Eevee to evolve into Leafeon when leveled up within the forest's boundaries except for the Old Chateau. The rock itself is located in the southwestern section of the forest near a formation of trees that resembles a sideways L. Directly to the trees' left is Moss Rock, surrounded by long grass.
Old Chateau
Main article: Old ChateauThe Player and Gardenia outside the Old Chateau in Platinum
The Old Chateau is located in the north of the Eterna Forest, near the eastern entrance. To gain access to it, the player needs Cut, which can only be used after defeating Gardenia in Eterna City.
There is a television inside one of its four bedrooms, which, if interacted with at night (only after obtaining the National Pokédex in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl), initiates a battle with Rotom.
The Insect Plate can be found hidden on one of the exterior walls of the Old Chateau.
Exterior shortcut
Once the player can use Cut as a field move, they can take a shortcut around the forest, providing quick access between the northern and southern portions of Route 205. On the path there is a woman who will give the player a Big TreeDPPt/StickersBDSP. There is also a Honey Tree and a plot of soil suitable for growing Berries.
Items
Interior
Item
Location
Games
Antidote
In the field of grass just west of the southern entrance
D P Pt BD SP
Paralyze Heal
Northeast of the entrance, just north of the first path segment
D P Pt BD SP
Great Ball
In the southwest corner of the field of grass south of the long path segment
D P BD SP
Net Ball
In the southwest corner of the field of grass south of the long path segment
Pt
Potion
In the grass at the southeast corner of the forest
D P Pt BD SP
Honey
In the grass southwest of the cuttable trees leading to the Old Chateau
D P BD SP
Green Shard
In the grass southwest of the cuttable trees leading to the Old Chateau
Pt
Insect Plate
In the wall on the right side of the Old Chateau (requires Cut) (hidden)
D P Pt BD SP
Ether
On the right side of the Old Chateau (requires Cut)
D P Pt BD SP
Soothe Bell
Gift from Cheryl at the exit
Pt
Exterior
All of the items in this area require Cut to be accessed.
Item
Location
Games
Razz Berry ×2
At the Berry patch in the middle of the shortcut path
D P Pt BD SP
Bluk Berry ×2
At the Berry patch in the middle of the shortcut path
D P Pt BD SP
Cheri Berry
At the Berry patch in the middle of the shortcut path
D P Pt
Cheri Berry ×2
At the Berry patch in the middle of the shortcut path
BD SP
Oran Berry ×2
At the Berry patch in the middle of the shortcut path
D P Pt BD SP
Big Tree
Gift from a woman on the shortcut path
D P Pt
Leaf Sticker B ×3
Gift from a woman on the shortcut path
BD SP
Silver Powder
West end of the path in the cliff on the shortcut path
D P Pt BD SP
TM82 (Sleep Talk)
East end of the path in the cliff on the shortcut path
D P Pt BD SP
Partner Trainer
The Player and Cheryl battling wild Budew and Buneary
When the player first enters the forest, Cheryl will be waiting by the entrance. She is one of the Stat Trainers, specializing in the HP stat. She asks the player to accompany her through the forest, fearing an encounter with Team Galactic.
If the player leaves the forest via the south entrance, Cheryl separates from the player and waits for their return. When the player and Cheryl reach the northeast exit, she leaves and thanks the player. In Pokémon Platinum only, she gives the player a Soothe Bell as a parting gift.
While Cheryl is with the player, all wild battles become Double Battles, and all Trainer battles that would otherwise be Double Battles become Multi Battles. After every battle, she will completely heal the player's party.
Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
PKMN TrainerCheryl ' Eterna ForestDiamond, Pearl, PlatinumChansey♀Lv.15/20 Type: Normal Ability: Natural Cure Held item: None Effort levels: Egg BombNormalPhysicalRefreshNormalStatusSoftboiledNormalStatus
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Pokémon TrainerCheryl ' Eterna ForestBrilliant Diamond and Shining PearlChansey♀Lv.15 Type: Normal Ability: Healer Held item: None Effort levels: Sweet KissFairyStatusDisarming VoiceFairySpecialTail WhipNormalStatusLife DewWaterStatus
Pokémon
Interior
While Cheryl is with the player, wild encounters are faced in Double Battles, with Cheryl as the player's partner.
Generation IV
Pokémon
Games
Location
Levels
Rate
Gastly
D
P
Pt
Grass
13
4%
Hoothoot
D
P
Pt
Grass
12
0%
0%
10%
Murkrow
D
P
Pt
Grass
10-11
0%
0%
20%
Misdreavus
D
P
Pt
Grass
10-11
0%
0%
20%
Wurmple
D
P
Pt
Grass
10-11
30%
30%
20%
Wurmple
D
P
Pt
Grass
10
10%
10%
0%
Silcoon
D
P
Pt
Grass
10
20%
Silcoon
D
P
Pt
Grass
12
5%
Beautifly
D
P
Pt
Grass
12
2%
Beautifly
D
P
Pt
Grass
14
1%
Cascoon
D
P
Pt
Grass
10
20%
Cascoon
D
P
Pt
Grass
12
5%
Dustox
D
P
Pt
Grass
12
2%
Dustox
D
P
Pt
Grass
14
1%
Bidoof
D
P
Pt
Grass
12
10%
Kricketot
D
P
Pt
Grass
12
10%
0%
10%
Budew
D
P
Pt
Grass
10-12
29%
29%
19%
Budew
D
P
Pt
Grass
10-11
30%
40%
30%
Buneary
D
P
Pt
Grass
10-12
19%
Buneary
D
P
Pt
Grass
11,13
24%
Swarm
Slakoth
D
P
Pt
Swarm
10
40%
Slakoth
D
P
Pt
Swarm
10-11
40%
Special Pokémon
Caterpie
D
P
Pt
Dual-slotFireRed
13
4%
Metapod
D
P
Pt
Dual-slotFireRed
13
4%
Metapod
D
P
Pt
Dual-slotFireRed
12
8%
Weedle
D
P
Pt
Dual-slotLeafGreen
13
4%
Kakuna
D
P
Pt
Dual-slotLeafGreen
12
8%
Kakuna
D
P
Pt
Dual-slotLeafGreen
13
4%
Seedot
D
P
Pt
Dual-slotRuby
12
8%
Seedot
D
P
Pt
Dual-slotRuby
13
8%
Pineco
D
P
Pt
Dual-slotEmerald
12
8%
Pineco
D
P
Pt
Dual-slotEmerald
13
8%
Nincada
D
P
Pt
Poké Radar
10-12
22%
Nincada
D
P
Pt
Poké Radar
11-12,14
22%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Generation VIII
Pokémon
Games
Location
Levels
Rate
Murkrow
BD
SP
Grass
10-11
0%
0%
20%
Misdreavus
BD
SP
Grass
10-11
0%
0%
20%
Wurmple
BD
SP
Grass
10
20%
Wurmple
BD
SP
Grass
11
10%
10%
0%
Silcoon
BD
SP
Grass
10
20%
Beautifly
BD
SP
Grass
12
2%
Cascoon
BD
SP
Grass
10
20%
Dustox
BD
SP
Grass
12
2%
Budew
BD
SP
Grass
10
10%
10%
0%
Budew
BD
SP
Grass
11-12
19%
Buneary
BD
SP
Grass
10-12
19%
Swarm
Slakoth
BD
SP
Swarm
10
40%
Special Pokémon
Nincada
BD
SP
Poké Radar
10-12
22%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Exterior
Wild Pokémon can only appear on the Honey Tree.
Trainers
While Cheryl is with the player, the following Trainers, if they would normally be faced in Double Battles, are instead faced in Multi Battles with Cheryl as the player's partner.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Trainer
Pokémon
Bug Catcher Jackヨウタ YōtaReward: $208Multi Battle with Briana
Wurmple♂
Lv.9
No item
Silcoon♂
Lv.11
No item
Beautifly♂
Lv.13
No item
Lass Brianaカナコ KanakoReward: $224Multi Battle with Jack
Pachirisu♀
Lv.14
No item
Psychic Lindseyヨリコ YorikoReward: $480Potential Multi Battle with Elijah
Abra♂
Lv.15
No item
Psychic Elijahアキフミ AkifumiReward: $480Potential Multi Battle with Lindsey
Abra♂
Lv.15
No item
Bug Catcher Phillipシンゴ ShingoReward: $208Potential Multi or Double Battle with Donald
Wurmple♂
Lv.9
No item
Cascoon♂
Lv.11
No item
Dustox♂
Lv.13
No item
Bug Catcher Donaldミチオ MichioReward: $192Potential Multi or Double Battle with Phillip
Burmy♂Plant Cloak
Lv.12
No item
Kricketune♂
Lv.12
No item
Psychic Kodyマキヤ MakiyaReward: $480Potential Multi or Double Battle with Rachael
Meditite♂
Lv.15
No item
Psychic Rachaelリョウコ RyōkoReward: $480Potential Multi or Double Battle with Kody
Psyduck♀
Lv.15
No item
Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon.
Pokémon Platinum
Trainer
Pokémon
Bug Catcher Jackヨウタ YōtaReward: $240Multi Battle with Briana
Wurmple♂
Lv.11
No item
Silcoon♂
Lv.13
No item
Beautifly♂
Lv.15
No item
Lass Brianaカナコ KanakoReward: $256Multi Battle with Jack
Pachirisu♀
Lv.16
No item
Psychic Lindseyヨリコ YorikoReward: $544Potential Multi Battle with Elijah
Abra♂
Lv.17
No item
Psychic Elijahアキフミ AkifumiReward: $544Potential Multi Battle with Lindsey
Abra♂
Lv.17
No item
Bug Catcher Phillipシンゴ ShingoReward: $240Potential Multi or Double Battle with Donald
Wurmple♂
Lv.11
No item
Cascoon♂
Lv.13
No item
Dustox♂
Lv.15
No item
Bug Catcher Donaldミチオ MichioReward: $224Potential Multi or Double Battle with Phillip
Burmy♂Sandy Cloak
Lv.14
No item
Burmy♂Trash Cloak
Lv.14
No item
Psychic Kodyマキヤ MakiyaReward: $544Potential Multi or Double Battle with Rachael
Meditite♂
Lv.17
No item
Psychic Rachaelリョウコ RyōkoReward: $544Potential Multi or Double Battle with Kody
Psyduck♀
Lv.17
No item
Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Trainer
Pokémon
Bug Catcher Jackヨウタ YōtaReward: $468Potential Multi Battle with Briana
Wurmple♂
Lv.9
No item
Silcoon♂
Lv.11
No item
Beautifly♂
Lv.13
No item
Lass Brianaカナコ KanakoReward: $504Potential Multi Battle with Jack
Pachirisu♀
Lv.14
No item
Psychic Lindseyヨリコ YorikoReward: $780Potential Multi Battle with Elijah
Abra♂
Lv.15
No item
Psychic Elijahアキフミ AkifumiReward: $780Potential Multi Battle with Lindsey
Abra♂
Lv.15
No item
Bug Catcher Phillipシンゴ ShingoReward: $468Potential Multi or Double Battle with Donald
Wurmple♂
Lv.9
No item
Cascoon♂
Lv.11
No item
Dustox♂
Lv.13
No item
Bug Catcher Donaldミチオ MichioReward: $480Potential Multi or Double Battle with Phillip
Burmy♂Plant Cloak
Lv.12
No item
Kricketune♂
Lv.12
No item
Psychic Kodyマキヤ MakiyaReward: $780Potential Multi or Double Battle with Rachael
Meditite♂
Lv.15
No item
Psychic Rachaelリョウコ RyōkoReward: $780Potential Multi or Double Battle with Kody
Psyduck♀
Lv.15
No item
Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon.
Gallery
Artwork
Concept art from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Layout
Version
Exterior
Interior
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Music
Games
Situation
Song name (Japanese)
Song name (English)
Composition
Arrangement
D P Pt
Overworld
ハクタイのもり
Eterna Forest
Hitomi Sato
Hitomi Sato
In the spin-off games
Pokémon Masters EX
Artwork depicting the Eterna Forest is seen in Cheryl's mindscape.
Cheryl & Blissey
In animation
Eterna Forest in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and PearlCheryl's map of the Eterna Forest. X marks the potential location of Amber Castle.
Pokémon the Series
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
Eterna Forest was first featured in Some Enchanted Sweetening, where Ash and his friends meet Cheryl, a treasure hunter in search of the Enchanted Honey that is said to lie within the Amber Castle. Cheryl catches a male Burmy to help her in this quest, but Team Rocket soon seize Burmy for their own plans. Ash, Cheryl and the group manage to rescue Burmy, which evolves into Mothim.
In The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!, Ash and the group help Cheryl search for the Amber Castle deep in the Eterna Forest, and meet Gardenia, who challenges Ash to a battle. Gardenia wins, and decides to help the group search for a spot where she knows where Combee gather to form a Combee Wall.
In An Angry Combeenation!, the group spot their first Combee Walls, and eventually make their way to the Amber Castle with Mothim's keen sense of smell. After defeating Team Rocket who were attempting to steal the Enchanted Honey, Cheryl receives a gift of Enchanted Honey for helping Vespiquen and the Combee.
Pokémon Generations
The Eterna Forest in Pokémon Generations
Eterna Forest appeared in The Old Chateau. In the episode, Cheryl and her Chansey were journeying through the forest until they came across the Old Chateau where they went to spend the night.
In the manga
The Eterna Forest in Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Diamond & Pearl arc
Eterna Forest appeared in Robust Rotom, where Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum traveled through it on their way to Mt. Coronet. Pearl wondered if there are multiple paths through the forest, only to learn that there are no paths shown on Platinum's Town Map. After reading a tourism guide book, the trio learned that it takes more than a day to pass through the forest, and that there are no lodgings to rest at. Pearl, fearing that Platinum would cry if she has to sleep outside, ran off, with Diamond chasing after him, only to discover a large manor that was not mentioned in the guidebook. Platinum then arrived on her Ponyta and declared they'd stay at the manor for the night, assuming that Diamond and Pearl were trying to fool her when they said there was no place for them to sleep at.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Eterna Forest appeared in Win with Teamwork!!. While being lost in the forest, Hareta and Mitsumi met Gardenia, who introduced herself as the Eterna City Gym Leader. She and Hareta had a battle, with Hareta emerging victorious, earning himself the Forest Badge. Afterwards, he and Mitsumi made their way to Eterna City.
Trainer Tips
Trainer Tips! In forests and caves, there are many items on the ground that cannot be seen in the murky darkness. Take the time to search carefully!
Trivia
Eterna Forest lacking the Moss Rock in Pokémon Platinum's intro
Pokémon Sapphire is the only Generation III core series game that does not affect the wild Pokémon within Eterna Forest via dual-slot mode.
Eterna Forest appears in Pokémon Platinum's game intro cutscenes, but it is missing the Moss Rock and several Pokémon Trainers.
In other languages
Language
Title
Chinese
Cantonese
百代森林 Baakdoih Sāmlàhm
Mandarin
百代森林 Bǎidài Sēnlín
Finnish
Eterna-metsä
French
Forêt de VestigionBDSPForêt VestigionDPPt
German
Ewigwald
Italian
Bosco Evopoli
Korean
영원의숲 Yeong'weon-ui Sup
Polish
Las Eterna
Brazilian Portuguese
Floresta de Eterna
Russian
Лес Этерна Les Eterna
Spanish
Latin America
Bosque Eterna
Spain
Bosque VetustoBosque Vetusta*
Vietnamese
Rừng Hakutai
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