How to Get the National Pokédex in Pokémon Platinum

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Play through the main story until you beat the Elite Four.

   Along your way, battle all the trainers you find.
   
   You will see almost all of the Pokémon this way.
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   Step 2: Go to the Old Chateau at night to see Rotom

   The Old Chateau is in northern Eterna Forest and requires Cut (HM01) to reach.
   
   Interact with the TV that can be found there to initiate a battle with Rotom. , It is located east of Solaceon Town. , Read the book in Mr.
   
   Backlot's room and Manaphy will be added to your Pokédex's seen list. , You must battle Azelf and Uxie, but Mesprit will only require you to interact with it. ,
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   Step 3: if you haven't already.

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   Step 4: Go to the Solaceon Ruins to see Unown

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   Step 5: if you haven't already.

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   Step 6: Go to the Pokémon Mansion to see Manaphy

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   Step 7: if you haven't already.

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   Step 8: Visit all the lake caves again to see the Lake-trio

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   Step 9: if you haven't already.

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    Step 10: Go see Prof. Rowan in his lab once you have seen every Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex to receive the National Pokédex.

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