Learn how to find the legendary Chien-Pao in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. This guide covers its location, the stakes you need to remove, and tips for catching it.
Alright, so you're looking to snag yourself the legendary Chien-Pao, huh? It's one of the Treasures of Ruin, and it's hiding out in West Province (Area One). To even get a shot at it, you've got a bit of a scavenger hunt on your hands first.
Where to Find Chien-Pao:
First things first, you need to find the orange shrine. It's located in West Province (Area One), pretty much northwest of the main Pokémon Center there. But here's the catch: the shrine is sealed, and you can't interact with it until you've removed eight orange stakes scattered across the southwestern part of Paldea. Once all eight stakes are gone, you'll get a message saying a sound is coming from the shrine. Make sure you save your game right before you inspect the seal on the shrine, because that's when Chien-Pao will appear!
How to Catch Chien-Pao:
Chien-Pao is a speedy attacker, so be ready for a tough fight. Its ability, Sword of Ruin, is no joke – it'll lower the Defense of all other Pokémon, making you take more damage. Stat-wise, it's super fast and hits hard, but its Special Defense isn't the best.
Here's a quick rundown of its moves:
- Sacred Sword: Deals Fighting damage and ignores stat changes.
- Sucker Punch: If you use an attacking move, it tries to hit first. If you don't attack, it fails.
- Ruination: This one cuts your Pokémon's HP in half, so watch out!
- Icicle Crash: Ice-type damage with a chance to make your Pokémon flinch.
Catching Tips:
Chien-Pao has a really low catch rate, so you'll want to make things easier for yourself. Inflicting a status ailment is your best bet. Paralysis is a good choice because it doesn't wear off, and you can get it with moves like Thunder Wave or Glare. Sleep is even better for catch rates, but it only lasts a few turns – moves like Hypnosis or Yawn can help with that.
When you're battling, try to avoid using Fighting-type moves because they deal quadruple damage – you don't want to accidentally knock it out! Regular super-effective attacks are fine, just make sure they're not too powerful. As Chien-Pao's HP gets low, definitely swap in a Pokémon that knows False Swipe. Jacq, your homeroom teacher, can teach it to you. This move always leaves the opponent with at least 1 HP, so you won't accidentally KO it.
The good news is Chien-Pao can't heal itself. Once its HP is super low, you can relax a bit. However, it can still hit hard, so don't be afraid to use your own healing items like X Defense if you're taking a beating. Just remember, Ruination ignores defense boosts, so it'll still cut your HP in half.
Poké Ball Strategy:
For throwing balls, Ultra Balls are a solid choice. If you're fighting at night, Dusk Balls are even better. Timer Balls are great if the battle goes on for more than 10 turns. And if Chien-Pao is asleep, Dream Balls offer the best odds, though they can be a bit rare.
Recommended Pokémon for the Catch:
You'll want a Pokémon that can resist Icicle Crash. If you picked Fuecoco, your Skeledirge is a great option since it resists Icicle Crash and is immune to Sacred Sword. Just be careful, though, as it's weak to Sucker Punch – but remember, Sucker Punch only works if you're attacking!
If you're playing Pokémon Violet or can trade, Ceruledge is another fantastic choice. It also resists Icicle Crash, is immune to Sacred Sword, and can learn False Swipe. Mimikyu is also a decent option, especially with X Defense, and it doesn't have that Sucker Punch weakness.
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