Locate all 32 ominous black stakes in Pokémon Scarlet. This guide details the positions of purple, yellow, green, and blue stakes across Paldea to unlock shrines.
There are 32 ominous black stakes scattered throughout Paldea. These stakes come in four colors: purple, yellow, green, and blue, with 8 of each color. Interacting with a stake and choosing 'yes' allows you to pull it out. Collecting 8 stakes of a single color will make the corresponding shrine appear. Refer to the 'Visit the shrines' section for more information.
Purple stake locations You can find these ominous black stakes in southeast Paldea.
- On top of the mountain near the small pond
- In the grass
- At the center of the upward spiral
- Near the water, near the dam
- On top of the rocks
- On top of the rocks
- On top of the rocks near the pool
- On the edge of the abyss
Yellow stake locations You can find these ominous black stakes in southwest Paldea.
- On the cliff next to the waterfall
- On the cliff
- In the passage under the main path
- On the cliff
- On the hilltop in the valley
- On the cliff halfway up the mountain
- In the cove at the foot of the mountain
- Behind the tree in the outskirts of the city
Green stake locations You can find these ominous black stakes in northwest Paldea.
- On the hilltop
- On the pillar in the underground passage
- In the grass near the waterfall
- On the small island in the south area of the lake
- On the large island at the center of the lake
- On the cliff halfway up the mountain near the waterfall
- On the cliff halfway up the mountain
- On the hilltop
Blue stake locations You can find these ominous black stakes in northeast Paldea.
- On the cliff halfway up the mountain
- In the grass behind the tree
- On top of the mountain
- In the grass near the beach
- On the hilltop behind the tree
- Among the ruins
- On top of the mountain behind the tree
- On top of the mountain
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