Pokemon Scarlet and Violet guide: Chien-Pao and all yellow stake locations

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet feature a vast open world for players to explore - a first for the series as far as mainline entries go. As such, many diversions are scattered in the open world for players to check out. These include opportunities to snag one of the legendary Pokemon.

Throughout their journey across Paldea, players will find glowing stakes in specific areas. Each set unlocks different legendaries to battle and catch. The yellow ones are tied to the brand-new, Chien-Pao. This Dark/Ice-type creature is a sabretooth of sorts and is pretty powerful.

Here are all locations of yellow stakes as well as where to find Chien-Pao in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

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Yellow stake location 1

This one is beside a snaking river in the Paldea region (Image via PerfectParadox/YouTube)

The first one is on a cliff portion that is jutting out. This is beside a river and will likely require players to jump from the cliff top. It is located on the east side of the Alfornada area. Interact with it to pull it out, after which the description should state that it crumbles and vanishes.

Yellow stake location 2

Another stake on a cliff, this one, looks down over Cortondo. It is also to the northeast of Alfornada.

Yellow stake location 3

Jump down to grab this one (Image via PerfectParadox/YouTube)

This one is at a lower point on the map and on a jutting rocky surface. The closest landmark would be the Pokemon Center to the north, which has three circular areas to its left on the map topography.

Yellow stake location 4

Enter a small tunnel to find this stake (Image via PerfectParadox/YouTube)

This lies a little further northeast to stake number two in the open world. Unlike others, this stake is located inside a tunnel whose entrance is near the marked area in the screenshot above. The cave exits on the other end and has a trainer standing nearby.

Yellow stake location 5

This image also depicts the circular structures and the Pokemon center mentioned for stake #3 (Image via PerfectParadox/YouTube)

Another area that could easily be missed hides stake number five. It can be identified as a circular green area surrounded by rocky brown slopes on the map. It is also to the left of the Pokemon Center to the north of stake number 3.

Yellow stake location 6

Stake number 6 hides in a corner. It is located to the left of the Great Crater and a Pokemon Center marked with a white sun-like icon on the map.

Yellow stake location 7

Check out the tree that is to the left behind the building while facing it (Image via PerfectParadox/YouTube)

This is one of the easier ones to find. It is located right behind the large Cascaraffa building. Looking at the map, there are a bunch of trees behind it. The stake is behind the second tree blob from the left, as seen above. Players will need their legendary mount to swim through the water to get to it if coming from the front side of the building.

Yellow stake location 8

It is located west of the Province Area (One) watchtower. There are also a bunch of graves nearby (northwest, as seen on the map). Once all the stakes have been completed, players will receive a new dialog: "You heard a mysterious cry coming from the shrine!" This means Chien-Pao is now available to battle in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Chein-Pao shrine location

The final battle unfolds here (Image via PerfectParadox/YouTube)

With that done, players can head to the above location. It is signified by a black dot on the actual map as well. This indicates the bright yellow shrine entrance that needs to be interacted with to initiate the battle. Since Chien-Pao is a Dark and Ice-type legendary Pokemon, use a Fire-type to gain an advantage. Using a Quick Ball should also ensure a high chance of catching it on the first turn.