Once players go through the main narrative of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, one of the many tasks they can accomplish involve the rare Legendary Pokémon that remain in the Paldea Region, including the Grass-and Dark-type Wo-Chien. This Pokémon resembles a snail mixed with the mysteries of nature, and is among the four Legendary Pokémon tied to shrines throughout the open-world.
Players that want to capture this rare beast have several tasks they must accomplish first through the exploration of Paldea, in addition to having a team of pocket monsters that can contend with Wo-Chien's above average power and higher level. In order to unlock the shrine of Wo-Chien and challenge the Legendary Pokémon, players must first interact with each of the eight purple Ominous Stakes, most of which are located in the South Province with one in the East Province.
Wo-Chien Locations in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
These Ominous Stakes are only found once players defeat the main narrative, designated by colors that correspond to a specific Ruinous Pokémon. Interacting with the Stakes in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's South Province and breaking their seals in no particular order moves players another step closer to revealing the Grasswhistle Shrine where Wo-Chien resides.
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Location |
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Purple Ominous Stake #1 |
Atop a red hill southwest of the Gym in Artazon City. |
Purple Ominous Stake #2 |
Northeast of the Los Platos (East) Pokémon Center, at the top of a cliff south from the Academy. |
Purple Ominous Stake #3 |
Near the bridge that connects Area Three and Area One of the South Province, toward the southeast of the Academy. |
Purple Ominous Stake #4 |
At the top of a tall red mesa located between Mesagoza City and the main path filled with Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's wild Pokémon leading from the east of the Academy. |
Purple Ominous Stake #5 |
On a cliff facing the lighthouse southwest of the Los Platos (East) Pokémon Center. |
Purple Ominous Stake #6 |
Close to a hill's peak away from the northeast Los Platos Pokémon Center in Area Five. |
Purple Ominous Stake #7 |
A grassy cliff at the intersection between the path leading to either Artazon or Mesagoza City, in a section to the northwest. |
Purple Ominous Stake #8 |
On a cliff in Area One in the South Province's southeast area. |
Grasswhistle Shrine |
Once the other Stakes' Seals are broken, flying from the final object leads players toward a purple door at the southeast section of Area One in the South Province. |
Battling Wo-Chien can be difficult for unprepared players, as the Pokémon appears at level 60 with highly damaging moves that complement its dual typing. Players that bring in Pokémon of the Fire, Fighting, or especially the Bug-type such as Lokix in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet have a higher advantage against the Legendary. Reducing Wo-Chien's health and applying status also increases the capture chances for players that have spent the time needed to find this rare creature in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
