Where to find Chien-Pao’s stakes in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Chien-Pao is one of the Treasures of Ruin found in Paldea; it is a Dark/Ice-type Pokémon that you can encounter after finding all its Stakes, which have an Orange glow.

For some of these Stakes, you’ll have to defeat some of the Titan Pokémon since you’ll need to use some of the abilities acquired after defeating them.

Your history teacher, Raifort, will tell you about the locations of the shrines, which you’ll have to visit after getting all the Stakes of each.

Here are the locations of Chien-Pao’s Stakes, from furthest to closest to the Shrine.

First Stake

The First Stake is on the side of a cliff; Climbing and Gliding abilities are recommended to reach it.

Second Stake

Next to a tree behind the Water-type Gym, walk/swim over there and get it.

Third Stake

North of Cortondo, you need to be able to swim to cross the river, and the Stake is at the very end in a corner.

Fourth Stake

You can see it from the Watchtower near the Dark Crew’s Base; the ability to Climb is recommended to get it.

Fifth Stake

The Fifth Stake is on a ledge; the Climbing ability is recommended to reach it or go from Alfornada; you can get it from there and fall to the ledge from above.

Sixth Stake

If you go to Alfornada by taking the long way, you’ll see the Stake in one of the caves, the entrance to the cave is marked on the player’s location on the map.

Seventh Stake

You can climb over the mountain to get this Stake, though you can also get there by walking from the west where the inclination is lower and going up from there, then jumping down to the Stake.

Eighth Stake

The Stake is in a hole; a regular jump is enough to reach the Stake; after taking the last Stake, Chien-Pao’s cry can be heard; go to the Shrine prepared. Chien-Pao is Dark/Ice Type and will be Level 60 with Dark, Ice, and Fighting-type attacks.