Red Scale

red-scale Sprite

Summary

Red Scale is an item prominently featured in the Pokémon series, particularly within the context of Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, and their remakes, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. The Red Scale is obtained after defeating or capturing the Red Gyarados at the Lake of Rage, which is a significant storyline event in these games.

Effects and Usage

The Red Scale itself does not have a direct in-game effect on battles or Pokémon stats. Instead, its primary function is as a key item used in a trade. When the player acquires the Red Scale, they can take it to Mr. Pokémon, a character who resides on Route 30. Mr. Pokémon will exchange the Red Scale for an Exp. Share, a highly valuable item that allows a Pokémon in the player's party to gain experience points from battles, even if it did not participate.

Interesting Facts

  1. Story Significance: The event involving the Red Gyarados and the Red Scale is a

Effect

May be traded to Mr. Pokémon for an exp share.

Short Effect: Trade to Mr. Pokémon for an Exp. Share.

May be traded to Mr. Pokémon for an exp share.

Game Descriptions

A scale from the red GYARADOS. It glows red like a flame.

A scale from the red Gyarados. It glows red like a flame.

A scale from the red Gyarados. It glows red like a flame.

A scale from a red Gyarados. It glows red like a flame.

A scale from a red Gyarados. It glows red like a flame.

A scale from a red Gyarados. It glows red like a flame.

A scale from a red Gyarados. It glows red like a flame.

A scale from a red Gyarados. It glows red like a flame.

Item Details

Game Appearances

Generation Game Index
Generation IV 478
Generation V 478
Generation VI 478
Generation VII 478
Generation VIII 478