collectibles
Blue Shard
A shard from an ancient item. Can be sold cheaply.
Hold Effect
Fling Power30
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Detailed Effect
No effect. In Diamond and Pearl, trade ten for a rain dance TM in the house midway along the southern section of sinnoh route 212. In Platinum, trade to move tutors on sinnoh route 212, in snowpoint city, and in the survival area. Eight shards total are required per tutelage, but the particular combination of colors varies by move. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, trade one for a chesto berry, an oran berry, and a wiki berry with the Juggler near the Pokémon Center in violet city. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, trade one for a bluk berry, a cornn berry, and a kelpsy berry with the Juggler near the pal park entrance in fuchsia city.
Where to Find
| Area | Game | Details | Qty | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 124 | Emerald | A Blue Shard sits in an item ball 39 tiles west and 5 south of the Diving Treasure Hunters House door, 26 north of the south edge. | ×1 | |
| Route 126 | Emerald | A hidden Blue Shard lies on the seafloor 2 tiles north of the south edge; you need Dive to reach it and the Itemfinder to spot it. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Route 124 | RubySapphire | A Blue Shard sits in an item ball 5 tiles south and 39 west of the Diving Treasure Hunters' House door. | ×1 | |
| Route 126 | RubySapphire | A hidden Blue Shard lies on the Route 126 seafloor, 2 tiles north of the south edge; use Dive. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Fuego Ironworks | Platinum | Inside the building, a Blue Shard lies 8 tiles north and 14 east of the exit. | ×1 | |
| Fuego Ironworks | Platinum | Mr. Fuego hands over a Blue Shard, plus a Red, Yellow and Green one, for each Star Piece you give him, one or ten at a time. | ×1 | RECURRING |
| Great Marsh | Platinum | Area 2: A Blue Shard lies 7 tiles east and 2 north of Area 2's Quick Tram stop. | ×1 | |
| Mt. Coronet | Platinum | B1F: A hidden Blue Shard lies 24 tiles south and 1 west of the stairs to North Room 2; smash the rock below it and face north. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Mt. Coronet | Platinum | Outside South: A hidden Blue Shard lies 6 tiles north and 1 east of the way into 3F; reaching it takes Rock Climb and Rock Smash. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Route 212 | Platinum | A Blue Shard lies 64 tiles west and 7 north of the Shards Wanted signboard. | ×1 | |
| Route 217 | Platinum | A Blue Shard lies 47 tiles south and 4 east of the Route 217 West House door. | ×1 | |
| Route 230 | Platinum | On the island you Surf to, past a rock you break with Rock Smash, a Blue Shard lies 28 tiles east and 2 south of the Fight Area signpost. | ×1 | |
| Team Galactic Eterna Building | Platinum | 4F: A Blue Shard lies 3 tiles straight south of the stairs that come up from 3F's easternmost staircase. | ×1 | |
| Wayward Cave | Platinum | 1F: A hidden Blue Shard waits 1 tile east and 3 south of Collector Terry; Rock Smash opens the way from the main entrance. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Cerulean Cave | HeartGoldSoulSilver | 1F: Rock Smash turns up a hidden item 25% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Blue Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Cerulean Cave | HeartGoldSoulSilver | 2F: Rock Smash turns up a hidden item 20% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Blue Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Cerulean Cave | HeartGoldSoulSilver | B1F: Rock Smash turns up a hidden item 30% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Blue Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Cianwood City | HeartGoldSoulSilver | Rock Smash turns up a hidden item 20% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Blue Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Dark Cave | HeartGoldSoulSilver | Rock Smash turns up a hidden item 50% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Blue Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Ice Path | HeartGoldSoulSilver | B3F: Rock Smash turns up a hidden item 20% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Blue Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Route 3 | HeartGoldSoulSilver | Rock Smash turns up a hidden item 10% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Blue Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Route 19 | HeartGoldSoulSilver | Rock Smash turns up a hidden item 20% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Blue Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Victory Road | HeartGoldSoulSilver | Rock Smash finds hidden items 10% of the time (more with Keen Eye or a follower); 10% are Blue Shards; they respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Mt. Silver | HeartGoldSoulSilver | Rock Smash turns up a hidden item 25% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Blue Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Pewter City | HeartGoldSoulSilver | Rock Smash turns up a hidden item 20% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Blue Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Rock Tunnel | HeartGoldSoulSilver | Rock Smash turns up a hidden item 30% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Blue Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Ruins of Alph | HeartGold | Rock Smash here finds a hidden item 30% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Blue Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Vermilion City | HeartGoldSoulSilver | Rock Smash turns up a hidden item 25% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Blue Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Violet City | HeartGoldSoulSilver | Rock Smash turns up a hidden item 50% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Blue Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Cliff Cave | SoulSilver | Rock Smash turns up a hidden item here 25% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Blue Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Ruins of Alph | SoulSilver | Rock Smash finds hidden items 30% of the time (more with Keen Eye or a follower); 25% are Blue Shards, none with Serene Grace; they respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
Obtained from NPCGIFT
| NPC | Area | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Fuego | Fuego Ironworks | Platinum | Mr. Fuego swaps each Star Piece you give him for a Blue Shard and a Red, Yellow and Green one, taking one or ten Star Pieces at a time. |
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