collectibles
Red Shard
A shard from an ancient item. Can be sold cheaply.
Hold Effect
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Detailed Effect
No effect. In Diamond and Pearl, trade ten for a sunny day 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 cheri berry, a leppa berry, and a pecha berry with the Juggler near the Pokémon Center in violet city. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, trade one for a persim berry, a pomeg berry, and a razz berry with the Juggler near the pal park entrance in fuchsia city.
Where to Find
| Area | Game | Details | Qty | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 124 | Emerald | A Red Shard sits in an item ball 42 tiles west and 36 north of the Diving Treasure Hunters House door, 12 south of the north edge. | ×1 | |
| Route 127 | Emerald | A hidden Red Shard lies on the seafloor 7 tiles west of the east edge; you need Dive to reach it and the Itemfinder to spot it. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Route 124 | RubySapphire | A Red Shard sits in an item ball 36 tiles north and 42 west of the Diving Treasure Hunters' House door. | ×1 | |
| Route 127 | RubySapphire | A hidden Red Shard lies on the Route 127 seafloor, 7 tiles west of the east edge; use Dive. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Fuego Ironworks | Platinum | Inside the building, a Red Shard lies 10 tiles north and 1 east of the exit. | ×1 | |
| Fuego Ironworks | Platinum | Mr. Fuego hands over a Red Shard, plus a Blue, Yellow and Green one, for each Star Piece you give him, one or ten at a time. | ×1 | RECURRING |
| Great Marsh | Platinum | Area 6: A Red Shard lies 22 tiles east and 1 north of Area 6's Quick Tram stop. | ×1 | |
| Iron Island | Platinum | B2F Left Room: A Red Shard lies 3 tiles east and 29 north of the way to B3F. | ×1 | |
| Mt. Coronet | Platinum | 1F North Room 1: A hidden Red Shard lies 1 tile north and 3 east of the stairs to B1F; from Route 211 East it takes Strength. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Mt. Coronet | Platinum | 2F: A hidden Red Shard lies 12 tiles south and 9 east of the cave painting. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Route 207 | Platinum | A hidden Red Shard is 8 tiles south, 1 east of the Mt. Coronet 2F exit (Bicycle, Surf, Rock Climb, Strength); it is also Wayward Cave 1F's. | ×1 | Hidden |
| Route 210 | Platinum | A Red Shard lies in the clearing just north of Route 210 South, 11 tiles west and 20 south of the signboard of Grandma Wilma's House. | ×1 | |
| Route 214 | Platinum | A Red Shard lies 10 tiles south and 4 west of the Lake Valor arrow signpost. | ×1 | |
| Survival Area | Platinum | A Red Shard lies on the upper ledge you reach by Rock Climb, 7 tiles west and 1 north of the North House door. | ×1 | |
| 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 Red 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 Red 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 Red 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 Red Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Cliff Cave | HeartGold | Rock Smash turns up a hidden item 25% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Red 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 Red 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 Red 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 Red 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 Red 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 Red 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 Red 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 Red 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 Red 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); 25% are Red Shards, none with Serene Grace; 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 Red 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 Red Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Ruins of Alph | SoulSilver | Rock Smash turns up a hidden item here 30% of the time (more with a Keen Eye lead or a follower); 10% are Red Shards, and finds respawn. | ×1 | HiddenRECURRING |
| Route 213 | DiamondPearl | A Red Shard lies 6 tiles straight west of the door to Hotel Grand Lake's reception. | ×1 |
Obtained from NPCGIFT
| NPC | Area | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Fuego | Fuego Ironworks | Platinum | Mr. Fuego swaps each Star Piece you give him for a Red Shard and a Blue, Yellow and Green one, taking one or ten Star Pieces at a time. |
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