The sprawling open world of the Paldea region holds many mysteries and surprises for intrepid Pokemon trainers. One of the most intriguing and challenging landmarks to unlock is the sealed Purple Ruinous Tablet, which contains the rare ghost/grass type Pokemon – Wo-Chien.
In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll provide expert tips and strategies to help you locate the ancient tablet, collect the 8 purple stakes required to unseal it, and reveal the ominous Wo-Chien lurking within. Whether you‘re a Pokemon veteran or newcomer, you‘ll learn everything needed to add this powerful and peculiar Pokemon to your team.
Overview of Key Features in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Before we embark on the journey to uncover Wo-Chien, let‘s quickly recap some standout elements of these exciting new Pokemon games:
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Open world exploration – Freely roam the diverse Paldea region on Koraidon or Miraidon‘s back, crossing seas, scaling mountains, gliding through skies.
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Three starter options – Choose either Sprigatito, Fuecoco or Quaxly as your first partner Pokemon.
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Auto battles – Take on Team Star more efficiently with automated battles.
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Titans & crafting – Defeat towering Titans for rare crafting ingredients to make TMs.
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Gyms & rankings – Challenge gyms in multiple towns to reach the pinnacle Champion rank.
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Side activities – Take detours to complete your Pokedex, breed for shinies, hunt rare treasure, and more!
With those basics covered, let‘s move on to the mysteries surrounding the Purple Ruinous Tablet and Wo-Chien.
The History and Significance of the Purple Ruinous Tablet
Before we can dive into unlocking this special landmark, it helps to understand a bit about it.
According to legends across Paldea, the Purple Ruinous Tablet was created to contain the spirit of an ancient scribe named Chi-Yu. This scribe was loyal to a tyrannical king and would document anything the king ordered. After Chi-Yu recorded the details of a horrific massacre on wooden tablets, the guilt was too much. He betrayed the king and exposed the truth to the people, which resulted in a rebellion.
The furious king punished Chi-Yu by having him gruesomely executed and entombed in the purple tablet, never to share secrets again. But the scribe‘s rage lived on, transforming him into the Pokemon Wo-Chien – whose appearance and powers reflect the dead leaves and drained lifeforce of withered trees and plants.
Now the brooding Wo-Chien resides in the tablet, waiting to drain energy from those foolish enough to disturb its rest. Locating this haunted landmark and catching this mysterious Pokemon poses a thrilling challenge for experienced trainers!
Step-by-Step Guide to Unlocking the Purple Ruinous Tablet
The sealedPurple Ruinous Tablet is tucked away in a remote cliffside perch in South Province (Area Five). Reaching and unlocking it will take time, dedication and an exploration team ready for action. Here‘s a step-by-step guide to success:
1. Make Your Way to the Tablet‘s Location
First, you‘ll need to traverse the mountainous terrain of South Province to the specific spot where the tablet lies. It‘s on the southern cliffs past Los Platos, at the very bottom of a sheer drop:
Equipping Koraidon/Miraidon‘s climbing ability will help scale the steep cliffsides. Stock up on medicines/revives, as the journey has powerful wild Pokemon to battle along the way.
2. Find and Collect the 8 Purple Stakes
The real challenge is securing the 8 purple stakes required to unlock the sealed tablet. These are well-hidden across multiple provinces in Paldea. I‘ve mapped out their exact locations below:
| Stake | Location |
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| 1 | South Province (Area 1) – West of Mesagoza near coast |
| 2 | South Province (Area 2) – West island of crater lake |
| 3 | West Province (Area 1) – North of Cortondo near Minor League |
| 4 | West Province (Area 2) – Small west island of Cascarrafa |
| 5 | East Province (Area 2) – Southeast island of lighthouse |
| 6 | North Province (Area 2) – Northeast cliff ledge |
| 7 | North Province (Area 3) – West of Levincia, cross bridge |
| 8 | North Province (Area 5) – Northernmost island, use jet glider |
I recommend pursuing these in a clockwise loop, starting from South Province and working up to North Province as you complete gym challenges in those areas.
Having Koraidon/Miraidon will again be clutch for crossing water and climbing to remote locations. Be prepared for battles and puzzles guarding some stakes!
3. Return to the Tablet and Unlock It
Once you‘ve painstakingly collected all 8 purple stakes, it‘s finally time to unlock the Ruinous Tablet!
Travel back to its cliffside perch in South Province (Area 5). Interact with the tablet and place each stake in the empty slots around the edges, starting anywhere.
The stakes will begin glowing once all 8 are inserted. Step back and watch as the tablet rumbles open with a mystical energy…revealing the Pokemon contained within!
Battling and Catching the Legendary Wo-Chien
With the tablet unsealed, you‘ll need to prep your best Pokemon team and items for the fight ahead. Here‘s expert advice on taking on Wo-Chien and making it yours:
- Type: Ghost/Grass
- Abilities: Cursed Body (disables moves on contact) or Natural Cure
- Key Stats: High attack and speed. Favors special attack over defense.
- Move Pool: Strong grass and ghost moves like Wood Hammer, Pollen Puff, Shadow Ball, Phantom Force
- Battle Style: Hard hitting and relentless. Will use Ruin Rush for massive damage at low HP.
When battling Wo-Chien, be mindful of its Cursed Body ability that can disable your Pokemon‘s moves if struck. Have a varied attack selection and don‘t rely too heavily on contact moves.
Lower its health with False Swipe before trying to catch it. Use Dusk Balls at night or Timer Balls the longer the fight drags on to improve the catch rate. Quick balls and status conditions also help increase the odds.
Here‘s an example play-by-play for taking on this epic adversary:
- Send out level 60-70 Hawlucha, holding a Persim Berry to counteract Cursed Body if needed. Use Flying Press.
- Wo-Chien withstands hit and retaliates with Wood Hammer, dealing heavy damage.
- Hawlucha uses Acrobatics twice, landing critical hits as Wo-Chien starts charging Ruin Rush.
- Sensing the end, swap to level 63 Trevenant with False Swipe learned.
- Trevenant tanks Ruin Rush then uses False Swipe to get Wo-Chien down to 1 HP.
- Switch back to Hawlucha and throw Dusk Balls until successful!
With persistence, the right team, and effective catching tools, you can add Wo-Chien and its formidable power to your squad.
Top Activities After Unlocking Wo-Chien
Once you‘ve unlocked the tablet and caught the infamous Wo-Chien contained inside, the adventures in Paldea are only just beginning. Here are 5 key activities I recommend pursuing next:
1. Take on the Elite Four & Become Champion
With Wo-Chien by your side, challenge the toughest trainers and gyms to reach the pinnacle Champion rank!
2. Explore Every Corner of the Open World
Keep discovering new areas and uncover all the secrets Paldea has to offer.
3. Complete All Titan Pokemon Battles
Test your skills against these towering foes and collect rare crafting treasures.
4. Breed for Perfect IVs and Shinies
Utilize Masuda method and assign Wo-Chien as lead parent to breed for ideal natures and shiny variants.
5. Fill Up the Entire Pokedex
Scour the region to research and catch every one of the 400+ Pokemon available.
The adventure doesn‘t end after catching Wo-Chien – it just marks a new beginning! However you choose to continue exploring Paldea, this guide will help you unlock Wo-Chien and its ancient tablet.
I wish you the best of luck on your journey to become Paldea‘s strongest Pokemon Champion! Let me know if you have any other questions. Happy catching!
