HGSS: Where to Get Heart Scales

The Heart Scale is a valued item in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. It acts as a key item needed to evolve certain Pokémon into their final forms. Each evolving Pokémon needs a specific affection level with its Trainer to successfully evolve with a Heart Scale.

Finding Heart Scales

Heart Scales aren't easily obtainable, but there are various ways to collect them.

• As a Held Item

The most common way to acquire Heart Scales is by battling wild Pokémon. Certain wild Pokémon hold the Heart Scale as a held item, providing a chance to receive it upon successful capture or defeating it in battle. Some of the Pokémon known for holding a Heart Scale include Chansey, Blissey, and Wobbuffet.

• Pokéathlon Rewards

Participating in the Pokéathlon, a series of athletic competitions featuring Pokémon, can also yield Heart Scales as rewards. As you progress through the Pokéathlon competitions and earn higher scores, you may receive Heart Scales among other prizes.

• Item Balls

Item Balls scattered throughout Johto and Kanto may contain Heart Scales. These are spheres that hold special items instead of Pokémon. Interacting with an Item Ball presents a chance to obtain a Heart Scale, alongside other valuable items.

• Winning Lottery at Goldenrod Radio Tower

Every Monday, you can tune into the radio lottery broadcast at the Goldenrod Radio Tower. By providing your Trainer's ID number, you have a chance to win various prizes, potentially including Heart Scales.

• Trading with NPCs

Occasionally, NPCs in the game may offer a Heart Scale in exchange for a Pokémon you possess. If you come across such trades, consider the value of the Pokémon you're trading away and decide accordingly.

Using Heart Scales

To use a Heart Scale, you need to make your Pokémon hold it. Once a Pokémon is holding a Heart Scale and its affection level with its Trainer is high enough, it can evolve by leveling up. You can check a Pokémon's affection level by interacting with the Pokémon Amie feature or by visiting the Pokémon Fan Club in Goldenrod City.

Evolving Pokémon with Heart Scales

The following Pokémon can be evolved using a Heart Scale:

• Chansey into Blissey
• Golbat into Crobat
• Haunter into Gengar
• Rhydon into Rhyperior
• Porygon2 into Porygon-Z

Conclusion

Heart Scales are vital items for evolving certain Pokémon. By exploring Johto and Kanto, participating in the Pokéathlon, searching for Item Balls, checking the radio lottery, and making trades with NPCs, you can collect Heart Scales and use them to evolve your Pokémon into their final forms.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Where can I find Heart Scales quickly?
  A: Battling wild Pokémon known to hold Heart Scales, such as Chansey and Blissey, is an effective way to collect them quickly.

• Q: Can I use a Heart Scale to evolve any Pokémon?
  A: No, only specific Pokémon can be evolved using a Heart Scale. These include Chansey, Golbat, Haunter, Rhydon, and Porygon2.

• Q: Do I need to use multiple Heart Scales to evolve a Pokémon?
  A: No, you only need one Heart Scale to evolve a compatible Pokémon. Once the Pokémon meets the required affection level, it can evolve by leveling up while holding the Heart Scale.

• Q: Is there a limit to how many Heart Scales I can carry?
  A: Yes, you can carry a maximum of 99 Heart Scales in your inventory.

• Q: Can I use Heart Scales to evolve Pokémon in other games?
  A: Heart Scales are exclusive to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and cannot be used to evolve Pokémon in other games.