What are the Ominous Black Stakes in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?

Paldea is quickly becoming the newest home for Pokémon fans around the world with Scarlet and Violet. But as players explore the region, they’ll come across a head-scratching mystery: strange, glowing black stakes nailed in the ground.

There are a grand total of 32 of these Ominous Black Stakes scattered around Paldea, and they each have a color that corresponds with a locked shrine. When you interact with an Ominous Black Stake, you’ll be prompted with a text box asking if you want to pull the Ominous Black Stake from the ground.

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