How to Get Dragon Scale in Pokémon Sapphire

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Last Updated: January 31, 2024

A Dragon Scale can be used to evolve a Horsea into a Seadra. However, it can be difficult to find. Here's how to find a Dragon Scale in Pokémon Sapphire.

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It evolves into Seadra at level 32. If your Horsea is over level 32, just level it up by one level.
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Covet can mostly be learned through the move tutor [1] Thief can be learned by a number of Pokémon, most by TM [2]

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In order for the move Thief/Covet to be effective (if the opponent is holding anything), your Pokémon can't be holding something beforehand.
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Wild Horsea can be found on routes 132,133, 134 (super rod), but are uncommon. Wild Bagon can be found in Meteor Falls but are also uncommon.
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You could also capture them, though you'd waste a Pokeball if they didn't have it.
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If you have an alternate Pokémon game, along with a gaming system for it, or a friend, then trade the Seadra with the Dragon Scale. It should evolve after it is traded. It doesn't matter what you get in return, since you'll be trading back again.
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Where can we find dragon scale?

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Sometimes wild Horsea and Bagons hold them. This is a 5% chance. You can find Horsea by using a Super Rod on Routes 132, 133, and 134. You can find Bagon in Meteor Falls.

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There is only a 5% chance of finding a Dragon Scale, so be very patient.

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You also only have a 5% chance of finding the Pokémon themselves.

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If you're trying to evolve your Seadra in Pokémon Red, Blue, or Yellow, then do the same thing, except have your Seadra hold a Gold Leaf.

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Things You'll Need

HM Surf
HM Waterfall
A Pokeball
Super Rod
TM Thief or Covet
Pokémon who can learn Thief or Covet
Seadra or a Horsea to evolve into Seadra

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