How to Get Exp. Share

Last Updated: May 10, 2024

The Exp. Share is one of the greatest items of the whole Pokémon series. When you give it to a Pokémon, it gets Exp. points from every battle, even if it isn't in battle. It's also sharing the EV's of the battle, So make sure you get one.

Getting the Exp. Share isn't the same way in all of the Pokémon games. This article will show you how to get the Exp Share in just about every game.

Method 1

Method 1 of 9:

Red/Blue/Yellow

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Share, because Pokémon can't hold items in this generation. In the place of this, there is the Exp. All.
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Go to the watch tower east of Fuschia City.

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Then, he will give you the Exp. All.

Method 2

Method 2 of 9:

Gold/Silver/Crystal

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It's a good idea to catch this Pokémon, as it can help you later on in the day and is a great addition to your growing team! However, it's absolutely optional.
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If you give that scale to Mr. Pokémon (the guy who gave you the Togepi-egg) he will want to trade that Red Scale for an Exp. Share.

Method 3

Method 3 of 9:

Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald

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Stone to Steven, go to the top of the Devon Co. building and talk to Mr. Stone. Then he will give you the Exp. Share.

Method 4

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FireRed/LeafGreen

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Share this time.

Method 5

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Diamond/Pearl/Platinum

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Share in this game, you have to see at least 30 Pokémon and talk to either Lucas's or Dawn's father (depending if you are a girl or boy) in the passageway before entering the bike trail from Eterna to Oreburg. He will give you the Exp. Share.

Method 6

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HeartGold/SoulSilver

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Method 7

Method 7 of 9:

Black/White

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Shares to find here. The first is in the Battle Company, which is won by defeating the boss there. The 2nd is found in Icirrus City's Pokémon Fan Club when your Pokémon is raised 25-49 levels.

Method 8

Method 8 of 9:

Black 2/White 2

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Method 9

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X/Y

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The Gym Leader's sister, Alexa, gives you the EXP. Share, which now functions like the Exp. All used to.

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It's a good idea to trade the Red Scale in Gold, Silver, or Crystal because it is not very useful for anything else.

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You don't have to use the Exp. Share. Sometimes it's also good to train just one Pokémon.

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If you get the Exp. Share, DO NOT SELL IT! You can only get one Exp. Share in each game. If you toss it or sell it, it will be gone forever.

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How to Get Exp. Share

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Red/Blue/Yellow

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Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald

FireRed/LeafGreen

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum

HeartGold/SoulSilver

Black/White

Black 2/White 2

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