All Dragon Scale Locations
# Method Repeatable?
1 Sky Pillar – 2F, Overworld Item No
2 Held item from Wild Pokémon (5% chance):

  • Horsea – Fishing on Route 130, Route 131, Route 132, Route 133, Route 134
  • Seadra – Fishing on Route 130, Route 131, Route 132, Route 133, Route 134
Yes

In Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, there are two different ways to obtain Dragon Scales. The simplest method is to get a scale on the ground within Sky Pillar. It’s located on the north side of the second floor.

Alternatively, you can use Thief to steal Dragon Scales from wild Horsea and Seadra, which can be found by fishing on Route 130 through Route 134.

Method 1 – Sky Pillar (One-time Only)

Obtaining a Dragon Scale
Obtaining a Dragon Scale

As one of the last unlockable areas in the game, Sky Pillar can only be accessed toward the end of The Delta Episode.

If you already have access to Sky Pillar, you can easily get a Dragon Scale for free. Here’s how to reach it.

Tip: To leave Sky Pillar quickly after you get the item, bring a Pokémon with Dig or an Escape Rope.

Step 1: Begin by stepping into Sky Pillar’s tower entrance.

Entrance to Sky Pillar
Entrance to Sky Pillar

Step 2: After entering Sky Pillar, proceed northward in the hallway which leads to the main room.

Sky Pillar entryway
Sky Pillar entryway

Step 3: Navigate to the northeast path opening instead of using the ladder in the center.

Northeast opening on the first floor
Northeast opening on the first floor

Step 4: Pass through the narrow opening in the rubble, going northwest.

North side on the first floor
North side on the first floor

Step 5: Keep going west under the second floor until you find a ladder. Go up it.

The ladder that leads to the second floor
The ladder that leads to the second floor

Step 6: On the isolated segment of the second floor, go to the end and pick up the Dragon Scale in the corner.

The Dragon Scale's location in Sky Pillar
The Dragon Scale’s location in Sky Pillar

Method 2: Stealing from Wild Horsea or Seadra

Dragon Scales can also be obtained as a held item on wild Horsea and Seadra. You can find either of these Pokémon by fishing with the Super Rod in any of the following water routes:

  • Route 130
  • Route 131
  • Route 132
  • Route 133
  • Route 134
Tip: Remember to bring a Pokémon that knows HM03 Surf in your party when you revisit these routes.
Using TM46 Thief on a wild Horsea
Using TM46 Thief on a wild Horsea

When you encounter either of these Pokémon, there’s a 5% chance they will be holding a Dragon Scale. To take the item just use a Pokémon that knows TM46 Thief.

Or check out our more detailed page on how to optimally farm held items from wild Pokémon.

Fishing on Route 133
Fishing on Route 133

Uses

The Dragon Scale is a held item classified as an Evolution Item and has no effect in battle.

It’s a unique item designed for Seadra’s evolution. When a Seadra holding a Dragon Scale is traded, it will evolve into Kingdra. Once the trade is completed the Dragon Scale is consumed and disappears.

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