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In the [[Pokémon world]], Fossils of prehistoric Pokémon are [[item]]s which can be revived into living Pokémon using techniques developed by the [[Devon Corporation]] and a research laboratory on [[Cinnabar Island]]. The two institutions purportedly developed their techniques independently of each other at around the same time. There are also other scientists around the Pokémon world who can revive Fossils using these techniques.
In the [[Pokémon world]], Fossils of prehistoric Pokémon are [[item]]s which can be revived into living Pokémon using techniques developed by the [[Devon Corporation]] and a research laboratory on [[Cinnabar Island]]. The two institutions purportedly developed their techniques independently of each other at around the same time. There are also other scientists around the Pokémon world who can revive Fossils using these techniques.


Pokémon revived from Fossils are commonly called Fossil Pokémon. They are always part {{type|Rock}}. It is unknown if this is because that's the way they were in the past and their Rock-type allowed them to leave behind more complete remains, or if their Rock-type status is a side effect of their origins.
Pokémon revived from Fossils are commonly called Fossil Pokémon. They are always part {{type|Rock}}. It is unknown if this is because that is the way they were in the past and their Rock-type allowed them to leave behind more complete remains, or if their Rock-type status is a side effect of the revival process.


==In the games==
==In the games==
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* [[Kalos]]: [[Ambrette Town#Fossil Lab|Ambrette Fossil Lab]]
* [[Kalos]]: [[Ambrette Town#Fossil Lab|Ambrette Fossil Lab]]


Prior to Generation IV, Fossils were key items. However, from Generation IV and on, they are normal items, meaning that they can be traded freely between games. The table below summarizes the natural availability of the Fossils in the core series games.
Prior to Generation IV, Fossils were Key Items. However, from Generation IV and on, they are normal items, meaning that they can be traded freely between games. The table below summarizes the natural availability of the Fossils in the core series games.
{| style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{rock color}}; border: 3px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
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|-
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! rowspan=2 |
! rowspan=2 |
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[Generation I|Gen I]]
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Generation I|Gen I}}
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[Generation II|Gen II]]
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Generation II|Gen II}}
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[Generation III|Gen III]]
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Generation III|Gen III}}
! colspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[Generation IV|Gen IV]]
! colspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Generation IV|Gen IV}}
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[Generation V|Gen V]]
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Generation V|Gen V}}
! colspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[Generation VI|Gen VI]]
! colspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Generation VI|Gen VI}}
|- style="background:#{{rock color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{rock color light}}"
! {{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}
! {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
! {{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}
! {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
! {{gameabbrev3|XY}}
! {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
! {{gameabbrev3|ORAS}}
! {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome]]
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome}}
| rowspan=2 | [[Mt. Moon|Choose one]]
| rowspan=2 | [[Mt. Moon|Choose one]]
| rowspan=20 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=20 | ''N/A''
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| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|OR}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|OR}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix]]
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix}}
| [[Ruins of Alph|Unlimited]]{{sup/4|HG}}
| [[Ruins of Alph|Unlimited]]{{sup/4|HG}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|AS}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|AS}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[Old Amber]]
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Old Amber}}
| [[Pewter Museum of Science|One]]
| [[Pewter Museum of Science|One]]
| [[Pewter Museum of Science|One]]{{sup/3|FRLG}}
| [[Pewter Museum of Science|One]]{{sup/3|FRLG}}
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| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root]]
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Root and Claw Fossils|Root}}
| rowspan=20 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=20 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=2 | [[Hoenn Route 111|Choose one]]{{sup/3|RS}}<br>[[Mirage Tower|One]] of [[Desert Underpass|both]]{{sup/3|E}}
| rowspan=2 | [[Hoenn Route 111|Choose one]]{{sup/3|RS}}<br>[[Mirage Tower|One]] of [[Desert Underpass|each]]{{sup/3|E}}
| rowspan=2 | [[The Underground|Unlimited]]
| rowspan=2 | [[The Underground|Unlimited]]
| [[Cliff Cave|Unlimited]]{{sup/4|SS}}
| [[Cliff Cave|Unlimited]]{{sup/4|SS}}
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| rowspan=2 | [[Hoenn Route 111|Choose one]]
| rowspan=2 | [[Hoenn Route 111|Choose one]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw]]
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Root and Claw Fossils|Claw}}
| [[Cliff Cave|Unlimited]]{{sup/4|HG}}
| [[Cliff Cave|Unlimited]]{{sup/4|HG}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Skull]]
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Skull and Armor Fossils|Skull}}
| rowspan=20 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=20 | ''N/A''
| [[The Underground|Unlimited]]{{sup/4|D}}{{sup/4|Pt}}{{tt|*|Available in Platinum only if the player's Trainer ID number is an odd number}}
| [[The Underground|Unlimited]]{{sup/4|D}}{{sup/4|Pt}}{{tt|*|Available in Platinum only if the player's Trainer ID number is an odd number}}
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| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|AS}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|AS}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Armor]]
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Skull and Armor Fossils|Armor}}
| [[The Underground|Unlimited]]{{sup/4|P}}{{sup/4|Pt}}{{tt|*|Available in Platinum only if the player's Trainer ID number is an even number}}
| [[The Underground|Unlimited]]{{sup/4|P}}{{sup/4|Pt}}{{tt|*|Available in Platinum only if the player's Trainer ID number is an even number}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|OR}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|OR}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[Cover and Plume Fossils|Cover]]
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Cover and Plume Fossils|Cover}}
| rowspan=20 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=20 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=2 | [[Relic Castle|Choose one]]{{sup/5|BW}}<br>[[Join Avenue#Antique Shop|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|A choice of either one is also offered in Nacrene City after defeating the Elite Four}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| rowspan=2 | [[Relic Castle|Choose one]]{{sup/5|BW}}<br>[[Join Avenue#Antique Shop|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|A choice of either one is also offered in Nacrene City after defeating the Elite Four}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}
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| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|AS}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|AS}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[Cover and Plume Fossils|Plume]]
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Cover and Plume Fossils|Plume}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|OR}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|OR}}
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[Jaw and Sail Fossils|Jaw]]
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Jaw and Sail Fossils|Jaw}}
| rowspan=20 style="background:#FFF" | ''N/A''
| rowspan=20 style="background:#FFF" | ''N/A''
| rowspan=2 style="background:#FFF" | [[Glittering Cave|Choose one]]
| rowspan=2 style="background:#FFF" | [[Glittering Cave|Choose one]]
| rowspan=20 style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''N/A''
| rowspan=20 style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''N/A''
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Jaw and Sail Fossils|Sail]]
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Jaw and Sail Fossils|Sail}}
|}{{-}}
|}{{-}}
In the games, relatively few [[Pokémon Trainer]]s possess Pokémon revived from Fossils, since they are considered rare and difficult to obtain.
In the games, relatively few [[Pokémon Trainer]]s possess Pokémon revived from Fossils, since they are considered rare and difficult to obtain.
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In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the first three Fossils were introduced. They have also appeared in most of the later games. They can be resurrected into these respective Pokémon:
In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the first three Fossils were introduced. They have also appeared in most of the later games. They can be resurrected into these respective Pokémon:


{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Helix Fossil Sprite.png]] →[[File:138MS.png|link=Omanyte (Pokémon)|Omanyte]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Helix Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Dome Fossil Sprite.png]] →[[File:140MS.png|link=Kabuto (Pokémon)|Kabuto]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Dome Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Old Amber Sprite.png]] →[[File:142MS.png|link=Aerodactyl (Pokémon)|Aerodactyl]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Old Amber Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|142|Aerodactyl}}
|-
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber|Old Amber}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber|Old Amber}}
|}
|}


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A scientist in the Pokémon Lab on [[Cinnabar Island]] can revive the Fossils.
A scientist in the Pokémon Lab on [[Cinnabar Island]] can revive the Fossils.


During this generation (and their [[Generation III]] {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes|s}}), all Fossils are key items, and cannot be traded to other games to be revived.
During this generation (and their [[Generation III]] {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes|s}}), all Fossils are Key Items, and cannot be traded to other games to be revived.


[[Lance]] is the first Trainer to be seen with a Fossil Pokémon, possessing an Aerodactyl due to its {{t|Dragon|draconic}} appearance.
[[Lance]] is the first Trainer to be seen with a Fossil Pokémon, possessing an Aerodactyl due to its {{t|Dragon|draconic}} appearance.
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In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, two new Fossils were introduced. They can be resurrected into these respective Pokémon:
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, two new Fossils were introduced. They can be resurrected into these respective Pokémon:


{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Root Fossil Sprite.png]] →[[File:345MS.png|link=Lileep (Pokémon)|Lileep]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Root Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|345|Lileep}}
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Claw Fossil Sprite.png]] →[[File:347MS.png|link=Anorith (Pokémon)|Anorith]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Claw Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|347|Anorith}}
|-
|-
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Root and Claw Fossils|Root Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Root and Claw Fossils|Root Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{bug color dark}}|Root and Claw Fossils|Claw Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{bug color dark}}|Root and Claw Fossils|Claw Fossil}}
|}
|}
In Ruby and Sapphire, the player can choose one of either the Root or Claw Fossils at {{rt|111|Hoenn}}, and upon choosing, the other will sink away into the sand. In Emerald, however, while the player can only choose one initially at the [[Mirage Tower]], they can retrieve the other later at the end of the [[Desert Underpass]]. In the Generation I remakes, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the player can obtain the same Fossils as in the original games: either the Helix or the Dome Fossil, and the Old Amber.


Additionally, {{p|Relicanth}} is also an ancient Pokémon which is partially Rock-type, and it can be considered a {{wp|living fossil}}. However, since it survived extinction for approximately a hundred million years and can be caught in the wild instead of being revived from a Fossil, it is rarely included in the Fossil Pokémon group.
Additionally, {{p|Relicanth}} is also an ancient Pokémon which is partially Rock-type, and it can be considered a {{wp|living fossil}}. However, since it survived extinction for approximately a hundred million years and can be caught in the wild instead of being revived from a Fossil, it is rarely included in the Fossil Pokémon group.
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In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, two new Fossils were again introduced:
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, two new Fossils were again introduced:


{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Skull Fossil Sprite.png]] →[[File:408MS.png|link=Cranidos (Pokémon)|Cranidos]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Skull Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Armor Fossil Sprite.png]] →[[File:410MS.png|link=Shieldon (Pokémon)|Shieldon]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Armor Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}
|-
|-
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Skull and Armor Fossils|Skull Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Skull and Armor Fossils|Skull Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Skull and Armor Fossils|Armor Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Skull and Armor Fossils|Armor Fossil}}
|}
|}


These Fossils can be turned into Pokémon at the [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]].
These Fossils can be turned into Pokémon at the [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]].


In Diamond and Pearl, for the first time in the series, the Fossils the player is able to receive are dependent of the version played: Skull Fossils are available in Diamond only and Armor Fossils in Pearl only. In Platinum, whichever Fossil a player digs up will depend on whether the Trainer ID is even or odd. If the Trainer ID is even, the player will dig up Armor Fossils only, and if the Trainer ID is odd, the player will dig up Skull Fossils only.
In Diamond and Pearl, for the first time in the series, the Fossils the player is able to receive are dependent on the version played: Skull Fossils are available in Diamond only and Armor Fossils in Pearl only. In Platinum, whichever Fossil a player digs up will depend on whether the Trainer ID is even or odd. If the Trainer ID is even, the player will dig up Armor Fossils only, and if the Trainer ID is odd, the player will dig up Skull Fossils only.


In [[Sinnoh]], when players travel [[the Underground|underground]], they can find most of the Fossils by digging, along with several other rare items, potentially. After getting the [[National Pokédex]], they can also find the five Fossils from the previous three generations.
In [[Sinnoh]], when players travel [[the Underground|underground]], they can find most of the Fossils by digging, along with several other rare items, potentially. After getting the [[National Pokédex]], they can also find the five Fossils from the previous three generations.
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{{game|Black and White|s}} once again brought a new set of Fossils to the Pokémon world:
{{game|Black and White|s}} once again brought a new set of Fossils to the Pokémon world:


{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{unova color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{unova color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unova color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{unova color}}"
|-
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Cover Fossil Sprite.png]] →[[File:564MS.png|link=Tirtouga (Pokémon)|Tirtouga]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Cover Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|564|Tirtouga}}
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Plume Fossil Sprite.png]] →[[File:566MS.png|link=Archen (Pokémon)|Archen]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Plume Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|566|Archen}}
|-
|-
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Cover and Plume Fossils|Cover Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Cover and Plume Fossils|Cover Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Cover and Plume Fossils|Plume Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Cover and Plume Fossils|Plume Fossil}}
|}
|}


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Two Fossil Pokémon were introduced for {{g|X and Y}}.
Two Fossil Pokémon were introduced for {{g|X and Y}}.


{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kalos color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{kalos color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{kalos color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{kalos color}}"
|-
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Jaw Fossil Sprite.png]] →[[File:696MS.png|link=Tyrunt (Pokémon)|Tyrunt]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Jaw Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|696|Tyrunt}}
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Sail Fossil Sprite.png]] →[[File:698MS.png|link=Amaura (Pokémon)|Amaura]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Sail Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|698|Amaura}}
|-
|-
| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Jaw and Sail Fossils|Jaw Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Jaw and Sail Fossils|Jaw Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ice color dark}}|Jaw and Sail Fossils|Sail Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ice color dark}}|Jaw and Sail Fossils|Sail Fossil}}
|}
|}


One of the two Fossils is given to the player in [[Glittering Cave]] and can be restored at the research facility in [[Ambrette Town]]. The [[Old Amber]] can also be collected after this by smashing rocks in the back of Glittering Cave.
One of the two Fossils is given to the player in [[Glittering Cave]] and can be restored at the research facility in [[Ambrette Town]]. The [[Old Amber]] can also be collected after this by smashing rocks in the back of Glittering Cave.


Gym Leader [[Grant]] uses {{p|Tyrunt}} and {{p|Amaura}} and its evolved forms in subsequent rematches. Champion [[Diantha]] also uses {{p|Tyrantrum}} and {{p|Aurorus}}.
Gym Leader [[Grant]] uses {{p|Tyrunt}} and {{p|Amaura}} and their evolved forms in subsequent rematches. Champion [[Diantha]] also uses {{p|Tyrantrum}} and {{p|Aurorus}}.


After defeating the {{OBP|Pokémon League|Kalos|Elite Four}}, the player can return to Glittering Cave and smash rocks to find the Skull, Armor, Plume, and Cover Fossils, regardless of version, as well as Root and Claw Fossils{{sup/6|X}} or Dome and Helix Fossils{{sup/6|Y}}.
After defeating the {{OBP|Pokémon League|Kalos|Elite Four}}, the player can return to Glittering Cave and smash rocks to find the Skull, Armor, Plume, and Cover Fossils, regardless of version, as well as Root and Claw Fossils{{sup/6|X}} or Dome and Helix Fossils{{sup/6|Y}}.
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===Appearance===
===Appearance===
====[[The Underground|Sinnoh Underground]]====
====[[The Underground|Sinnoh Underground]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{cynthia color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
|-
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Helix Fossil 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Helix Fossil 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Dome Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Dome Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Old Amber 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Old Amber 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Root Fossil 4.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Root Fossil 4.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Claw Fossil 3.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{bug color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Claw Fossil 3.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Skull Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Skull Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{steel color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Armor Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{steel color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Armor Fossil.png]]
|-
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dome Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dome Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber}}
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Claw Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Claw Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Skull Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Skull Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Armor Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Armor Fossil}}
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====[[Pokémon Global Link]]====
====[[Pokémon Global Link]]====
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| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Helix Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Helix Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dome Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dome Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Old Amber Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Old Amber Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Root Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Root Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Claw Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{bug color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Claw Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Skull Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Skull Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{steel color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Armor Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{steel color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Armor Fossil Sprite.png]]
|-
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| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dome Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dome Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber}}
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Claw Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Claw Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Skull Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Skull Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Armor Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{steel color dark}}|Armor Fossil}}
|-
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Cover Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Cover Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Plume Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Plume Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{dragon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Jaw Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Jaw Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{ice color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Sail Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{ice color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Sail Fossil Sprite.png]]
|-
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Cover Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Cover Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{flying color dark}}|Plume Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{flying color dark}}|Plume Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Jaw Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Jaw Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{ice color dark}}|Sail Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{ice color dark}}|Sail Fossil}}
|}{{-}}
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[[File:Super Nerd PO.png|thumb|230px|Dome and Helix Fossils in Pokémon Origins]]
[[File:Super Nerd PO.png|thumb|230px|Dome and Helix Fossils in Pokémon Origins]]
The Dome and Helix Fossils were seen briefly in the [[Pokémon Origins]] episode ''[[PO02|File 2 - Cubone]]'', being hogged by a {{tc|Super Nerd}} whom {{OBP|Red|Origins}} encountered on [[Mt. Moon]].
The Dome and Helix Fossils were seen briefly in the [[Pokémon Origins]] episode ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', being hogged by a {{tc|Super Nerd}} whom {{OBP|Red|Origins}} encountered on [[Mt. Moon]].


In ''[[PO03|File 3 - Giovanni]]'', Red was seen using a {{p|Kabutops}} in his battle against [[Giovanni]], presumably revived from a Dome Fossil. Since Red is mentioned to have caught all 150 [[Generation I]] Pokémon (excluding {{p|Mew}}) by the time of ''[[PO04|File 4 - Charizard]]'', it means that he has also obtained the other Kanto Fossil Pokémon, presumably also revived from Fossils. As {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} was mentioned to have collected 148 Pokémon, it is likely that he had also collected all Kanto Fossil Pokémon.
In ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'', Red was seen using a {{p|Kabutops}} in his battle against [[Giovanni]], presumably revived from a Dome Fossil. Since Red is mentioned to have caught all 150 [[Generation I]] Pokémon (excluding {{p|Mew}}) by the time of ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', it means that he has also obtained the other Kanto Fossil Pokémon, presumably also revived from Fossils. As {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} was mentioned to have collected 148 Pokémon, it is likely that he had also collected all Kanto Fossil Pokémon.
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[[File:Old Amber revive.png|150px|right|thumb|{{p|Aerodactyl}} being revived from [[Old Amber]] in [[Blaine]]'s lab]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Lance and Brock both have Fossil Pokémon, just as in the games. Misty also temporarily has an {{p|Omanyte}}, but she gives this to {{adv|Yellow}}. In addition, {{adv|Red}} uses [[Blaine]]'s laboratory to revive an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. In [[Hoenn]], {{adv|Ruby}} fights a revived {{p|Lileep}} and an {{p|Anorith}} at [[Professor Cozmo]]'s laboratory in [[Fallarbor Town]]. In [[Sinnoh]], [[Roark]] has a {{p|Cranidos}} like in the games, and [[Byron|his father]] a {{p|Shieldon}}, which he later gives to {{adv|Diamond}}. Finally, in [[Unova]], [[N]] had an {{p|Archeops}}, which he released, and {{adv|Black}} has a {{p|Carracosta}}, given to him by [[Marshal]] as a {{p|Tirtouga}}.
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Lance and Brock both have Fossil Pokémon, just as in the games. Misty also temporarily has an {{p|Omanyte}}, but she gives this to {{adv|Yellow}}. In addition, {{adv|Red}} uses [[Blaine]]'s laboratory to revive an [[Aero]]dactyl. In [[Hoenn]], {{adv|Ruby}} fights a revived {{p|Lileep}} and an {{p|Anorith}} at [[Professor Cozmo]]'s laboratory in [[Fallarbor Town]]. In [[Sinnoh]], [[Roark]] has a {{p|Cranidos}} like in the games, and [[Byron|his father]] a {{p|Shieldon}}, which he later gives to {{adv|Diamond}}. Finally, in [[Unova]], [[N]] had an {{p|Archeops}}, which he released, and {{adv|Black}} has a [[Costa|Carracosta]], given to him by [[Marshal]] as a {{p|Tirtouga}}.


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If you were looking for the TCG set, see Fossil (TCG).

A Fossil (Japanese: カセキ Fossil) is a trace or piece of an organism from the past, such as a skeleton, shell, or leaf, preserved in the earth.

In the Pokémon world, Fossils of prehistoric Pokémon are items which can be revived into living Pokémon using techniques developed by the Devon Corporation and a research laboratory on Cinnabar Island. The two institutions purportedly developed their techniques independently of each other at around the same time. There are also other scientists around the Pokémon world who can revive Fossils using these techniques.

Pokémon revived from Fossils are commonly called Fossil Pokémon. They are always part Rock-type. It is unknown if this is because that is the way they were in the past and their Rock-type allowed them to leave behind more complete remains, or if their Rock-type status is a side effect of the revival process.

In the games

Scientists who can revive Fossils can be found in every core series game except the Generation II games.

Prior to Generation IV, Fossils were Key Items. However, from Generation IV and on, they are normal items, meaning that they can be traded freely between games. The table below summarizes the natural availability of the Fossils in the core series games.

Gen I Gen II Gen III Gen IV Gen V Gen VI
DPPt HGSS XY ORAS
Dome Choose one N/A Choose oneFRLG Unlimited UnlimitedSS Unlimited UnlimitedY UnlimitedOR
Helix UnlimitedHG UnlimitedAS
Old Amber One OneFRLG Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Root N/A Choose oneRS
One of eachE
Unlimited UnlimitedSS Unlimited UnlimitedX Choose one
Claw UnlimitedHG
Skull N/A UnlimitedDPt* N/A Unlimited Unlimited UnlimitedAS
Armor UnlimitedPPt* UnlimitedOR
Cover N/A Choose oneBW
Unlimited*B2W2
Unlimited UnlimitedAS
Plume UnlimitedOR
Jaw N/A Choose one N/A
Sail


In the games, relatively few Pokémon Trainers possess Pokémon revived from Fossils, since they are considered rare and difficult to obtain.

Generation I

In Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, the first three Fossils were introduced. They have also appeared in most of the later games. They can be resurrected into these respective Pokémon:

Bag Helix Fossil Sprite.pngOmanyte Bag Dome Fossil Sprite.pngKabuto Bag Old Amber Sprite.pngAerodactyl
Helix Fossil Dome Fossil Old Amber

The Helix and Dome Fossils are chosen at the end of Mt. Moon, being guarded by a Super Nerd, but the player may only choose one to keep. The other one that the Super Nerd takes will be revived and put on display in the Safari Zone. The Old Amber is located in the secret part of the Pewter Museum of Science, which can only be accessed with HM01 Cut.

A scientist in the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island can revive the Fossils.

During this generation (and their Generation III remakes), all Fossils are Key Items, and cannot be traded to other games to be revived.

Lance is the first Trainer to be seen with a Fossil Pokémon, possessing an Aerodactyl due to its draconic appearance.

Generation II

No new Fossils were introduced in Gold, Silver, and Crystal, and these games have no means by which to revive or acquire Fossils. However, Omanyte, Kabuto, and Aerodactyl are prominently featured in the puzzles located at Ruins of Alph. Of the three, only Aerodactyl is actually obtainable in the games via an in-game trade with an NPC in Kanto (for Chansey). Omanyte and Kabuto must be traded from Generation I.

Lance, who is now the Pokémon Champion, continues to have an Aerodactyl on his team. In addition, Brock, being a Fossil enthusiast, has an Omastar and a Kabutops in this generation's games, as well as the Stadium games in Gym Leader Castle. His fondness of Fossils is referenced again in the next generation of games when a man in Mt. Moon mentions that Brock helps excavate Fossils at the location, which implies that he excavated Omastar and Kabutops's Fossils himself.

Generation III

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, two new Fossils were introduced. They can be resurrected into these respective Pokémon:

Bag Root Fossil Sprite.pngLileep Bag Claw Fossil Sprite.pngAnorith
Root Fossil Claw Fossil

In Ruby and Sapphire, the player can choose one of either the Root or Claw Fossils at Route 111, and upon choosing, the other will sink away into the sand. In Emerald, however, while the player can only choose one initially at the Mirage Tower, they can retrieve the other later at the end of the Desert Underpass. In the Generation I remakes, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the player can obtain the same Fossils as in the original games: either the Helix or the Dome Fossil, and the Old Amber.

Additionally, Relicanth is also an ancient Pokémon which is partially Rock-type, and it can be considered a living fossil. However, since it survived extinction for approximately a hundred million years and can be caught in the wild instead of being revived from a Fossil, it is rarely included in the Fossil Pokémon group.

Steven Stone, a rock collector whose father is head of the Devon Corporation, has two Fossil Pokémon, Cradily and Armaldo. In Emerald, Roxanne will eventually gain a Kabutops, an Omastar, and an Aerodactyl for her team. Also, in FireRed and LeafGreen, Lance continues to have Aerodactyl on his team.

In Pokémon Colosseum's Story Mode, various characters use the Hoenn Fossils, as well as Relicanth. The most famous of these users are Miror B. and Gonzap, each of whom at some point has an Armaldo on his team. In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, this relative ubiquity is cut considerably, with Lileep, Anorith, Cradily, and Armaldo only appearing once. With that said, Relicanth deserves special mention as a member of Zook's team, while an Aerodactyl will appear on Greevil's team once his Shadow Pokémon are Snagged.

FireRed and LeafGreen Fossils are obtained the same way as in Generation I, while Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Fossils may be revived by a scientist in the Devon Corporation building in Rustboro City.

Generation IV

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, two new Fossils were again introduced:

Bag Skull Fossil Sprite.pngCranidos Bag Armor Fossil Sprite.pngShieldon
Skull Fossil Armor Fossil

These Fossils can be turned into Pokémon at the Oreburgh Mining Museum.

In Diamond and Pearl, for the first time in the series, the Fossils the player is able to receive are dependent on the version played: Skull Fossils are available in Diamond only and Armor Fossils in Pearl only. In Platinum, whichever Fossil a player digs up will depend on whether the Trainer ID is even or odd. If the Trainer ID is even, the player will dig up Armor Fossils only, and if the Trainer ID is odd, the player will dig up Skull Fossils only.

In Sinnoh, when players travel underground, they can find most of the Fossils by digging, along with several other rare items, potentially. After getting the National Pokédex, they can also find the five Fossils from the previous three generations.

In Johto's Generation IV games, the DomeSS and HelixHG Fossils as well as the Old Amber can be found randomly by smashing rocks outside Ruins of Alph. RootSS and ClawHG Fossils can be found randomly by smashing rocks in the Cliff Cave. Fossils found in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver can be revived at the Pewter Museum of Science. The Skull and Armor Fossils are absent from both games, so either they, or the Pokémon revived from them, must be transferred from Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum.

In this generation, Fossils are considered to be normal items. As such, they can be held by a Pokémon and traded to another game.

Roark has a Cranidos, while his father, Byron, has a Bastiodon. Rampardos and Shieldon are also used by two minor Trainers. In the post-Elite Four stage of the games, Aerodactyl can be spotted with another Trainer.

As in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, Brock has an Omastar and a Kabutops on his team in HeartGold and SoulSilver and also uses a Rampardos in rematches. Lance continues to have Aerodactyl on his initial team, but it is not used in rematches.

Generation V

Pokémon Black and White once again brought a new set of Fossils to the Pokémon world:

Bag Cover Fossil Sprite.pngTirtouga Bag Plume Fossil Sprite.pngArchen
Cover Fossil Plume Fossil

These Fossils can be revived into Pokémon using a machine in the Nacrene City Museum.

In Pokémon Black and White, one of these two Fossils will be given away by a person in Relic Castle, similar to how the Helix and Dome Fossils are originally obtained in the Kanto-based games.

In the sequels to these games, the fossils are instead given away by former Gym Leader Lenora.

In Chargestone Cave, a couple of Ace Trainers battle with a Tirtouga and an Archen.

The two final evolutions of the Fossil Pokémon released in this generation (Carracosta and Archeops) are used by N in the final battle against him in N's Castle.

After defeating GhetsisBW or IrisB2W2, Fossils of previous generations will be given out by a Worker in Twist Mountain, with one being given out per day.

Generation VI

Two Fossil Pokémon were introduced for Pokémon X and Y.

Bag Jaw Fossil Sprite.pngTyrunt Bag Sail Fossil Sprite.pngAmaura
Jaw Fossil Sail Fossil

One of the two Fossils is given to the player in Glittering Cave and can be restored at the research facility in Ambrette Town. The Old Amber can also be collected after this by smashing rocks in the back of Glittering Cave.

Gym Leader Grant uses Tyrunt and Amaura and their evolved forms in subsequent rematches. Champion Diantha also uses Tyrantrum and Aurorus.

After defeating the Elite Four, the player can return to Glittering Cave and smash rocks to find the Skull, Armor, Plume, and Cover Fossils, regardless of version, as well as Root and Claw FossilsX or Dome and Helix FossilsY.

In Hoenn's Generation VI games, the Root and Claw Fossil are collected the same way as the original Ruby and Sapphire games. During the post-game, a number of other fossils can be collected by smashing rocks at the Mirage spots. While the Old Amber can be found regardless of version, the Dome, Armor, and Plume Fossils are exclusive to Omega Ruby and the Helix, Skull, and Cover Fossils are exclusive to Alpha Sapphire. The Jaw and Sail Fossils are absent from both games, so either they, or the Pokémon that are revived from them, must be transferred from X and Y.

Appearance

Sinnoh Underground

Mine Helix Fossil 1.png Mine Dome Fossil.png Mine Old Amber 1.png Mine Root Fossil 4.png Mine Claw Fossil 3.png Mine Skull Fossil.png Mine Armor Fossil.png
Helix Fossil Dome Fossil Old Amber Root Fossil Claw Fossil Skull Fossil Armor Fossil


Pokémon Global Link

Dream Helix Fossil Sprite.png Dream Dome Fossil Sprite.png Dream Old Amber Sprite.png Dream Root Fossil Sprite.png Dream Claw Fossil Sprite.png Dream Skull Fossil Sprite.png Dream Armor Fossil Sprite.png
Helix Fossil Dome Fossil Old Amber Root Fossil Claw Fossil Skull Fossil Armor Fossil
Dream Cover Fossil Sprite.png Dream Plume Fossil Sprite.png Dream Jaw Fossil Sprite.png Dream Sail Fossil Sprite.png
Cover Fossil Plume Fossil Jaw Fossil Sail Fossil


In the anime

In the main series

Dome Fossil in the anime
A fossilized Sunkern leaf

In the anime, most Fossil Pokémon are in fact, not extinct, but have simply been hibernating underground for millions of years, as seen in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon, Shell Shock!, and Fossil Fools. However, Professor Proctor and Gary have both used research to directly revive Fossil Pokémon, as seen in Where's Armaldo? and Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!, respectively. Unlike in the games where Fossils of ancient Pokémon are resurrected into the skeletons of the prehistoric using a machine that recreates the missing organs that had decomposed away from the genes extracted in the remains, this Aerodactyl was in fact completely revived from a Fossil that was fully preserved inside of an Old Amber for millions of years and thus still had the memories of its past life.

Butler tried to create a Groudon for Team Magma in Jirachi: Wish Maker from a fossilized remnant, but the experiment failed and Butler left Team Magma.

Roark, as he does in the games, has a Cranidos which evolves into a Rampardos. This Pokémon, as well as several other Fossil Pokémon, appear in A Gruff Act to Follow!, Wild in the Streets!, and O'er the Rampardos we Watched!. Byron, his father, also has quite a collection in his Gym. This includes the Fossil Pokémon Kabuto, Kabutops, Omanyte, Omastar, Cradily, and Armaldo, as well as a giant Claw Fossil. He also kept a Sunkern leaf Fossil that Roark found when he was a child.

In A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!, a Kabuto Fossil was first seen chasing Hawes, as he claimed it to be doing, but was later seen safely placed in a display case. Hawes later explained what it was to the trio. It was later revealed that the Yamask in the Nacrene City Museum was using its move Psychic to make the Dome Fossil float and chase after Hawes after he put its mask in a display case, thinking that it was a replica Yamask mask given to him as a gift from the company that made a Cofagrigus replica after purchasing it from them for the museum.

Lenora gave a Plume Fossil to Professor Juniper and Fennel prior to Archeops In The Modern World!. They successfully resurrected a female Archen from the Fossil using Musharna's dream energy. With the help of Ash and his Tranquill, Archen learned how to fly and then evolved into Archeops.

In Pokémon Origins

Dome and Helix Fossils in Pokémon Origins

The Dome and Helix Fossils were seen briefly in the Pokémon Origins episode File 2: Cubone, being hogged by a Super Nerd whom Red encountered on Mt. Moon.

In File 3: Giovanni, Red was seen using a Kabutops in his battle against Giovanni, presumably revived from a Dome Fossil. Since Red is mentioned to have caught all 150 Generation I Pokémon (excluding Mew) by the time of File 4: Charizard, it means that he has also obtained the other Kanto Fossil Pokémon, presumably also revived from Fossils. As Blue was mentioned to have collected 148 Pokémon, it is likely that he had also collected all Kanto Fossil Pokémon.

In the manga

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Aerodactyl being revived from Old Amber in Blaine's lab

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Lance and Brock both have Fossil Pokémon, just as in the games. Misty also temporarily has an Omanyte, but she gives this to Yellow. In addition, Red uses Blaine's laboratory to revive an Aerodactyl. In Hoenn, Ruby fights a revived Lileep and an Anorith at Professor Cozmo's laboratory in Fallarbor Town. In Sinnoh, Roark has a Cranidos like in the games, and his father a Shieldon, which he later gives to Diamond. Finally, in Unova, N had an Archeops, which he released, and Black has a Carracosta, given to him by Marshal as a Tirtouga.

In the TCG

All Fossils have appeared in the TCG at one point or another, usually being released in the same expansion as the Pokémon which are revived from them, and being released as Trainer cards. Initially, only the Mysterious Fossil card existed, which could be evolved into any of the three Generation I Fossil Pokémon; however, its use was eventually discontinued in favor of individual Dome Fossil, Helix Fossil, and Old Amber cards to match the Claw, Root, Skull, Armor Fossil, Cover Fossil, and Plume Fossil cards.

Trivia


Pokémon Fossils
Item
HelixDomeOld AmberRootClawSkullArmor
CoverPlumeJawSailBirdFishDrakeDino
Pokémon
OmanyteOmastarKabutoKabutopsAerodactyl
LileepCradilyAnorithArmaldo
CranidosRampardosShieldonBastiodon
TirtougaCarracostaArchenArcheops
TyruntTyrantrumAmauraAurorus
DracozoltArctozoltDracovishArctovish


Items
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Aesthetic DecorationsAccessories (NormalGreatUltraMaster)
BackdropsPropsDécor
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