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{{ItemInfobox/head
[[File:Bag Helix Fossil Sprite.png|frame]]
|name=Helix Fossil
The '''Dome Fossil''' (Japanese: '''こうらのカセキ''' ''Carapace Fossil'') and '''Helix Fossil''' (Japanese: '''かいのカセキ''' ''Shellfish Fossil'') are [[Fossil]]s which can be regenerated into {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Omanyte}}, respectively.
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|}


==In the games==
The '''Helix Fossil''' (Japanese: '''かいのカセキ''' ''Shellfish Fossil'') is a [[Fossil]] introduced in [[Generation I]] that can be regenerated into {{p|Omanyte}}. It is the counterpart of the [[Dome Fossil]].
[[File:Helix Fossil artwork.png|thumb|right|Helix Fossil artwork from Generation I]]In the Generation I and III games, the Dome and Helix Fossils are [[key item]]s found in [[Mt. Moon]] after defeating a {{tc|Super Nerd}}. While both are present, {{player}}s are allowed to choose only one, as the other one will be taken by the Super Nerd. If brought to the [[Pokémon Lab]] on [[Cinnabar Island]], the Dome and Helix Fossils can be regenerated into {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Omanyte}}, respectively. The Pokémon extracted from the Super Nerd's Fossil is seen in the zoo just outside the {{safari|Kanto}}.  


In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, they are no longer key items, being demoted to simply items. They can be found by mining in [[the Underground]] after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]]. Helix Fossils are more common in Diamond while Dome Fossils are more common in Pearl. If brought to the [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]], the Dome and Helix Fossils can be regenerated into {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Omanyte}}, respectively.
==In the core series games==
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head|Items}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}{{gameabbrev3|E}}|N/A|N/A}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|PE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}3,500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|{{pdollar}}7,000|{{pdollar}}3,500}}
|}
|}


In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the Dome and Helix Fossils can be found randomly by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} at the [[Ruins of Alph]]. The Dome Fossil is exclusive to SoulSilver while the Helix Fossil is exclusive to HeartGold. If brought to the [[Pewter Museum of Science]], the Dome and Helix Fossils can be regenerated into {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Omanyte}}, respectively.
===Effect===
If brought to the one of the following locations, the Helix Fossil can be regenerated into an {{p|Omanyte}}.


In {{2v2|Black|White}}, a {{tc|Worker}} in the [[Ice Rock]] room of [[Twist Mountain]] hands out a random Fossil from previous generations, including the Dome and Helix Fossils, once per day. If brought to the [[Nacrene Gym|Nacrene Museum]], the Dome and Helix Fossils can be regenerated into {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Omanyte}}, respectively.
{| style="background:#{{items color light}}; border:5px solid #{{items color}}" class=roundy
===Flavor text===
|-
====Dome Fossil====
|
{{movedesc|rock}}
{| border=1 style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{items color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Stad}}|A fossil of a Pokémon that lived in prehistoric times.}}
|-
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|E}}|A piece of ancient marine Pokémon's shell.}}
! Games
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a shell.}}
! Location
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea. It appears to be part of a shell.}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| [[Cinnabar Lab]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| [[Pewter Museum of Science]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
| [[Nacrene Gym|Nacrene Museum]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Ambrette Town]] Fossil Lab
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Devon Corporation]] in [[Rustboro City]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| [[Fossil Restoration Center]] on {{rt|8|Alola}}
|}
|}
|}
|}{{left clear}}


====Helix Fossil====
====Generation I and III====
{{movedesc|rock}}
In the Generation I and III games, the Helix Fossil is a [[Key Item]].
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Stad}}|A fossil of a Pokémon that lived in prehistoric times.}}
 
In {{game|Emerald}}, the Helix Fossil (as well as the [[Dome Fossil]] and [[Old Amber]]) is found in the game data, but it is [[List of unobtainable items|not legitimately obtainable]] and has no effect. The player is unable to regenerate this fossil in the [[Devon Corporation]].
 
====Generation IV onward====
From Generation IV onward, the Helix Fossil is no longer a Key Item, and is a normal item. Therefore, multiples of them can be obtained, they can be [[held item|held]], and sent to other players via [[trade|trading]].
 
===Description===
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}|A fossil of a Pokémon that lived in prehistoric times.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|E}}|A piece of ancient marine Pokémon's seashell.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|E}}|A piece of ancient marine Pokémon's seashell.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a seashell.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a seashell.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea. It appears to be part of a seashell.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea. It appears to be part of a seashell.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It might be a piece of a seashell.}}
|}
|}
 
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|items}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}
| [[Mt. Moon]] (choice between this and the [[Dome Fossil]])
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| [[Mt. Moon]] (choice between this and the [[Dome Fossil]])
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
|
| [[Underground]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
|
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Ruins of Alph]]){{sup/4|HG}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
|
| [[Twist Mountain]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
|
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br>[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
|
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Glittering Cave]], after entering the [[Hall of Fame]]){{sup/6|Y}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
|
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Mirage spot]]s){{sup/6|AS}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
|
| ''[[Trade]]''
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| [[Konikoni City]] ({{DL|Konikoni City|Olivia's jewelry shop}}){{sup/7|US}}
| [[Poké Pelago]] (Isle Aphun: Rare-Treasure Hunting, Interesting-Item Hunting)
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| [[Mt. Moon]] (choice between this and the [[Dome Fossil]])
| [[Cerulean Cave]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
|
| [[Grand Underground]] (after defeating or capturing {{p|Dialga}}{{sup/8|BD}}/{{p|Palkia}}{{sup/8|SP}})
|}
|}
 
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|40px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color dark}}; background: #{{key items color light}}| [[File:RG Helix Fossil.png|125px]]
|-
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
|}
===Sprites and models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color dark}}; background: #{{key items color light}}; width:100px; height:100px | [[File:MS Fossil I.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}; width:100px; height:100px  | [[File:Mine Helix Fossil 1.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}; width:110px; height:100px  | [[File:Helix Fossil PE.png|100x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{treasures color dark}}; background: #{{treasures color light}}; width:130px; height:100px  | [[File:Mine Helix Fossil 1 BDSP.png|100x100px]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
| {{color2|000|Underground}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
| {{color2|000|Grand Underground}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}
|}
|}{{left clear}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Dome Fossil anime.png|thumb|right|250px|A Dome Fossil in the anime]][[File:EP089.png|thumb|left|200px|Dome Fossils in the anime]]
[[File:Super Nerd PO.png|250px||thumb|A Helix Fossil in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Dome Fossils are seen in ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]''. They make up the structure of an island, and are revived into Kabuto in red moonlight, causing the whole island to collapse and sink.
===Pokémon Origins===
A Helix Fossil briefly appeared in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', where it was shown being hogged by a {{tc|Super Nerd}} at [[Mt. Moon]].
{{-}}


A Dome Fossil made a cameo appearance in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'' during a visual representation of [[Roark]]'s love of Fossils in an argument with [[Byron]].
==In the TCG==
[[File:HelixFossilMajesticDawn91.jpg|200px|thumb|Helix Fossil in the TCG]]
{{main|Helix Fossil (Majestic Dawn 91)}}
The '''Helix Fossil''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Trainer card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] in the {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} expansion, first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Moonlit Pursuit}} expansion. Although it is a Trainer card, it is played as if it were a {{ct|Colorless}} [[Basic Pokémon]], meaning the player's opponent takes a Prize card when it is Knocked Out. However, Helix Fossil can't be affected by any {{TCG|Special Conditions}}, can't retreat, and the player may choose to discard it at any time during their turn. When the player attaches a {{TCG|Water Energy}} from their hand to the Helix Fossil, they get to search their deck for an {{TCG|Omanyte}} that evolves from a Helix Fossil and put it on top of it. Afterwards, the player shuffles their deck.


In ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'', a Dome 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 Ash and {{ashfr}}. It was later revealed that the {{p|Yamask}} in the Nacrene City Museum was using its move {{m|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 {{p|Cofagrigus}} replica after purchasing it from them for the museum.
During the XY Series, the {{TCG|Fates Collide}} expansion included the {{TCG|Item card}} {{TCG ID|Fates Collide|Helix Fossil Omanyte|102}}. It allows players to look at the bottom seven cards of their deck, reveal an Omanyte they find there, and put it onto their Bench. The other six cards are then shuffled back into the deck. The Scarlet & Violet Series saw the release of {{TCG ID|151|Antique Helix Fossil|153}} in the {{TCG|151}} expansion. This card is similar to the original Helix Fossil, as it is played as a Basic Pokémon, evolves into Omanyte, can't retreat, is not affected by Special Conditions, and may be discarded at any time during the player's turn. In addition, it blocks the opponent from playing any {{TCG|Stadium card}}s from their hand, as long as Antique Helix Fossil is in the Active Spot.
{{left clear}}


==In the TCG==
Helix Fossils are also featured on the {{TCG|Mysterious Fossil}}, {{TCG|Buried Fossil}}, and {{TCG|Unidentified Fossil}} cards. All of these cards are played as if they were Basic Pokémon and can evolve into Omanyte.
Both Fossils appear on the artwork for the {{TCG|Mysterious Fossil}} card. However, the artwork depicts the Dome Fossil as the Fossil of a {{p|Kabutops}}, Kabuto's evolution, rather than of a Kabuto. The two Fossils were later split off into their own individual cards.
{{-}}


{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Trainer|char=yes}}
==Trivia==
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Fossil|Mysterious Fossil|62}}|type=Trainer|enset=Fossil|enrarity=Common|ennum=62/62|jpsetlink=Fossil|jpset=Mystery of the Fossils|jprarity=Common|enset2=Legendary Collection|enrarity2=Common|ennum2=109/110|enset3=EX Sandstorm|enrarity3=Common|ennum3=91/100|enset4=EX Legend Maker|enrarity4=Common|ennum4=79/92|jpsetlink4=EX Legend Maker|jpset4=Mirage Forest|jprarity4=Uncommon|jpnum4=078/086|enset5=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity5=Common|ennum5=92/110|enset6=EX Power Keepers|enrarity6=Common|ennum6=85/108|jpsetlink6=EX Power Keepers|jpset6=World Champions Pack|jprarity6=Common|jpnum6=087/108}}
{{bulbanews|Gotta Meme 'em All: Spiraling Out of Control!}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Majestic Dawn|Dome Fossil|89}}|type=Trainer|enset=Majestic Dawn|enrarity=Common|ennum=89/100|jpsetlink=Moonlit Pursuit/Dawn Dash|jpset=Dawn Dash|jprarity=Uncommon|ensetlink2=Platinum: Arceus|enset2=Arceus|enrarity2=Common|ennum2=92/99|jpsetlink2=Platinum: Arceus|jpset2=Advent of Arceus|jprarity2=Uncommon|jpnum2=082/090}}
* In the first {{game|Red and Blue|s}} run of [[Twitch Plays Pokémon]], the chaotic control scheme resulted in the player constantly using the Helix Fossil. This lead to jokes that the game's protagonist was constantly consulting it for advice. This resulted in memes that the player worshiped the Helix Fossil and fans referred to {{p|Omanyte}} as "Lord Helix".
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Majestic Dawn|Helix Fossil|91}}|type=Trainer|enset=Majestic Dawn|enrarity=Common|ennum=91/100|jpsetlink=Moonlit Pursuit/Dawn Dash|jpset=Moonlit Pursuit|jprarity=Uncommon|ensetlink2=Platinum: Arceus|enset2=Arceus|enrarity2=Common|ennum2=93/99|jpsetlink2=Platinum: Arceus|jpset2=Advent of Arceus|jprarity2=Uncommon|jpnum2=081/090}}
** In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], when the language is set to French, before battle [[Brawly]] says, "{{tt|J'ai découvert le secret de la vraie puissance en fixant un ''Nautile'' pendant des jours et des jours...|I discovered the secret of true power by staring at a Helix Fossil for days and days...}}", [[List of cross-canon references|referencing]] the aforementioned meme.
{{cardlist/footer|Trainer}}


==Appearance==
==In other languages==
===Sinnoh Underground===
{{langtable|color={{items color light}}|bordercolor={{items color}}
This is the appearance of the shards in [[The Underground]]:
|zh_yue=貝殼化石 ''{{tt|Buihok Fasehk|Shell Fossil}}''
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
|zh_cmn=貝殼化石 / 甲壳化石 ''{{tt|Bèiké Huàshí|Shell Fossil}}''
|-
|fr=Nautile <!--- apparently they made it this way!--->
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Helix Fossil 1.png]]
|de=Helixfossil
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Dome Fossil.png]]
|it=Helixfossile
|-  
|ko=조개화석 ''{{tt|Jogae Hwaseok|Seashell Fossil}}''
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Helix Fossil}}
|pt_br=Fóssil Espiral (TCG)<br>Helix Fossil (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dome Fossil}}
|es=Fósil Helix
|}{{-}}
}}


===Pokémon Dream World===
==See also==
This is the appearance of the shards in the [[Pokémon Dream World]]:
* [[List of Key Items (Generation I)]]
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
* [[List of Key Items (Generation III)]]
|-
| 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]]
|-
| 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}}
|}{{-}}


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[[de:Helixfossil]]
[[fr:Fossile Nautile]]
[[es:Fósil hélix]]
[[fr:Nautile]]
[[it:Domofossile e Helixfossile]]
[[it:Domofossile e Helixfossile]]
[[ja:かいのカセキ]]
[[ja:かいのカセキ]]
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Revision as of 08:15, 11 March 2024

Helix Fossil
かいのカセキ
Shellfish Fossil
Bag Helix Fossil Sprite.png
Helix Fossil
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation I
Pocket
Generation I Bag Key items pocket icon.png Key items
Generation III Bag Key items pocket icon.png Key items (FRLGE)
Generation IV Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation V Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VI Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VII Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VIII Bag Treasures pocket icon.png Treasures (BDSP)
Fling
Power 100

The Helix Fossil (Japanese: かいのカセキ Shellfish Fossil) is a Fossil introduced in Generation I that can be regenerated into Omanyte. It is the counterpart of the Dome Fossil.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
RBY/RGBY
FRLGE		 N/A N/A
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
PE
BDSP		 N/A $500
SMUM N/A $3,500
US $7,000 $3,500

Effect

If brought to the one of the following locations, the Helix Fossil can be regenerated into an Omanyte.

Games Location
RBY/RGBY
FRLG
PE 		Cinnabar Lab
DPPt
BDSP 		Oreburgh Mining Museum
HGSS Pewter Museum of Science
BWB2W2 Nacrene Museum
XY Ambrette Town Fossil Lab
ORAS Devon Corporation in Rustboro City
SMUSUM Fossil Restoration Center on Route 8

Generation I and III

In the Generation I and III games, the Helix Fossil is a Key Item.

In Pokémon Emerald, the Helix Fossil (as well as the Dome Fossil and Old Amber) is found in the game data, but it is not legitimately obtainable and has no effect. The player is unable to regenerate this fossil in the Devon Corporation.

Generation IV onward

From Generation IV onward, the Helix Fossil is no longer a Key Item, and is a normal item. Therefore, multiples of them can be obtained, they can be held, and sent to other players via trading.

Description

Games Description
Stad A fossil of a Pokémon that lived in prehistoric times.
E A piece of ancient marine Pokémon's seashell.
FRLG A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a seashell.
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2 		A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea. It appears to be part of a seashell.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
BDSP 		A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It might be a piece of a seashell.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
RBY/RGBY Mt. Moon (choice between this and the Dome Fossil)
FRLG Mt. Moon (choice between this and the Dome Fossil)
DPPt Underground (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
HGSS Rock Smash (Ruins of Alph)HG
BW Twist Mountain (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
B2W2 Twist Mountain
Join Avenue (Antique Shop)
XY Rock Smash (Glittering Cave, after entering the Hall of Fame)Y
ORAS Rock Smash (Mirage spots)AS
SM Trade
USUM Konikoni City (Olivia's jewelry shop)US Poké Pelago (Isle Aphun: Rare-Treasure Hunting, Interesting-Item Hunting)
PE Mt. Moon (choice between this and the Dome Fossil) Cerulean Cave
BDSP Grand Underground (after defeating or capturing DialgaBD/PalkiaSP)

Gallery

Artwork

RG Helix Fossil.png
Artwork from
Generation I

Sprites and models

MS Fossil I.png Mine Helix Fossil 1.png Helix Fossil PE.png Mine Helix Fossil 1 BDSP.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation I 		Underground sprite from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum 		Model from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! 		Grand Underground sprite from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

In the anime

A Helix Fossil in Pokémon Origins

Pokémon Origins

A Helix Fossil briefly appeared in File 2: Cubone, where it was shown being hogged by a Super Nerd at Mt. Moon.

In the TCG

Helix Fossil in the TCG
Main article: Helix Fossil (Majestic Dawn 91)

The Helix Fossil was introduced as a Trainer card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in the Majestic Dawn expansion, first released in the Japanese Moonlit Pursuit expansion. Although it is a Trainer card, it is played as if it were a Colorless-type Basic Pokémon, meaning the player's opponent takes a Prize card when it is Knocked Out. However, Helix Fossil can't be affected by any Special Conditions, can't retreat, and the player may choose to discard it at any time during their turn. When the player attaches a Water Energy from their hand to the Helix Fossil, they get to search their deck for an Omanyte that evolves from a Helix Fossil and put it on top of it. Afterwards, the player shuffles their deck.

During the XY Series, the Fates Collide expansion included the Item card Helix Fossil Omanyte. It allows players to look at the bottom seven cards of their deck, reveal an Omanyte they find there, and put it onto their Bench. The other six cards are then shuffled back into the deck. The Scarlet & Violet Series saw the release of Antique Helix Fossil in the 151 expansion. This card is similar to the original Helix Fossil, as it is played as a Basic Pokémon, evolves into Omanyte, can't retreat, is not affected by Special Conditions, and may be discarded at any time during the player's turn. In addition, it blocks the opponent from playing any Stadium cards from their hand, as long as Antique Helix Fossil is in the Active Spot.

Helix Fossils are also featured on the Mysterious Fossil, Buried Fossil, and Unidentified Fossil cards. All of these cards are played as if they were Basic Pokémon and can evolve into Omanyte.

Trivia

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  • In the first Pokémon Red and Blue run of Twitch Plays Pokémon, the chaotic control scheme resulted in the player constantly using the Helix Fossil. This lead to jokes that the game's protagonist was constantly consulting it for advice. This resulted in memes that the player worshiped the Helix Fossil and fans referred to Omanyte as "Lord Helix".

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 貝殼化石 Buihok Fasehk
Mandarin 貝殼化石 / 甲壳化石 Bèiké Huàshí
France Flag.png French Nautile
Germany Flag.png German Helixfossil
Italy Flag.png Italian Helixfossile
South Korea Flag.png Korean 조개화석 Jogae Hwaseok
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Fóssil Espiral (TCG)
Helix Fossil (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Spain Flag.png Spanish Fósil Helix

See also


Fossils and Fossil Pokémon
OmanyteOmastarKabutoKabutopsAerodactyl
Generation I
LileepCradilyAnorithArmaldo
Generation III
CranidosRampardosShieldonBastiodon
Generation IV
TirtougaCarracostaArchenArcheops
Generation V
TyruntTyrantrumAmauraAurorus
Generation VI
DracozoltArctozoltDracovishArctovish
Generation VIII


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