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'''Fossil Fools''' (Japanese: '''こだいポケモンパーク！アルフのいせき！！''' ''Ancient Pokémon Park! Ruins of Alph!!'') is the 163rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 7, 2000 and in the United States on September 15, 2001.  
'''Fossil Fools''' (Japanese: '''こだいポケモンパーク！アルフのいせき！！''' ''Ancient Pokémon Park! Ruins of Alph!!'') is the 163rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 7, 2000, and in the United States on September 15, 2001.  


{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
{{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}} visit the [[Ruins of Alph]], a place where many [[Fossil]]s of ancient {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} including {{p|Omanyte}} and {{p|Omastar}} have been discovered. At their arrival, Ash notices the Fossils of an {{P|Aerodactyl}}. Then {{an|Professor Oak}} shows up and agrees with his affirmation. Then he tells them the easiest way to recognise a Fossilized Aerodactyl is by its arrow-shaped tail.
<!--https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/4/episode-6-fossil-fools/-->
<i>Ash, Misty and Brock have reached the famous Ruins of Alph. Summoned there by a note from Professor Oak they join him and an old student of his, Foster in a facility for studying Pokémon fossils. Foster has made an amazing discovery, live prehistoric Water-type Pokémon thought to be extinct for thousands of years! Does their appearance have anything to do with the interrupted water flow from a nearby reservoir? Watch as our heroes find out what's fishy with the freshwater!</i>


Next, they are all seen walking along the road while Oak tells them he found out about a mysterious discovery. Then they meet up with [[Foster]], a scientist and one of Professor's top students. Then he takes Oak aside and tells him that this is a very important matter and it would be dangerous if any information would be leaked, to which he replies by saying that Ash, Misty and Brock are serious Pokémon Trainers and won't tell anyone unless it is made public by Foster, to which the gang confirms the same thing. Foster agrees, then Ash notices a man washing a bone. Foster tells him that he's removing the dirt from a Fossil they just found by using a special device which uses a water jet in order to not damage the fragment.
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at the [[Ruins of Alph]], currently an active [[Fossil]] dig site, to meet {{an|Professor Oak}}, who shows them around while telling them that he found out about a mysterious discovery. They meet up with [[Foster]], a scientist and one of Oak's top students from [[Celadon University]]. He takes Oak aside and tells him that it would be dangerous if any information about the discovery would be leaked, but Oak vouches for the group and their reliability. During the tour Ash notices a man washing a bone; Foster explains that the man is removing the dirt from a Fossil they just found with a special device that uses a powerful but harmless water spray.


After determining the fragment's source, the device stops working, with Foster telling they've been having had water flow problems lately. Oak asks about the water's source and Foster answers, telling it's a natural crystal clear water reservoir which is deep in the woods. The scene then turns to {{TRT}} pumping the water into bottles and labeling them. Then they all daydream about what they will each do after getting rich from selling water. The pumper then stops working and the scene turns back to Oak admiring Foster's artifacts. Foster informs them that their studies have found that the first Pokémon appeared 2.000.000 years ago and all the Pokémon has its origins in the ancient seas. Misty is thrilled to hear the latter, again revealing her love for {{type|Water}} Pokémon. Then, ironically Brock drags Misty away from Foster by her ear.
After determining the fragment's source, the device stops working, with Foster telling they've been having water flow problems lately. Oak asks about the water's source and Foster answers, specifying it's a natural crystal clear water reservoir deep in the woods. The culprits behind the water shortage are revealed to the troublesome {{TRT}}, who hope to get rich by bottling up the spring water. The water pump then stops working. As [[James]] tries to repair the pump, he discovers an {{p|Omanyte}} who was jamming the pump. Team Rocket are thrilled by the discovery and immediately start searching for more Omanyte to send the boss. Switching the pump back on, Team Rocket start capturing several Omanyte.


In the following scene, Foster leads the gang to a forbidden entry saying it is a place 2.000.000 years in the [[History of the Pokémon world|Pokémon past]]. As the door opens, a robotic Aerodactyl is flying around. Foster names the place The Ancient Pokémon Study Park. It's a special interactive and unique environment which recreates the [[Pokémon world]] being set to be opened for the public next week.
Meanwhile, Foster informs Oak and the kids that his studies have found that the first Pokémon appeared 2,000,000 years ago and all the Pokémon has its origins in the ancient seas. Misty is thrilled to hear the latter, revealing her love for {{type|Water}} Pokémon. Then, ironically Brock drags Misty away from Foster by her ear. Later, Foster leads them to a forbidden entry saying it is a place 2,000,000 years in the [[History of the Pokémon world|Pokémon past]]. As the door opens, a robotic {{p|Aerodactyl}} is flying around. Foster names the place the Ancient Pokémon Study Park; a special interactive and unique environment that recreates the ancient [[Pokémon world]] set to be opened to the public next week. They proceed to a lake where a huge statue of a {{p|Kabutops}} is seen preying on a [[Animals in the Pokémon world|fish]]. Then, Ash asks him about his mysterious discovery which Oak hinted at earlier. Foster tells them to wait for a moment, before a real {{p|Omastar}} and two Omanyte come out of the water. Initially, they all think the Pokémon are robots but Foster informs them that they're real. When the group reacts to this, the Pokémon frighten up and bury themselves in the sand. After witnessing this, Oak reveals that it was an Omanyte who inspired him to become a Professor. It all goes back when he was 6 years old and along with his class, they visited a Pokémon museum where he saw an Omanyte shell. Foster then reveals that he discovered them after their natural habitat was disturbed so they came to this Park. Ash takes the opportunity to scan the thought-to-be extinct species with his [[Pokédex]]. Soon one more Omanyte and Omastar appear, and Foster reveals that the previous ones appeared the same day they had water problems.


They proceed to a lake where a huge statue of a {{p|Kabutops}} is seen preying on a {{wp|fish}}. Then, Ash asks him about his mysterious discovery which Oak told them about. Foster tells them to wait, when an Omastar and two Omanyte come out of the water. Initially, they all think the Pokémon are robots but Foster informs telling they're real. When the gang reacts to this, the Pokémon frighten and dig in the sand.
The door opens, and another scientist enters informing them the water has stopped flowing completely. They all agree to go to the reservoir. Outside the building Ash sends his {{AP|Noctowl}} to scout the reservoir while [[Foster]] drives everyone over in a {{wp|Sport utility vehicle|SUV}}. Noctowl soon returns and Ash realizes there is something is up. Arriving at the reservoir the group sees that Team Rocket have loaded up their hot-air balloon with the Pokémon. The trio recite their {{motto}}. {{MTR}} then explains how they found the Pokémon, leading Oak to realize that the Omanyte and Omastar from the Park arrived when Team Rocket started pumping the water. After Foster orders them to return the Pokémon, though Jessie declines and sends her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and James his {{TP|James|Weezing}} to attack. When {{AP|Pikachu}} gets sent in to fight, Arbok proceeds to use {{m|Poison Sting}} and Weezing with {{m|Sludge}}, but Pikachu dodges both attacks then uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} followed by a {{m|Tackle}} which sends them into Team Rocket and blowing up the pump. Jessie and James [[recall]] their Pokémon back and proceed to lift-off with the nabbed Omanyte and Omastar. Suddenly, the balloon ascent stops due to being overloaded by the heavy Pokémon. Ash sends his Noctowl again and orders it to make a hole in the balloon bringing Team Rocket crashing down. With a Thunderbolt, Pikachu shocks them and the Omanyte and Omastar send Team Rocket blasting off with {{m|Water Gun}}.  


After witnessing this, Oak reveals that it was an Omanyte who inspired him to become a professor. It all goes back when he was 6 years old and along with his class they visited a Pokémon museum where he saw an Omanyte shell. Foster then reveals how he discovered them. He believes that their natural habitat was disturbed so they came to this Park.
The Omastar and Omanyte eagerly return to the water. Foster is pleased to see the ancient Pokémon returning to their true home, while Professor Oak is tempted by the chance to study them, he remarks that it is best they be left in peace. The Omanyte and Omastar burrow deep into the lakebed, reaching a hidden underwater cavern full of more Omanyte and Omastar. Afterwards, Foster and Professor Oak bid farewell to Ash's group.
 
The scene turns to James trying to fix the pump while Jessie and Meowth are drinking water from the bottles. While repairing the pump, he discovers an Omanyte who was jamming the pump. Then they proceed to make plans with the Omanyte willing to search for more of them, while the scene turns back to the main characters. There, they are seen watching the two Omanyte and the Omastar on the surveillance cameras. One more Omanyte and Omastar appear, and Foster reveals that the previous ones appeared the same day they had water problems.
 
The door opens, and another scientist enters saying the water has stopped flowing completely. They all agree to go to the reservoir. Outside the building Ash sends his {{AP|Noctowl}} to scout the reservoir. The scene turns to Team Rocket where they are shown using the pump to take the Omastar and Omanyte out of the water. The scene reverts to the others who are shown to be in a jeep heading to the reservoir. Noctowl returns, and Ash realises there is something at the reservoir.
 
Meanwhile, Team Rocket loads their air-balloon with the Pokémon, when the others arrive. Then they start to recite the motto. Meowth explains them how they found the Pokémon, when Oak realises the Omanyte and Omastar from the Park came when Team Rocket started pumping the water. After Foster tells them to return the Pokémon, Jessie declines sending her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and James his {{TP|James|Weezing}}. Arbok proceeds to use {{m|Poison Sting}} and Weezing {{m|Sludge}} but Pikachu dodges both attacks then uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} followed by a {{m|Tackle}} which sends them into Team Rocket and blowing up the pump. Jessie and James call their Pokémon back and proceed to lift-off with the Omanyte and Omastar.
 
Suddenly, the balloon stops due to the overload of Pokémon. Ash sends his Noctowl again and orders him to make a hole in the balloon bringing Team Rocket down to earth. Pikachu shocks them and the Omanyte and Omastar send them blasting off with {{m|Water Gun}}. The scene then turns to the Omastar and Omanyte as they are returning back in the water. Then a scene is shown where the Pokémon dig a hole in the depths of the water, which leads them to a waterfall which is connected to a cave full of Omanyte and Omastar.  
 
The scene then cuts to Foster and Professor Oak saying goodbye to Ash, Misty and Brock.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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{{animeevents}}
{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
===Debuts===
<!-- Events such as new characters, or first screen appearance of Pokémon go here. -->
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP163.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
[[File:Dare da EP163.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|Brock}}
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP163.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP EP163.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pichu}} ''(U.S. and international)'', {{p|Omanyte}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pichu}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Omanyte}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}})
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Omanyte}} (multiple)
* {{p|Omanyte}} (multiple)
* {{p|Omastar}} (multiple)
* {{p|Omastar}} (multiple)
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} (Fossil/picture/robot)
* {{p|Kabutops}} (fossil)
* {{p|Kabutops}} (Fossil)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Recurring Clay Pokemon.png|thumb|220px|Recurring earthenware artifact.]]
[[File:Recurring Clay Pokemon.png|thumb|200px|Recurring earthenware artifact]]
[[File:Brock Misty ear.png|thumb|220px|left|A reversal of roles]]
[[File:Brock Misty ear.png|thumb|200px|A reversal of roles]]
* ''[[Exciting Pokémon Relay]]'' replaces ''[[Takeshi's Paradise]]'' as the ending.
* [[Exciting Pokémon Relay]] replaces [[Takeshi's Paradise]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* One of the clay artifacts that is displayed in this episode also appeared in ''[[EP350|Me, Myself and Time]],'' over 3 and a half years later and again in ''[[DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend!]],'' over 9 and a half years after its original appearance in this episode.
* One of the clay artifacts that is displayed in this episode also appeared in ''[[AG076|Me, Myself and Time]]'', over three-and-a-half years later; and again in ''[[DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend!]]'', over nine and a half years after its original appearance in this episode.
* The [[Ruins of Alph]] in the games is entirely different and focuses on the {{p|Unown}}.
* The [[Ruins of Alph]] in the {{pkmn|games}} is entirely different and focuses on the {{p|Unown}}.
* Archaeology currently dates the first Pokémon at 2 million years ago, though a {{p|Kabutops}} Fossil had been discovered that is 20 to 30 thousand years older than that.
* Archaeology currently dates the first Pokémon at two million years ago, though a {{p|Kabutops}} Fossil had been discovered that is 20 to 30 thousand years older than that.
* Like life on Earth, the prevailing theory is that Pokémon life began in the sea.
* Like life on Earth, the prevailing theory is that Pokémon life began in the sea.
* The English title is a pun on {{wp|fossil fuels}}, a source of energy.
* The English title is a pun on {{wp|fossil fuels}}, a source of energy.
* This is the first time Brock takes Misty by the ear.
* In a case of role-reversal, Misty gets infatuated by someone and then, Brock drags her away by the ear.
* This episode revealed the scientific name of Kabutops, ''Kabutops Maximis''. The only other Pokémon with a confirmed scientific name is {{p|Oddish}}, whose scientific name is ''Oddium Wanderus''.
* This episode revealed the scientific name of Kabutops, ''Kabutops Maximis''. The only other Pokémon with a confirmed scientific name is {{p|Oddish}}, whose scientific name is ''Oddium Wanderus''.
* Music from the [[M02|second movie]] can be heard in this episode.
* Music from the [[M02|second movie]] can be heard in this episode.
* The Kabutops statue shows a [[Animals in the Pokémon world|real-world fish]] in Kabutops's claws.
* The Kabutops statue shows a [[Animals in the Pokémon world|real-world fish]] in Kabutops's claws.
* In this episode, Team Rocket uses a variation of their {{motto}}.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* Though {{Ash}}, {{Ashfr}} and {{TRT}} were surprised to see {{p|Omanyte}} and {{p|Omastar}} as not extinct, they have actually seen the aforesaid Pokémon in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''.
* When Pikachu uses {{m|Tackle}}, his mouth moves but his voice cannot be heard.
* When Pikachu uses his {{m|Tackle}} attack, his mouth moves but his voice cannot be heard.
** In addition, Pikachu [[Anime move errors|cannot even learn]] Tackle.
** In addition, Pikachu [[Anime move errors|cannot even learn]] Tackle.
* In the dub, when Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} (and when Misty points out that the Omanyte and Omastar would get shocked as well as Team Rocket), he says, "Pikachu, use Thunderbolt, Pikachu!" which is redundant as he says "Pikachu" twice in the same sentence.
* In the dub, when Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} (and when Misty points out that the Omanyte and Omastar would get shocked as well as Team Rocket), he says, "Pikachu, use Thunderbolt, Pikachu!" which is redundant as he says "Pikachu" twice in the same sentence.
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|古代神奇寶貝公園，阿露福遺跡|Ancient Pokémon Park, Ruins of Alph}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|古代神奇寶貝公園，阿露福遺跡|Ancient Pokémon Park, Ruins of Alph}}
|cs={{tt|Ztracený svět|The lost world}}
|cs={{tt|Ztracený svět|The lost world}}
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|nl={{tt|Fossielenjagers|Fossil Hunters}}
|nl={{tt|Fossielenjagers|Fossil Hunters}}
|fi={{tt|Fossiili herää eloon|A fossil comes to life}}
|fi={{tt|Fossiili herää eloon|A fossil comes to life}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Retour vers la préhistoire|Return towards prehistory}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Voyage dans la préhistoire|Travel in prehistory}}
|he=פוקימונים פרה-היסטורים {{tt|Pokémonim pre-historim|Prehistoric Pokémon}}
|he=פוקימונים פרה-היסטורים {{tt|Pokémonim pre-historim|Prehistoric Pokémon}}
|it={{tt|Jurassic Pokémon|Jurassic Pokémon}}
|it={{tt|Jurassic Pokémon|Jurassic Pokémon}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Parque dos Pokéssauros|The Pokessaur Park}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Parque dos Pokéssauros|The Pokessaur Park}} {{tt|*|A pun on Jurassic Park}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Tolos por Fósseis|Silly for Fossils}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Tolos por Fósseis|Silly for Fossils}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡Pokémon prehistóricos!|Prehistoric Pokémon!}}
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|pl={{tt|Zagadka z przeszłości|Riddle from the past}}
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こだいポケモンパーク！アルフのいせき！！
Ancient Pokémon Park! Ruins of Alph!!
First broadcast
Japan September 7, 2000
United States September 15, 2001
English themes
Opening Born to Be a Winner
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening OK!
Ending ポケモンはらはらリレー
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 藤本義孝 Yoshitaka Fujimoto
Assistant director 鈴木敏明 Toshiaki Suzuki
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
Additional credits

Fossil Fools (Japanese: こだいポケモンパーク！アルフのいせき！！ Ancient Pokémon Park! Ruins of Alph!!) is the 163rd episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 7, 2000, and in the United States on September 15, 2001.

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Blurb

Ash, Misty and Brock have reached the famous Ruins of Alph. Summoned there by a note from Professor Oak they join him and an old student of his, Foster in a facility for studying Pokémon fossils. Foster has made an amazing discovery, live prehistoric Water-type Pokémon thought to be extinct for thousands of years! Does their appearance have anything to do with the interrupted water flow from a nearby reservoir? Watch as our heroes find out what's fishy with the freshwater!

Plot

Ash and his friends arrive at the Ruins of Alph, currently an active Fossil dig site, to meet Professor Oak, who shows them around while telling them that he found out about a mysterious discovery. They meet up with Foster, a scientist and one of Oak's top students from Celadon University. He takes Oak aside and tells him that it would be dangerous if any information about the discovery would be leaked, but Oak vouches for the group and their reliability. During the tour Ash notices a man washing a bone; Foster explains that the man is removing the dirt from a Fossil they just found with a special device that uses a powerful but harmless water spray.

After determining the fragment's source, the device stops working, with Foster telling they've been having water flow problems lately. Oak asks about the water's source and Foster answers, specifying it's a natural crystal clear water reservoir deep in the woods. The culprits behind the water shortage are revealed to the troublesome Team Rocket, who hope to get rich by bottling up the spring water. The water pump then stops working. As James tries to repair the pump, he discovers an Omanyte who was jamming the pump. Team Rocket are thrilled by the discovery and immediately start searching for more Omanyte to send the boss. Switching the pump back on, Team Rocket start capturing several Omanyte.

Meanwhile, Foster informs Oak and the kids that his studies have found that the first Pokémon appeared 2,000,000 years ago and all the Pokémon has its origins in the ancient seas. Misty is thrilled to hear the latter, revealing her love for Water-type Pokémon. Then, ironically Brock drags Misty away from Foster by her ear. Later, Foster leads them to a forbidden entry saying it is a place 2,000,000 years in the Pokémon past. As the door opens, a robotic Aerodactyl is flying around. Foster names the place the Ancient Pokémon Study Park; a special interactive and unique environment that recreates the ancient Pokémon world set to be opened to the public next week. They proceed to a lake where a huge statue of a Kabutops is seen preying on a fish. Then, Ash asks him about his mysterious discovery which Oak hinted at earlier. Foster tells them to wait for a moment, before a real Omastar and two Omanyte come out of the water. Initially, they all think the Pokémon are robots but Foster informs them that they're real. When the group reacts to this, the Pokémon frighten up and bury themselves in the sand. After witnessing this, Oak reveals that it was an Omanyte who inspired him to become a Professor. It all goes back when he was 6 years old and along with his class, they visited a Pokémon museum where he saw an Omanyte shell. Foster then reveals that he discovered them after their natural habitat was disturbed so they came to this Park. Ash takes the opportunity to scan the thought-to-be extinct species with his Pokédex. Soon one more Omanyte and Omastar appear, and Foster reveals that the previous ones appeared the same day they had water problems.

The door opens, and another scientist enters informing them the water has stopped flowing completely. They all agree to go to the reservoir. Outside the building Ash sends his Noctowl to scout the reservoir while Foster drives everyone over in a SUV. Noctowl soon returns and Ash realizes there is something is up. Arriving at the reservoir the group sees that Team Rocket have loaded up their hot-air balloon with the Pokémon. The trio recite their motto. Meowth then explains how they found the Pokémon, leading Oak to realize that the Omanyte and Omastar from the Park arrived when Team Rocket started pumping the water. After Foster orders them to return the Pokémon, though Jessie declines and sends her Arbok and James his Weezing to attack. When Pikachu gets sent in to fight, Arbok proceeds to use Poison Sting and Weezing with Sludge, but Pikachu dodges both attacks then uses Thunderbolt followed by a Tackle which sends them into Team Rocket and blowing up the pump. Jessie and James recall their Pokémon back and proceed to lift-off with the nabbed Omanyte and Omastar. Suddenly, the balloon ascent stops due to being overloaded by the heavy Pokémon. Ash sends his Noctowl again and orders it to make a hole in the balloon bringing Team Rocket crashing down. With a Thunderbolt, Pikachu shocks them and the Omanyte and Omastar send Team Rocket blasting off with Water Gun.

The Omastar and Omanyte eagerly return to the water. Foster is pleased to see the ancient Pokémon returning to their true home, while Professor Oak is tempted by the chance to study them, he remarks that it is best they be left in peace. The Omanyte and Omastar burrow deep into the lakebed, reaching a hidden underwater cavern full of more Omanyte and Omastar. Afterwards, Foster and Professor Oak bid farewell to Ash's group.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Pichu (US and international), Omanyte (Japan)

Trivia

Recurring earthenware artifact
A reversal of roles
  • Exciting Pokémon Relay replaces Takeshi's Paradise as the Japanese ending theme.
  • One of the clay artifacts that is displayed in this episode also appeared in Me, Myself and Time, over three-and-a-half years later; and again in Bucking the Treasure Trend!, over nine and a half years after its original appearance in this episode.
  • The Ruins of Alph in the games is entirely different and focuses on the Unown.
  • Archaeology currently dates the first Pokémon at two million years ago, though a Kabutops Fossil had been discovered that is 20 to 30 thousand years older than that.
  • Like life on Earth, the prevailing theory is that Pokémon life began in the sea.
  • The English title is a pun on fossil fuels, a source of energy.
  • In a case of role-reversal, Misty gets infatuated by someone and then, Brock drags her away by the ear.
  • This episode revealed the scientific name of Kabutops, Kabutops Maximis. The only other Pokémon with a confirmed scientific name is Oddish, whose scientific name is Oddium Wanderus.
  • Music from the second movie can be heard in this episode.
  • The Kabutops statue shows a real-world fish in Kabutops's claws.
  • In this episode, Team Rocket uses a variation of their motto.

Errors

  • When Pikachu uses Tackle, his mouth moves but his voice cannot be heard.
  • In the dub, when Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt (and when Misty points out that the Omanyte and Omastar would get shocked as well as Team Rocket), he says, "Pikachu, use Thunderbolt, Pikachu!" which is redundant as he says "Pikachu" twice in the same sentence.

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In other languages



← EP162 : Type Casting
Original series
EP164 : Carrying On! →
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