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:''If you were looking for the TCG set, see [[Fossil (TCG)]].''
{{samename|the TCG set|Fossil (TCG)}}
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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.
A '''Fossil''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|化石|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 [[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 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.
Pokémon revived from Fossils are commonly called Fossil Pokémon. They are always part {{type|Rock}}.


==In the games==
==In the games==
Scientists who can revive Fossils can be found in every [[core series]] game except the [[Generation II]] games.
Scientists who can revive Fossils can be found in every [[core series]] game except the [[Generation II]] games.
* [[Kanto]]: [[Pokémon Lab]] (before [[Generation IV]]) or [[Pewter Museum of Science|Pewter Museum]] (in Generation IV)
* [[Kanto]]: [[Cinnabar Lab]]{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/7|PE}} or [[Pewter Museum of Science]]{{sup/4|HGSS}}
* [[Hoenn]]: [[Devon Corporation]]
* [[Hoenn]]: [[Devon Corporation]]
* [[Sinnoh]]: [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]
* [[Sinnoh]]: [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]
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! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Generation V|Gen V}}
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Generation V|Gen V}}
! colspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Generation VI|Gen VI}}
! colspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Generation VI|Gen VI}}
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Generation VI|Gen VII}}
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Generation VI|Gen VII}}
|- style="background:#{{rock color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{rock color light}}"
! {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
! {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
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! {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
! {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
! {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
! {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
! {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
! {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
! {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Dome Fossil|Dome}}
| rowspan=2 | [[Mt. Moon|Choose one]]
| rowspan=2 | [[Mt. Moon|Choose one]]
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| rowspan=2 | [[Glittering Cave|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|Y}}
| rowspan=2 | [[Glittering Cave|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|Y}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|OR}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|OR}}
|
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Moon}}
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Moon}}
| rowspan=3 | [[Cerulean Cave|Unlimited]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Helix Fossil|Helix}}
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| [[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}}
|
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Sun}}
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Sun}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
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| [[Glittering Cave|Unlimited]]
| [[Glittering Cave|Unlimited]]
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]
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|
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Root and Claw Fossils|Root}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Root Fossil|Root}}
| rowspan=8 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=8 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=8 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=8 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=2 | [[Hoenn Route 111|Choose one]]{{sup/3|RS}}<br>[[Mirage Tower|One]] of [[Desert Underpass|each]]{{sup/3|E}}
| rowspan=2 | {{rt|111|Hoenn|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}}
| rowspan=2 | [[Twist Mountain|Unlimited]]
| rowspan=2 | [[Twist Mountain|Unlimited]]
| rowspan=2 | [[Glittering Cave|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|X}}
| rowspan=2 | [[Glittering Cave|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|X}}
| rowspan=2 | [[Hoenn Route 111|Choose one]]
| rowspan=2 | {{rt|111|Hoenn|Choose one}}
|
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Moon}}
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Moon}}
| rowspan=8 style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" |''N/A''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Root and Claw Fossils|Claw}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Claw Fossil|Claw}}
| [[Cliff Cave|Unlimited]]{{sup/4|HG}}
| [[Cliff Cave|Unlimited]]{{sup/4|HG}}
|
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Sun}}
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Sun}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Skull and Armor Fossils|Skull}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Skull Fossil|Skull}}
| rowspan=6 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=6 | ''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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| rowspan=2 | [[Glittering Cave|Unlimited]]
| rowspan=2 | [[Glittering Cave|Unlimited]]
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|AS}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|AS}}
| [[Konikoni City|One]]{{sup/7|S}}<br>[[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Sun}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[Konikoni City|One]]{{sup/7|S}}
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Sun}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Skull and Armor Fossils|Armor}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Armor Fossil|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}}
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| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|OR}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|OR}}
| [[Konikoni City|One]]{{sup/7|M}}<br>[[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Moon}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[Konikoni City|One]]{{sup/7|M}}
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Moon}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Cover and Plume Fossils|Cover}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Cover Fossil|Cover}}
| rowspan=4 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=4 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=4 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=4 | ''N/A''
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| rowspan=2 | [[Glittering Cave|Unlimited]]
| rowspan=2 | [[Glittering Cave|Unlimited]]
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|AS}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|AS}}
| [[Konikoni City|One]]{{sup/7|S}}<br>[[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Sun}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[Konikoni City|One]]{{sup/7|S}}
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Sun}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Cover and Plume Fossils|Plume}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Plume Fossil|Plume}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|OR}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|OR}}
| [[Konikoni City|One]]{{sup/7|M}}<br>[[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Moon}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[Konikoni City|One]]{{sup/7|M}}
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Moon}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Jaw and Sail Fossils|Jaw}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Jaw Fossil|Jaw}}
| rowspan=2 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=2 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=2 | [[Glittering Cave|Choose one]]
| rowspan=2 | [[Glittering Cave|Choose one]]
|
|
|
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Sun}}
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Sun}}
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Jaw and Sail Fossils|Sail}}
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Sail Fossil|Sail}}
| style="background:#FFF" |
| style="background:#FFF" |
| style="background:#FFF" |
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Moon}}
| style="background:#FFF" | [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Moon}}
|}{{-}}
|}{{-}}
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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| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Old Amber Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|142|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}}|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 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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| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Claw Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|347|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 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}}|Claw Fossil}}
|}
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[[Steven Stone]], a rock collector whose father is head of the Devon Corporation, has two Fossil Pokémon, {{p|Cradily}} and {{p|Armaldo}}. In {{v2|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.
[[Steven Stone]], a rock collector whose father is head of the Devon Corporation, has two Fossil Pokémon, {{p|Cradily}} and {{p|Armaldo}}. In {{v2|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 {{g|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.
In {{g|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]] have been 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]]. Newly resurrected Pokémon are level 20 in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald and level 5 in FireRed and LeafGreen.
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]]. Newly resurrected Pokémon are level 20 in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald and level 5 in FireRed and LeafGreen.
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| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Armor Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|410|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 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}}|Armor Fossil}}
|}
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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.


In [[Johto]]'s [[Generation IV]] games, the [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome]]{{sup/4|SS}} and [[Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix]]{{sup/4|HG}} Fossils as well as the [[Old Amber]] can be found randomly by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} outside [[Ruins of Alph]]. [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root]]{{sup/4|SS}} and [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw]]{{sup/4|HG}} Fossils can be found randomly by smashing rocks in the [[Cliff Cave]]. Fossils found in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} 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 [[Johto]]'s [[Generation IV]] games, the [[Dome Fossil|Dome]]{{sup/4|SS}} and [[Helix Fossil|Helix]]{{sup/4|HG}} Fossils as well as the [[Old Amber]] can be found randomly by smashing [[breakable rock]]s outside [[Ruins of Alph]]. [[Root Fossil|Root]]{{sup/4|SS}} and [[Claw Fossil|Claw]]{{sup/4|HG}} Fossils can be found randomly by smashing [[breakable rock]]s in the [[Cliff Cave]] after entering the [[Hall of Fame]]. Fossils found in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} can be revived as level 20 Pokémon 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.
In this generation, Fossils are considered to be normal items. As such, they can be held by a Pokémon and traded to another game.
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| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Plume Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|566|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 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}}|Plume Fossil}}
|}
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After defeating [[Ghetsis]]{{sup/5|BW}} or [[Iris]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}, Fossils of previous generations will be given out by a {{tc|Worker}} in [[Twist Mountain]], with one being given out per day.
After defeating [[Ghetsis]]{{sup/5|BW}} or [[Iris]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}, Fossils of previous generations will be given out by a {{tc|Worker}} in [[Twist Mountain]], with one being given out per day.
While it cannot be revived via fossil, {{p|Genesect}} is known to have been created by [[Team Plasma]] by reviving a prehistoric Pokémon and upgrading it by attaching a cannon to its back.


===[[Generation VI]]===
===[[Generation VI]]===
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| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Sail Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|698|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 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}}|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 resulting Pokémon are level 20. 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 resulting Pokémon are level 20. The [[Old Amber]] can also be collected after this by smashing [[breakable rock]]s in the back of Glittering Cave.


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}}.
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}}.
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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}}.


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 spot]]s. 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.
In Hoenn's Generation VI games, the Root and Claw Fossil are collected and restored the same way as the original Ruby and Sapphire games. Restoring fossils can be done at the second floor of the [[Devon Corporation]]. During the post-game, a number of other fossils can be collected by smashing [[breakable rock]]s at the [[Mirage spot]]s. 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.


===[[Generation VII]]===
===[[Generation VII]]===
Generation VII introduces no new Fossils, but the player may buy certain Fossils. In [[Konikoni City]] at [[Olivia]]'s jewelry shop, the player can buy a [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Skull]] and a [[Cover and Plume Fossils|Cover]] Fossil in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun]] or an [[Skull and Armor Fossils|Armor]] and a [[Cover and Plume Fossils|Plume]] Fossil in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon]].  
Generation VII introduces no new Fossils, but the player may obtain most of the previous Fossils depending on the game. In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], only the fossils from Sinnoh and Unova are available. Their location is at [[Olivia]]'s jewelry shop in [[Konikoni City]], where the player can buy a [[Skull Fossil]] and a [[Cover Fossil]] in Pokémon Sun or an [[Armor Fossil]] and a [[Plume Fossil]] in Pokémon Moon.  


The [[Helix and Dome Fossils|Helix]], [[Root and Claw Fossils|Claw]], and [[Jaw and Sail Fossils|Jaw]] fossils may be purchased alongside the Skull and Cover Fossils in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun]], and the [[Helix and Dome Fossils|Dome]], [[Root and Claw Fossils|Root]], and [[Jaw and Sail Fossils|Sail]] fossils may be purchased alongside the Armor and Plume Fossils in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon]]. Additionally any of these fossils have a very rare chance of being obtained from a Rare Treasure-Hunting expedition through Isle Aphun at [[Poké Pelago]] (or Rare Item-Hunting Expedition at Development Level 3) in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon only.  
In [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], this has been expanded to include more of the previous fossils which were absent from the original games. The [[Helix Fossil|Helix]], [[Claw Fossil|Claw]], and [[Jaw Fossil|Jaw]] Fossils may be purchased alongside the Skull and Cover Fossils in Ultra Sun, and the [[Dome Fossil|Dome]], [[Root Fossil|Root]], and [[Sail Fossil|Sail]] Fossils may be purchased alongside the Armor and Plume Fossils in Ultra Moon. Additionally, unlike the original games, any of these fossils can now also be obtained from Isle Aphun at [[Poké Pelago]] regardless of version. This is done from conducting a Rare Treasure-Hunting expedition (or an Interesting Item-Hunting expedition once the island has reached Development Level 3), where any of these fossils have a very rare chance of being obtained.  


The Fossils can be revived at the Fossil Restoration Center on {{rt|8|Alola}}. The newly revived Pokémon come at level 15.
The Fossils can be revived at the Fossil Restoration Center on {{rt|8|Alola}}. The newly revived Pokémon come at level 15.


An {{p|Aerodactyl}} can also be obtained at [[Seafolk Village]].
Unlike the other Fossils, the [[Old Amber]] is unobtainable in [[Alola]]. Instead, an {{p|Aerodactyl}} can be obtained at [[Seafolk Village]] as a [[gift Pokémon]].
 
Several minor Trainers use some of these Fossil Pokémon or their evolved forms as part of their teams. In addition for Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon only, [[Olivia]] uses both {{p|Lileep}} and {{p|Anorith}} during her grand trial. Later, when the player faces Olivia at the {{al|Pokémon League}}, they have evolved into {{p|Cradily}} and {{p|Armaldo}} respectively as part of her upgraded team.
 
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], all the Kanto Fossils are obtainable in the same locations as they were in Generations I and III. In addition, more of them can be found on the second floor of [[Cerulean Cave]], where random rare items spawn occasionally.
 
The only notable Trainer who uses a Fossil Pokémon in these games is {{ga|Blue}}, who uses an Aerodactyl as a part of his team when rematched at the [[Viridian Gym]].


===Appearance===
===Appearance===
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|-
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Dome Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber}}
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| 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}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Dome and Helix Fossils|Dome Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{bug color dark}}|Claw Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Skull Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Root and Claw Fossils|Root Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Armor Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{bug color dark}}|Root and Claw Fossils|Claw 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}}
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| width="120px" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dome Fossil Sprite.png]]
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| 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:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Skull 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}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Dome and Helix Fossils|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|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 Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Old Amber}}
| 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:#{{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}}
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| width="120px" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Cover Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="95px" height="90px" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Root Fossil Sprite.png|x60px]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Plume Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="95px" style="background:#{{bug color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Claw Fossil Sprite.png|x60px]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Jaw Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="95px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Skull Fossil Sprite.png|x60px]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{ice color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Sail Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="95px" style="background:#{{steel color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Armor Fossil Sprite.png|x60px]]
|-
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| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cover and Plume Fossils|Cover Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Cover and Plume Fossils|Plume Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{bug color dark}}|Claw Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Jaw and Sail Fossils|Jaw Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Skull Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ice color dark}}|Jaw and Sail Fossils|Sail Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Armor Fossil}}
|-
| width="95px" height="90px" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Cover Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="95px" style="background:#{{flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Plume Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="95px" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Jaw Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="95px" style="background:#{{ice color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Sail Fossil Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cover Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Plume Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Jaw Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ice color dark}}|Sail Fossil}}
|}{{-}}
|}{{-}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
===In the main series===
[[File:Dome Fossil anime.png|thumb|250px|Dome Fossil in the anime]]
[[File:Dome Fossil anime.png|thumb|250px|Dome Fossil in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Sunkern leaf fossil.png|thumb|250px|A fossilized {{p|Sunkern}} leaf]]
[[File:Sunkern leaf fossil.png|thumb|250px|A fossilized {{p|Sunkern}} leaf in the anime]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, most Fossil Pokémon are in fact, not extinct, but have simply been hibernating underground for millions of years, as seen in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]'', and ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]''. However, [[Professor Proctor]] and {{Gary}} have both used research to directly revive Fossil Pokémon, as seen in ''[[AG102|Where's Armaldo?]]'' and ''[[SS015|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.
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, most Fossil Pokémon are in fact, not extinct, but have simply been hibernating underground for millions of years, as seen in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]'', and ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]''. However, [[Professor Proctor]] and {{Gary}} have both used research to directly revive Fossil Pokémon, as seen in ''[[AG102|Where's Armaldo?]]'' and ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'', respectively. Unlike in the {{pkmn|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 {{p|Groudon}} for [[Team Magma]] in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' from a fossilized remnant, but the experiment failed and Butler left Team Magma.
[[Butler]] tried to create a {{p|Groudon}} for [[Team Magma]] in ''[[M06|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 {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}}. This Pokémon, as well as several other Fossil Pokémon, appear in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]'', ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets!]]'', and ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]''. [[Byron]], his father, also has quite a collection in [[Canalave Gym|his Gym]]. This includes the Fossil Pokémon {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Kabutops}}, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Cradily}}, and {{p|Armaldo}}, as well as a giant Claw Fossil. He also kept a {{p|Sunkern}} leaf Fossil that Roark found when he was a child.
[[Roark]], as he does in the {{pkmn|games}}, has a Cranidos which evolves into a {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}}. This Pokémon, as well as several other Fossil Pokémon, appear in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]'', ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets!]]'', and ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]''. [[Byron]], his father, also has quite a collection in [[Canalave Gym|his Gym]]. This includes the Fossil Pokémon {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Kabutops}}, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Cradily}}, and {{p|Armaldo}}, as well as a giant Claw Fossil. He also kept a {{p|Sunkern}} leaf Fossil that Roark found when he was a child.


In ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'', a {{p|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 {{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.
In ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'', a {{p|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 {{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.
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===In Pokémon Origins===
===In Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Super Nerd PO.png|thumb|250px|Dome and Helix Fossils in Pokémon Origins]]
[[File:Super Nerd PO.png|thumb|250px|Dome and Helix Fossils in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
The Dome and Helix Fossils were seen briefly in ''[[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 ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', being hogged by a {{tc|Super Nerd}} whom {{OBP|Red|Origins}} encountered on [[Mt. Moon]].


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==In the TCG==
==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 {{TCG|Trainer card}}s. Initially, only the {{TCG|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 {{TCG|Dome Fossil}}, {{TCG|Helix Fossil}}, and {{TCG|Old Amber}} cards to match the {{TCG|Claw Fossil|Claw}}, {{TCG|Root Fossil|Root}}, {{TCG|Skull Fossil|Skull}}, {{TCG|Armor Fossil}}, {{TCG|Cover Fossil}}, and {{TCG|Plume Fossil}} cards.
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 {{TCG|Trainer card}}s. Initially, only the {{TCG|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 {{TCG|Dome Fossil}}, {{TCG|Helix Fossil}}, and {{TCG|Old Amber}} cards to match the {{TCG|Claw Fossil|Claw}}, {{TCG|Root Fossil|Root}}, {{TCG|Skull Fossil|Skull}}, {{TCG|Armor Fossil|Armor}}, {{TCG|Cover Fossil|Cover}}, {{TCG|Plume Fossil|Plume}}, {{TCG|Jaw Fossil|Jaw}}, and {{TCG|Sail Fossil|Sail}} Fossil cards. {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} brought the return of a shared Trainer card which could evolve into any Fossil Pokémon released during the Sun & Moon Series, this time known as {{TCG|Unidentified Fossil}}.
 
In addition, there are some other Fossil (related) cards, like {{TCG|Buried Fossil}} from {{TCG|Skyridge}} (the only non-Trainer Fossil cards, which is a {{TCG|Colorless}} {{e|Colorless}} type Pokémon instead); {{TCG|Fossil Egg}} from {{TCG|Neo Discovery}}; and {{TCG|Holon Fossil}} from {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}.


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

A Fossil (Japanese: 化石 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.

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 Gen VII
DPPt HGSS XY ORAS SM USUM PE
Dome Choose one Choose oneFRLG Unlimited UnlimitedSS Unlimited UnlimitedY UnlimitedOR Unlimited* Unlimited
Helix UnlimitedHG UnlimitedAS Unlimited*
Old Amber One OneFRLG Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Root N/A N/A Choose oneRS
One of eachE
Unlimited UnlimitedSS Unlimited UnlimitedX Choose one Unlimited* N/A
Claw UnlimitedHG Unlimited*
Skull N/A UnlimitedDPt* Unlimited Unlimited UnlimitedAS OneS Unlimited*
Armor UnlimitedPPt* UnlimitedOR OneM Unlimited*
Cover N/A N/A Choose oneBW
Unlimited*B2W2
Unlimited UnlimitedAS OneS Unlimited*
Plume UnlimitedOR OneM Unlimited*
Jaw N/A Choose one Unlimited*
Sail Unlimited*


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. The resulting Pokémon are level 30.

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 have been 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. Newly resurrected Pokémon are level 20 in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald and level 5 in FireRed and LeafGreen.

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 level 20 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 breakable rocks outside Ruins of Alph. RootSS and ClawHG Fossils can be found randomly by smashing breakable rocks in the Cliff Cave after entering the Hall of Fame. Fossils found in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver can be revived as level 20 Pokémon 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 level 25 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. In Black 2 and White 2, two Backpackers on Route 1 also use teams entirely made out of Fossil Pokémon.

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.

While it cannot be revived via fossil, Genesect is known to have been created by Team Plasma by reviving a prehistoric Pokémon and upgrading it by attaching a cannon to its back.

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 resulting Pokémon are level 20. The Old Amber can also be collected after this by smashing breakable 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 and restored the same way as the original Ruby and Sapphire games. Restoring fossils can be done at the second floor of the Devon Corporation. During the post-game, a number of other fossils can be collected by smashing breakable 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.

Generation VII

Generation VII introduces no new Fossils, but the player may obtain most of the previous Fossils depending on the game. In Pokémon Sun and Moon, only the fossils from Sinnoh and Unova are available. Their location is at Olivia's jewelry shop in Konikoni City, where the player can buy a Skull Fossil and a Cover Fossil in Pokémon Sun or an Armor Fossil and a Plume Fossil in Pokémon Moon.

In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, this has been expanded to include more of the previous fossils which were absent from the original games. The Helix, Claw, and Jaw Fossils may be purchased alongside the Skull and Cover Fossils in Ultra Sun, and the Dome, Root, and Sail Fossils may be purchased alongside the Armor and Plume Fossils in Ultra Moon. Additionally, unlike the original games, any of these fossils can now also be obtained from Isle Aphun at Poké Pelago regardless of version. This is done from conducting a Rare Treasure-Hunting expedition (or an Interesting Item-Hunting expedition once the island has reached Development Level 3), where any of these fossils have a very rare chance of being obtained.

The Fossils can be revived at the Fossil Restoration Center on Route 8. The newly revived Pokémon come at level 15.

Unlike the other Fossils, the Old Amber is unobtainable in Alola. Instead, an Aerodactyl can be obtained at Seafolk Village as a gift Pokémon.

Several minor Trainers use some of these Fossil Pokémon or their evolved forms as part of their teams. In addition for Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon only, Olivia uses both Lileep and Anorith during her grand trial. Later, when the player faces Olivia at the Pokémon League, they have evolved into Cradily and Armaldo respectively as part of her upgraded team.

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, all the Kanto Fossils are obtainable in the same locations as they were in Generations I and III. In addition, more of them can be found on the second floor of Cerulean Cave, where random rare items spawn occasionally.

The only notable Trainer who uses a Fossil Pokémon in these games is Blue, who uses an Aerodactyl as a part of his team when rematched at the Viridian Gym.

Appearance

Sinnoh Underground

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

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.

Kiawe found two fossils in Treasure Hunt, Akala Style!, during the Stoutland Search treasure hunt set up for Ash and his classmates by Olivia. On the first round, he found a Skull Fossil, and on the second one, he found a Plume Fossil.

In Pokémon Origins

Dome and Helix Fossils in Pokémon Origins

The Dome and Helix Fossils were seen briefly in 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. In Unova, N had an Archeops, which he released, and Black has a Carracosta, given to him by Marshal as a Tirtouga. Blake also has a Kabutops. In Kalos, Grant has an Aurorus and a Tyrantrum.

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, Cover, Plume, Jaw, and Sail Fossil cards. Ultra Prism brought the return of a shared Trainer card which could evolve into any Fossil Pokémon released during the Sun & Moon Series, this time known as Unidentified Fossil.

In addition, there are some other Fossil (related) cards, like Buried Fossil from Skyridge (the only non-Trainer Fossil cards, which is a Colorless Colorless type Pokémon instead); Fossil Egg from Neo Discovery; and Holon Fossil from EX Holon Phantoms.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 化石 Fasehk
Mandarin 化石 Huàshí
Denmark Flag.png Danish Fossil
Finland Flag.png Finnish Fossiili
France Flag.png French Fossile
Germany Flag.png German Fossil
Italy Flag.png Italian Fossile
South Korea Flag.png Korean 화석 Hwaseok
Poland Flag.png Polish Skamielina*
Skamieniałość*
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Fóssil
Russia Flag.png Russian Ископаемое Iskopayemoye
Spain Flag.png Spanish Fósil
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Fossil
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Fosil
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Hóa thạch


Pokémon Fossils
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HelixDomeOld AmberRootClawSkullArmor
CoverPlumeJawSailBirdFishDrakeDino
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OmanyteOmastarKabutoKabutopsAerodactyl
LileepCradilyAnorithArmaldo
CranidosRampardosShieldonBastiodon
TirtougaCarracostaArchenArcheops
TyruntTyrantrumAmauraAurorus
DracozoltArctozoltDracovishArctovish


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