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|size=150px
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{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}{{gameabbrev3|E}}|N/A|N/A}}
{{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|SM}}{{gameabbrev7|US}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SM}}{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|{{pdollar}}7,000|{{pdollar}}500}}
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{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}500}}
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! Location
! Location
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| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| [[Cinnabar Island]] [[Pokémon Lab]]
| [[Cinnabar Lab]]
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|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
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{{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|{{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|{{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|SMUSUM}}|A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It might be a piece of a seashell.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It might be a piece of a seashell.}}
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| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}
| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}
| [[Mt. Moon]] (choice between it and the [[Dome Fossil]])
| [[Mt. Moon]] (choice between this and the [[Dome Fossil]])
|  
|  
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| [[Mt. Moon]] (choice between it and the [[Dome Fossil]])
| [[Mt. Moon]] (choice between this and the [[Dome Fossil]])
|  
|  
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
|  
|  
| Mining in [[the Underground]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
| [[The Underground]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
|
|
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Ruins of Alph]])
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Ruins of Alph]]){{sup/4|HG}}
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|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}  
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}  
|
|
| [[Twist Mountain]] ([[Ice Rock]] room)
| [[Twist Mountain]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}  
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}  
|
|
| [[Twist Mountain]] ([[Ice Rock]] room)<br>[[Join Avenue]] {{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}s
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br>[[Join Avenue]] {{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}s
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
|  
|  
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Glittering Cave]]){{sup/6|Y}}
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Glittering Cave]]){{sup/6|Y}} (after entering the [[Hall of Fame]])
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
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|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| [[Konikoni City]] ({{DL|Konikoni City|Olivia's jewelry shop}}){{sup/7|UM}}
| [[Konikoni City]] ({{DL|Konikoni City|Olivia's jewelry shop}}){{sup/7|US}}
| [[Poké Pelago]] Isle Aphun: Rare-Treasure Hunting, Interesting-Item Hunting
| [[Poké Pelago]] (Isle Aphun: Rare-Treasure Hunting, Interesting-Item Hunting)
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| [[Mt. Moon]] (choice between this and the [[Dome Fossil]])
| [[Cerulean Cave]]
|}
|}
|}
|}


===Appearances===
===Appearance===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{items color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Helix Fossil 1.png]]<br>[[File:Mine Helix Fossil 2.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color dark}}; background: #{{key items color light}}; width:100px; height:100px" | [[File:RG Helix Fossil.png|100x100px]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{items color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Helix Fossil Sprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}; width:200px; height:100px" | [[File:Mine Helix Fossil 1.png]][[File:Mine Helix Fossil 2.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}; width:100px; height:100px" | [[File:Helix Fossil PE.png|100x100px]]
|-
|-
| style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{items color dark}}|The Underground|Underground}}
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
| style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{items color dark}}|Pokémon Dream World|Dream World}}
| {{color2|000|The Underground|Underground}} sprites
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|}
|}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Super Nerd PO.png|250px||thumb|A Helix Fossil in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
===In Pokémon Origins===
===In Pokémon Origins===
A Helix Fossil briefly appeared in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', where it were shown being hogged by a {{tc|Super Nerd}} at [[Mt. Moon]].
A Helix Fossil briefly appeared in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', where it was shown being hogged by a {{tc|Super Nerd}} at [[Mt. Moon]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
{{bulbanews|Gotta Meme 'em All: Spiraling Out of Control!}}
{{bulbanews|Gotta Meme 'em All: Spiraling Out of Control!}}
* The Helix Fossil became a meme as a result of the first {{game|Red and Blue|s}} run of [[Twitch Plays Pokémon]], which also produced the meme "Lord Helix" in relation to {{p|Omanyte}}.
* 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".
* 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.
** 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.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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{{langtable|color={{items color light}}|bordercolor={{items color}}
|zh_yue=貝殼化石 ''{{tt|Buihok Fasehk|Shell Fossil}}''
|zh_cmn=貝殼化石 / 甲壳化石 ''{{tt|Bèiké Huàshí|Shell Fossil}}''
|fr=Nautile <!--- apparently they made it this way!--->
|fr=Nautile <!--- apparently they made it this way!--->
|de=Helixfossil
|de=Helixfossil
|it=Helixfossile
|it=Helixfossile
|ko=조개화석 ''Jogae Hwaseok''
|ko=조개화석 ''{{tt|Jogae Hwaseok|Seashell Fossil}}''
|pt_br=Fóssil Espiral (TCG)<br>Helix Fossil (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
|pt_br=Fóssil Espiral (TCG)<br>Helix Fossil (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
|es=Fósil Helix
|es=Fósil Helix
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Revision as of 04:21, 9 September 2019

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
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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
SMUM
N/A $500
US $7,000 $500
PE N/A $500

Effect

Passive 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 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.

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
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 The 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 Shops
XY Rock Smash (Glittering Cave)Y (after entering the Hall of Fame)
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

Appearance

RG Helix Fossil.png Mine Helix Fossil 1.pngMine Helix Fossil 2.png Helix Fossil PE.png
Artwork from
Generation I
Underground sprites Model from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

In the anime

A Helix Fossil in Pokémon Origins

In 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

Both the Dome and Helix Fossils appear on the artwork for the Mysterious Fossil card. The two Fossils were later split off into their own individual cards.

Related cards
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Mysterious Fossil T Fossil Common 62/62 Mystery of the Fossils Common  
Legendary Collection Common 109/110      
EX Sandstorm Common 91/100      
EX Legend Maker Common 79/92 Mirage Forest Uncommon 078/086
EX Holon Phantoms Common 92/110      
EX Power Keepers Common 85/108 World Champions Pack Common 087/108
Helix Fossil T Majestic Dawn Common 91/100 Moonlit Pursuit Uncommon  
Arceus Common 93/99 Advent of Arceus Uncommon 081/090
 


Trivia

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
  • 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


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


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