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{{split|Dome Fossil and Helix Fossil}}
{{ItemInfobox/head
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|jname=かいのカセキ
The '''Dome Fossil''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|こうらのカセキ|Kōra no Kaseki}}''' ''Carapace Fossil'') and '''Helix Fossil''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|かいのカセキ|Kai no Kaseki}}''' ''Shellfish Fossil'') are [[Fossil]]s which can be regenerated into {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Omanyte}}, respectively.
|jtrans=Shellfish Fossil
|gen=I
|colorscheme=Items
|fling=yes
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{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|III|Key items|colorscheme=Items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|IV|Items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|V|Items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VI|Items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRowBottom|VII|Items}}
{{ItemInfobox/Fling|100|colorscheme=Items}}
|}


==In the games==
The '''Helix Fossil''' (Japanese: '''かいのカセキ''' ''Shellfish Fossil'') is a [[Fossil]] introduced in [[Generation I]] that can be regenerated into {{p|Omanyte}}. It is the counterpart of the [[Dome Fossil]].
[[File:RG Dome Fossil.png|thumb|100px|Dome Fossil artwork from {{game|Red and Green|s}}]]
[[File:RG Helix Fossil.png|thumb|100px|Helix Fossil artwork from {{game|Red and Green|s}}]]
In the Generation I, III, and VII games, the Dome and Helix Fossils are [[Key Item]]s found in [[Mt. Moon]] after defeating {{tc|Super Nerd}} Miguel. While both are present, {{player}}s are allowed to choose only one, as the other one will be taken by Super Nerd Miguel. If brought to the [[Cinnabar Lab|laboratory]] on [[Cinnabar Island]], the Dome and Helix Fossils can be regenerated into {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Omanyte}}, respectively. The Pokémon extracted from Super Nerd Miguel's Fossil is seen in the zoo just outside the {{safari|Kanto}} in [[Fuchsia City]].


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


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


In {{4v|Black|White|2}}, a {{tc|Worker}} near the [[Ice Rock]] room of [[Twist Mountain]] hands out a random Fossil from previous generations, including the Dome and Helix Fossils, once per day. If brought to the [[Nacrene Gym|Nacrene Museum]], the Dome and Helix Fossils can be regenerated into {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Omanyte}}, respectively.
{| style="background:#{{items color light}}; border:5px solid #{{items color}}" class=roundy
 
|-
Rocks purchased in {{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}s of Black 2 and White 2's [[Join Avenue]] may contain Dome or Helix Fossils.
|
{| border=1 style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{items color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-
! Games
! Location
|-
| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| [[Cinnabar Lab]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| [[Pewter Museum of Science]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
| [[Nacrene Gym|Nacrene Museum]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Ambrette Town]] Fossil Lab
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Devon Corporation]] in [[Rustboro City]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| [[Fossil Restoration Center]] on {{rt|8|Alola}}
|}
|}


Both Dome and Helix Fossils can be found via Rock Smash in the [[Glittering Cave]], but they are {{DL|Game-exclusive Pokémon|Generation VI|exclusive to Pokémon Y}}.
====Generation I and III====
In the Generation I and III games, the Helix Fossil is a [[Key Item]].


In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, they can be found randomly through Rock Smash in different [[Mirage spot]]s. However the Dome Fossil is exclusive to Omega Ruby and the Helix Fossil is exclusive to Alpha Sapphire. They can be brought to the [[Devon Corporation]] in [[Rustboro City]] to regenerate them into Kabuto and Omanyte, respectively.
In {{game|Emerald}}, the Helix Fossil (as well as the [[Dome Fossil]] and [[Old Amber]]) is found in the game data, but it is [[List of unobtainable items|not legitimately obtainable]] and has no effect. The player is unable to regenerate this fossil in the [[Devon Corporation]].


In {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, they can be bought one time only from [[Olivia]]'s jewelry shop in [[Konikoni City]], with the Helix Fossil only available in Ultra Sun and the Dome Fossil only available in Ultra Moon. However, they can also be obtained from Isle Aphun at [[Poké Pelago]] regardless of version. By conducting a Rare Treasure-Hunting expedition (or an Interesting Item-Hunting expedition once the island has reached Development Level 3), the Dome or Helix Fossil have a very rare chance of being obtained.
====Generation IV onward====
From Generation IV onward, the Helix Fossil is no longer a Key Item, and is a normal item. Therefore, multiples of them can be obtained, they can be [[held item|held]], and sent to other players via [[trade|trading]].


===Flavor text===
===Description===
====Dome Fossil====
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedesc|rock}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}|A fossil of a Pokémon that lived in prehistoric times.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|E}}|A piece of ancient marine Pokémon's shell.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a shell.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea. It appears to be part of a shell.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It could be a shell or carapace.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}
 
====Helix Fossil====
{{movedesc|rock}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}|A fossil of a Pokémon that lived in prehistoric times.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}|A fossil of a Pokémon that lived in prehistoric times.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|E}}|A piece of ancient marine Pokémon's seashell.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|E}}|A piece of ancient marine Pokémon's seashell.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a seashell.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a seashell.}}
{{movedescentry|{{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.}}
|}
|}
|}
|}{{left clear}}


==In the anime==
===Acquisition===
[[File:Dome Fossil anime.png|thumb|250px|A Dome Fossil in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
{{ItemAvailability/head‎|items}}
===In the main series===
|-
Dome Fossils were first seen in ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]''. They made up the structure of an island, and were revived into Kabuto in red moonlight, causing the whole island to collapse and sink.
| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}
| [[Mt. Moon]] (choice between this and the [[Dome Fossil]])
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| [[Mt. Moon]] (choice between this and the [[Dome Fossil]])
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
|
| [[The Underground]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
|
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Ruins of Alph]]){{sup/4|HG}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
|
| [[Twist Mountain]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
|
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br>[[Join Avenue]] {{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}s
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
|
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Glittering Cave]]){{sup/6|Y}} (after entering the [[Hall of Fame]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
|
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Mirage spot]]s){{sup/6|AS}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
|
| ''[[Trade]]''
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| [[Konikoni City]] ({{DL|Konikoni City|Olivia's jewelry shop}}){{sup/7|US}}
| [[Poké Pelago]] (Isle Aphun: Rare-Treasure Hunting, Interesting-Item Hunting)
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| [[Mt. Moon]] (choice between this and the [[Dome Fossil]])
| [[Cerulean Cave]]
|}
|}


A Dome Fossil made a cameo appearance in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'' during a visual representation of [[Roark]]'s love of Fossils in an argument with [[Byron]].
===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color dark}}; background: #{{key items color light}}; width:100px; height:100px" | [[File:RG Helix Fossil.png|100x100px]]
| 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]]
|-
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
| {{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 ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'', a Dome Fossil was first seen chasing [[Hawes]], as he claimed it to be doing, but was later seen safely placed in a display case. Hawes later explained what it was to Ash and {{ashfr}}. It was later revealed that the {{p|Yamask}} in the Nacrene City Museum was using its move {{m|Psychic}} to make the Dome Fossil float and chase after Hawes after he put its mask in a display case, thinking that it was a replica Yamask mask given to him as a gift from the company that made a {{p|Cofagrigus}} replica after purchasing it from them for the museum.
==In the anime==
 
[[File:Super Nerd PO.png|250px||thumb|A Helix Fossil in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
===In Pokémon Origins===
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Super Nerd PO.png|250px|thumb|Dome and Helix Fossils in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
A Helix Fossil briefly appeared in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', where it was shown being hogged by a {{tc|Super Nerd}} at [[Mt. Moon]].
Helix and Dome Fossils briefly appeared in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', where they were shown being hogged by a {{tc|Super Nerd}} at [[Mt. Moon]].
{{-}}
{{-}}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
Both Fossils appear on the artwork for the {{TCG|Mysterious Fossil}} card. However, the artwork depicts the Dome Fossil as the Fossil of a {{p|Kabutops}}, Kabuto's evolution, rather than of a Kabuto. The two Fossils were later split off into their own individual cards.
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Helix Fossil in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].


{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Trainer|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/header|Helix Fossil|Trainer|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Fossil|Mysterious Fossil|62}}|type=Trainer|enset=Fossil|enrarity=Common|ennum=62/62|jpsetlink=Fossil|jpset=Mystery of the Fossils|jprarity=Common|enset2=Legendary Collection|enrarity2=Common|ennum2=109/110|enset3=EX Sandstorm|enrarity3=Common|ennum3=91/100|enset4=EX Legend Maker|enrarity4=Common|ennum4=79/92|jpsetlink4=EX Legend Maker|jpset4=Mirage Forest|jprarity4=Uncommon|jpnum4=078/086|enset5=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity5=Common|ennum5=92/110|enset6=EX Power Keepers|enrarity6=Common|ennum6=85/108|jpsetlink6=EX Power Keepers|jpset6=World Champions Pack|jprarity6=Common|jpnum6=087/108}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Fossil|Mysterious Fossil|62}}|type=Trainer|enset=Fossil|enrarity=Common|ennum=62/62|jpset=Mystery of the Fossils|jprarity=Common|enset2=Legendary Collection|enrarity2=Common|ennum2=109/110|enset3=EX Sandstorm|enrarity3=Common|ennum3=91/100|enset4=EX Legend Maker|enrarity4=Common|ennum4=79/92|jpset4=Mirage Forest|jprarity4=Uncommon|jpnum4=078/086|enset5=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity5=Common|ennum5=92/110|enset6=EX Power Keepers|enrarity6=Common|ennum6=85/108|jpset6=World Champions Pack|jprarity6=Common|jpnum6=087/108}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Majestic Dawn|Dome Fossil|89}}|type=Trainer|enset=Majestic Dawn|enrarity=Common|ennum=89/100|jpsetlink=Moonlit Pursuit/Dawn Dash|jpset=Dawn Dash|jprarity=Uncommon|ensetlink2=Platinum: Arceus|enset2=Arceus|enrarity2=Common|ennum2=92/99|jpsetlink2=Platinum: Arceus|jpset2=Advent of Arceus|jprarity2=Uncommon|jpnum2=082/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Majestic Dawn|Helix Fossil|91}}|type=Trainer|enset=Majestic Dawn|enrarity=Common|ennum=91/100|jpset=Moonlit Pursuit|jprarity=Uncommon|ensetlink2=Platinum: Arceus|enset2=Arceus|enrarity2=Common|ennum2=93/99|jpset2=Advent of Arceus|jprarity2=Uncommon|jpnum2=081/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Majestic Dawn|Helix Fossil|91}}|type=Trainer|enset=Majestic Dawn|enrarity=Common|ennum=91/100|jpsetlink=Moonlit Pursuit/Dawn Dash|jpset=Moonlit Pursuit|jprarity=Uncommon|ensetlink2=Platinum: Arceus|enset2=Arceus|enrarity2=Common|ennum2=93/99|jpsetlink2=Platinum: Arceus|jpset2=Advent of Arceus|jprarity2=Uncommon|jpnum2=081/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Fates Collide|Helix Fossil Omanyte|102}}|type=Item|expanded=yes|enset=Fates Collide|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=102/124|jpset=Awakening Psychic King|jprarity=C|jpnum=069/078}}
{{cardlist/footer|Trainer}}
{{cardlist/footer|Trainer}}
==Artwork==
===Underground===
This is the artwork of the Fossils in [[The Underground]]:
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Helix Fossil 1.png]]<br>[[File:Mine Helix Fossil 2.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Dome Fossil.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dome Fossil}}
|}{{-}}
===Dream World===
This is the artwork of the Fossils in the [[Pokémon Dream World]]:
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Helix Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dome Fossil Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Helix Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Dome Fossil}}
|}{{-}}


==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.
* The Pokémon Red and Green artwork for the Helix Fossil depicts a bivalve clam shell instead of a spiral shell. This was changed in Generation III where the sprite depicts the Helix Fossil a spiral shell, similar to the one that Omanyte possesses.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{|
{{langtable|color={{items color light}}|bordercolor={{items color}}
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|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}}''
''Dome Fossil''
{{langtable|color={{rock color light}}|bordercolor={{rock color}}
|fr=Fossile Dôme
|de=Domfossil
|it=Domofossile
|ko=껍질화석 ''Kkeopjil Hwaseok''
|pt_br=Fóssil Cúpula (TCG)<br>Fóssil de Redoma (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
|es=Fósil Domo
|vi=Hóa thạch giáp xác
}}
|
''Helix Fossil''
{{langtable|color={{rock color light}}|bordercolor={{rock color}}
|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
}}
}}
|}
 
==See also==
* [[List of Key Items in Generation I]]
* [[List of Key Items in Generation III]]
 
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Revision as of 02:08, 7 March 2021

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
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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		 N/A $500
SMUM N/A $3,500
US $7,000 $3,500
PE N/A $500

Effect

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

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

Generation I and III

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

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

Generation IV onward

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

Description

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

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

The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Helix Fossil in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Helix Fossil
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
Helix Fossil Omanyte I Fates Collide Uncommon 102/124 Awakening Psychic King C 069/078
 


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

See also


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


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