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[[File:Bag Claw Fossil Sprite.png‎|frame]]
|name=Root Fossil
The '''Root Fossil''' (Japanese: {{tt|'''ねっこのカセキ'''|Nekko no Kaseki}} ''Root Fossil'') and '''Claw Fossil''' (Japanese: {{tt|'''ツメのカセキ'''|Tsume no Kaseki}} ''Claw Fossil'') are [[Fossil]]s which can be regenerated into {{p|Lileep}} and {{p|Anorith}}, respectively.
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{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|IV|Items}}
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{{ItemInfobox/Fling|100|colorscheme=Items}}
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==In the games==
The '''Root Fossil''' (Japanese: '''ねっこのカセキ''' ''Root Fossil'') is a [[Fossil]] introduced in [[Generation III]] that can be regenerated into {{p|Lileep}}. It is the counterpart of the [[Claw Fossil]].
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the Root and Claw Fossils are found on {{rt|111|Hoenn}}; in these games, there is only one chance to acquire one of the Fossils, as when the chosen one is picked, the other Fossil will sink into the sand forever. In {{game|Emerald}}, one can be selected in [[Mirage Tower]], and the other one can later be found at the end of the [[Desert Underpass]]. If brought to the [[Devon Corporation]] in [[Rustboro City]], the Root and Claw Fossils can be regenerated into {{p|Lileep}} and {{p|Anorith}}, respectively. While in Generation III, the Root and Claw Fossils are [[Key Item]]s, in Generation IV they are regular items.


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]]. Claw Fossils are more common in Diamond while Root Fossils are more common in Pearl. If brought to the [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]], the Root and Claw Fossils can be regenerated into {{p|Lileep}} and {{p|Anorith}}, respectively.
==In the core series games==
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head‎|Items}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|N/A|N/A}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SM}}{{gameabbrev7|US}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|{{pdollar}}7,000|{{pdollar}}500}}
|}
|}


In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the Root and Claw Fossils can be found randomly by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} in [[Cliff Cave]]; however, these rocks do not appear until after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]]. The Root Fossil is exclusive to SoulSilver while the Claw Fossil is exclusive to HeartGold. If brought to the [[Pewter Museum of Science]], the Root and Claw Fossils can be regenerated into {{p|Lileep}} and {{p|Anorith}}, respectively.
===Effect===
====Passive effect====
If brought to the one of the following locations, the Root Fossil can be regenerated into a {{p|Lileep}}.


In {{4v|Black|White|2}}, a {{tc|Worker}} in the [[Ice Rock]] room of [[Twist Mountain]] hands out a random Fossil from previous generations, including the Root and Claw Fossils, once per day. If brought to the [[Nacrene Gym|Nacrene Museum]], the Root and Claw Fossils can be regenerated into {{p|Lileep}} and {{p|Anorith}}, respectively.
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{| border=1 style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{items color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
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! Games
! Location
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| [[Devon Corporation]] in [[Rustboro City]]
|-
| {{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}}
|}
|}


Rocks purchased in {{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}s of Black 2 and White 2's [[Join Avenue]] may contain Root or Claw Fossils.
=====Generation III=====
In the Generation III games, the Root Fossil is a [[Key Item]].


Both Root and Claw Fossils can be found via Rock Smash in the [[Glittering Cave]], but they are {{DL|Game-exclusive Pokémon|Generation VI|exclusive to Pokémon X}}.
=====Generation IV onward=====
From Generation IV onward, the Root 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]].


In {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, they can be bought one time only from [[Olivia]]'s jewelry shop in [[Konikoni City]], with the Claw Fossil only available in Ultra Sun and the Root 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 Root or Claw Fossil have a very rare chance of being obtained.
===Description===
 
{{movedesc|items}}
===Flavor text===
====Root Fossil====
{{movedesc|rock}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a plant root.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a plant root.}}
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It looks as if it could be part of a plant's root.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It looks as if it could be part of a plant's root.}}
|}
|}
|}{{left clear}}
|}


====Claw Fossil====
===Acquisition===
{{movedesc|rock}}
{{ItemAvailability/head‎|items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon.}}
|-
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a claw.}}
| {{gameabbrev3|RS}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea. It appears to be part of a claw.}}
| {{rt|111|Hoenn}} (choice between this and the [[Claw Fossil]])
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It appears to be a fragment of a claw.}}
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|E}}
| [[Mirage Tower]] (choice between this and the [[Claw Fossil]])<br>[[Desert Underpass]] (if not picked up at Mirage Tower)
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
|
| [[The Underground]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
|
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Cliff Cave]]){{sup/4|SS}} (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|-
| {{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|X}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{rt|111|Hoenn}} (choice between this and the [[Claw Fossil]])
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
|
| ''[[Trade]]''
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| [[Konikoni City]] ({{DL|Konikoni City|Olivia's jewelry shop}}){{sup/7|UM}}
| [[Poké Pelago]] (Isle Aphun: Rare-Treasure Hunting, Interesting-Item Hunting)
|}
|}
 
===Appearances===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{items color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Root Fossil 1.png]]<br>[[File:Mine Root Fossil 2.png]]<br>[[File:Mine Root Fossil 3.png]]<br>[[File:Mine Root Fossil 4.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{items color dark}}|The Underground|Underground}}
|}
|}
|}{{left clear}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Root and Claw Fossils anime.png|thumb|250px|Root and Claw Fossils in the anime]]
[[File:Root and Claw Fossils anime.png|thumb|250px|A Root Fossil in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
While the fossils themselves have not yet physically appeared in the anime, images of Root and Claw Fossils were seen in ''[[AG102|Where's Armaldo?]]'', when [[Professor Proctor]] explained {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} how he had restored several {{p|Lileep}} and {{p|Anorith}} back to life from Root and Claw Fossils.
While the fossil itself has not yet physically appeared in the anime, an image of a Root Fossil was seen in ''[[AG102|Where's Armaldo?]]'', when [[Professor Proctor]] explained {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} how he had restored several {{p|Lileep}} and {{p|Anorith}} back to life from Root and Claw Fossils.
{{-}}
{{-}}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards named '''Root Fossil''' or '''Claw Fossil'''.
The following is a list of cards named '''Root Fossil'''.


{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Trainer|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Trainer|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Root Fossil|92}}|type=Trainer|enset=EX Sandstorm|enrarity=Common|ennum=92/100||jpset=Miracle of the Desert|jprarity=Common|jpnum=048/053|enset2=EX Legend Maker|enrarity2=Common|ennum2=80/92|jpset2=Mirage Forest|jprarity2=Uncommon|jpnum2=079/086|enset3=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity3=Common|ennum3=93/110|enset4=EX Power Keepers|enrarity4=Common|ennum4=86/108|jpset4=World Champions Pack|jprarity4=Common|jpnum4=088/108|enset5=Legends Awakened|enrarity5=Common|ennum5=139/146|jpset5=Cry from the Mysterious|jprarity5=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Root Fossil|92}}|type=Trainer|enset=EX Sandstorm|enrarity=Common|ennum=92/100||jpset=Miracle of the Desert|jprarity=Common|jpnum=048/053|enset2=EX Legend Maker|enrarity2=Common|ennum2=80/92|jpset2=Mirage Forest|jprarity2=Uncommon|jpnum2=079/086|enset3=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity3=Common|ennum3=93/110|enset4=EX Power Keepers|enrarity4=Common|ennum4=86/108|jpset4=World Champions Pack|jprarity4=Common|jpnum4=088/108|enset5=Legends Awakened|enrarity5=Common|ennum5=139/146|jpset5=Cry from the Mysterious|jprarity5=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Blast|Root Fossil Lileep|87}}|type=Item|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Blast|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=87/101|jpset=Megalo Cannon|jprarity=U|jpnum=065/076}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Blast|Root Fossil Lileep|87}}|type=Item|modified=Yes|enset=Plasma Blast|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=87/101|jpset=Megalo Cannon|jprarity=U|jpnum=065/076}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Claw Fossil|90}}|type=Trainer|enset=EX Sandstorm|enrarity=Common|ennum=90/100|jpset=Miracle of the Desert|jprarity=Common|jpnum=047/053|enset2=EX Legend Maker|enrarity2=Common|ennum2=78/92|jpset2=Mirage Forest|jprarity2=Uncommon|jpnum2=077/086|enset3=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity3=Common|ennum3=91/110|enset4=EX Power Keepers|enrarity4=Common|ennum4=84/108|jpset4=World Champions Pack|jprarity4=Common|jpnum4=086/108|enset5=Legends Awakened|enrarity5=Common|ennum5=138/146|jpset5=Temple of Anger|jprarity5=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Steam Siege|Claw Fossil Anorith|100}}|type=Item|modified=Yes|enset=Steam Siege|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=100/114|jpset=Cruel Traitor|jprarity=C|jpnum=049/056}}
{{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: #{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Root Fossil 1.png]]<br>[[File:Mine Root Fossil 2.png]]<br>[[File:Mine Root Fossil 3.png]]<br>[[File:Mine Root Fossil 4.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Claw Fossil 1.png]]<br>[[File:Mine Claw Fossil 2.png]]<br>[[File:Mine Claw Fossil 3.png]]<br>[[File:Mine Claw Fossil 4.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Claw 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: #{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Root Fossil Sprite.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Claw Fossil Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{bug color dark}}|Claw Fossil}}
|}


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{|
{{langtable|color={{items color light}}|bordercolor={{items color}}
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|zh_yue=根狀化石 ''{{tt|Gānjohng Fasehk|Root Fossil}}''
|
|zh_cmn=根狀化石 ''{{tt|Gēnzhuàng Huàshí|Root Fossil}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>樹根化石 ''{{tt|Shùgēn Huàshí|Root Fossil}}'' {{tt|*|Manga}}
''Root Fossil''
{{langtable|color={{rock color light}}|bordercolor={{rock color}}
|fi=Juurifossiili
|fi=Juurifossiili
|fr=Foss. Racine{{tt|*|Generation III-V}}<br/>Fossile Racine{{tt|*|Generation VI}}
|fr=Foss. Racine{{tt|*|Generation III-V}}<br/>Fossile Racine{{tt|*|Generation VI}}
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|vi=Hóa thạch rễ cây
|vi=Hóa thạch rễ cây
}}
}}
|
''Claw Fossil''
{{langtable|color={{rock color light}}|bordercolor={{rock color}}
|fi=Kynsifossiili
|fr=Foss. Griffe{{tt|*|Generation III-V}}<br/>Fossile Griffe{{tt|*|Generation VI}}
|de=Klauenfossil
|it=Fossilunghia
|ko=발톱화석 ''Baltop Hwaseok''
|pt_br=Fóssil Garra
|es=Fósil Garra
|vi=Hóa thạch móng vuốt
}}
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}
{{Fossil}}<br>
{{Fossil}}<br>
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[[Category:Key Items]]
[[Category:Key Items]]


[[de:Klauenfossil]]
[[de:Wurzelfossil]]
[[fr:Fossile Griffe]]
[[es:Fósil raíz]]
[[it:Radifossile e Fossilunghia]]
[[fr:Fossile Racine]]
[[ja:ツメのカセキ]]
[[ja:ねっこのカセキ]]
[[zh:爪子化石（道具）]]
[[zh:根状化石（道具）]]

Revision as of 16:21, 21 May 2019

Root Fossil
ねっこのカセキ
Root Fossil
Bag Root Fossil Sprite.png
Root Fossil
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation III
Pocket
Generation III Bag Key items pocket icon.png Key items
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Fling
Power 100

The Root Fossil (Japanese: ねっこのカセキ Root Fossil) is a Fossil introduced in Generation III that can be regenerated into Lileep. It is the counterpart of the Claw Fossil.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
RSE N/A N/A
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUS		 N/A $500
UM $7,000 $500

Effect

Passive effect

If brought to the one of the following locations, the Root Fossil can be regenerated into a Lileep.

Games Location
RSE Devon Corporation in Rustboro City
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 III

In the Generation III games, the Root Fossil is a Key Item.

Generation IV onward

From Generation IV onward, the Root 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
RSE A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon.
FRLG A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a plant root.
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2 		A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea. It appears to be part of a plant root.
XYORAS
SMUSUM 		A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It looks as if it could be part of a plant's root.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
RS Route 111 (choice between this and the Claw Fossil)
E Mirage Tower (choice between this and the Claw Fossil)
Desert Underpass (if not picked up at Mirage Tower)
DPPt The Underground (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
HGSS Rock Smash (Cliff Cave)SS (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
BW Twist Mountain (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
B2W2 Twist Mountain
Join Avenue Antique Shops
XY Rock Smash (Glittering Cave)X
ORAS Route 111 (choice between this and the Claw Fossil)
SM Trade
USUM Konikoni City (Olivia's jewelry shop)UM Poké Pelago (Isle Aphun: Rare-Treasure Hunting, Interesting-Item Hunting)

Appearances

Mine Root Fossil 1.png
Mine Root Fossil 2.png
Mine Root Fossil 3.png
Mine Root Fossil 4.png
Underground

In the anime

A Root Fossil in the anime

While the fossil itself has not yet physically appeared in the anime, an image of a Root Fossil was seen in Where's Armaldo?, when Professor Proctor explained Ash and his friends how he had restored several Lileep and Anorith back to life from Root and Claw Fossils.

In the TCG

The following is a list of cards named Root Fossil.

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 #
Root Fossil T EX Sandstorm Common 92/100 Miracle of the Desert Common 048/053
EX Legend Maker Common 80/92 Mirage Forest Uncommon 079/086
EX Holon Phantoms Common 93/110      
EX Power Keepers Common 86/108 World Champions Pack Common 088/108
Legends Awakened Common 139/146 Cry from the Mysterious Uncommon  
Root Fossil Lileep I Plasma Blast Uncommon 87/101 Megalo Cannon U 065/076
 


In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 根狀化石 Gānjohng Fasehk
Mandarin 根狀化石 Gēnzhuàng Huàshí *
樹根化石 Shùgēn Huàshí *
Finland Flag.png Finnish Juurifossiili
France Flag.png French Foss. Racine*
Fossile Racine*
Germany Flag.png German Wurzelfossil
Italy Flag.png Italian Radifossile
South Korea Flag.png Korean 뿌리화석 Ppuri Hwaseok
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Fóssil Raiz
Russia Flag.png Russian Ископаемый Корень Iskopayemyy Koren'
Spain Flag.png Spanish Fósil Raíz
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Hóa thạch rễ cây


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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