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{{samename|the TCG set|Fossil (TCG)}}
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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.

Pokémon revived from Fossils are commonly called Fossil Pokémon.

==In the games==
Scientists who can revive Fossils can be found in every [[core series]] game except the [[Generation II]] games.
* [[Kanto]]: [[Cinnabar Lab]]{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/7|PE}} or [[Pewter Museum of Science]]{{sup/4|HGSS}}
* [[Hoenn]]: [[Devon Corporation]]
* [[Sinnoh]]: [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]
* [[Unova]]: {{DL|Nacrene City|Nacrene Museum}}
* [[Kalos]]: [[Ambrette Town#Fossil Lab|Ambrette Fossil Lab]]
* [[Alola]]: {{DL|Alola Route 8|Fossil Restoration Center}}

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.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{rock color}}; border:3px solid #{{rock color dark}}"
|-
! rowspan=2 |
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Generation I|Gen I}}
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Generation II|Gen II}}
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Generation III|Gen III}}
! colspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Generation IV|Gen IV}}
! 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=3 style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Generation VI|Gen VII}}
|- style="background:#{{rock color light}}"
! {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
! {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
! {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
! {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
! {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
! {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
! {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Dome Fossil|Dome}}
| rowspan=2 | [[Mt. Moon|Choose one]]
|
| rowspan=2 | [[Mt. Moon|Choose one]]{{sup/3|FRLG}}
| rowspan=2 | [[The Underground|Unlimited]]
| [[Ruins of Alph|Unlimited]]{{sup/4|SS}}
| rowspan=2 | [[Twist Mountain|Unlimited]]
| rowspan=2 | [[Glittering Cave|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|Y}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|OR}}
|
| [[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:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Helix Fossil|Helix}}
|
| [[Ruins of Alph|Unlimited]]{{sup/4|HG}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|AS}}
|
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Sun}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Old Amber}}
| [[Pewter Museum of Science|One]]
|
| [[Pewter Museum of Science|One]]{{sup/3|FRLG}}
| [[The Underground|Unlimited]]
| [[Ruins of Alph|Unlimited]]
| [[Twist Mountain|Unlimited]]
| [[Glittering Cave|Unlimited]]
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Root Fossil|Root}}
| rowspan=8 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=8 | ''N/A''
| 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]]
| [[Cliff Cave|Unlimited]]{{sup/4|SS}}
| rowspan=2 | [[Twist Mountain|Unlimited]]
| rowspan=2 | [[Glittering Cave|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|X}}
| rowspan=2 | {{rt|111|Hoenn|Choose one}}
|
| [[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:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Claw Fossil|Claw}}
| [[Cliff Cave|Unlimited]]{{sup/4|HG}}
|
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Sun}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Skull Fossil|Skull}}
| 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}}
|
| rowspan=2 | [[Twist Mountain|Unlimited]]
| rowspan=2 | [[Glittering Cave|Unlimited]]
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|AS}}
| [[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:#{{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}}
|
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|OR}}
| [[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:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Cover Fossil|Cover}}
| rowspan=4 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=4 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=2 | [[Relic Castle|Choose one]]{{sup/5|BW}}<br>[[Join Avenue#Antique Shop|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|A choice of either one is also offered in Nacrene City after defeating the Elite Four}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| rowspan=2 | [[Glittering Cave|Unlimited]]
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|AS}}
| [[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:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Plume Fossil|Plume}}
| [[Mirage spot#Daily Mirage spots|Unlimited]]{{sup/6|OR}}
| [[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:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|000|Jaw Fossil|Jaw}}
| rowspan=2 | ''N/A''
| rowspan=2 | [[Glittering Cave|Choose one]]
|
|
| [[Poké Pelago|Unlimited]]{{tt|*|Can also be purchased once in Konikoni City in Ultra Sun}}
|-
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Sail Fossil|Sail}}
| style="background:#FFF" |
| style="background:#FFF" |
| 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.

===[[Generation I]]===
In {{game2|Red|Blue|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:

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Helix Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Dome Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}
| 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}}|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|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]] {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes|s}}), 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 {{t|Dragon|draconic}} appearance.

===[[Generation II]]===
No new Fossils were introduced in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, and these games have no means by which to revive or acquire Fossils. However, {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}}, and {{p|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 {{p|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 {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} in this generation's games, as well as the [[Pokémon Stadium series|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 {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, two new Fossils were introduced. They can be resurrected into these respective Pokémon:

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Root Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|345|Lileep}}
| 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 Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{bug color dark}}|Claw Fossil}}
|}

In Ruby and Sapphire, the player can choose one of either the Root or Claw Fossils at {{rt|111|Hoenn}}, 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, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the player can obtain the same Fossils as in the original games: either the Helix or the Dome Fossil, and the Old Amber.

Additionally, {{p|Relicanth}} is also an ancient Pokémon which is partially Rock-type, and it can be considered a {{wp|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, {{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]] 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 {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, two new Fossils were again introduced:

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Skull Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}
| 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 Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{steel color dark}}|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 [[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. However, the chances of finding most of the previous generation Fossils, much like with several other items, follows a similar formula to the Sinnoh Fossils. This makes it easier to find certain Fossils which are found uncommonly, while the others become more difficult in the opposite version which instead are found very rarely. For example, the Helix and Claw Fossils have an easier chance to be found if the Skull Fossil is available, or the Dome and Root Fossil if the Armor Fossil is available. The Old Amber is the only Fossil whose ratio remains unchanged regardless of version as it will always be found rarely.

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.

[[Roark]] has a Cranidos, while his father, [[Byron]], has a {{p|Bastiodon}}. {{p|Rampardos}} and Shieldon are also used by two minor Trainers. In the post-Elite Four stage of the games, {{p|Aerodactyl}} can be spotted with another Trainer.

As in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, [[Brock]] has an {{p|Omastar}} and a {{p|Kabutops}} on his team in {{2v2|HeartGold|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]]===
{{game|Black and White|s}} once again brought a new set of Fossils to the Pokémon world:

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unova color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{unova color}}"
|-
| width="120px" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Cover Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|564|Tirtouga}}
| 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 Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|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 [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|sequels]] to these games, the fossils are instead given away by former Gym Leader [[Lenora]].

In [[Chargestone Cave]], a couple of {{tc|Ace Trainer}}s battle with a {{p|Tirtouga}} and an {{p|Archen}}. In Black 2 and White 2, two {{tc|Backpacker}}s on {{rt|1|Unova}} also use teams entirely made out of Fossil Pokémon.

The two final evolutions of the Fossil Pokémon released in this generation ({{p|Carracosta}} and {{p|Archeops}}) are used by [[N]] in the final battle against him in [[N's Castle]].

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]]===
Two Fossil Pokémon were introduced for {{g|X and Y}}.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{kalos color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{kalos color}}"
|-
| width="120px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Jaw Fossil Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|696|Tyrunt}}
| 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 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 [[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}}.

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 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 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 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.

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]].

===[[Generation VIII]]===
Generation VIII introduced 4 new fossils, but the player cannot get any of the previously established fossils. Reviving fossils in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] is a much different process than it has been in the past generations, as the process have two completely different fossils combined together to form a horrific chimeric Fossil Pokémon.

The Fossils can be combined via unspeakable science at {{rt|6|Galar}} by one aptly named [[Cara Liss]] into the following Pokémon:

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{galar color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{galar color}}"
|-
| width="120px" style="background:#{{electric color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Fossilized Bird Sprite.png]] + [[File:Bag Fossilized Fish Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|880|Dracozolt}}
| width="120px" style="background:#{{electric color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Fossilized Bird Sprite.png]] + [[File:Bag Fossilized Dino Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|881|Arctozolt}}
| width="120px" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Fossilized Drake Sprite.png]] + [[File:Bag Fossilized Fish Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|882|Dracovish}}
| width="120px" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Fossilized Drake Sprite.png]] + [[File:Bag Fossilized Dino Sprite.png]] →{{MSP|883|Arctovish}}
|-
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Fossilized Bird + Fossilized Drake}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ice color dark}}|Fossilized Bird + Fossilized Dino}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Fossilized Fish + Fossilized Drake}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ice color dark}}|Fossilized Fish + Fossilized Dino}}
|}

===Appearance===
====[[The Underground|Sinnoh Underground]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{cynthia color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
|-
| width="120px" height="80px" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Helix Fossil 1.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Dome Fossil.png]]
| width="120px" style="background:#{{flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Old Amber 1.png]]
|-
| 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}}
|-
| width="120px" height="80px" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Root Fossil 4.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:#{{steel color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Armor Fossil.png]]
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{bug color dark}}|Claw 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}}|Armor Fossil}}
|}{{-}}

====[[Pokémon Global Link]]====
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| width="95px" height="90px" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Helix Fossil Sprite.png|x60px]]
| width="95px" style="background:#{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dome Fossil Sprite.png|x60px]]
| width="95px" style="background:#{{flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Old Amber Sprite.png|x60px]]
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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="95px" height="90px" style="background:#{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Root Fossil Sprite.png|x60px]]
| width="95px" style="background:#{{bug color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Claw Fossil Sprite.png|x60px]]
| width="95px" style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Skull Fossil Sprite.png|x60px]]
| width="95px" style="background:#{{steel color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Armor Fossil Sprite.png|x60px]]
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Root Fossil}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{bug color dark}}|Claw 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}}|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 main series===
[[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 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 ''[[HS15|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.

[[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.

[[Lenora]] gave a Plume Fossil to [[Professor Juniper]] and [[Fennel]] prior to ''[[BW036|Archeops In The Modern World!]]''. They successfully resurrected a female {{p|Archen}} from the Fossil using {{p|Musharna}}'s dream energy. With the help of {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Tranquill}}, Archen learned how to fly and then evolved into {{p|Archeops}}.

{{an|Kiawe}} found two fossils in ''[[SM032|Treasure Hunt, Akala Style!]]'', during the [[Poké Ride|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.
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===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]].

In ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'', Red was seen using a {{p|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 {{p|Mew}}) by the time of ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', it means that he has also obtained the other Kanto Fossil Pokémon, presumably also revived from Fossils. As {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} was mentioned to have collected 148 Pokémon, it is likely that he had also collected all Kanto Fossil Pokémon.
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==In the manga==
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[[File:Old Amber revive.png|150px|right|thumb|{{p|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 {{p|Omanyte}}, but she gives this to {{adv|Yellow}}. In addition, {{adv|Red}} uses [[Blaine]]'s laboratory to revive an [[Aero]]dactyl. In [[Hoenn]], {{adv|Ruby}} fights a revived {{p|Lileep}} and an {{p|Anorith}} at [[Professor Cozmo]]'s laboratory in [[Fallarbor Town]]. In [[Sinnoh]], [[Roark]] has a {{p|Cranidos}} like in the games, and [[Byron|his father]] a [[Don|Shieldon]], which he later gives to {{adv|Diamond}}. In [[Unova]], [[N]] had an {{p|Archeops}}, which he released, and {{adv|Black}} has a [[Costa|Carracosta]], given to him by [[Marshal]] as a {{p|Tirtouga}}. {{adv|Blake}} also has a {{p|Kabutops}}. In [[Kalos]], [[Grant]] has an {{p|Aurorus}} and a {{p|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 {{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==
* The [[Generation I]] Fossil Pokémon are the only {{type|Rock}} Pokémon of that generation that are not part {{type|Ground}}.
* {{p|Cranidos}} and {{p|Rampardos}} are the only Fossil Pokémon that are pure-Rock type.
* {{p|Tirtouga}} and {{p|Carracosta}} are the only Fossil Pokémon to have Rock as their secondary type.
* {{p|Archen}} and {{p|Archeops}} are the only Fossil Pokémon without Hidden Abilities.
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} is the only Fossil Pokémon capable of [[Mega Evolution]].
** It is also the only one which doesn't evolve normally.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=化石 ''{{tt|Huàshí|Fossil}}''
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|ko=화석 ''Hwaseok''
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|pt=Fóssil
|ru=Ископаемое ''Iskopayemoye''
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|vi=Hóa thạch
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