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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 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>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}{{gameabbrev7|US}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}3,500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|{{pdollar}}7,000|{{pdollar}}3,500}}
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===Effect===
If brought to the one of the following locations, the Root Fossil can be regenerated into a {{p|Lileep}}.

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! Games
! Location
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| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| [[Devon Corporation]] in [[Rustboro City]]
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| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]
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| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| [[Pewter Museum of Science]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
| [[Nacrene Gym|Nacrene Museum]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Ambrette Town]] Fossil Lab
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| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Devon Corporation]] in [[Rustboro City]]
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| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| [[Fossil Restoration Center]] on {{rt|8|Alola}}
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|{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
|[[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]
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====Generation III====
In the Generation III games, the Root Fossil is a [[Key Item]].

In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the Root Fossil (as well as the [[Claw Fossil]]) 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 [[Cinnabar Lab]].

====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]].

===Description===
{{movedesc|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 plant root.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea. It appears to be part of a plant root.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}<br>{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|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.}}
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===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|items}}
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| {{gameabbrev3|RS}}
| {{rt|111|Hoenn}} (choice between this and the [[Claw Fossil]])
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| {{gameabbrev3|E}}
| [[Mirage Tower]] (choice between this and the [[Claw Fossil]])<br>[[Desert Underpass]] (if not picked up at Mirage Tower)
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| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
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| [[Underground]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
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| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
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| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Cliff Cave]], after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]]){{sup/4|SS}}
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| {{gameabbrev5|BW}} 
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| [[Twist Mountain]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
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| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}} 
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| [[Twist Mountain]]<br>[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}})
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| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| 
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Glittering Cave]]){{sup/6|X}}
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| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{rt|111|Hoenn}} (choice between this and the [[Claw Fossil]])
| 
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| 
| ''[[Trade]]''
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| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| [[Konikoni City]] ({{DL|Konikoni City|Olivia's jewelry shop}}){{sup/7|UM}}
| [[Poké Pelago]] (Isle Aphun: Rare-Treasure Hunting, Interesting-Item Hunting)
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| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| 
| [[Grand Underground]] (after defeating or capturing {{p|Dialga}}{{sup/8|BD}}/{{p|Palkia}}{{sup/8|SP}})
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==Gallery==
===Sprites===
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}} | [[File:Fossil III OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}} | [[File:Mine Root Fossil 1.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}} | [[File:Mine Root Fossil 1 BDSP.png|100x100px]]
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| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| {{color2|000|Underground}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| {{color2|000|Grand Underground}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
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==In the anime==
[[File:Root and Claw Fossils anime.png|thumb|250px|A Root Fossil in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
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.
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==In the TCG==
[[File:RootFossilEXSandstorm92.jpg|200px|thumb|Root Fossil in the TCG]]
{{main|Root Fossil (EX Sandstorm 92)}}
The '''Root Fossil''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Trainer card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] in the {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} expansion, first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Miracle of the Desert}} expansion. Although it is a Trainer card, it is played as if it were a {{ct|Colorless}} [[Basic Pokémon]]. However, Root Fossil can't be affected by any {{TCG|Special Condition}}s, can't retreat, and the player may choose to discard it at any time during their turn. Additionally, it allows the player to remove one damage counter from Root Fossil between turns. It can evolve into {{TCG|Lileep}} that evolve from a Root Fossil. During the EX Series, Knocking Out a Root Fossil was not rewarded with a Prize card (it still had to be discarded). This changed in the Diamond & Pearl Series with its reprint in the {{TCG|Legends Awakened}} expansion, to match the Fossil cards released in the {{TCG|Majestic Dawn|previous expansion}}.

During the Black & White Series, the {{TCG|Plasma Blast}} expansion included the {{TCG|Item card}} {{TCG ID|Plasma Blast|Root Fossil Lileep|87}}. It allows players to look at the bottom seven cards of their deck, reveal a Lileep they find there, and put it onto their Bench. The other six cards are then shuffled back into the deck.

Root Fossils are also featured on {{TCG|Unidentified Fossil}} cards. These cards are played as if they were Basic Pokémon and can evolve into Lileep.

{{main|Antique Root Fossil (Stellar Crown 130)}}
The Scarlet & Violet Series saw the release of {{TCG ID|Stellar Crown|Antique Root Fossil|130}} in the {{TCG|Stellar Crown}} expansion, first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Stellar Miracle}} expansion. This card is like the previously released Root Fossil card, but with a different {{TCG|Ability}} that makes it so that if this card is in the Active Spot, the opponent's Active Pokémon's attacks cost {{e}} more.
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==Trivia==
* The symbol for the {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolSandstorm.png|30px]] resembles the [[Claw Fossil|Claw]] and Root Fossils.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{items color light}}|bordercolor={{items color}}
|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}}
|fi=Juurifossiili
|fr=Foss. Racine{{tt|*|Generation III-V}}<br/>Fossile Racine{{tt|*|Generation VI}}
|de=Wurzelfossil
|it=Radifossile
|ko=뿌리화석 ''{{tt|Ppuri Hwaseok|Root Fossil}}''
|es=Fósil Raíz
|pt_br=Fóssil Raiz
|ru=Ископаемый Корень ''Iskopayemyy Koren'''
|vi=Hóa thạch rễ cây
}}

==See also==
* [[List of Key Items in Generation III]]

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