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==In the core series games== | ==In the core series games== | ||
===Price=== | ===Price=== | ||
{{ItemPrice/ | {{ItemPrice/head|Items}} | ||
{{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|SMUSUMPE}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}500}} | {{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}500}} | ||
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| [[Cinnabar Lab]] | | [[Cinnabar Lab]] | ||
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| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}} | | {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}} | ||
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]] | | [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]] | ||
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|E}}|A stone containing the genes of an ancient Pokémon.}} | {{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|E}}|A stone containing the genes of an ancient Pokémon.}} | ||
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A piece of amber that contains the genetic material of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.}} | {{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A piece of amber that contains the genetic material of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.}} | ||
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}|A piece of amber that still contains the genetic material of an ancient Pokémon. It's clear with a tawny, reddish tint.}} | {{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|A piece of amber that still contains the genetic material of an ancient Pokémon. It's clear with a tawny, reddish tint.}} | ||
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A piece of amber that still contains the genetic material of a prehistoric Pokémon. It's clear with a tawny, reddish tint.}} | |||
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===Acquisition=== | ===Acquisition=== | ||
{{ItemAvailability/ | {{ItemAvailability/head|items}} | ||
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| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}} | | {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}} | ||
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| [[ | | [[Underground]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]]) | ||
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| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}} | | {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}} | ||
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| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}} | | {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}} | ||
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| [[Twist Mountain]]<br>[[Join Avenue]] {{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}} | | [[Twist Mountain]]<br>[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}) | ||
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| {{gameabbrev6|XY}} | | {{gameabbrev6|XY}} | ||
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| [[Pewter Museum of Science]] | | [[Pewter Museum of Science]] | ||
| [[Cerulean Cave]] | | [[Cerulean Cave]] | ||
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| [[Grand Underground]] (after defeating or capturing {{p|Dialga}}{{sup/8|BD}}/{{p|Palkia}}{{sup/8|SP}}) | |||
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=== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Artwork=== | |||
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| style="{{roundy| | | style="{{roundy|40px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color dark}}; background: #{{key items color light}} | [[File:RG Old Amber.png|125px]] | ||
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| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}} | | Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}} | ||
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}; width:100px; height:100px" | [[File:Mine Old Amber 1.png]] | |||
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}; width:100px; height:100px" | [[File:Old Amber PE.png|80px]] | |||
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{treasures color dark}}; background: #{{treasures color light}}; width:100px; height:100px" | [[File:Mine Old Amber 1 BDSP.png|80px]] | |||
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| {{color2|000|Underground}} sprites from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}} | |||
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}} | | Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Grand Underground}} sprites from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} | |||
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In ''[[HS15|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'', {{Gary}} revived an Old Amber into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. | In ''[[HS15|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'', {{Gary}} revived an Old Amber into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. | ||
In [[JN038]], [[Goh]] found an Old Amber at a digging site at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] and had it revived into an {{ | In ''[[JN038|Restore and Renew!]]'', [[Goh]] found an Old Amber at a digging site at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] and had it revived into an {{TP|Goh|Aerodactyl}}, which he then {{pkmn2|caught}}. | ||
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[[File:Old Amber HIBAPC.png|150px|thumb|Old Amber in [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]]]] | [[File:Old Amber HIBAPC.png|150px|thumb|Old Amber in [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]]]] | ||
[[File:Old Amber Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Old Amber in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Old Amber Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Old Amber in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
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The Old Amber appeared in ''[[PW27|Fossil + Pokémon = Aerodactyl!?]]'', where it was eventually revived into an Aerodactyl in a laboratory. | The Old Amber appeared in ''[[PW27|Fossil + Pokémon = Aerodactyl!?]]'', where it was eventually revived into an Aerodactyl in a laboratory. | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Adventures=== | ||
In ''[[PS023|Make Way for Magmar!]]'', {{adv|Red}} received an Old Amber from {{adv|Giovanni}} in [[Pewter City]]. Later, in ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'', while following [[Blaine]]'s instructions, he revived the Old Amber into an [[Aero]]dactyl at the [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]] on [[Cinnabar Island]], making him one of his main team members. | In ''[[PS023|Make Way for Magmar!]]'', {{adv|Red}} received an Old Amber from {{adv|Giovanni}} in [[Pewter City]]. Later, in ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'', while following [[Blaine]]'s instructions, he revived the Old Amber into an [[Aero]]dactyl at the [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]] on [[Cinnabar Island]], making him one of his main team members. | ||
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==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
Old Amber was introduced | [[File:OldAmberMajesticDawn84.jpg|200px|thumb|The first decicated Old Amber card in the TCG]] | ||
{{main|Old Amber (Majestic Dawn 84)}} | |||
The '''Old Amber''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Trainer card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] in the {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} expansion, first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Dawn Dash}} expansion. It is a {{TCG|Fossil Trainer card}}, so after it is played it is put onto the Bench as a {{ct|Colorless}} [[Basic Pokémon]]. It has a {{TCG|Poké-Body}} that prevents all damage it would take from attacks while it is on the Bench. It can evolve into {{TCG|Aerodactyl}} that evolve from Old Amber. | |||
{{main|Old Amber Aerodactyl (Dark Explorers 97)}} | |||
During the Black & White Series, the {{TCG|Dark Explorers}} expansion included the {{TCG|Item card}} {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Old Amber Aerodactyl|97}}. It allows players to look at the bottom seven cards of their deck, reveal an Aerodactyl they find there, and put it onto their Bench. The other six cards are then shuffled back into the deck. | |||
{{main|Antique Old Amber (151 154)}} | |||
The Scarlet & Violet Series saw the release of {{TCG ID|151|Antique Old Amber|154}} in the {{TCG|151}} expansion. This card is similar to the original Old Amber, as it is also a Fossil Trainer card. It has an {{TCG|Ability}} that prevents all effects of the opponent's Pokémon's Abilities on this card. | |||
Due to how cards are identified by name by effects, many effects do not recognize Old Amber cards as being Fossils. This occurs even if the card in question is a Fossil Trainer card. | |||
{{ | {{TCG|Mysterious Fossil}} and {{TCG|Unidentified Fossil}} are also Fossil Trainer cards. Neither feature Old Amber, but both can evolve into certain Aerodactyl. {{TCG|Buried Fossil}} shares the naming scheme, but is a regular Pokémon. While no Old Amber is present, it can evolve in the same way Mysterious Fossil does. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* {{wp|Amber}} is fossilized tree resin commonly found with insects trapped inside of it. The Old Amber is based on the theory of extracting DNA from the blood still preserved inside the insect to bring back past lifeforms. In real life, however, amber cannot preserve DNA. | * {{wp|Amber}} is fossilized tree resin commonly found with insects trapped inside of it. The Old Amber is based on the theory of extracting DNA from the blood still preserved inside the insect to bring back past lifeforms. In real life, however, amber cannot preserve DNA. | ||
* The Old Amber is the only Pokémon Fossil that does not have an alternative choice to form a pair. | * The Old Amber is the only Pokémon Fossil that does not have an alternative choice to form a pair. | ||
* The Old Amber is the only Pokémon Fossil that has appeared in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. | ** The Old Amber is also the only Pokémon Fossil that has appeared in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. | ||
* The mosquito seen in the [[Generation I]] artwork is a | * The mosquito seen in the [[Generation I]] artwork is a case of a [[Animals in the Pokémon world|real life animal]] in the Pokémon world. | ||
* While the Old Amber is the only Fossil absent from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], {{p|Aerodactyl}} can still be obtained when received as a {{pkmn2|gift}} at [[Seafolk Village]]. | * While the Old Amber is the only Fossil absent from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], {{p|Aerodactyl}} can still be obtained when received as a {{pkmn2|gift}} at [[Seafolk Village]]. | ||
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|zh_cmn=秘密琥珀 ''{{tt|Mìmì Hǔpò|Secret Amber}}''<br>神秘的琥珀 ''{{tt|Shénmì-de Hǔpò|Mysterious Amber}}'' {{tt|*|Mainland China}} | |zh_cmn=秘密琥珀 ''{{tt|Mìmì Hǔpò|Secret Amber}}''<br>神秘的琥珀 ''{{tt|Shénmì-de Hǔpò|Mysterious Amber}}'' {{tt|*|Mainland China}} | ||
|cs=Dávný jantar | |cs=Dávný jantar | ||
|fi=Vanha meripihka | |||
|fr=Vieil Ambre | |fr=Vieil Ambre | ||
|de=Altbernstein | |de=Altbernstein | ||
|it=Ambra Antica | |it=Ambra Antica | ||
|ko=비밀의호박 ''{{tt|Bimirui Hobak|Secret Amber}}'' | |ko=비밀의호박 ''{{tt|Bimirui Hobak|Secret Amber}}'' | ||
|pt_br=Âmbar Velho (TCG, manga)<br>Âmbar Antigo (The Official Pokémon Handbook) | |pl=Stary Bursztyn | ||
|pt_br=Âmbar Velho (anime, TCG, manga)<br>Âmbar Antigo (The Official Pokémon Handbook) | |||
|ru=Старый Янтарный ''Staryy Yantarnyy'' | |ru=Старый Янтарный ''Staryy Yantarnyy'' | ||
|es=Ámbar Viejo | |es=Ámbar Viejo | ||
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* [[List of Key Items in Generation III]] | * [[List of Key Items in Generation III]] | ||
{{Fossil}}<br> | {{Fossil}}<br> | ||
{{Project ItemDex notice}} | {{Project ItemDex notice}} |
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The Old Amber (Japanese: ひみつのコハク Secret Amber) is a Fossil introduced in Generation I that can be regenerated into Aerodactyl.
The Old Amber is different from the other Fossils, being a type of fossilized substance rather than a Fossil named by its appearance; however, the Aerodactyl skeleton in Pewter City Museum implies that it does have its own fossilized remains.
In the core series games
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Effect
If brought to the one of the following locations, Old Amber can be regenerated into an Aerodactyl.
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Generation I and III
In the Generation I and III games, Old Amber is a Key Item.
In Pokémon Emerald, the Old Amber (as well as the Dome Fossil and Helix Fossil) 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, Old Amber 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
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Acquisition
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Gallery
Artwork
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Artwork from Generation I |
Sprites and models
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Underground sprites from Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum |
Model from Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! |
Grand Underground sprites from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
In the anime


In Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!, Gary revived an Old Amber into an Aerodactyl.
In Restore and Renew!, Goh found an Old Amber at a digging site at the Pewter Museum of Science and had it revived into an Aerodactyl, which he then caught.
In the manga


How I Became a Pokémon Card
The Old Amber appeared in Fossil + Pokémon = Aerodactyl!?, where it was eventually revived into an Aerodactyl in a laboratory.
Pokémon Adventures
In Make Way for Magmar!, Red received an Old Amber from Giovanni in Pewter City. Later, in Holy Moltres, while following Blaine's instructions, he revived the Old Amber into an Aerodactyl at the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island, making him one of his main team members.
In the TCG

- Main article: Old Amber (Majestic Dawn 84)
The Old Amber was introduced as a Trainer card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in the Majestic Dawn expansion, first released in the Japanese Dawn Dash expansion. It is a Fossil Trainer card, so after it is played it is put onto the Bench as a Colorless-type Basic Pokémon. It has a Poké-Body that prevents all damage it would take from attacks while it is on the Bench. It can evolve into Aerodactyl that evolve from Old Amber.
- Main article: Old Amber Aerodactyl (Dark Explorers 97)
During the Black & White Series, the Dark Explorers expansion included the Item card Old Amber Aerodactyl. It allows players to look at the bottom seven cards of their deck, reveal an Aerodactyl they find there, and put it onto their Bench. The other six cards are then shuffled back into the deck.
- Main article: Antique Old Amber (151 154)
The Scarlet & Violet Series saw the release of Antique Old Amber in the 151 expansion. This card is similar to the original Old Amber, as it is also a Fossil Trainer card. It has an Ability that prevents all effects of the opponent's Pokémon's Abilities on this card.
Due to how cards are identified by name by effects, many effects do not recognize Old Amber cards as being Fossils. This occurs even if the card in question is a Fossil Trainer card.
Mysterious Fossil and Unidentified Fossil are also Fossil Trainer cards. Neither feature Old Amber, but both can evolve into certain Aerodactyl. Buried Fossil shares the naming scheme, but is a regular Pokémon. While no Old Amber is present, it can evolve in the same way Mysterious Fossil does.
Trivia
- Amber is fossilized tree resin commonly found with insects trapped inside of it. The Old Amber is based on the theory of extracting DNA from the blood still preserved inside the insect to bring back past lifeforms. In real life, however, amber cannot preserve DNA.
- The Old Amber is the only Pokémon Fossil that does not have an alternative choice to form a pair.
- The Old Amber is also the only Pokémon Fossil that has appeared in Pokémon Adventures.
- The mosquito seen in the Generation I artwork is a case of a real life animal in the Pokémon world.
- While the Old Amber is the only Fossil absent from Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, Aerodactyl can still be obtained when received as a gift at Seafolk Village.
In other languages
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See also
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