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The '''Old Amber''' (Japanese: '''ひみつのコハク''' ''Secret Amber'') is a [[Fossil]] which can be regenerated into {{p|Aerodactyl}}.
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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 {{p|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.
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 games==
==In the core series games==
In the Generation I and III games, Old Amber is a [[key item]] obtained in a back room of the [[Pewter Museum of Science]], from one of the scientists, who believes that it could be resurrected. {{m|Cut}} is required to access the room, as it is blocked by a cuttable tree. It is given to the {{player}} by one of the scientists working there. If brought to the [[Pokémon Lab]] on [[Cinnabar Island]], Old Amber can be regenerated into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}.
===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}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}500}}
|}
|}
 
===Effect===
If brought to the one of the following locations, Old Amber can be regenerated into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}.
 
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! Games
! Location
|-
| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| [[Cinnabar Lab]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[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]]
|}
|}


In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, it is no longer a key item, being demoted to simply an item. It can be found by mining in [[the Underground]] after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]]. If brought to the [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]], Old Amber can be regenerated into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}.
====Generation I and III====
In the Generation I and III games, Old Amber is a [[Key Item]].


In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Old Amber can be found randomly by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} at the [[Ruins of Alph]]. If brought to the [[Pewter Museum of Science]], Old Amber can be regenerated into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}.
In {{game|Emerald}}, the Old Amber (as well as the [[Dome Fossil]] and [[Helix 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 [[Devon Corporation]].


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 Old Amber, once per day. If brought to the [[Nacrene Gym|Nacrene Museum]], Old Amber can be regenerated into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}.
====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 item|held]], and sent to other players via [[trade|trading]].


Rocks purchased in {{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}s of Black 2 and White 2's [[Join Avenue]] may contain Old Amber.
===Description===
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}|The fossilized resin of a tree from prehistoric trees.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A piece of amber that contains the genes of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.}}
{{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|{{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.}}
|}
|}


In {{pkmn|X and Y}}, Old Amber can be found randomly in [[Glittering Cave]] by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}}. If brought to the Fossil Laboratory, Old Amber can be regenerated into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. Alternatively, they can be sold at [[Poke Mart]]s for {{PDollar}}500.
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|items}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}
| [[Pewter Museum of Science]]
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| [[Pewter Museum of Science]]
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
|
| [[Underground]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
|
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Ruins of Alph]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
|
| [[Twist Mountain]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
|
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br>[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
|
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Glittering Cave]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
|
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Mirage spot]]s)
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| [[Pewter Museum of Science]]
| [[Cerulean Cave]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
|
| [[Grand Underground]] (after defeating or capturing {{p|Dialga}}{{sup/8|BD}}/{{p|Palkia}}{{sup/8|SP}})
|}
|}


In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, it can be found randomly through Rock Smash in different {{DL|Soaring in the sky|Mirage spots}}. It can be brought to the [[Devon Corporation]] in [[Rustboro City]] to regenerate it into Aerodactyl.
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|40px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color dark}}; background: #{{key items color light}} | [[File:RG Old Amber.png|125px]]
|-
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
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===Flavor text===
===Sprites and models===
{{movedesc|rock}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color}}; font-size:80%"
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Stad}}|The fossilized resin of a tree from prehistoric trees.}}
|-
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|E}}|A stone containing the genes of an ancient Pokémon.}}
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}; width:100px; height:100px" | [[File:Mine Old Amber 1.png]]
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A piece of amber that contains the genes of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.}}
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}; width:100px; height:100px" | [[File:Old Amber PE.png|80px]]
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|BW}}{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|A piece of amber that contains the genetic material of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.}}
| 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]]
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|XY}}{{gameabbrev3|ORAS}}|A piece of amber that still contains the genetic material of an ancient Pokémon. It's clear with a tawny, reddish tint.}}
|-
| {{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!}}
| {{color2|000|Grand Underground}} sprites from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}
|}
|}{{left clear}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Old Amber anime.png|thumb||180px|Old Amber in the anime]]
[[File:Old Amber anime.png|thumb|left|210px|Old Amber in [[Pokémon Chronicles]]]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, [[Gary Oak]] obtains an Old Amber and uses it to revive an {{p|Aerodactyl}} in ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]''.
[[File:Goh Old Amber.png|thumb|250px|Old Amber in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
In ''[[HS15|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'', {{Gary}} revived an Old Amber into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}.
 
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}}.
{{-}}
{{-}}
==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga===
[[File:Old Amber HIBAPC.png|150px|thumb|Old Amber in [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]]]]
[[File:Old Amber HIBAPC.png|150px|thumb|right|Old Amber in How I Became a Pokémon Card]]
[[File:Old Amber Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Old Amber in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
The Old Amber appeared in ''[[PW27|Fossil + Pokémon = Aerodactyl!?]]'' where it was eventually revived in an Aerodactyl after Team Rocket broke into the lab.
===How I Became a Pokémon Card===
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 the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Old Amber revive.png|150px|thumb|{{p|Aerodactyl}} being revived from Old Amber in [[Blaine]]'s lab]]
[[File:Old Amber Adventures.png|thumb|150px|left|Old Amber in Pokémon Adventures]]
As in the games, in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, {{adv|Red}} was able to revive an {{DL|Red (Adventures)|Aero}}dactyl from an Old Amber, which he had previously obtained from {{adv|Giovanni}}, at the [[Pokémon Lab]], and added it to his team.


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
Old Amber was introduced into the {{Trading Card Game}} in {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}. Prior to its introduction, {{p|Aerodactyl}} must be evolved from the {{TCG|Mysterious Fossil}} card.
[[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.


{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Item|char=yes}}
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.
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Majestic Dawn|Old Amber|84}}|type=Trainer|enset=Majestic Dawn|enrarity=Common|ennum=84/100|jpset=Dawn Dash|jprarity=Uncommon|ensetlink2=Platinum: Arceus|enset2=Arceus|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=89/99|jpset2=Advent of Arceus|jprarity2=Uncommon|jpnum2=083/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Old Amber Aerodactyl|97}}|type=Item|modified=Yes|enset=Dark Explorers|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=97/108|jpset=Dark Rush|jprarity=U|jpnum=066/069}}
{{cardlist/footer|Item}}


==Artwork==
{{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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|-
| width="120px" style="background: #{{flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mine Old Amber 1.png]]<br>[[File:Mine Old Amber 2.png]]
| width="120px" style="background: #{{flying color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Old Amber Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|The Underground|Underground}}
| style="background: #ffc0cb; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|c6007b|Pokémon Dream World|Dream World}}
|}


==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.
* {{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.
* It 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 also the only Pokémon Fossil that has appeared in [[Pokémon Adventures]].
* 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]].


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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{{langtable|color={{items color light}}|bordercolor={{items color}}
|zh_yue=秘密琥珀 ''{{tt|Beimaht Fúpaak|Secret Amber}}''
|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
|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}}''
|pl=Stary Bursztyn
|pt_br=Âmbar Velho (anime, TCG, manga)<br>Âmbar Antigo (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
|ru=Старый Янтарный ''Staryy Yantarnyy''
|es=Ámbar Viejo
|es=Ámbar Viejo
|ko=비밀의호박 ''Bimirui Hobak''
|vi=Hổ phách bí mật
}}
}}
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==See also==
* [[List of Key Items in Generation I]]
* [[List of Key Items in Generation III]]
 
{{Fossil}}<br>
{{Fossil}}<br>
{{Project ItemDex notice}}
{{Project ItemDex notice}}


[[Category:Fossils]]
[[Category:Fossils]]
[[Category:Key items]]
[[Category:Key Items]]


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[[de:Altbernstein]]
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[[fr:Vieil Ambre]]
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[[ja:ひみつのコハク]]
[[zh:秘密琥珀（道具）]]

Latest revision as of 18:33, 11 September 2024

Old Amber
ひみつのコハク
Secret Amber
Bag Old Amber Sprite.png
Old Amber
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation I
Pocket
Generation I Bag Key items pocket icon.png Key items
Generation III Bag Key items pocket icon.png Key items (FRLGE)
Generation IV Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation V Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VI Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VII Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VIII Bag Treasures pocket icon.png Treasures (BDSP)
Fling
Power 100

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

Price

Games Cost Sell price
RBY/RGBY
FRLGE		 N/A N/A
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
BDSP		 N/A $500

Effect

If brought to the one of the following locations, Old Amber can be regenerated into an Aerodactyl.

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

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

Games Description
Stad The fossilized resin of a tree from prehistoric trees.
FRLG A piece of amber that contains the genes of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.
E A stone containing the genes of an ancient Pokémon.
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2 		A piece of amber that contains the genetic material of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA 		A piece of amber that still contains the genetic material of an ancient Pokémon. It's clear with a tawny, reddish tint.
SV A piece of amber that still contains the genetic material of a prehistoric Pokémon. It's clear with a tawny, reddish tint.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
RBY/RGBY Pewter Museum of Science
FRLG Pewter Museum of Science
DPPt Underground (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
HGSS Rock Smash (Ruins of Alph)
BW Twist Mountain (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
B2W2 Twist Mountain
Join Avenue (Antique Shop)
XY Rock Smash (Glittering Cave)
ORAS Rock Smash (Mirage spots)
PE Pewter Museum of Science Cerulean Cave
BDSP Grand Underground (after defeating or capturing DialgaBD/PalkiaSP)

Gallery

Artwork

RG Old Amber.png
Artwork from
Generation I

Sprites and models

Mine Old Amber 1.png Old Amber PE.png Mine Old Amber 1 BDSP.png
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

Old Amber in Pokémon Chronicles
Old Amber in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

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

Old Amber in How I Became a Pokémon Card
Old Amber in Pokémon Adventures

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

The first decicated Old Amber card 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 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

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 秘密琥珀 Beimaht Fúpaak
Mandarin 秘密琥珀 Mìmì Hǔpò
神秘的琥珀 Shénmì-de Hǔpò *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Dávný jantar
Finland Flag.png Finnish Vanha meripihka
France Flag.png French Vieil Ambre
Germany Flag.png German Altbernstein
Italy Flag.png Italian Ambra Antica
South Korea Flag.png Korean 비밀의호박 Bimirui Hobak
Poland Flag.png Polish Stary Bursztyn
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Âmbar Velho (anime, TCG, manga)
Âmbar Antigo (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Russia Flag.png Russian Старый Янтарный Staryy Yantarnyy
Spain Flag.png Spanish Ámbar Viejo
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Hổ phách bí mật

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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