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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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==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>{{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}}
|}
|}


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===
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}}
|-
|{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
|[[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]
|-
|}
|}


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}}.
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]].


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.
====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]].


===Flavor text===
===Description===
====Root Fossil====
{{movedesc|items}}
{{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.}}
{{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|{{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|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|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.}}
|}
|}
|}
|}{{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}}
|
| [[Underground]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
|
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Cliff Cave]], after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]]){{sup/4|SS}}
|-
| {{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]]){{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)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
|
| [[Grand Underground]] (after defeating or capturing {{p|Dialga}}{{sup/8|BD}}/{{p|Palkia}}{{sup/8|SP}})
|}
|}
 
==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]]
|-
| 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}}
|}
|}
|}{{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'''.
[[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.


{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Trainer|char=yes}}
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.
{{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|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/footer|Trainer}}


==Artwork==
{{main|Antique Root Fossil (Stellar Crown 130)}}
===Underground===
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.
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===
==Trivia==
This is the artwork of the Fossils in the [[Pokémon Dream World]]:
* The symbol for the {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolSandstorm.png|30px]] resembles the [[Claw Fossil|Claw]] and Root Fossils.
{| 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}}
|de=Wurzelfossil
|de=Wurzelfossil
|it=Radifossile
|it=Radifossile
|ko=뿌리화석 ''Ppuri Hwaseok''
|ko=뿌리화석 ''{{tt|Ppuri Hwaseok|Root Fossil}}''
|es=Fósil Raíz
|es=Fósil Raíz
|pt_br=Fóssil Raiz
|pt_br=Fóssil Raiz
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|vi=Hóa thạch rễ cây
|vi=Hóa thạch rễ cây
}}
}}
|
 
''Claw Fossil''
==See also==
{{langtable|color={{rock color light}}|bordercolor={{rock color}}
* [[List of Key Items in Generation III]]
|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>
{{Project ItemDex notice}}
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[[Category:Key Items]]


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

Latest revision as of 18:33, 11 September 2024

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
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
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
BDSP		 N/A $500
SMUS N/A $3,500
UM $7,000 $3,500

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
BDSP Oreburgh Mining Museum

Generation III

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

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the Root Fossil (as well as the Claw 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 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, 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
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
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.

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 Underground (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
HGSS Rock Smash (Cliff Cave, after obtaining the National Pokédex)SS
BW Twist Mountain (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
B2W2 Twist Mountain
Join Avenue (Antique Shop)
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)
BDSP Grand Underground (after defeating or capturing DialgaBD/PalkiaSP)

Gallery

Sprites

Fossil III OD.png Mine Root Fossil 1.png Mine Root Fossil 1 BDSP.png
Overworld sprite from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald 		Underground sprite from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum 		Grand Underground sprite from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

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

Root Fossil in the TCG
Main article: Root Fossil (EX Sandstorm 92)

The Root Fossil was introduced as a Trainer card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in the EX Sandstorm expansion, first released in the Japanese Miracle of the Desert expansion. Although it is a Trainer card, it is played as if it were a Colorless-type Basic Pokémon. However, Root Fossil can't be affected by any Special Conditions, 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 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 Legends Awakened expansion, to match the Fossil cards released in the previous expansion.

During the Black & White Series, the Plasma Blast expansion included the Item card Root Fossil Lileep. 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 Unidentified Fossil cards. These cards are played as if they were Basic Pokémon and can evolve into Lileep.

Main article: Antique Root Fossil (Stellar Crown 130)

The Scarlet & Violet Series saw the release of Antique Root Fossil in the Stellar Crown expansion, first released in the Japanese Stellar Miracle expansion. This card is like the previously released Root Fossil card, but with a different Ability that makes it so that if this card is in the Active Spot, the opponent's Active Pokémon's attacks cost   more.

Trivia

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

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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