Generation 1
Helix Fossil
Omanyte → Omastar
Evolves at level 40
Prehistoric Pokémon revived from ancient fossils
Fossil Pokémon
Explore every Fossil Pokémon from Omanyte and Kabuto to Dracovish and Arctovish. See which fossil revives into each Pokémon, compare evolution families and base stats, and learn how the unusual Galar fossil combinations work.
Quick Answer
There are 25 Fossil Pokémon species across 15 revival families or results. Fossil Pokémon were introduced in Generations I, III, IV, V, VI and VIII. Generations II, VII and IX did not introduce new Fossil Pokémon.
- Fossil Pokémon
- 25
- Revival Families
- 15
- Generations Represented
- 6
- Galar Combinations
- 4
The species total includes Pokémon revived directly from fossils and their later evolutions. The family total counts each independent revival family or Generation VIII revival result, not 25 different fossil items.
What Are Fossil Pokémon?
Fossil Pokémon are species connected to fossil items or preserved remains that can be restored in main-series Pokémon games.
In many games, a fossil can be taken to a scientist, museum, or laboratory and revived into a living Pokémon. The directly revived Pokémon and their later evolutions are generally grouped together as Fossil Pokémon.
Most traditional Fossil Pokémon have Rock as one of their types. Generation VIII is different: Pokémon Sword and Shield combine an upper fossil piece with a lower fossil piece to produce one of four results.
A prehistoric appearance alone does not make a species a Fossil Pokémon. The category depends on a documented connection to revival from fossil items.
Fossil to Pokémon Quick Reference
Match every fossil item or Galar fossil pair with the Pokémon it restores and any later evolution.
| Generation | Fossil | Revived Pokémon | Evolution | Type | Evolution Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | Helix Fossil | Omanyte | Omanyte → Omastar | Evolves at level 40 | |
| Generation 1 | Dome Fossil | Kabuto | Kabuto → Kabutops | Evolves at level 40 | |
| Generation 1 | Old Amber | Aerodactyl | Does not evolve | Does not evolve | |
| Generation 3 | Root Fossil | Lileep | Lileep → Cradily | Evolves at level 40 | |
| Generation 3 | Claw Fossil | Anorith | Anorith → Armaldo | Evolves at level 40 | |
| Generation 4 | Skull Fossil | Cranidos | Cranidos → Rampardos | Evolves at level 30 | |
| Generation 4 | Armor Fossil | Shieldon | Shieldon → Bastiodon | Evolves at level 30 | |
| Generation 5 | Cover Fossil | Tirtouga | Tirtouga → Carracosta | Evolves at level 37 | |
| Generation 5 | Plume Fossil | Archen | Archen → Archeops | Evolves at level 37 | |
| Generation 6 | Jaw Fossil | Tyrunt | Tyrunt → Tyrantrum | Evolves at level 39 or higher during the daytime | |
| Generation 6 | Sail Fossil | Amaura | Amaura → Aurorus | Evolves at level 39 or higher during the nighttime | |
| Generation 8 | Fossilized Bird + Fossilized Drake | Dracozolt | Does not evolve | Does not evolve | |
| Generation 8 | Fossilized Bird + Fossilized Dino | Arctozolt | Does not evolve | Does not evolve | |
| Generation 8 | Fossilized Fish + Fossilized Drake | Dracovish | Does not evolve | Does not evolve | |
| Generation 8 | Fossilized Fish + Fossilized Dino | Arctovish | Does not evolve | Does not evolve |
Generation 1
Dome Fossil
Kabuto → Kabutops
Evolves at level 40
Generation 1
Old Amber
Aerodactyl
Does not evolve
Generation 3
Root Fossil
Lileep → Cradily
Evolves at level 40
Generation 3
Claw Fossil
Anorith → Armaldo
Evolves at level 40
Generation 4
Skull Fossil
Cranidos → Rampardos
Evolves at level 30
Generation 4
Armor Fossil
Shieldon → Bastiodon
Evolves at level 30
Generation 5
Cover Fossil
Tirtouga → Carracosta
Evolves at level 37
Generation 5
Plume Fossil
Archen → Archeops
Evolves at level 37
Generation 6
Jaw Fossil
Tyrunt → Tyrantrum
Evolves at level 39 or higher during the daytime
Generation 6
Sail Fossil
Amaura → Aurorus
Evolves at level 39 or higher during the nighttime
Generation 8
Fossilized Bird + Fossilized Drake
Dracozolt
Does not evolve
Generation 8
Fossilized Bird + Fossilized Dino
Arctozolt
Does not evolve
Generation 8
Fossilized Fish + Fossilized Drake
Dracovish
Does not evolve
Generation 8
Fossilized Fish + Fossilized Dino
Arctovish
Does not evolve
Pokémon Sword and Shield Fossil Combinations
Unlike traditional fossils, the Galar fossils are incomplete pieces. One upper fossil is combined with one lower fossil to create one of four Pokémon.
All four Galar Fossil Pokémon are standalone revival results and do not evolve.
Fossil Pokémon Stats Comparison
Compare all six base stats and total base stats for the 25 standard Fossil Pokémon species. Mega Aerodactyl is excluded from this comparison.
Stats Highlights
- Highest Base Stat Total
- Archeops — 567
- Highest HP
- Aurorus — 123
- Highest Attack
- Rampardos — 165
- Highest Defense
- Bastiodon — 168
- Highest Special Attack
- Omastar — 115
- Highest Special Defense
- Bastiodon — 138
- Highest Speed
- Aerodactyl — 130
| Type | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archeops#567 | Generation 5 | RockFlying | 75 | 140 | 65 | 112 | 65 | 110 | 567 (Highest value) |
| Tyrantrum#697 | Generation 6 | RockDragon | 82 | 121 | 119 | 69 | 59 | 71 | 521 |
| Aurorus#699 | Generation 6 | RockIce | 123 (Highest value) | 77 | 72 | 99 | 92 | 58 | 521 |
| Aerodactyl#142 | Generation 1 | RockFlying | 80 | 105 | 65 | 60 | 75 | 130 (Highest value) | 515 |
| Dracozolt#880 | Generation 8 | ElectricDragon | 90 | 100 | 90 | 80 | 70 | 75 | 505 |
| Arctozolt#881 | Generation 8 | ElectricIce | 90 | 100 | 90 | 90 | 80 | 55 | 505 |
| Dracovish#882 | Generation 8 | WaterDragon | 90 | 90 | 100 | 70 | 80 | 75 | 505 |
| Arctovish#883 | Generation 8 | WaterIce | 90 | 90 | 100 | 80 | 90 | 55 | 505 |
| Omastar#139 | Generation 1 | RockWater | 70 | 60 | 125 | 115 (Highest value) | 70 | 55 | 495 |
| Kabutops#141 | Generation 1 | RockWater | 60 | 115 | 105 | 65 | 70 | 80 | 495 |
| Cradily#346 | Generation 3 | RockGrass | 86 | 81 | 97 | 81 | 107 | 43 | 495 |
| Armaldo#348 | Generation 3 | RockBug | 75 | 125 | 100 | 70 | 80 | 45 | 495 |
| Rampardos#409 | Generation 4 | Rock | 97 | 165 (Highest value) | 60 | 65 | 50 | 58 | 495 |
| Bastiodon#411 | Generation 4 | RockSteel | 60 | 52 | 168 (Highest value) | 47 | 138 (Highest value) | 30 | 495 |
| Carracosta#565 | Generation 5 | WaterRock | 74 | 108 | 133 | 83 | 65 | 32 | 495 |
| Archen#566 | Generation 5 | RockFlying | 55 | 112 | 45 | 74 | 45 | 70 | 401 |
| Tyrunt#696 | Generation 6 | RockDragon | 58 | 89 | 77 | 45 | 45 | 48 | 362 |
| Amaura#698 | Generation 6 | RockIce | 77 | 59 | 50 | 67 | 63 | 46 | 362 |
| Omanyte#138 | Generation 1 | RockWater | 35 | 40 | 100 | 90 | 55 | 35 | 355 |
| Kabuto#140 | Generation 1 | RockWater | 30 | 80 | 90 | 55 | 45 | 55 | 355 |
| Lileep#345 | Generation 3 | RockGrass | 66 | 41 | 77 | 61 | 87 | 23 | 355 |
| Anorith#347 | Generation 3 | RockBug | 45 | 95 | 50 | 40 | 50 | 75 | 355 |
| Tirtouga#564 | Generation 5 | WaterRock | 54 | 78 | 103 | 53 | 45 | 22 | 355 |
| Cranidos#408 | Generation 4 | Rock | 67 | 125 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 58 | 350 |
| Shieldon#410 | Generation 4 | RockSteel | 30 | 42 | 118 | 42 | 88 | 30 | 350 |
All Fossil Pokémon
Browse all 25 Fossil Pokémon, including the Pokémon revived directly from fossils and their evolved forms.
25 of 25 Pokémon shown
- Associated fossil
- Helix Fossil
- Evolution family
- Omanyte → Omastar
- Evolves at level 40
BST 355
- HP
- 35
- Attack
- 40
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 90
- Sp. Def
- 55
- Speed
- 35
- Associated fossil
- Helix Fossil
- Evolution family
- Omanyte → Omastar
- Evolves at level 40
BST 495
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 60
- Defense
- 125
- Sp. Atk
- 115
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 55
- Associated fossil
- Dome Fossil
- Evolution family
- Kabuto → Kabutops
- Evolves at level 40
BST 355
- HP
- 30
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 55
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 55
- Associated fossil
- Dome Fossil
- Evolution family
- Kabuto → Kabutops
- Evolves at level 40
BST 495
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 115
- Defense
- 105
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 80
- Associated fossil
- Old Amber
- Evolution family
- Aerodactyl
- Does not evolve
BST 515
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 105
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 75
- Speed
- 130
- Associated fossil
- Root Fossil
- Evolution family
- Lileep → Cradily
- Evolves at level 40
BST 355
- HP
- 66
- Attack
- 41
- Defense
- 77
- Sp. Atk
- 61
- Sp. Def
- 87
- Speed
- 23
- Associated fossil
- Root Fossil
- Evolution family
- Lileep → Cradily
- Evolves at level 40
BST 495
- HP
- 86
- Attack
- 81
- Defense
- 97
- Sp. Atk
- 81
- Sp. Def
- 107
- Speed
- 43
- Associated fossil
- Claw Fossil
- Evolution family
- Anorith → Armaldo
- Evolves at level 40
BST 355
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 95
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 75
- Associated fossil
- Claw Fossil
- Evolution family
- Anorith → Armaldo
- Evolves at level 40
BST 495
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 45
- Associated fossil
- Skull Fossil
- Evolution family
- Cranidos → Rampardos
- Evolves at level 30
BST 350
- HP
- 67
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 30
- Sp. Def
- 30
- Speed
- 58
- Associated fossil
- Skull Fossil
- Evolution family
- Cranidos → Rampardos
- Evolves at level 30
BST 495
- HP
- 97
- Attack
- 165
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 58
- Associated fossil
- Armor Fossil
- Evolution family
- Shieldon → Bastiodon
- Evolves at level 30
BST 350
- HP
- 30
- Attack
- 42
- Defense
- 118
- Sp. Atk
- 42
- Sp. Def
- 88
- Speed
- 30
- Associated fossil
- Armor Fossil
- Evolution family
- Shieldon → Bastiodon
- Evolves at level 30
BST 495
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 52
- Defense
- 168
- Sp. Atk
- 47
- Sp. Def
- 138
- Speed
- 30
- Associated fossil
- Cover Fossil
- Evolution family
- Tirtouga → Carracosta
- Evolves at level 37
BST 355
- HP
- 54
- Attack
- 78
- Defense
- 103
- Sp. Atk
- 53
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 22
- Associated fossil
- Cover Fossil
- Evolution family
- Tirtouga → Carracosta
- Evolves at level 37
BST 495
- HP
- 74
- Attack
- 108
- Defense
- 133
- Sp. Atk
- 83
- Sp. Def
- 65
- Speed
- 32
- Associated fossil
- Plume Fossil
- Evolution family
- Archen → Archeops
- Evolves at level 37
BST 401
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 112
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 74
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 70
- Associated fossil
- Plume Fossil
- Evolution family
- Archen → Archeops
- Evolves at level 37
BST 567
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 140
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 112
- Sp. Def
- 65
- Speed
- 110
- Associated fossil
- Jaw Fossil
- Evolution family
- Tyrunt → Tyrantrum
- Evolves at level 39 or higher during the daytime
BST 362
- HP
- 58
- Attack
- 89
- Defense
- 77
- Sp. Atk
- 45
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 48
- Associated fossil
- Jaw Fossil
- Evolution family
- Tyrunt → Tyrantrum
- Evolves at level 39 or higher during the daytime
BST 521
- HP
- 82
- Attack
- 121
- Defense
- 119
- Sp. Atk
- 69
- Sp. Def
- 59
- Speed
- 71
- Associated fossil
- Sail Fossil
- Evolution family
- Amaura → Aurorus
- Evolves at level 39 or higher during the nighttime
BST 362
- HP
- 77
- Attack
- 59
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 67
- Sp. Def
- 63
- Speed
- 46
- Associated fossil
- Sail Fossil
- Evolution family
- Amaura → Aurorus
- Evolves at level 39 or higher during the nighttime
BST 521
- HP
- 123
- Attack
- 77
- Defense
- 72
- Sp. Atk
- 99
- Sp. Def
- 92
- Speed
- 58
- Associated fossil
- Fossilized Bird + Fossilized Drake
- Evolution family
- Dracozolt
- Does not evolve
BST 505
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 80
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 75
- Associated fossil
- Fossilized Bird + Fossilized Dino
- Evolution family
- Arctozolt
- Does not evolve
BST 505
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 90
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 55
- Associated fossil
- Fossilized Fish + Fossilized Drake
- Evolution family
- Dracovish
- Does not evolve
BST 505
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 75
- Associated fossil
- Fossilized Fish + Fossilized Dino
- Evolution family
- Arctovish
- Does not evolve
BST 505
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 80
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 55
Fossil Pokémon by Generation
See when each fossil revival family or result entered the National Pokédex, including generations that introduced no new Fossil Pokémon.
Generation I — Kanto
Generation I established the classic pattern of choosing a fossil and restoring its Pokémon in a laboratory.
Generation II — Johto
Generation II introduced no new Fossil Pokémon.
No new Fossil Pokémon introduced
Generation III — Hoenn
Generation III added the Root Fossil and Claw Fossil families.
Generation IV — Sinnoh
Generation IV introduced Cranidos and Shieldon through the Skull Fossil and Armor Fossil.
Generation V — Unova
Generation V added the aquatic Tirtouga family and the feathered Archen family.
Generation VI — Kalos
Generation VI introduced Tyrunt and Amaura, whose evolutions have daytime and nighttime requirements.
Generation VII — Alola
Generation VII introduced no new Fossil Pokémon.
No new Fossil Pokémon introduced
Generation VIII — Galar
Generation VIII combined four fossil components into four standalone Pokémon instead of using one complete fossil for one family.
Generation IX — Paldea
Generation IX introduced no new traditional Fossil Pokémon. Ancient Paradox Pokémon remain a separate category.
No new Fossil Pokémon introduced
How Do You Revive Fossils in Pokémon Games?
The exact location changes by game, but fossil revival usually follows the same three-step process.
Find or receive a fossil item
Fossils may be chosen, discovered, received, or obtained through mechanics that vary by game.
Take it to the appropriate specialist
A scientist, museum, or laboratory restores the fossil. The responsible character and location differ between games.
Receive the revived Pokémon
The restored Pokémon joins the player’s collection and can evolve normally when that family has a later stage.
Important differences between games
- Some games require the player to choose between two fossils, while others allow additional fossils to be found later.
- Fossil availability and some revived Pokémon can differ by game version.
- Generation VIII requires two compatible fossil pieces for each result.
- Later games may offer Fossil Pokémon through wild encounters, transfers, or other mechanics rather than fossil revival alone.
Pokémon Commonly Mistaken for Fossil Pokémon
Ancient origins or a prehistoric design do not automatically place a species in the Fossil Pokémon group.
Relicanth
Relicanth looks ancient, but it is not revived from a fossil and is not part of the Fossil Pokémon group.
RelicanthGenesect
Genesect’s lore involves an ancient Pokémon modified by Team Plasma, but Genesect is a Mythical Pokémon rather than a Fossil Pokémon.
Ancient Paradox Pokémon
Pokémon such as Great Tusk and Roaring Moon have prehistoric themes, but Paradox Pokémon are a separate category.
Explore Paradox PokémonDinosaur-inspired Pokémon
Looking like a dinosaur or extinct animal is not enough. This category is based on a documented fossil revival connection.
Fossil Pokémon FAQ
Fossil Pokémon are species connected to fossil items that can be restored in Pokémon games, together with the later evolutions of those directly revived Pokémon.
There are 25 Fossil Pokémon species when the directly revived Pokémon and their evolved forms are counted. Mega Aerodactyl is not counted as a separate Fossil Pokémon species.
There are 15 revival families or results: 11 traditional fossil revival families and four standalone Galar fossil combinations.
No. New Fossil Pokémon were introduced in Generations I, III, IV, V, VI and VIII.
Generations II and VII introduced no new Fossil Pokémon, while Generation IX introduced no new traditional Fossil Pokémon.
The Helix Fossil revives into Omanyte, which evolves into Omastar at level 40.
The Dome Fossil revives into Kabuto, which evolves into Kabutops at level 40.
Old Amber revives into Aerodactyl. Aerodactyl has no regular evolution; Mega Aerodactyl is a temporary Mega Evolution and is not counted separately here.
Pokémon Sword and Shield combine Fossilized Bird or Fossilized Fish with Fossilized Drake or Fossilized Dino. The four pairings create Dracozolt, Arctozolt, Dracovish and Arctovish.
No. Dracozolt, Arctozolt, Dracovish and Arctovish are standalone Pokémon and do not evolve.
Yes. Aerodactyl is revived from Old Amber and is one of the original Generation I Fossil Pokémon.
No. Relicanth is an ancient-looking living species, but it is not restored from a fossil item.
No. Genesect is a Mythical Pokémon whose lore involves an ancient Pokémon altered by Team Plasma; it is not a fossil revival species.
No. Paradox Pokémon are a separate group. A prehistoric theme does not make Great Tusk, Roaring Moon, or another ancient Paradox Pokémon a Fossil Pokémon.
There is no universal strongest Fossil Pokémon. Performance depends on the game, battle format, moves, Abilities, and team role. Use the stats table to compare base stat total, Attack, Defense, Speed, and other attributes.
Shiny availability depends on the specific game and acquisition method. A fossil revival may be Shiny-locked in one game even when the species has a legal Shiny source elsewhere, so check the Shiny-Locked Pokémon guide for encounter-level details.
No. Most traditional Fossil Pokémon include Rock as one of their types, but the four Galar Fossil Pokémon do not have the Rock type.
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