Discover how to find and revive Pokemon Fossils in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Learn about version exclusives and where to take your fossils.
Hey there! So, you've been digging around in the Grand Underground, huh? You might have stumbled upon some weird items called Pokémon Fossils. They're pretty rare finds, so don't get discouraged if you don't find one right away. Keep at it!
These fossils are super cool because they can be revived into Pokémon! There are a bunch of different types, and some are even exclusive to either Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl. Once you've got one, you'll want to take it to a Scientist at the Mining Museum in Oreburgh City. He's the guy who can bring these ancient Pokémon back to life. Just leave the museum after giving him the fossil, and when you come back, he'll have a Level 1 Pokémon ready for you!
All Pokémon Fossils
Here's a breakdown of the fossils you can find and the Pokémon they turn into. Keep in mind that some of these, along with the Rare Bone, can only be found before you unlock the National Pokédex:
| Fossil type | Revived into | Spawn Rate |
| Skull Fossil | Cranidos | Brilliant Diamond exclusive |
| Armor Fossil | Shieldon | Shining Pearl exclusive |
| Dome Fossil | Kabuto | More common in SP |
| Helix Fossil | Omanyte | More common in BD |
| Root Fossil | Lileep | More common in SP |
| Claw Fossil | Anorith | More common in BD |
| Old Amber | Aerodactyl | Same spawn rate |
| Rare Bone | Does not turn into a Pokémon, can be sold for a high price. | Same spawn rate |
So, happy digging! Finding these fossils is a great way to add some unique Pokémon to your team.
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