Fossils can be used to revive prehistoric Pokémon whose Eggs are not placed in the Lab. They are found by scouring. A fossil Pokémon will find its corresponding fossil more easily. The Pokémon does not have to be a Prehistoric Pokémon itself to receive this Scouring boost. When a Pokémon returns with a fossil, it will be placed in the Fossils section of the Inventory.
Once obtained, the owned fossils can be found and revived in the Lab. Reviving a fossil requires users to select the fossil they wish to revive and then make 1,500 Interactions. After the user has made the interactions then the revived Pokémon can be placed in the Party if there is an empty spot. Otherwise, the user will be prompted to place a Pokémon into a field to make space for the revived Pokémon. Reviving a fossil while Shiny Huntingdoes not break the chain, as they are not hatched from an Egg. It is not possible to get a Shiny or Albino from reviving fossils.
A revived Pokémon is designated by a Prehistoric icon next to its gender. If a prehistoric Pokémon is placed in the party, it will give a bigger boost to the EXP gained by Eggs of the same species than normal Pokémon do, roughly double the EXP the egg would get if there was no other Pokémon in the party.
Types of Fossil
Image
Name
Description
Pokémon
Dome Fossil
A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It could be a shell or carapace.
Kabuto
Helix Fossil
A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It might be a piece of a seashell.
Omanyte
Old Amber
A piece of amber that still contains the genetic material of an ancient Pokémon. It's clear with a tawny, reddish tint.
Aerodactyl
Claw Fossil
A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It appears to be a fragment of a claw.
Anorith
Root Fossil
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.
Lileep
Armour Fossil
A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived on land. It looks to be some kind of protective collar.
Shieldon
Skull Fossil
A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived on land. It appears as though it's part of a head.
Cranidos
Plume Fossil
A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that flew in the sky in ancient times. It appears to be part of its wing.
Archen
Cover Fossil
A fossil from prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It appears as though it could be part of its back.
Tirtouga
Jaw Fossil
A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived on land. It looks as if it could be a piece of a large jaw.
Tyrunt
Sail Fossil
A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived on land. It looks like the impression from a skin sail.
Amaura
Galarian Fossils
The release of Galarian Fossils introduced a new mechanic where the user can combine two fossilized parts to combine them into one Pokémon. There are currently four possible combinations.
Image
Name
Description
Pokémon
Reconstructed Fossil BR
That looks right.
Dracozolt
Reconstructed Fossil BD
That looks right.
Arctozolt
Reconstructed Fossil FR
That looks right.
Dracovish
Reconstructed Fossil FD
That looks right.
Arctovish
Combining Fossils
Galarian Fossils are incomplete on their own, but can be combined with each other to make the Galarian fossil Pokémon. There are currently four fossil halves, two heads and two bodies. The fossil parts that make up the revived fossil Pokémon determine the type, name and overall appearance.
Image
Name
Description
Type
Fossilized Bird
The fossil of an ancient Pokémon that once soared through the sky. What it looked like is a mystery.
Fossilized Dino
The fossil of an ancient Pokémon that once lived in the sea. What it looked like is a mystery.
Fossilized Drake
The fossil of an ancient Pokémon that once roamed the land. What it looked like is a mystery.
Fossilized Fish
The fossil of an ancient Pokémon that once lived in the sea. What it looked like is a mystery.