Overview
Fossils are rare items found in the overworld. The items are fragments of prehistoric creatures and must be combined with a different one to produce a Pokemon.
Version exclusives
A pair of fossils are commonly found in each version of the game. To get the other fossils, you need to set up a trade or obtain them from the Digging Duo.
| Sword | Shield |
|---|---|
| Bird | Drake |
| Dino | Fish |
How to resurrect fossils
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Contrary to other games, the fossils in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield consist of two parts. Visit the researcher on the route 6, the path which leads to Stow-on-Side. Look for the her on the right platform and ask her to revive your fossil into a Pokemon. You need to give her two fossils. Below are the possible combinations.
| Fossil 1 | Fossil 2 | Pokemon |
|---|---|---|
| Bird | Dino | Arctozolt |
| Drake | Fish | Dracovish |
| Bird | Fish | Arctovish |
| Drake | Dino | Dracozolt |
Pokemon Sword and Shield Recommended Article List
| ▼Pokemon Sword and Shield Recommended Articles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Expansion Pass | All Diglett Locations | Gen 8 Starters |
| Galar Dex | Pokemon Battles | Walkthroughs |
| Beginner Guides | Strategy Guides | Game Database |
| Strategy Guides | Post-Game | TM Locations |
| TR List | Evolution Stones | Evolution Methods |
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