The Helix Fossil (Japanese: かいのカセキ Shellfish Fossil) is a Fossil introduced in Generation I that can be regenerated into Omanyte. It is the counterpart of the Dome Fossil.
Contents
- 1 In the core series games
- 1.1 Price
- 1.2 Effect
- 1.2.1 Passive effect
- 1.2.1.1 Generation I and III
- 1.2.1.2 Generation IV onward
- 1.2.1 Passive effect
- 1.3 Description
- 1.4 Acquisition
- 1.5 Appearance
- 2 In the anime
- 2.1 In Pokémon Origins
- 3 In the TCG
- 4 Trivia
- 5 In other languages
In the core series games
Price
GamesCostSell priceRBY/RGBYFRLGEmN/AN/ADPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
'XYORAS
SM'UMN/A
Effect
Passive effect
If brought to the one of the following locations, the Helix Fossil can be regenerated into an Omanyte.
GamesLocationRBY/RGBYFRLG
PECinnabar LabDPPtOreburgh Mining MuseumHGSSPewter Museum of ScienceBWB2W2Nacrene MuseumXYAmbrette Town Fossil LabORASDevon Corporation in Rustboro CitySMUSUMFossil Restoration Center on Route 8Generation I and III
In the Generation I and III games, the Helix Fossil is a Key Item.
Generation IV onwardFrom Generation IV onward, the Helix 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
Game(s)DescriptionA fossil of a Pokémon that lived in prehistoric times.A piece of ancient marine Pokémon's seashell.A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a seashell.A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea. It appears to be part of a seashell.A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It might be a piece of a seashell.Acquisition
GamesFinite methodsRepeatable methodsRBY/RGBYMt. Moon (choice between this and the Dome Fossil)FRLGMt. Moon (choice between this and the Dome Fossil)DPPtThe Underground (after obtaining the National Pokédex)HGSSRock Smash (Ruins of Alph)HGBWTwist Mountain (after obtaining the National Pokédex)B2W2Twist MountainJoin Avenue Antique ShopsXYRock Smash (Glittering Cave)Y (after entering the Hall of Fame)ORASRock Smash (Mirage spots)ASSMTradeUSUMKonikoni City (Olivia's jewelry shop)USPoké Pelago Isle Aphun: Rare-Treasure Hunting, Interesting-Item HuntingPEMt. Moon (choice between this and the Dome Fossil)Cerulean Cave
Appearance
File:RG Helix Fossil.pngFile:Mine Helix Fossil 1.pngFile:Mine Helix Fossil 2.pngFile:Helix Fossil PE.pngArtwork fromGeneration IUnderground spritesModel from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
In the anime
A Helix Fossil in Pokémon Origins
In Pokémon Origins
A Helix Fossil briefly appeared in File 2: Cubone, where it was shown being hogged by a Super Nerd at Mt. Moon.
In the TCG
Both the Dome and Helix Fossils appear on the artwork for the Mysterious Fossil card. The two Fossils were later split off into their own individual cards.
Related cardsRelated cardsCards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a silver background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.CardTypeEnglishJapaneseExpansionRarity#ExpansionRarity#Mysterious FossilTFossil
Trivia
Bulbanews
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Gotta Meme 'em All: Spiraling Out of Control!
- In the first Pokémon Red and Blue run of Twitch Plays Pokémon, the chaotic control scheme resulted in the player constantly using the Helix Fossil. This lead to jokes that the game's protagonist was constantly consulting it for advice. This resulted in memes that the player worshiped the Helix Fossil and fans referred to Omanyte as "Lord Helix".
- In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, when the language is set to French, before battle Brawly says, "J'ai découvert le secret de la vraie puissance en fixant un Nautile pendant des jours et des jours...
- In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, when the language is set to French, before battle Brawly says, "J'ai découvert le secret de la vraie puissance en fixant un Nautile pendant des jours et des jours...