Armor Fossil

armor-fossil Sprite

Summary

Armor Fossil is an in-game item prominently featured in the Pokémon series, particularly in games where fossil restoration is possible. This item serves as a key element in acquiring the Pokémon Shieldon, a Rock/Steel-type dinosaur-like creature known for its defensive abilities.

Effects

The primary function of the Armor Fossil is to be resurrected into a Shieldon using a special process available at specific locations such as:

  • Oreburgh Mining Museum in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.
  • Nacrene City Museum in Pokémon Black and White.

To accomplish this, players must first find the Armor Fossil either by mining in the Underground (in the Sinnoh Region games) or through other in-game events and interactions.

Interesting Facts

  1. Exclusive Availability: In certain versions of the games, Armor Fossils are version-exclusive items, often paired with the Skull Fossil, which resurrects Cranidos. For example, in Pokémon Diamond, players can find Skull

Effect

Give to a scientist in the mining museum in oreburgh city or the Museum of Science in pewter city to receive a shieldon.

Short Effect: Can be revived into a Shieldon.

Give to a scientist in the mining museum in oreburgh city or the Museum of Science in pewter city to receive a shieldon.


Fling Information

Fling Power: 100

Game Descriptions

A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that lived on the land. It appears to be part of a collar.

A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that lived on the land. It appears to be part of a collar.

A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that lived on the land. It appears to be part of a collar.

A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that lived on the land. It appears to be part of a collar.

A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that lived on the land. It appears to be part of a collar.

A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived on the land. It looks to be from some kind of protective collar.

A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived on the land. It looks to be from some kind of protective collar.

A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived on the land. It looks to be from some kind of protective collar.

A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived on the land. It looks to be from some kind of protective collar.

A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived on the land. It looks to be from some kind of protective collar.

Item Details

Game Appearances

Trading Cards

Armor Fossil Shieldon
Armor Fossil Shieldon

Created by Toyste Beach for the Steam Siege set.

Armor Fossil
Armor Fossil

Created by Ryo Ueda for the Platinum set.

Armor Fossil
Armor Fossil

Created by Ryo Ueda for the Mysterious Treasures set.