Root Fossil

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Summary

Root Fossil is a unique item in the Pokémon series that can be used to revive an ancient Pokémon. Initially introduced in Generation III (Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire), the Root Fossil allows players to resurrect the Rock/Grass-type Pokémon Lileep when taken to a specific location known as a Pokémon Laboratory or a similar facility that specializes in fossil regeneration, such as the Devon Corporation in Hoenn, the Oreburgh Mining Museum in Sinnoh, or the Nacrene Museum in Unova.

Effects and Usage: 1. Revival of Lileep: When the Root Fossil is given to the appropriate NPC, it will be transformed into a Level 5 Lileep. Lileep can then be evolved into Cradily, a Rock/Grass-type Pokémon that is known for its defensive stats and unique move set. 2. Generation III Specifics: In Pokémon Ruby, players can choose either the Root Fossil or the Claw Fossil found in

Effect

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

Short Effect: Can be revived into a Lileep.

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

Fling Information

Fling Power: 100

Game Descriptions

A fossil of an ancient, seafloor- dwelling POKéMON.

A fossil of an ancient, seafloor- dwelling POKéMON.

A fossil of an ancient, seafloor- dwelling POKéMON. It appears to be part of a plant root.

A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea. It appears to be part of a plant root.

A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea. It appears to be part of a plant root.

A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea. It appears to be part of a plant root.

A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea. It appears to be part of a plant root.

A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea. It appears to be part of a plant root.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Item Details

Game Appearances

Generation Game Index
Generation III 286
Generation IV 99
Generation V 99
Generation VI 99
Generation VII 99
Generation VIII 99

Trading Cards

Root Fossil
Root Fossil

Created by Ryo Ueda for the Legend Maker set.

Root Fossil Lileep
Root Fossil Lileep

Created by 5ban Graphics for the Plasma Blast set.

Root Fossil
Root Fossil

Created by Ryo Ueda for the Holon Phantoms set.

Root Fossil
Root Fossil

Created by Ryo Ueda for the Power Keepers set.

Root Fossil
Root Fossil

Created by Ryo Ueda for the Sandstorm set.

Root Fossil
Root Fossil

Created by Ryo Ueda for the Legends Awakened set.

Antique Root Fossil
Antique Root Fossil

Created by None for the Stellar Crown set.