Fossil Pokémon Get a Stylish Makeover

A Pokémon Sword and Shield player's imaginative artwork reimagines the Galar region's Fossil Pokémon in their pristine, unreconstructed forms, a stark contrast to the game's fragmented versions. This fan art, shared on social media, has garnered significant praise from fellow players, who also lauded the artist's creative type and ability assignments.

Fossil Pokémon have been a staple of the Pokémon franchise since its inception. Pokémon Red and Blue introduced the Dome and Helix Fossils, yielding Kabuto and Omanyte. However, Sword and Shield deviated from this tradition, presenting players with fossilized fragments of creatures resembling fish and birds. Combining these fragments with the help of an NPC, Cara Liss, results in Arctozolt, Arctovish, Dracozolt, or Dracovish.

Despite the absence of new Fossil Pokémon since Generation VIII, the creative spirit of the fanbase persists. Reddit user IridescentMirage unveiled their artistic interpretation of what complete Galar Fossil Pokémon might look like, posting their creations on the r/Pokemon subreddit. These designs, named Lyzolt, Razovish, Dracosaurus, and Arctomaw, boast unique secondary typings (Electric, Water, Dragon, and Ice respectively) and abilities like Strong Jaw and Adaptability, boosting their battle potential. Arctomaw, the most powerful of the quartet, boasts a base stat total of 560, with a remarkable 150 in physical attack.

Fan Art Redefines Galar's Ancient Pokémon

IridescentMirage's innovation extends to a novel "Primal" type, inspired by Pokémon Scarlet's Paradox Pokémon and originating from a Pokémon action RPG fan project. This Primal type grants effectiveness against Grass, Fire, Flying, Ground, and Electric types, while leaving the Pokémon vulnerable to Ice, Ghost, and Water attacks. The artwork has been met with enthusiastic approval, with comments praising Lyzolt's superior design compared to its in-game counterpart and expressing intrigue about the Primal type.

While the true forms of Galar's Fossil Pokémon remain shrouded in mystery, fan creations like IridescentMirage's offer compelling glimpses into what could have been. The future of Fossil Pokémon in Generation X remains unknown, leaving room for further creative speculation.