A Pokémon Sword and Shield enthusiast recently unveiled their imaginative take on the Galar region's Fossil Pokémon in their presumed original forms, a departure from the game's fragmented designs. This fan art, shared on social media, garnered significant praise from fellow players, who also lauded the artist's creative type assignments and ability choices for these resurrected creatures.
Fossil Pokémon have been a consistent feature since the franchise's inception. In Pokémon Red and Blue, players unearthed Dome and Helix Fossils, reviving Kabuto and Omanyte. However, Sword and Shield deviated from this tradition, presenting trainers with fragmented fossil remains of creatures resembling fish and birds. Combining these fragments with the help of the NPC Cara Liss yielded Arctozolt, Arctovish, Dracozolt, or Dracovish.
Despite the absence of new Fossil Pokémon since Generation VIII, the creative spirit of the Pokémon community remains undeterred. Reddit user IridescentMirage crafted artwork depicting their vision of Galar's original Fossil Pokémon, posting their creations on r/Pokemon. These reinterpretations—Lyzolt, Razovish, Dracosaurus, and Arctomaw—were assigned secondary types (Electric, Water, Dragon, and Ice respectively) and abilities like Strong Jaw and Adaptability to enhance their combat capabilities. Arctomaw, with a total base stat of 560 (including a remarkable 150 in physical attack), stands out among the quartet.
Fan Art Reimagines Galar's Ancient Pokémon
IridescentMirage introduced a unique "Primal" type, borrowed from a Pokémon action RPG fan project, inspired by Pokémon Scarlet's Paradox Pokémon. This Primal type grants effectiveness against Grass, Fire, Flying, Ground, and Electric types, while leaving these reimagined fossils vulnerable to Ice, Ghost, and Water attacks. The artwork prompted positive feedback, with many praising Lyzolt as a superior design to its in-game counterpart, Arctozolt, and expressing intrigue about the Primal type.
While the true forms of Galar's Fossil Pokémon remain a mystery, fan creations like IridescentMirage's offer captivating speculation. Only future installments will reveal the secrets of the next generation's ancient creatures.
