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Helix Fossil

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Helix Fossil

Items item in Pokémon Yellow.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and effect notes for this item.

Flavor Text

A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a seashell.

Short Effect

Can be revived into an Omanyte.

Effect

Give to a scientist in the Mining Museum in Oreburgh City or the Museum of Science in Pewter City to receive an Omanyte.

Found or bought

Chosen at the back of Mt. Moon, where you pick between the Helix Fossil and the Dome Fossil. Revived into Omanyte on Cinnabar Island.

Nugget

Dome Fossil

Helix Fossil

Helix Fossil

Items

Cost

7,000

Pocket

Items

Related

More items from the same pocket or category.

Poké Doll

An attractive doll. Use it to flee from any battle with a wild Pokémon.

Super Repel

Prevents weak wild Pokémon from appearing for 200 steps.

Max Repel

Prevents weak wild Pokémon from appearing for 250 steps.

Escape Rope

A long, durable rope. Use it to escape instantly from a cave or a dungeon.

Repel

Prevents weak wild Pokémon from appearing for 100 steps.

Moon Stone

A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as black as the night sky.

Fire Stone

A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is colored orange.

Thunder Stone

A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a thunderbolt pattern.

Water Stone

A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is a clear light blue.

Leaf Stone

A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a leaf pattern.

Nugget

A nugget of pure gold that gives off a lustrous gleam. It can be sold at a high price.

Dome Fossil

A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a shell.

Old Amber

A piece of amber that contains the genes of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.

Exp. Share

An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder gets a share of EXP. points without having to battle.

Games

Other games where Helix Fossil appears, in release order. Each link opens that game's item page.
Red & BlueFireRed & LeafGreenEmeraldDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphireSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra MoonLet's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!Sword & ShieldBrilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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