Ancient Fossils Revived in Stunning Fan Art

A Pokémon Sword and Shield enthusiast showcased their imaginative recreation of Galar region's Fossil Pokémon in their original, complete forms, a stark contrast to the fragmented versions in the game. This fan art, shared online, garnered significant praise for its inventive designs, abilities, and type assignments.

Fossil Pokémon have been a staple since the franchise's inception. Games like Pokémon Red and Blue featured complete fossils yielding Kabuto and Omanyte. However, Sword and Shield deviated, presenting players with fragmented fossil pieces representing parts of various creatures. These fragments, when combined by the NPC Cara Liss, result in Arctozolt, Arctovish, Dracozolt, or Dracovish.

Despite the absence of new Fossil Pokémon since Generation VIII, the creative spirit of the fanbase thrives. Reddit user IridescentMirage unveiled their artistic interpretation of what intact Galar Fossil Pokémon might look like. Their creations—Lyzolt, Razovish, Dracosaurus, and Arctomaw—feature secondary typings of Electric, Water, Dragon, and Ice respectively, and boast abilities like Strong Jaw and Adaptability. Arctomaw, notably, boasts a high base stat total of 560, with a remarkable 150 in physical attack.

Fan Art Reimagines Galar's Ancient Pokémon

IridescentMirage's innovation extends to a unique "Primal" type, inspired by the Paradox Pokémon of Pokémon Scarlet and incorporated from a personal action RPG project. This Primal type grants effectiveness against Grass, Fire, Flying, Ground, and Electric, but leaves them vulnerable to Ice, Ghost, and Water attacks. The online response was overwhelmingly positive, with many praising Lyzolt's design as a superior alternative to Arctozolt and Dracozolt, and expressing keen interest in the Primal type concept.

While the true forms of Galar's Fossil Pokémon remain unknown, fan creations like IridescentMirage's offer compelling possibilities. The future of Fossil Pokémon in Generation X and beyond remains a captivating mystery.