A Pokémon Sword and Shield enthusiast recently unveiled their imaginative interpretation of Galar's Fossil Pokémon in their pristine, unreconstructed forms, a stark contrast to their fragmented in-game counterparts. This fan art, shared on social media, garnered significant praise, with fellow players commending both the designs and the thoughtfully assigned types and abilities.
Fossil Pokémon have been a staple of the Pokémon franchise since its inception. Recall the classic choices in Pokémon Red and Blue: Dome and Helix Fossils, yielding Kabuto and Omanyte respectively. Unlike the complete fossils typically found, Sword and Shield introduced a unique twist – players assemble fragmented fossil remains of avian and aquatic creatures. These pieces, 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 remains undeterred. Reddit user IridescentMirage shared their artistic vision, depicting what they envision as the original forms of Galar's Fossil Pokémon. This collection includes Lyzolt, Razovish, Dracosaurus, and Arctomaw, each boasting unique secondary typings (Electric, Water, Dragon, and Ice respectively) and abilities like Strong Jaw and Adaptability. Arctomaw stands out with a particularly impressive base stat total of 560, featuring a formidable 150 physical attack.
This fan art also introduces a novel "Primal" type, inspired by a Pokémon action RPG project and the Paradox Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet. This Primal type grants effectiveness against Grass, Fire, Flying, Ground, and Electric Pokémon, but leaves them vulnerable to Ice, Ghost, and Water attacks. The artwork has been met with enthusiastic responses, with many praising Lyzolt's improved design over its in-game counterpart and expressing intrigue about the Primal type.
While the true original forms of Galar's Fossil Pokémon remain shrouded in mystery, the vibrant creativity of fans like IridescentMirage offers compelling speculation. Only future generations of Pokémon games will reveal the true forms of future fossil finds.
