Choose One
Choose the Cover Fossil at Relic Castle; only one fossil from this choice can be taken.
Repeatable: No
Cover Fossil
Effect
Give to a scientist in a museum to receive a Tirtouga.
Pokémon Revived From the Cover Fossil
Revived Pokémon: Tirtouga
Later evolution: Tirtouga → Carracosta at level 37.
Where To Get Cover Fossil
Pokémon Black & White
Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Choose One From Lenora
Area: Nacrene Museum
Receive the Cover Fossil from Lenora at Nacrene City Nacrene Museum; only one fossil from this choice can be taken.
Requirements
- Hall of Fame
Repeatable: No
Mission Reward
Version Exclusive: Yes
Area: What is the Best Price? Funfest Mission
Possible reward from Entralink What is the Best Price? Funfest Mission.
Requirements
- Pokemon Black 2 only
Repeatable: Yes
Random Shop Reward
Area: Antique Shop mystery boxes
Possible random reward from Join Avenue Antique Shop mystery boxes.
Requirements
- Defeat Iris
- Join Avenue Rank 15
Repeatable: Yes
Pokémon X & Y
Rock Smash Random
Possible random find from Rock Smash at Glittering Cave.
Requirements
- Hall of Fame
Repeatable: Yes
Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Spots
Rock Smash RandomVersion Exclusive: Yes
Possible random find from Rock Smash at Mirage Spots.
Requirements
- Defeat or capture Kyogre
- Pokemon Alpha Sapphire only
Repeatable: Yes
Pokémon Sun & Moon
Purchase
Version Exclusive: Yes
Area: Olivia's jewelry shop
Purchase the Cover Fossil at Konikoni City Olivia's jewelry shop.
Requirements
- Pokemon Sun only
Repeatable: No
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Purchase
Version Exclusive: Yes
Area: Olivia's jewelry shop
Purchase the Cover Fossil at Konikoni City Olivia's jewelry shop.
Requirements
- Pokemon Ultra Sun only
Repeatable: No
Rare Treasure Hunting Random
Area: Isle Aphun
Possible random treasure from Poké Pelago Isle Aphun.
Repeatable: Yes
Related Guides
- See the full Fossil Pokemon Guide - Compare fossil items, revived Pokemon, fossil choices, Galar combinations, and revival notes.
Oak's Notes
Revived Pokemon
The Cover Fossil revives into Tirtouga, which evolves into Carracosta at level 37.
Playthrough Notes
Bulky physical attacker and possible setup sweeper.
Carracosta combines strong 133 Defense and decent 108 Attack. Shell Smash can turn it into a dangerous sweeper, while Sturdy or Solid Rock can help it survive difficult battles.
Use it as a sturdy physical attacker, or set up when a safe turn is available and attempt to sweep.
A strong, dependable choice that trades Archeops's raw speed for durability.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths: High Defense and good physical Attack. Useful Water/Rock coverage. Shell Smash can dramatically improve its offense and Speed. Helpful defensive abilities.
Weaknesses: Four-times weakness to Grass. Slow before setup. Special Defense is less reliable.
Choice Context
Choose the Cover Fossil for a sturdy setup attacker. Choose the Plume Fossil for immediate speed and offensive power.
Archeops is strongest above half HP because of Defeatist.
Plume Fossil is usually easier for a normal playthrough.
Revival Locations
Black/White: Revive at Nacrene Museum in Nacrene City. Revives at level 25.
Black 2/White 2: Revive at Nacrene Museum in Nacrene City. Revives at level 25.
X/Y: Revive at Ambrette Fossil Lab in Ambrette Town. Revives at level 20.
Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire: Revive at Devon Corporation 2F in Rustboro City. Revives at level 20.
Sun/Moon: Revive at Fossil Restoration Center in Route 8. Revives at level 15.
Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon: Revive at Fossil Restoration Center in Route 8. Revives at level 15.
Flavor Text
A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea in ancient times. It appears to be part of its back.
Black White / Black 2 White 2A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It appears as though it could be part of its back.
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- Cost
- 7000
- Misc
- Category
- Dex completion
- Fling Power
- 100