Dex completion
Dome Fossil
Effect
Give to a scientist in the Mining Museum in Oreburgh City or the Museum of Science in Pewter City to receive a Kabuto.
Pokémon Revived From the Dome Fossil
Revived Pokémon: Kabuto
Where to Find
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Pokemon Red & Pokemon Blue & Pokemon Yellow
Area
B2F
Choose the Dome Fossil at Mt. Moon B2F; only one fossil from this choice can be taken.
Repeatable: No
Pokemon FireRed & Pokemon LeafGreen
Area
B2F
Choose the Dome Fossil at Mt. Moon B2F; only one fossil from this choice can be taken.
Repeatable: No
Pokemon Diamond & Pokemon Pearl
Find the Dome Fossil while digging in Sinnoh Underground.
Requirements- National Pokedex
Repeatable: Yes
Pokemon Platinum
Find the Dome Fossil while digging in Sinnoh Underground.
Requirements- National Pokedex
Repeatable: Yes
Pokemon HeartGold & Pokemon SoulSilver
Version Exclusive: Yes
Area
exterior breakable rocks
Possible random find from Rock Smash at Ruins of Alph exterior breakable rocks.
Requirements- Pokemon SoulSilver only
Repeatable: Yes
Pokemon Black & Pokemon White
Possible daily random fossil gift from an NPC at Twist Mountain.
Requirements- Defeat Ghetsis
Repeatable: Yes
Pokemon Black 2 & Pokemon White 2
Possible daily random fossil gift from an NPC at Twist Mountain.
Requirements- Defeat Iris
Repeatable: Yes
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
Area
Antique Shop mystery boxes
Possible random reward from Join Avenue Antique Shop mystery boxes.
Requirements- Defeat Iris
- Join Avenue Rank 15
Repeatable: Yes
Pokemon X & Pokemon Y
Version Exclusive: Yes
Possible random find from Rock Smash at Glittering Cave.
Requirements- Hall of Fame
- Pokemon Y only
Repeatable: Yes
Pokemon Omega Ruby & Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
Version Exclusive: Yes
Possible random find from Rock Smash at Mirage Spots.
Requirements- Defeat or capture Groudon
- Pokemon Omega Ruby only
Repeatable: Yes
Pokemon Ultra Sun & Pokemon Ultra Moon
Version Exclusive: Yes
Area
Olivia's jewelry shop
Purchase the Dome Fossil at Konikoni City Olivia's jewelry shop.
Requirements- Pokemon Ultra Moon only
Repeatable: No
Area
Isle Aphun
Possible random treasure from Poké Pelago Isle Aphun.
Repeatable: Yes
Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee!
Area
B2F
Choose the Dome Fossil at Mt. Moon B2F; only one fossil from this choice can be taken.
Repeatable: No
Area
2F rare-item spawn points
Possible recurring random field item at Cerulean Cave 2F rare-item spawn points.
Requirements- Hall of Fame
Repeatable: Yes
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Pokemon Shining Pearl
Find the Dome Fossil while digging in Grand Underground.
Requirements- Defeat or capture Dialga/Palkia at Spear Pillar
Repeatable: Yes
Oak's Notes
Revived Pokemon
The Dome Fossil revives into Kabuto, which evolves into Kabutops at level 40.
Kabuto 
Kabutops Playthrough Notes
Physical attacker with useful physical Defense.
Kabutops becomes a hard-hitting physical attacker, but it is usually less straightforward before the physical/special split because Water attacks use its weaker Special stat in older games.
A fun offensive pick, especially from Generation IV onward; less convenient than Omastar in the earliest games.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths: High physical Attack after evolving. Good physical Defense. Can use moves such as Slash, Rock Slide, Brick Break, or Aqua Jet depending on the game. Swift Swim can make it fast in rain.
Weaknesses: Four-times weakness to Grass. Special bulk is poor. Often needs TMs or later-generation movepools to reach its full potential.
Choice Context
Choose the Helix Fossil for a bulky special attacker. Choose the Dome Fossil for a physical attacker.
Kabutops becomes much easier to use from Generation IV onward, when physical Water moves can use its high Attack.
Helix Fossil is usually easier for a normal playthrough.
Revival Locations
Red/Blue/Yellow: Revive at Pokemon Lab in Cinnabar Island. Revives at level 30.
FireRed/LeafGreen: Revive at Pokemon Lab in Cinnabar Island. Revives at level 5.
Diamond/Pearl: Revive at Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City. Revives at level 20.
Platinum: Revive at Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City. Revives at level 20.
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Revive at Pewter Museum of Science in Pewter City. Revives at level 20.
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.
Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon: Revive at Fossil Restoration Center in Route 8. Revives at level 15.
Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!: Revive at Pokemon Lab in Cinnabar Island. Revives at level 44.
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl: Revive at Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City.
Flavor Text
Emerald
A piece of an ancient marine POKéMON’s shell.
Firered Leafgreen
A fossil of an ancient, seafloor- dwelling POKéMON. It appears to be part of a shell.
Diamond Pearl / Platinum / Heartgold Soulsilver / Black White / Black 2 White 2
A fossil of an ancient Pokémon that lived in the sea. It appears to be part of a shell.
X Y / Sun Moon / Ultra Sun Ultra Moon / Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee / Sword Shield
A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It could be a shell or carapace.
Overview
- Cost
- 7,000
- misc
- Category
- Dex completion
- Fling Power
- 100
Attributes
Underground