Dex completion
Skull Fossil
Effect
Give to a scientist in the Mining Museum in Oreburgh City or the Museum of Science in Pewter City to receive a Cranidos.
Pokémon Revived From the Skull Fossil
Revived Pokémon: Cranidos
Where to Find
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Pokemon Diamond & Pokemon Pearl
Version Exclusive: Yes
Find the Skull Fossil while digging in Sinnoh Underground.
Requirements- Pokemon Diamond only
Repeatable: Yes
Pokemon Platinum
Find the Skull Fossil while digging in Sinnoh Underground.
Requirements- Odd Trainer ID
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
Possible random find from Rock Smash at Glittering Cave.
Requirements- Hall of Fame
Repeatable: Yes
Pokemon Omega Ruby & Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
Version Exclusive: Yes
Possible random find from Rock Smash at Mirage Spots.
Requirements- Defeat or capture Kyogre
- Pokemon Alpha Sapphire only
Repeatable: Yes
Pokemon Sun & Pokemon Moon
Version Exclusive: Yes
Area
Olivia's jewelry shop
Purchase the Skull Fossil at Konikoni City Olivia's jewelry shop.
Requirements- Pokemon Sun only
Repeatable: No
Pokemon Ultra Sun & Pokemon Ultra Moon
Version Exclusive: Yes
Area
Olivia's jewelry shop
Purchase the Skull Fossil at Konikoni City Olivia's jewelry shop.
Requirements- Pokemon Ultra Sun only
Repeatable: No
Area
Isle Aphun
Possible random treasure from Poké Pelago Isle Aphun.
Repeatable: Yes
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Pokemon Shining Pearl
Version Exclusive: Yes
Find the Skull Fossil while digging in Grand Underground.
Requirements- Pokemon Brilliant Diamond only
Repeatable: Yes
Oak's Notes
Revived Pokemon
The Skull Fossil revives into Cranidos, which evolves into Rampardos at level 30.
Cranidos 
Rampardos Playthrough Notes
Glass-cannon physical attacker.
Rampardos has an absurd 160 Attack and can knock out many opponents in one hit, but its low (58) Speed and poor defenses mean it may take heavy damage first.
Bring it in safely, then use the strongest accurate physical attack available. Rock Polish can help if the game and moveset support it.
Generally the more convenient Sinnoh fossil for an ordinary playthrough.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths: Exceptional physical Attack. Evolves earlier than most fossil Pokémon. Can demolish neutral targets with strong physical moves. Simple offensive role.
Weaknesses: Low Speed. Weak defensive stats. Rock moves may be inaccurate or cause recoil depending on the moveset. Common weaknesses can make switching in difficult.
Choice Context
Choose the Skull Fossil for offense. Choose the Armor Fossil only when the team specifically needs a defensive wall.
Skull Fossil is usually easier for a normal playthrough.
Revival Locations
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.
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.
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl: Revive at Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City.
Flavor Text
Diamond Pearl / Platinum / Heartgold Soulsilver / Black White / Black 2 White 2
A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that lived on the land. It appears to be part of a head.
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 on the land. It appears as though it’s part of a head.
Overview
- Cost
- 7,000
- misc
- Category
- Dex completion
- Fling Power
- 100
Attributes
Underground