A Pokémon Sword and Shield enthusiast recently unveiled their imaginative interpretation of Galar's Fossil Pokémon in their original, unreconstructed forms, a stark contrast to the game's fragmented versions. This fan art, shared on social media, garnered significant praise for its creative designs and thoughtfully chosen types and abilities.
Fossil Pokémon have been a staple since the franchise's inception. In Pokémon Red and Blue, players unearthed complete fossils, reviving Kabuto and Omanyte. However, Sword and Shield deviated from this tradition, presenting trainers with incomplete fossil fragments representing parts of ancient creatures. Combining these fragments with the help of Cara Liss yielded Arctozolt, Arctovish, Dracozolt, and Dracovish.
Despite the absence of new Fossil Pokémon since Generation VIII, fan speculation persists. Reddit user IridescentMirage showcased their artistic vision of these Galar fossils in their pristine state, introducing Lyzolt, Razovish, Dracosaurus, and Arctomaw. These creations boast unique type combinations, including Electric, Water, Dragon, and Ice secondary typings, respectively. Abilities like Strong Jaw and Adaptability enhance their battle potential, with Arctomaw boasting an impressive 560 base stat total.
Fan Art Reimagines Galar's Ancient Pokémon
IridescentMirage also introduced a novel "Primal" type, inspired by Pokémon Scarlet's Paradox Pokémon and drawn from a personal action RPG project. This Primal type grants effectiveness against Grass, Fire, Flying, Ground, and Electric types, while leaving these Pokémon vulnerable to Ice, Ghost, and Water attacks. The artwork has been lauded by fellow fans, with many praising the improved design of Lyzolt over its in-game counterpart, Arctozolt and Dracozolt, and expressing intrigue over the unique Primal typing.
While the true forms of Galar's Fossil Pokémon remain shrouded in mystery, the creative efforts of fans like IridescentMirage offer compelling possibilities. The future of Fossil Pokémon in the tenth generation remains to be seen.
