The fossils in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are one of the funniest aspects that this new remake of the saga offers us. To be clear from the start, the action will take place in the Underground, so you will literally have to pick up your pickaxe and get your hands dirty to get what you want.
How to get fossils in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
To get fossils you will have to go down to the ground and look for the orange dots on your mini map . Once you approach them press R and to find the exact place and then press A to start the minigame.
Here you will have to use your pick and hammer depending on the type of excavation that you have to face.
What fossils can you find
- Shell Fossil – Shieldon (Only in Pokémon Shining Pearl)
- Skull Fossil – Cranidos (Only in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond)
In the Post-Game you will also have the opportunity to find the following fossils:
- Old Amber – Aerodactyl
- Helix Fossil – Omanyte
- Dome Fossil – Kabuto
- Claw Fossil – Anorith
- Root Fossil – Lileep
We hope that this information will be of help to you and that you will be able to take another step towards the complete Pokedex. Remember that Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are available for Nintendo Switch from November 19, 2021.