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Which Fossil Should You Choose?

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Pokemon FRLG - Which Fossil Should You Choose

You can choose between the Dome Fossil and the Helix Fossil in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG). Learn which fossil you should choose, what Pokemon the fossils turn into, and if you can get both fossils here!

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Which Fossil Should You Choose

Omanyte or Kabuto

Fossil Pokemon Evolve Evolved Form
Helix Fossil Pokemon FRLG - Omanyte Omanyte Lv. 40
→		 Pokemon FRLG - Omastar Omastar
Dome Fossil Pokemon FRLG - Kabuto Kabuto Lv. 40
→		 Pokemon FRLG - Kabutops Kabutops

The Helix Fossil turns into Omanyte and the Dome Fossil turns into Kabuto. They are both Rock-Water type Pokemon and evolve into Omastar and Kabutops once they reach Level 40, respectively.

Helix Fossil For Omanyte's Sp. Atk Stat

If you want the fossil Pokemon to cover your Water-type moves, then we recommend picking the Helix Fossil. Omastar's Sp. Atk stat is high and synergizes well with Water-type moves being Special attack moves.

It can also learn Ice-type moves such as Ice Beam and Blizzard via TMs, more powerful Special type moves, as a counter to Grass-type Pokemon.

Helix Fossil Effect and How to Get

Dome Fossil For Kabuto's Attack Stat

On the other hand, if you want the fossil Pokemon to cover your Rock-type moves, then you'll want to pick the Dome Fossil. Kabutops's high Attack stat synergizes well with Rock-type moves being Physical attack moves.

It can also learn Aerial Ace, a strong Flying-type move, to counter Grass-type Pokemon.

Dome Fossil Effect and How to Get

Where to Get Helix and Dome Fossil?

Near the Exit of Mt. Moon

Fossil Location in Mt Moon

You will be forced to choose between the Helix and Dome fossils near the exit of Mt. Moon after battling Super Nerd Miguel. You can enter Mt. Moon from Route 4, east of Pewter City.

Mt. Moon Map and Location Guide

You Can Only Get One Fossil

Fossils
Unfortunately, you can only get one fossil. The other fossil will be quickly retrieved by the Super Nerd you just defeated and will no longer be available in the game.

The only way to get the Fossil Pokemon you missed out on is to trade with other players.

How to Trade

How to Restore Helix and Dome Fossil?

Pokemon Lab in Cinnabar Island

Submitting Fossils to the Cinnabar Pokemon Lab
To restore the fossil, you will need to talk to the scientist in the Pokemon Lab next to the Pokemon Center in Cinnabar Island. The scientist can be found in the Experiment Lab, the eastmost room in the Pokemon Lab.

Cinnabar Island Location Guide

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How to Get Good Rod How to Get Super Rod
How to Get the Old Man Out of Route 2 How to Get to Three Island
How to Register Items to Select Key How to Use Potions
How to Use Repel How to Get Silph Scope
How to Get Gold Teeth How to Get Macho Brace
How to Get Coin Case How to Get the Mystic Ticket
How to Get the Aurora Ticket How to Get to Sevii Islands
How to Get the Poke Flute How to Stop Pokemon From Evolving
How to Evolve All Pokemon How to Wake Up Snorlax
How to Check Friendship (Happiness) How to Fast Travel
How to Win at Slots in the Casino How to Get the Legendary Dogs
How to Break Rocks and Other Obstacles How to Get Berries
How to Catch 60 Pokemon Fast How to Get All 3 Starters
How to Get to Resort Gorgeous How to Get Luxury Balls
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Yellow Flute Location VS Seeker Location
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Master Ball Location and Who to Use It On Name Rater Location: How to Change Nickname
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Can You Get a 4-Star Trainer Card? Can You Get Pokerus?
What are STAB Moves? Differences from the Original GBA Versions
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