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Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG)

Old Amber Effect and How to Get

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Pokemon FRLG - Old Amber Effect and How to Use

Old Amber is a Fossil item in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG). Find out how to get Old Amber, how to use it, and its effects here!

How to Get Old Amber

Get from the Scientist in Pewter City Museum

Old Amber from Scientist in Pewter City Museum

Old Amber can be obtained from one of the scientists behind the front desk of the Pewter Museum of Science. Upon talking to the scientist standing next to a pedestal, he'll give you the Old Amber and ask you to get it examined at a lab.

Pewter City Location Guide

Use Cut to Enter the Back of the Museum

Use Cut to Reach the Back of the Pewter City Museum

In order to access the back entrance of the Pewter Museum of Science, you'll need to use Cut to remove the tree that's blocking the way.

Where to Get Cut (HM01)

How to Use Old Amber

Revive Aerodactyl at the Cinnabar Lab

Submit Old Amber to Cinnabar Pokemon Lab

Old Amber can be submitted to the doctor in the Testing Room of the Cinnabar Island Lab to revive and obtain Aerodactyl. Upon entering the Pokemon Lab, you can find the Testing Room at the far end of the eastern hallway.

Aerodactyl Location, Evolution, and Stats

Old Amber Game Data

Old Amber Type and Effect

Old Amber
Type Fossil
Description A piece of amber that contains the genes of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG) Related Guides

Pokemon FRLG - Items

List of All Items and Effects

All Item Types

Poke Balls Evolutionary Items
Key Items Miscellaneous Items
Recovery Items Battle Effect Items
Fossils Berries
Held Items Stat-Boosting Items

All Fossil Items

Dome Fossil Helix Fossil Old Amber

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