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Where to catch it
7 games
Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Brilliant aura (number battled) up to 1 in 585 (battled 500+ · brilliant aura spawns only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Frigid SeaWild
Lv. 60–65 · Overworld, Overworld Water, Wanderer
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Shiny: yes
Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Gift odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Route 8 (Fossil Restoration Center)Gift
Lv. 15
Revived from the Cover Fossil, sold in Konikoni City in Ultra Sun; in either version it can also turn up on the rare-treasure path of Isle Aphun in Poké Pelago. Revived fossils are not shiny-locked.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · projectpokemon.org
Shiny: yes
Sun/Moon
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Gift odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Fossil Restoration Center (Route 8)GiftSun only
Lv. 15
Buy the Cover Fossil at the stone shop in Konikoni City and have it revived.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · projectpokemon.org
Shiny: yes
Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Gift odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Rustboro City — Devon CorporationGiftAlpha Sapphire only
Revived from the Cover Fossil, which turns up when smashing cracked rocks with Rock Smash (for example at Mirage spots, which rotate daily).
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · oraswiki.com
Shiny: yes
X/Y
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Gift odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Ambrette Town Fossil LabGift
Revive a Cover Fossil, found with Rock Smash in Glittering Cave after entering the Hall of Fame.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
Black 2/White 2
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Nacrene CityGift
Lv. 25
After the Hall of Fame Lenora offers a choice of the Cover Fossil or the Plume Fossil, revived at the Nacrene Museum.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: unknown
Black/White
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Nacrene City (Nacrene Museum)Gift
Lv. 25
Revive the Cover Fossil, which you pick instead of the Plume Fossil in Relic Castle.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: unknown
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