EXCAVATION GUIDE
Digging at shiny dirt spots will eventually turn up fossil fragments. Pokopia has 22 of them across 5 multi-part sets and 4 standalone pieces. Each set (like the 5-piece Wing Fossil or 4-piece Despot Fossil) needs every fragment before Professor Tangrowth can assemble the complete skeleton. It's a long hunt, but completed fossils become displayable Collectible Artifacts.
How to Excavate Fossils#
- Look for shiny dirt spots. These are sparkling patches on the ground, scattered throughout the island.
- Walk up to the spot and interact to dig. You may unearth a fossil fragment, lost relic, or other item.
- Shiny dirt spots respawn periodically, so revisit areas you've already explored.
- Keep digging across all areas. Different fossil sets may appear in different regions.
FOSSIL SETS
Five multi-part sets and 4 standalone fossils. Each set needs every fragment collected before Tangrowth can assemble and display it. The table below breaks down each set's pieces.
Despot Fossil (4 parts)#
| Part | Fossil Name |
|---|---|
| Body | Despot Fossil (body) |
| Head | Despot Fossil (head) |
| Legs | Despot Fossil (legs) |
| Tail | Despot Fossil (tail) |
Headbutt Fossil (3 parts)#
| Part | Fossil Name |
|---|---|
| Body | Headbutt Fossil (body) |
| Head | Headbutt Fossil (head) |
| Tail | Headbutt Fossil (tail) |
Shield Fossil (3 parts)#
| Part | Fossil Name |
|---|---|
| Body | Shield Fossil (Body) |
| Head | Shield Fossil (Head) |
| Tail | Shield Fossil (tail) |
Tundra Fossil (3 parts)#
| Part | Fossil Name |
|---|---|
| Body | Tundra Fossil (body) |
| Head | Tundra Fossil (head) |
| Tail | Tundra Fossil (tail) |
Wing Fossil (5 parts)#
| Part | Fossil Name |
|---|---|
| Body | Wing fossil (body) |
| Head | Wing Fossil (head) |
| Left wing | Wing Fossil (left wing) |
| Right wing | Wing Fossil (right wing) |
| Tail | Wing Fossil (tail) |
Standalone Fossils (4)#
| Fossil Name |
|---|
| Armor Fossil |
| Jaw Fossil |
| Sail Fossil |
| Skull Fossil |
DISPLAY & COLLECTION
Once you've collected all parts of a fossil set, Professor Tangrowth can assemble and appraise them. Completed fossils become display items that can be placed on your island as decorations, adding to your collectible count.
- Bring all fragments of a set to Professor Tangrowth for assembly.
- Assembled fossils appear as Collectible Artifacts in your collection.
- Display them in your home or museum area for decoration.
- Standalone fossils (Armor, Jaw, Sail, Skull) can be appraised individually. No multi-part assembly needed.