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.
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 |
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.
22 fossil fragments spread across 5 multi-part sets (Despot 4pc, Headbutt 3pc, Shield 3pc, Tundra 3pc, Wing 5pc) plus 4 standalone fossils (Armor, Jaw, Sail, Skull).
Dig at shiny dirt spots, the sparkling patches on the ground scattered across the island. Each spot can yield fossil fragments, lost relics, or other items.
Yes. Multi-part fossil sets (like the Wing Fossil with 5 pieces) require all fragments to be collected before Professor Tangrowth can assemble the complete fossil for display.
Bring fossil fragments to Professor Tangrowth for appraisal and assembly. Completed fossils become Collectible Artifacts that can be displayed as decorations on your island.
Yes. Shiny dirt spots respawn periodically across the island, so keep revisiting areas you've already explored. Different regions may yield different types of fossils.
The Wing Fossil set has 5 parts (body, head, left wing, right wing, tail), making it the most difficult to finish. Other sets have 3 or 4 pieces. More fragments means more digging before you can assemble it.