Pokemon X and Y fossils revealed

Pokemon X and Y will also have a new pair of fossil-based Pokemon. One is a hard-hitting T-Rex-like figure and the other is a gentler sort with a potential game-changing new ability.

Ozzie Mejia

September 23, 2013 2:15 PM

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Prehistoric Pokemon have been a staple of the series since its inception and Pokemon X and Y will be no exception. Nintendo has released details on the latest fossilized fighters, the long-necked Amaura and the carnivorous Tyrunt.

Tyrunt is described on the official Pokemon website as an ill-tempered Rock/Dragon-type, which can be obtained by collecting the Jaw Fossil over the course of the game's adventure. Tyrunt will have the Strong Jaw ability and can evolve into the T-Rex-like Tyrantrum.

Amaura is a Rock/Ice-type, notable for the brand new Refrigerate ability. This turns Normal-type moves into Ice-type moves, which may come in handy when facing those pesky Dragon-types. Amaura can be acquired with the Sail Fossil and will evolve into the frigid Aurorus.

As ever, you'll only be able to choose one of these fossils on each playthrough.

Pokemon X and Y is set to release worldwide on October 12.

Ozzie Mejia

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Ozzie has been playing video games since picking up his first NES controller at age 5. He has been into games ever since, only briefly stepping away during his college years. But he was pulled back in after spending years in QA circles for both THQ and Activision, mostly spending time helping to push forward the Guitar Hero series at its peak. Ozzie has become a big fan of platformers, puzzle games, shooters, and RPGs, just to name a few genres, but he’s also a huge sucker for anything with a good, compelling narrative behind it. Because what are video games if you can't enjoy a good story with a fresh Cherry Coke?