Lost Relics and Fossils
Complete guide to Lost Relics and Fossils in Pokemon Pokopia, including all Small and Large Relics, 9 fossil Pokemon with restoration requirements and habitat numbers, Professor Tangrowth appraisal, Gimmighoul (#205) exchange, Music CDs, 28 Mysterious Slates, the Pewter City Museum, Search specialty Pokemon (23 total), lucky days, and Ho-Oh/Lugia feather mechanics.
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Overview
Pokemon Pokopia features a collectible system of Lost Relics, Fossils, Music CDs, and Mysterious Slates found inside glowing blocks scattered throughout the world. The appraisal and collection system involves two unique Pokemon with exclusive specialties: Professor Tangrowth (Appraise) and Gimmighoul (Collect). Breaking glowing blocks can yield any of these item categories, making excavation a core exploration activity that rewards persistent exploration.
Finding Glowing Blocks
Glowing spots appear randomly in the ground across all five areas. They can be discovered naturally while exploring or located more efficiently using a Pokemon with the Search specialty and the Dowsing Machine ability. When you approach a glowing block, break it using Rock Smash (learned from Hitmonchan). Aim with the Right Stick to target blocks above or below you.
Some Lost Relics have a chance of detonating upon unearthing. When this happens, you must quickly switch to Water Gun to defuse the block before it explodes and destroys its contents.
Glowing Block Contents
Breaking a glowing block can yield one of the following:
Item Type | Description |
|---|---|
Lost Relic (Small or Large) | Unidentified collectible item. Must be appraised by Professor Tangrowth before use. |
Fossil | Fossil piece for restoring prehistoric Pokemon at the Museum. |
Mysterious Slate | One of 27 Unown-engraved slates needed to unlock Mew. |
Music CD | Collectible music track usable with DJ Rotom for playing background music. |
Used with Drifloon to travel to Dream Islands. |
Spawning and Lucky Days
A limited number of glowing blocks spawn each day across the overworld. Blocks refresh daily, so returning to previously explored areas yields new drops. Some blocks are visible on the surface, while others are buried and require the Dowsing Machine with a Search specialty Pokemon to locate.
Lucky days occur approximately every 7 in-game days. A notification appears on your Pokedex alerting you that "today is your lucky day." During lucky days, sparkling ripples and lost relics show up much more frequently than usual, making them ideal for dedicated excavation sessions. Players can manipulate the Switch 2 system clock to trigger lucky days before extended play sessions.
Search Specialty Pokemon
Pokemon with the Search specialty can use the Dowsing Machine ability to locate hidden glowing blocks. VGC lists approximately 29 Pokemon with this specialty. Confirmed Search Pokemon include:
Pokemon | Other Specialties |
|---|---|
Fly | |
Crobat: Chop | |
None | |
None | |
Burn | |
Excadrill: Chop | |
Gather Honey | |
Trade | |
None | |
Gather (Dreepy) | |
None | |
None | |
None | |
None | |
None |
Lost Relics
Lost Relics are collectible items found inside glowing blocks. They drop as unidentified relics that must be appraised by Professor Tangrowth before they can be used or displayed. There are two categories: Small Relics (46 total) and Large Relics (37 total). The resulting relic after appraisal is randomized; you cannot control which specific relic you receive. Duplicates are common.
Appraisal Process
Find a glowing block and break it with Rock Smash (or switch to Water Gun if the relic starts to detonate) to collect an unidentified Lost Relic.
Bring the relic to Professor Tangrowth, who can be found wandering near the Pokemon Center in any area.
Talk to Tangrowth and show him the relic. He appraises it instantly, revealing a random Small or Large Relic.
The appraised relic appears in your Collection menu (Ancient Artifacts tab) and can now be displayed, used as decoration, or traded to Gimmighoul.
Small Relics (46 Total)
Small Relics are frameable display items themed after classic Pokemon held items from the main series. They are non-functional collectibles that can be hung on walls as decorations. Each Small Relic references a recognizable item from the Pokemon franchise and can be displayed in your home or habitat as a wall decoration.
Relic Name | Description |
|---|---|
Miracle Seed | A seed imbued with life force. References the Grass-type boosting held item from Gen II. |
Hard Stone | An unbreakable stone. References the Rock-type boosting held item from Gen II. |
Mystic Water | A teardrop-shaped gem filled with aquatic essence. References the Water-type boosting held item from Gen II. |
Charcoal | Charcoal made by burning wood. References the Fire-type boosting held item from Gen II. |
Black Belt | A thin black belt imbued with fighting spirit. References the Fighting-type boosting held item from Gen II. |
Black Glasses | Protective eyewear that radiates dark energy. References the Dark-type boosting held item from Gen II. |
Spell Tag | A sinister, eerie tag inscribed with strange symbols. References the Ghost-type boosting held item from Gen II. |
Dragon Fang | A hard, sharp fang from a mythical dragon. References the Dragon-type boosting held item from Gen II. |
Twisted Spoon | A spoon imbued with telekinetic energy. References the Psychic-type boosting held item from Gen II. |
Poison Barb | A small, poisonous barb that pricks on contact. References the Poison-type boosting held item from Gen II. |
Sharp Beak | A long, sharp beak from a bird Pokemon. References the Flying-type boosting held item from Gen II. |
Silk Scarf | A sumptuous scarf that feels soft to the touch. References the Normal-type boosting held item from Gen III. |
Never-Melt Ice | An ice crystal that stays perpetually frozen. References the Ice-type boosting held item from Gen II. |
Soft Sand | Loose, silky sand that slips through your fingers. References the Ground-type boosting held item from Gen II. |
Metal Coat | A special metallic coating with a lustrous sheen. References the Steel-type boosting held item that also evolves Scyther and Onix. |
Fairy Feather | A feather that gleams faintly when hit by light. References the Fairy-type boosting held item from Gen IX. |
Silver Powder | A shiny silver powder with an iridescent sheen. References the Bug-type boosting held item from Gen II. |
Life Orb | A beautiful red orb that pulses with energy. References the held item that boosts all moves at the cost of HP (Gen IV). |
Leftovers | Someone's leftover food, still oddly appetizing. References the held item that restores HP each turn (Gen II). |
Black Sludge | A lump of toxic, inky-black residue. References the held item that restores HP for Poison-types but damages others (Gen IV). |
Destiny Knot | A long, thin, bright-red string. References the held item used in breeding to pass down IVs (Gen IV). |
Iron Ball | A round, black iron ball that feels extremely heavy. References the held item that halves Speed (Gen IV). |
Metal Powder | A fine metallic dust with a silvery gleam. References the held item exclusive to Ditto that boosts Defense. |
Flame Orb | A burning sphere radiating intense heat. References the held item that inflicts a burn on the holder (Gen IV). |
Quick Claw | A light, sharp claw that tingles with energy. References the held item that occasionally lets the holder strike first (Gen II). |
Sticky Barb | A prickly object that easily latches on to anything it touches. References the held item that damages the holder each turn (Gen IV). |
Lagging Tail | A heavy, drooping tail section. References the held item that makes the holder move last (Gen IV). |
Big Root | A large, thick root from a hardy plant. References the held item that boosts HP-draining moves (Gen IV). |
Light Clay | Yellowish-green clay that feels warm. References the held item that extends Light Screen and Reflect duration (Gen IV). |
Wide Lens | A magnifying optical lens. References the held item that boosts move accuracy (Gen IV). |
Zoom Lens | A telescopic lens for focusing at extreme distances. References the held item that boosts accuracy when moving after the target (Gen IV). |
Loaded Dice | A weighted gaming cube with suspicious balance. References the held item that favors multi-hit moves hitting more times (Gen IX). |
Terrain Extender | A wide-area spray device. References the held item that extends terrain effects (Gen VII). |
Ring Target | A target with distinctive black and white rings. References the held item that removes type immunities (Gen V). |
Ability Shield | A cute and rather unique-looking shield. References the held item that prevents ability changes (Gen IX). |
Clear Amulet | An amulet that always stays clear and sparkling. References the held item that prevents stat reduction (Gen IX). |
Weakness Policy | A document inscribed with tactical writing. References the held item that raises Attack and Sp. Atk when hit by a super-effective move (Gen VI). |
Adrenaline Orb | An orb that energizes the holder under pressure. References the held item triggered by Intimidate (Gen VII). |
Throat Spray | A spray bottle designed for vocal enhancement. References the held item that boosts Sp. Atk after using a sound move (Gen VIII). |
Room Service | A luxurious cart with a metal cloche on top. References the held item that lowers Speed in Trick Room (Gen VIII). |
Lucky Egg | A round, white egg said to bring good fortune. References the held item that boosts experience gain. |
Gold Bottle Cap | A lovely gold bottle cap that sparkles brilliantly. References the Hyper Training item from Gen VII. |
Silver Bottle Cap | A lovely silver bottle cap with a subtle shine. References the individual stat Hyper Training item from Gen VII. |
Nugget | A solid chunk of pure gold that gives off a lustrous gleam. A classic valuable item found throughout the Pokemon series. |
Rare Bone | An ancient bone fragment of unknown origin. A valuable collectible item from the Pokemon series. |
Heart Scale | An extremely rare, beautiful scale shaped like a heart. References the item used to relearn moves in the main series. |
Potion | A basic healing consumable recognizable from every Pokemon game. A common but nostalgic collectible. |
Repel | A spray item with a distinctive scent. References the classic wild encounter prevention item from the main series. |
All 46 Small Relics are listed above. Each references a recognizable held item or key item from the main Pokemon series. Small Relics are purely decorative wall hangings with no gameplay effect.
Large Relics (43 Total)
Large Relics are furniture items with Pokemon themes. They can be placed as decorations in habitats and houses. Some Large Relics are "functional," meaning they serve gameplay purposes beyond decoration. Serebii's complete list confirms 43 Large Relics, including seven color variants of the Meteor Lamp.
Functional Large Relics
Relic | Function |
|---|---|
Castform Weather Charm | Required for building Rain Dance and Sunny Day weather change sites. Two charms needed per site. The charm flips between Rain Form and Sunny Form. |
Eerie Candle | Used in Ghost-type Pokemon habitats. Connected to attracting Ghost-type Pokemon. |
Fishing Rod | Creates fishing habitats when placed next to water with a chair. Attracts Water-type Pokemon. |
These items can also be obtained through quests and exploration, but duplicates require finding them as Large Relics in glowing blocks.
Decorative Large Relics
Confirmed decorative Large Relics include:
Relic Name | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
Polygonal Shelf | Furniture | A stylish, eye-catching shelf with a geometric design. |
Mysterious Pedestal | Furniture | Looks like it originally had something on top of it. A display pedestal. |
Avalugg Table | Furniture | A solid table with cracks in it, themed after the Ice-type Pokemon Avalugg. |
Pikachu Sofa | Furniture | A comfortable sofa featuring Pikachu's face on the front with a lightning bolt tail on the back. |
Naptime Bed | Furniture | A cozy bed themed after Snorlax, perfect for a long rest. |
Wiggly Mirror | Furniture | A mirror themed after Wigglytuff. Also functions as a customization mirror for changing your character's appearance. |
Pitcher-Plant Pot | Furniture | A flower vase with a pink lip design, resembling a carnivorous plant. |
Munna Bank | Furniture | A money storage container shaped like the Psychic-type Pokemon Munna. |
Bouncy Blue Bathtub | Furniture | A bathtub that creates wave and bubble effects. A fun interactive furniture piece. |
Arcade Machine | Furniture | A game machine from a facility somewhere. An interactive decoration. |
Funky Diffuser | Furniture | A decorative item with a dangerous appearance that emits unusual fragrances. |
Boo-in-the-Box | Furniture | A jack-in-the-box toy featuring Gengar that pops out to surprise visitors. |
Wobbuffet Wobbler | Furniture | A durable wobbling doll shaped like Wobbuffet. Rocks back and forth when pushed. |
Mysterious Statue | Furniture | A statue of an unknown subject, shrouded in mystery. |
Fiery Magby Statue | Furniture | A statue of Magby that shoots fire when activated. An eye-catching decoration. |
Gym Emblem Statue | Furniture | A motivational stone statue bearing a classic Pokemon Gym emblem. |
Rowlet Clock | Furniture | A wall clock with a pop-out Rowlet mechanism that marks the hour. |
Seedot Lamp | Furniture | A wall-mounted lamp with a branch design inspired by the acorn Pokemon Seedot. |
Red Meteor Lamp | Furniture | A sparkling shooting star light that glows red. One of seven Meteor Lamp color variants. |
Orange Meteor Lamp | Furniture | A sparkling shooting star light that glows orange. One of seven Meteor Lamp color variants. |
Yellow Meteor Lamp | Furniture | A sparkling shooting star light that glows yellow. One of seven Meteor Lamp color variants. |
Green Meteor Lamp | Furniture | A sparkling shooting star light that glows green. One of seven Meteor Lamp color variants. |
Blue Meteor Lamp | Furniture | A sparkling shooting star light that glows blue. One of seven Meteor Lamp color variants. |
Indigo Meteor Lamp | Furniture | A sparkling shooting star light that glows indigo. One of seven Meteor Lamp color variants. |
Violet Meteor Lamp | Furniture | A sparkling shooting star light that glows violet. One of seven Meteor Lamp color variants. |
Slowpoke Rug | Furniture | A floor covering featuring a sprawled Slowpoke design. |
Charizard Rug | Furniture | A floor covering with a fire-breathing Charizard design. |
Spacesuit | Decorative | Protective outer space clothing displayed as a model. A unique collectible. |
Model Space Shuttle | Decorative | A realistic model of a space vehicle, perfect for sci-fi themed rooms. |
Spaceship | Decorative | A vehicle meant for traveling to outer space. Part of the space-themed decor set. |
Garden Ornament | Decorative | A charming decoration featuring Maushold sitting on a log. |
Bike | Decorative | A cool, high-end bicycle. A nostalgic callback to the classic Pokemon item. |
Raichu Sign | Decorative | A neon-lit sign featuring Raichu with an electric discharge effect. |
Photo Cutout Board | Decorative | A Plusle and Minun face insertion prop for taking fun photos. |
Town Map | Decorative | A wall decoration depicting a map of an unknown location. A classic series reference. |
Team Rocket Wall Hanging | Decorative | A wall decoration bearing the iconic Team Rocket organization symbol. |
Horsea Fountain | Functional | A water feature decoration that boosts ambient humidity in its surroundings. |
Gold Teeth | Collectible | Their lustrous golden shine hasn't changed at all. A classic reference to the Safari Zone Warden's lost teeth. |
Big Nugget | Collectible | A massive golden treasure item worth a considerable amount. |
All 43 Large Relics are listed above (3 functional relics in the table above, plus 40 decorative and collectible relics). The seven Meteor Lamp color variants (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet) each count as separate relics. The collection tracks progress in the Ancient Artifacts tab of the Collection menu.
Gimmighoul Exchange
Once relics are appraised by Professor Tangrowth, duplicate relics can be traded with Gimmighoul (Chest Form, Pokedex #205, Ghost-type), the only Pokemon with the Collect specialty along with its evolution Gholdengo. Gimmighoul resides in the ruins of the Pewter City Museum in the northern part of Rocky Ridges, found by following the train tracks into the mines.
Mini Museum Habitat
To attract Gimmighoul, you must first build the mini museum habitat with the following components:
Component | Details |
|---|---|
Exhibition Stand/Pedestal | 1 required. Found at the Museum in Rocky Ridges. |
Posts | 3 of any type |
Large Lost Relic | 1 appraised Large Relic |
Environment | Dark habitat preferred. Gimmighoul likes spooky, metal, strange, and shiny items. |
Completing this habitat finishes Gimmighoul's Pokedex entry. Gimmighoul appears at all times of day and in all weather conditions (Common rarity).
Exchange Items
Trade Item | Source | Exchange Reward |
|---|---|---|
Appraised Large Lost Relics (duplicates) | Glowing blocks throughout the world | Unique furniture items exclusive to this exchange |
Rainbow Feathers | Dropped by Ho-Oh during sunny weather (use Water Gun to extinguish flames) | Special exclusive furniture and decorations (e.g., Pop Art Table) |
Silver Feathers | Dropped by Lugia during overcast/rainy weather (use Cut on the tornado) | Pop art furniture (e.g., Pop Art Sofa) |
Gimmighoul's first interaction specifically requests a Rainbow Feather. After that, both feather types and appraised relics can be traded for exclusive items unavailable elsewhere.
Fossils
Fossils are a separate category of collectible found inside the same glowing blocks. There are 22 total fossil pieces that restore 9 prehistoric Pokemon. Some fossil Pokemon require a single piece, while others need 3-5 pieces assembled together. Fossils can be found across all five areas.
Single-Piece Fossils
Fossil | Pokemon Restored | Habitat # | Exhibition Stands |
|---|---|---|---|
Skull Fossil | #194 | 1 Pedestal | |
Armor Fossil | #196 | 1 Pedestal | |
Jaw Fossil | #198 | 1 Pedestal | |
Sail Fossil | #200 | 1 Pedestal |
Multi-Piece Fossils
Pokemon | Pieces Required | Total | Habitat # | Exhibition Stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Headbutt Fossil (Head, Body, Tail) | 3 | #195 | 1 Pedestal | |
Shield Fossil (Head, Body, Tail) | 3 | #197 | 2 Pedestals | |
Tundra Fossil (Head, Body, Tail) | 3 | #201 | 2 Pedestals | |
Despot Fossil (Head, Body, Tail, Legs) | 4 | #199 | 2 Pedestals | |
Wing Fossil (Head, Body, Tail, Left Wing, Right Wing) | 5 | Unlisted | 6 Exhibition Stands |
Piece count verification: 4 single-piece fossils + 3+3+3 three-piece + 4 four-piece + 5 five-piece = 22 total fossil pieces.
Fossil Restoration
To restore a fossil Pokemon:
Collect the required fossil piece(s) from glowing blocks. Pieces drop randomly across all five areas.
Travel to the Pewter City Museum in Rocky Ridges (follow the train tracks into the mines in the northern part of the area).
Obtain Exhibition Stands from the Museum.
Place the fossil piece(s) on the corresponding Fossil Display (e.g., Skull Fossil Display, Wing Fossil Display) at the Exhibition Stand(s).
The fossil Pokemon is restored and added to your Pokedex.
Build the corresponding habitat to attract the restored fossil Pokemon to your world.
All fossil Pokemon spawn as Common rarity, appear during all times of day and in all weather conditions, and can be placed on any of the five areas. Duplicate fossils are common before completing all restorations. Excess fossils can be traded for a high price.
Mysterious Slates
Mysterious Slates are a third category of collectible found in glowing blocks alongside Lost Relics and Fossils. There are 27 Mysterious Slates in total, each bearing an engraving of an Unown symbol on its back.
In the Withered Wasteland, behind the Pokemon Center, punch down a wall to reveal a hidden chamber containing a mural displaying the entire Unown alphabet. Each slate must be placed in the position matching its corresponding Unown symbol. As slates are placed, a picture gradually forms on the mural.
The final reward for inserting all 27 slates is Mew, the mythical Pokemon (Pokedex entry #300). Mew has the Teleport specialty and stays with the player permanently. The game will not give you duplicate slates until all unique ones have been found.
Tips
Use a Search specialty Pokemon with the Dowsing Machine to locate hidden glowing blocks. Growlithe (also has Burn) and Drilbur (early availability) are practical choices.
Watch for the lucky day notification on your Pokedex. Lucky days (roughly every 7 in-game days) dramatically increase glowing block spawn rates.
When a relic starts to detonate after unearthing, quickly switch to Water Gun to defuse it. Failure destroys the contents.
Aim with the Right Stick when using Rock Smash to target blocks above or below you that are not at ground level.
Bring Lost Relics to Professor Tangrowth regularly. He wanders near the Pokemon Center in every area.
Establish a regular circuit: dig up relics, appraise with Tangrowth, trade duplicates with Gimmighoul at the Rocky Ridges Museum.
Build the mini museum habitat (1 Exhibition Stand + 3 Posts + 1 appraised Large Relic) to attract Gimmighoul to your area for convenient trading.
Save Rainbow Feathers (Ho-Oh, sunny weather) and Silver Feathers (Lugia, overcast/rainy weather) for Gimmighoul. They exchange for the best exclusive furniture.
For Aerodactyl's 5-piece Wing Fossil requiring 6 Exhibition Stands, stockpile Exhibition Stands from the Museum before attempting the restoration.
Check the hidden chamber behind the Withered Wasteland Pokemon Center early. Finding the Unown mural motivates slate collection throughout your playthrough.
Glowing blocks also yield Music CDs (for DJ Rotom) and Dolls (for Dream Island travel). Every excavation session can yield useful items beyond relics.