How all fans know, there are many types of Pokémon, but without a doubt one of the most peculiar are fossils. A fossil is a class of object present since the first generation. Basically they are the remains of Pokémon that lived millions of years ago, which are preserved today thanks to the fact that they were petrified in rocks. Pokémon fossils can be revived using advanced methods. Generally, the necessary equipment for this task is found in archaeological museums and laboratories. The Pokémon are revived from the DNA of the fossil.

Throughout the different generations of the games of the main saga we have received different fossils Pokémon and, as usual in these cases, not all have been received with the same enthusiasm by the players. Well, today we will talk about what is considered the most undervalued Pokémon fossil.

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• By its design, type, set of movements and tradition, Carracosta is without a doubt one of the most underrated fossil Pokémon in the series . Coming from the fifth generation, which stands out as an undervalued generation, it is not surprising that Carracosta has been more or less forgotten. The earliest form of Carracosta is Tirtouga, which can be obtained from a cap fossil. The little creature closely resembles a tortoise at first, which makes it a bit disappointing compared to its rival, Archen.

Despite his endearing appearance, Tirtouga evolves into the most intimidating Carracosta. Although Tirtouga’s design is less intimidating, both he and Carracosta have a definitely prehistoric look . [1] [ Water-type fossil Pokémon aren’t new, but Tirtouga and Carracosta are based on the prehistoric tortoise Archeleon and its smaller cousin, Protostega.

• With its dual type Water / Rock , Carracosta is resistant to several different types , including Fire, Ice, Normal, and Poison. Take normal damage from nine different types, including the newest type in the series: Fairy. Carracosta’s biggest weakness is Grass-type Pokémon, which are 4x effective against it. Despite these weaknesses, Carracosta’s various abilities serve to counteract his effectiveness against him.

Carracosta can avoid being knocked out by a single move with the ability Hardiness , including attacks from Pokémon with moves One-Hit KO. His other ability, Solid Rock , decreases damage taken from super effective moves by 25%, regardless of his level of effectiveness. In addition to this, Carracosta has many powerful abilities that he can use in combat, and he can learn Shellbreaker, Hydropump, Avalanche, and Brine when leveling up.

And what do you think about this Pokémon fossil?

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