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What does each fossil become?
| Fossil | Restored Pokémon | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Jaw Fossil | Tyrunt | 20 |
| Sail Fossil | Amaura | 20 |
Serebii lists both Pokémon as level 20, received at the Pokémon Research Lab, with random natures. Serebii’s Side Mission 027 guide has the mission details.
Can you get both fossils later?
Yes. The mission’s 20,000 PokéDollars cover the initial purchase of either the Jaw Fossil or Sail Fossil at the Stone Emporium. After Reg restores that first fossil, he can restore other fossils too, including Old Amber. You will need to obtain any additional fossils separately; the cited mission guide does not establish their later cost or availability.
How to start Side Mission 027
- Wait until Rogue Mega Evolutions appear in Main Mission 10; this is when Side Mission 027, “Restored from a Fossil,” unlocks, according to Serebii.
- Find Reg at the Pokémon Research Lab and accept the mission. He gives you 20,000 PokéDollars for the first fossil purchase.
- Go to the Stone Emporium and buy either the Jaw Fossil or Sail Fossil.
- Return to Reg with the fossil so he can restore it.
Which should you choose?
There is no supported universal winner between Tyrunt and Amaura for every player or team. Choose based on which Pokémon you want, or which one better suits your own team. The first purchase is a choice about what to revive now—not a permanent decision about which species you can obtain.
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Choose Amaura if you want to pursue the Aurorus mission
A later side mission, “Show the Power of Aurorus,” requires you to battle using only Aurorus. Since Amaura is the Pokémon restored from the Sail Fossil, choosing it gives you that evolutionary line directly. This is a consideration for players pursuing all side content, not a reason to worry that choosing the Jaw Fossil blocks the mission: Reg can restore other fossils after the first one. See Serebii’s Aurorus mission guide.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Side Mission 027 rewards
Serebii lists one Hard Stone and ten Kelpsy Berries among the mission’s item rewards. The Hard Stone boosts the holder’s Rock-type moves, according to the mission guide.
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