Fossil hunting & resurrection
Find fossils, build the Cobblemon machines, revive every standard and Galar form, then tackle Origin Fossil and Ancient DNA.
Contents
What this page covers
Everything you need for fossil hunting and resurrection on PokeHaven EU (CobbleVerse 1.7.42): where fossils drop, which machines to build, every standard fossil → Pokémon, Galar two-piece combos, quests, PokeHaven bonuses, and the late-game Origin Fossil / Ancient DNA routes.
- There is no “DNA Synthesizer” block in this pack — revival uses Cobblemon’s Restoration Tank (also called Fossil Machine / Resurrection Machine in quests).
- Always check REI (E) for live crafts — recipes beat any screenshot.
Quick start
- Get any fossil (caves, desert/swamp worldgen, archaeology, loot, Team Rocket scientists).
- Craft a Fossil Analyzer, Restoration Tank, and Monitor (REI: search those names).
- Place them as a working fossil machine setup (quest text: “assemble a Restoration Tank”).
- Insert fossil(s) — Galar forms need two matching pieces.
- Wait ~10 minutes for resurrection, then claim the Pokémon.
Protected machines: if a fossil machine belongs to another player you will see a protect toast — claim your own setup with FTB Chunks.
Where fossils come from
| Source | What you get | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Desert & swamp biomes | Vanilla fossil features in worldgen | Dig / explore those biomes |
| Archaeology (suspicious sand/gravel) | Fossils + other ruin loot | Brush; Luck “Fossil Favor” can boost related drops |
| Caves / chests / loot tables | Standard Cobblemon fossils | Quest copy: “caves / loot” |
| Team Rocket scientists | Fossil pool on wins | First clear can also drop lumymon:fossilized_helmet (Type: Null) |
| Legendary archaeology / fishing (RCT tables) | Extra fossil rolls | Late / specialty loot |
| Cobbleworkers Archeologist | Archaeology-style loot | See Cobbleworkers |
Holding any item in the Cobblemon fossils tag auto-completes the FTB quest Obtain a fossil (Quests → Fossils and TM Lab).
Machines & settings (PokeHaven)
| Machine | Item ID | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Fossil Analyzer | cobblemon:fossil_analyzer | Reads / prepares fossils for the tank |
| Restoration Tank | cobblemon:restoration_tank | Actually resurrects the Pokémon |
| Monitor | cobblemon:monitor | Part of the machine assembly |
| Config | Value on PokeHaven | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
maxInsertedFossilItems | 2 | Enables Galar two-piece fossils |
fossilMachineResurrectionTime | 12000 ticks | ~10 minutes per revive |
Standard fossils → Pokémon
One fossil piece → one Pokémon (Cobblemon defaults; not overridden by CobbleVerse datapack).
| Fossil item | Item ID | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|
| Helix Fossil | cobblemon:helix_fossil | Omanyte |
| Dome Fossil | cobblemon:dome_fossil | Kabuto |
| Old Amber | cobblemon:old_amber_fossil | Aerodactyl |
| Root Fossil | cobblemon:root_fossil | Lileep |
| Claw Fossil | cobblemon:claw_fossil | Anorith |
| Skull Fossil | cobblemon:skull_fossil | Cranidos |
| Armor Fossil | cobblemon:armor_fossil | Shieldon |
| Cover Fossil | cobblemon:cover_fossil | Tirtouga |
| Plume Fossil | cobblemon:plume_fossil | Archen |
| Jaw Fossil | cobblemon:jaw_fossil | Tyrunt |
| Sail Fossil | cobblemon:sail_fossil | Amaura |
Galar fossils (two pieces)
Insert both pieces into the machine (2-slot config). Wrong pairing = wrong (or no) result — match the table.
| Piece A | Piece B | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|
| Fossilized Bird | Fossilized Drake | Dracozolt |
| Fossilized Bird | Fossilized Dino | Arctozolt |
| Fossilized Fish | Fossilized Drake | Dracovish |
| Fossilized Fish | Fossilized Dino | Arctovish |
Item IDs: cobblemon:fossilized_bird, fossilized_fish, fossilized_drake, fossilized_dino.
Achievement: Didn’t Stop to Think (Galar revive) — see Achievements.
Pack specials (not normal fossils)
| Inputs | Result | How you get it |
|---|---|---|
lumymon:ancient_dna + lumymon:cloning_catalyst | Mewtwo | Ancient DNA (Giovanni / Mew shrine) + craft catalyst (REI) |
lumymon:ancient_dna + lumymon:cloning_catalyst_shiny | Shiny Mewtwo | Same DNA path, shiny catalyst |
cobblemon:dome_fossil + dubious_disc + nether_star | Genesect | Pack fossil recipe override |
lumymon:fossilized_helmet | Type: Null | Team Rocket scientist first clear |
lumymon:origin_fossil | Mew route | Craft after Champion Blue — full steps on Post-game |
Ancient DNA: Giovanni’s 1st win and Mew shrine chests. Origin Fossil craft (Mew) uses DNA; Mewtwo cloning needs DNA too — two DNA for both. Details: Post-game and legendaries.
Quests — Fossils and TM Lab
Open the quest book with O. Chapter under Trainer Systems:
| Quest | What to do |
|---|---|
| Obtain a fossil | Hold any #cobblemon:fossils item (auto-grants) |
| Resurrect a fossil | Complete a revive in the Restoration Tank |
| Craft TM / star TM | TM Lab half of the chapter — finishes the chain (star TM rewards include a Master Ball) |
PokeHaven bonuses
| Feature | Effect |
|---|---|
| Luck of the Draw — Fossil Favor | On revive: bonus Rare Candy + Exp Candy M |
| Did-you-know tip | Fossil Favor also ties into archaeology candy/fossil drop messaging |
| Machine protect feedback | Clear toast if you interact with someone else’s fossil machine |
Achievements checklist
| Tab | Examples |
|---|---|
| Cobblemon geological | Consult the Fossil · Life Finds a Way · Didn’t Stop to Think |
| CobbleVerse post-game | Craft Origin Fossil · Obtain Ancient DNA · Revive Mewtwo · Catch Mew |
Full lists: Achievements.
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| Expecting a “DNA Synthesizer” | Use Restoration Tank + Analyzer + Monitor |
| Only one Galar piece inserted | Need both pieces (2 slots) |
| Leaving revive unclaimed / unprotected | Claim the chunks; wait the full ~10 minutes |
| Skipping REI for Origin Fossil / catalysts | Search the exact item name after Blue / Giovanni |
| Using someone else’s tank | Build your own — protect toast otherwise |
See also: Post-game and legendaries · Quests · Achievements · Recipe browser · Cobbleworkers · Progression