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[[File:HelixFossilMajesticDawn91.jpg|200px|thumb|Helix Fossil in the TCG]]

The '''Helix Fossil''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Trainer card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] in the {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} expansion, first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Moonlit Pursuit}} expansion. Although it is a Trainer card, it is played as if it were a {{ct|Colorless}} [[Basic Pokémon]], meaning the player's opponent takes a Prize card when it is Knocked Out. However, Helix Fossil can't be affected by any {{TCG|Special Conditions}}, can't retreat, and the player may choose to discard it at any time during their turn. When the player attaches a {{TCG|Water Energy}} from their hand to the Helix Fossil, they get to search their deck for an {{TCG|Omanyte}} that evolves from a Helix Fossil and put it on top of it. Afterwards, the player shuffles their deck.

During the XY Series, the {{TCG|Fates Collide}} expansion included the {{TCG|Item card}} {{TCG ID|Fates Collide|Helix Fossil Omanyte|102}}. It allows players to look at the bottom seven cards of their deck, reveal an Omanyte they find there, and put it onto their Bench. The other six cards are then shuffled back into the deck. The Scarlet & Violet Series saw the release of {{TCG ID|151|Antique Helix Fossil|153}} in the {{TCG|151}} expansion. This card is similar to the original Helix Fossil, as it is played as a Basic Pokémon, evolves into Omanyte, can't retreat, is not affected by Special Conditions, and may be discarded at any time during the player's turn. In addition, it blocks the opponent from playing any {{TCG|Stadium card}}s from their hand, as long as Antique Helix Fossil is in the Active Spot.

Helix Fossils are also featured on the {{TCG|Mysterious Fossil}}, {{TCG|Buried Fossil}}, and {{TCG|Unidentified Fossil}} cards. All of these cards are played as if they were Basic Pokémon and can evolve into Omanyte.