Bulbapedia

Old Amber: Difference between revisions

Article Discussion

Old Amber (view source)

Revision as of 10:22, 11 March 2024

9,338 bytes added ,  11 March
m
Text replacement - "‎" to ""
(Update)
m (Text replacement - "‎" to "")
(179 intermediate revisions by 74 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
The '''Old Amber''' (Japanese: '''ひみつのコハク''' ''Secret Amber'') is a [[fossil]] from the [[Generation I]] games, their [[Generation III]] remakes and the [[Generation IV]] games.
{{ItemInfobox/head
|name=Old Amber
|jname=ひみつのコハク
|jtrans=Secret Amber
|gen=I
|size=160px
|colorscheme=Items
|fling=yes
}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|I|Key items|colorscheme=Items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|III|Key items|colorscheme=Items|group={{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}{{gameabbrev3|E}}}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|IV|Items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|V|Items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VI|Items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VII|Items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRowBottom|VIII|Treasures|group={{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}}}
{{ItemInfobox/Fling|100|colorscheme=Items}}
|}


[[Image:Old Amber.png|frame]]
The '''Old Amber''' (Japanese: '''ひみつのコハク''' ''Secret Amber'') is a [[Fossil]] introduced in [[Generation I]] that can be regenerated into {{p|Aerodactyl}}.


In the Generation I and III games it can be obtained in a back room of the [[Pewter Museum of Science]].  The [[HM]] for {{m|Cut}} is needed to get there, as a bush blocks it off. A [[key item]], it is given to the {{player|main character}} by one of the scientists working there.  If brought to the laboratory on [[Cinnabar Island]], the Old Amber can be regenerated into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}.
The Old Amber is different from the other Fossils, being a type of fossilized substance rather than a Fossil named by its appearance; however, the Aerodactyl skeleton in Pewter City Museum implies that it does have its own fossilized remains.


In the {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} games it can be found by mining in [[the Underground]] after obtaining the National Dex. If brought to the Mining Museum in [[Oreburgh City]], the Old Amber can be regenerated into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. It is not a key item in these games.
==In the core series games==
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head|Items}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}{{gameabbrev3|E}}|N/A|N/A}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}500}}
|}
|}


The Old Amber is different than the other fossils, being a type of fossilized substance rather than a fossil named by its appearance.  It is possibly inspired by {{wp|Jurassic Park}}, in which genetic engineers extracted dinosaur DNA from mosquitoes trapped in amber and used it to recreate dinosaurs.
===Effect===
If brought to the one of the following locations, Old Amber can be regenerated into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}.


In the [[Pokémon anime|anime]], [[Gary Oak]] obtains an Old Amber and uses it to revive an {{p|Aerodactyl}} in ''[[H015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]''.
{| style="background:#{{items color light}}; border:5px solid #{{items color}}" class=roundy
|-
|
{| border=1 style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{items color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-
! Games
! Location
|-
| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| [[Cinnabar Lab]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| [[Pewter Museum of Science]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
| [[Nacrene Gym|Nacrene Museum]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Ambrette Town]] Fossil Lab
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Devon Corporation]] in [[Rustboro City]]
|}
|}


==Appearance==
====Generation I and III====
<gallery>
In the Generation I and III games, Old Amber is a [[Key Item]].
Image:Mine Old Amber 1.png|Old Amber in [[the Underground]]
</gallery>


In {{game|Emerald}}, the Old Amber (as well as the [[Dome Fossil]] and [[Helix Fossil]]) is found in the game data, but it is [[List of unobtainable items|not legitimately obtainable]] and has no effect. The player is unable to regenerate this fossil in the [[Devon Corporation]].
====Generation IV onward====
From Generation IV onward, Old Amber is no longer a Key Item, and is a normal item. Therefore, multiples of them can be obtained, they can be [[held item|held]], and sent to other players via [[trade|trading]].
===Description===
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}|The fossilized resin of a tree from prehistoric trees.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A piece of amber that contains the genes of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|E}}|A stone containing the genes of an ancient Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A piece of amber that contains the genetic material of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|A piece of amber that still contains the genetic material of an ancient Pokémon. It's clear with a tawny, reddish tint.}}
|}
|}
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|items}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}
| [[Pewter Museum of Science]]
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| [[Pewter Museum of Science]]
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
|
| [[Underground]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
|
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Ruins of Alph]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
|
| [[Twist Mountain]] (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
|
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br>[[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
|
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Glittering Cave]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
|
| {{m|Rock Smash}} ([[Mirage spot]]s)
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| [[Pewter Museum of Science]]
| [[Cerulean Cave]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
|
| [[Grand Underground]] (after defeating or capturing {{p|Dialga}}{{sup/8|BD}}/{{p|Palkia}}{{sup/8|SP}})
|}
|}
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|40px}} border: 2px solid #{{key items color dark}}; background: #{{key items color light}} | [[File:RG Old Amber.png|125px]]
|-
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
|}
===Sprites and models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}; width:100px; height:100px" | [[File:Mine Old Amber 1.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}; width:100px; height:100px" | [[File:Old Amber PE.png|80px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{treasures color dark}}; background: #{{treasures color light}}; width:100px; height:100px" | [[File:Mine Old Amber 1 BDSP.png|80px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Underground}} sprites from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
| {{color2|000|Grand Underground}} sprites from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}
==In the anime==
[[File:Old Amber anime.png|thumb|left|210px|Old Amber in [[Pokémon Chronicles]]]]
[[File:Goh Old Amber.png|thumb|250px|Old Amber in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
In ''[[HS15|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'', {{Gary}} revived an Old Amber into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}.
In ''[[JN038|Restore and Renew!]]'', [[Goh]] found an Old Amber at a digging site at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] and had it revived into an {{TP|Goh|Aerodactyl}}, which he then {{pkmn2|caught}}.
{{-}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Old Amber HIBAPC.png|150px|thumb|Old Amber in [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]]]]
[[File:Old Amber Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Old Amber in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===How I Became a Pokémon Card===
The Old Amber appeared in ''[[PW27|Fossil + Pokémon = Aerodactyl!?]]'', where it was eventually revived into an Aerodactyl in a laboratory.
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS023|Make Way for Magmar!]]'', {{adv|Red}} received an Old Amber from {{adv|Giovanni}} in [[Pewter City]]. Later, in ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'', while following [[Blaine]]'s instructions, he revived the Old Amber into an [[Aero]]dactyl at the [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]] on [[Cinnabar Island]], making him one of his main team members.
{{-}}
==In the TCG==
[[File:OldAmberMajesticDawn84.jpg|200px|thumb|Old Amber in the TCG]]
{{main|Old Amber (Majestic Dawn 84)}}
The '''Old Amber''' 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|Dawn Dash}} 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, Old Amber 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. Additionally, as long as Old Amber is on the Bench, it does not take any damage from attacks. It can evolve into {{TCG|Aerodactyl}} that evolve from Old Amber.
During the Black & White Series, the {{TCG|Dark Explorers}} expansion included the {{TCG|Item card}} {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Old Amber Aerodactyl|97}}. It allows players to look at the bottom seven cards of their deck, reveal an Aerodactyl 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 Old Amber|154}} in the {{TCG|151}} expansion. This card is similar to the original Old Amber, as it is played as a Basic Pokémon, evolves into Aerodactyl, can't retreat, is not affected by Special Conditions, and may be discarded at any time during the player's turn. In addition, it has an Ability that prevents all effects of the opponent's Pokémon's Abilities on this card.
Aerodactyl Fossils are also featured on the {{TCG|Mysterious Fossil}} and {{TCG|Buried Fossil}} cards. Both of these card are played as if they were Basic Pokémon and can evolve into Aerodactyl. {{TCG|Unidentified Fossil}} does not feature an Old Amber or an Aerodactyl Fossil, but can also be used to evolve into Aerodactyl.
{{-}}
==Trivia==
* {{wp|Amber}} is fossilized tree resin commonly found with insects trapped inside of it. The Old Amber is based on the theory of extracting DNA from the blood still preserved inside the insect to bring back past lifeforms. In real life, however, amber cannot preserve DNA.
* The Old Amber is the only Pokémon Fossil that does not have an alternative choice to form a pair.
** The Old Amber is also the only Pokémon Fossil that has appeared in [[Pokémon Adventures]].
* The mosquito seen in the [[Generation I]] artwork is a case of a [[Animals in the Pokémon world|real life animal]] in the Pokémon world.
* While the Old Amber is the only Fossil absent from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], {{p|Aerodactyl}} can still be obtained when received as a {{pkmn2|gift}} at [[Seafolk Village]].
==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{items color light}}|bordercolor={{items color}}
|zh_yue=秘密琥珀 ''{{tt|Beimaht Fúpaak|Secret Amber}}''
|zh_cmn=秘密琥珀 ''{{tt|Mìmì Hǔpò|Secret Amber}}''<br>神秘的琥珀 ''{{tt|Shénmì-de Hǔpò|Mysterious Amber}}'' {{tt|*|Mainland China}}
|cs=Dávný jantar
|fi=Vanha meripihka
|fr=Vieil Ambre
|de=Altbernstein
|it=Ambra Antica
|ko=비밀의호박 ''{{tt|Bimirui Hobak|Secret Amber}}''
|pl=Stary Bursztyn
|pt_br=Âmbar Velho (anime, TCG, manga)<br>Âmbar Antigo (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
|ru=Старый Янтарный ''Staryy Yantarnyy''
|es=Ámbar Viejo
|vi=Hổ phách bí mật
}}
==See also==
* [[List of Key Items (Generation I)]]
* [[List of Key Items (Generation III)]]
{{-}}
{{Fossil}}<br>
{{Project ItemDex notice}}
{{Project ItemDex notice}}


[[Category:Fossils]]
[[Category:Fossils]]
[[Category:Key items]]
[[Category:Key Items]]


[[de:Altbernstein]]
[[de:Altbernstein]]
[[es:Ámbar viejo]]
[[fr:Vieil Ambre]]
[[it:Ambra antica]]
[[ja:ひみつのコハク]]
[[zh:秘密琥珀（道具）]]
Retrieved from "https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Special:MobileDiff/871001...3951711"