Digging

Snapshot_2012-09-13_19-01-30.jpg: I've found a Fossil, what do I do now?
A: You must visit Dr. Gray in order to resurrect your fossil (turn it into a Pokémon). If you haven't met him before, go to Bluehill City and enter the museum(large house on the eastern side of the hotel). Head down to the basement and talk to Dr. Gray. In order to resurrect the fossil, click on the fossil icon and then on ''Resurrect Fossil. ''It will take 15 minutes  for your fossil to be completed and it costs Ω20000  per fossil. You do not have to remain in the lab for the resurrection to complete. After you've talked to Dr. Gray once, you can easily access his service through the Town People tab.

Q: Is it possible to obtain shiny or uber Fossil Pokémon?
A: Yes. In fact, it is possible to obtain both, but it is very rare.



Q: How do you get the ability "Dig"?
A: You must complete the quest Arch is Gone! To start the quest, speak to the scientist near the Digger's Cave on Route 504. The requirement for it is 5,000 TP.

Q: I can't get through the maze!
A: The route is different for everyone, keep trying every entrance. It's essentially trial and error. Once you've found one of the working entrances, it won't change. There are four layers (i.e., the key might be door 1, 3, 3, and 7).



Q: Where can I find digging spots?
A: Keep <span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:18px;">an eye out while making your way through maps (except for indoor maps), they're really small so do pay attention. When you have found a digging spot, stand on it to dig!

Click here to see an overview of all digging spots!

This will contain spoilers though.

<span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:18px;">Q: What can I find when I dig?
<span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:18px;">A: The following things may be found underground:


 * <span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:18px;">Nothing


 * <span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:18px;">Various Pokémon(encounter: Diglett, Dugtrio, Nincada, Dunsparce, Drilbur, etc.)


 * <span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:18px;">Various items, such as evolution stones etc


 * <span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:18px;">Small or big Mushrooms(requires completion of the Mushroom Maniac quest)


 * <span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:18px;">Pokémon Fossils(all species)

<span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:18px;">Q: How do I find a fossil?
<span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:18px;">A: While digging, you may stumble upon an Underground map. Present are two digging holes and a cave entrance. The cave entrance is basically an exit, leading to Diggers' Cave. Take either of the digging spots and you will either end up at Diggers' Cave or in a deeper underground map. It doesn't matter which hole you take, each have a 50% chance to send you to Diggers' Cave or allow you to proceed. Work yourself through 4 floors and you will reach a fossil.