Recent expeditions to the harsh wilderness of the southern continent of Ulimaroa by the Peach, Peach and Plum Pokemon Research Institute have resulted in exciting and unexpected finds of all sorts. New Pokémon, new plants to produce Pokémon medicines, and most intriguingly a massive fossil deposit a sandstone bluff found in the central region of the country.

Among the numerous Pokémon fossils was a nearly perfect imprint of a primitive Theropod-like Pokémon's skin, a number of bones and what appeared to be a fan-like structure. Upon being collected and brought back to the Triple P, the fossils were studied and processed to try and unlock the secrets. The end result was the discovery of a fascinating lost line of Pokémon, the Broilophus and Dilophosearus.

The Broilophus seems to have been a shy scavenger, living in the hot wastes of prehistoric Ulimaroa, when the land was more geologically active and volcanoes were common place. It was believed to follow larger Pokémon, taking a share of their food before fleeing back to their nest. Broilophus fossils indicated large groups of the Pokémon living in communal nests with their evolved kin. A nearly complete fossil revealed, via imprints of stomach contents, that they were omnivores, as well as prone to eating volcanic rock.

The more evolved form, Dilophosearus, was a significantly larger creature, a full head taller than a human being, and a more active predator as well. Fossil evidence shows signs that the creature likely used a napalm-like spit to blind and wound prey before acting as a pack to take down their prey.

Upon breaking down the fossils to their base components and working tirelessly, the Triple P managed to produce a viable genome for the Broilophus, which has been cloned in limited numbers. The small Rock/Fire type Pokémon have proven to be curious, flighty and rather noisy, but with proper handling are quick to learn and affectionate.

The one Dilophosearus that they have managed to produce came from direct exposure of a Broilophus to a glowing volcanic stone, being referred to as a Magma Stone, found in the same fossil deposit as the original Crest Fossil. The creature has proven temperamental, and with the nearly hypnotic effect it produces with its flaming frill it has been difficult for researchers to handle it directly. It has bonded with one particular handler, though, and seems to have taken rather well to directions under the right circumstances.

The Triple P is currently working on reintroducing Broilophus to an isolated volcanic island in the Alola region for the sake of study. Visitors to the Triple P who have found fossils may request that they be taken for cloning, free of charge.

Broilophus, the Burning Hatchling Pokémon. No. 028 in the Ulimaroa regional Pokédex.
Dilophosearus, the Flaming Crest Pokémon. No. 029 in the Ulimaroa regional Pokédex.

Art by  Horrified