Common
Mysterious Fossil
Mystery of the Fossils
Play Mysterious Fossil as if it were a Basic Pokémon. While in play, Mysterious Fossil counts as a Pokémon (instead of a Trainer card). Mysterious Fossil has no attacks, can't retreat, and can't be Asleep, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned. If Mysterious Fossil is Knocked Out, it doesn't count as a Knocked Out Pokémon. (Discard it anyway.) At any time during your turn before your attack, you may discard Mysterious Fossil from play.
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#46 Mysterious Fossil - Mystery of the Fossils (mystery-of-the-fossils)
Mysterious Fossil is a Trainer card with 10 HP, featured in the Mystery of the Fossils set released on June 21, 1997. Designed by artist Keiji Kinebuchi, it is classified as a Common rarity card. The card’s flavor text describes its unique gameplay mechanics, allowing it to be played as a Basic Pokémon and functioning as a Pokémon during gameplay instead of a Trainer. It lacks attacks, cannot retreat, and is immune to status conditions like Asleep, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned. If knocked out, it does not count as a defeated Pokémon but is still discarded. Players may discard it at any time during their turn before attacking. Its theme color, #b39868, reflects a warm, earthy tone associated with fossil themes. This card’s rules interact with game mechanics to create strategic flexibility for players.
Type
Trainer
Rarity
Common
Artist
Keiji Kinebuchi
Release Date
6/21/1997
Mystery of the Fossils
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