Weezing (Fossil #45) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Weezing from the Fossil set is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon card with 60 HP. It evolves from Koffing and features two attacks: Smog, which can poison the opponent’s Active Pokémon, and Selfdestruct, which deals damage to all Benched Pokémon but also inflicts 60 damage to Weezing itself. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as Uncommon rarity. The card’s legality status is unknown.

Key Printings

• Set: Fossil
• Card Number: 45
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• HP: 60
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Koffing)

Variants & Identifiers

This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code base3 and card number 45. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/base3/base3-45.jpg. No regulation mark or release date is specified.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Fossil Weezing card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil: This set introduced several Poison-type Pokémon including Weezing, emphasizing thematic synergy with poison and gas-related attacks. Weezing’s unique Selfdestruct attack reflects its volatile nature, making it a memorable card from the set.