Fossil Egg Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Fossil Egg is an uncommon card from the Neo Discovery set, numbered 72. Its intriguing design captures the mysterious essence of prehistoric Pokémon and adds a unique touch to any Neo Discovery-focused collection.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Fossil Egg
• Stage: None (Basic or special)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses: None listed
• Resistances: None listed
• Evolves From: None
• Types: None specified
• Rules: Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a card that evolves from Mysterious Fossil and put it onto your Bench or put a card that evolves from Mysterious Fossil from your hand onto your Bench. Treat the new card as a Basic Pokémon. Shuffle deck if searched. Cannot play if Bench is full.

Key Printings

The only known printing of Fossil Egg is Neo Discovery 72 (Uncommon), illustrated by K. Hoshiba and CR CG gangs.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. The card has no regulation mark and no subtype or type classification. Identifiers include the set code “neo2-72” and the market reference query “Fossil Egg Neo Discovery 72.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.
• Its rule enables strategic benching of evolutions from Mysterious Fossil, though tournament viability remains unclear.

Care & Storage Tips

As an uncommon card from the Neo series, store Fossil Egg in a protective sleeve to preserve artwork and condition. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture. Given its unknown release date and rarity, handle carefully to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Discovery: Fossil Egg appears as card 72, an uncommon card with a unique bench placement mechanic involving Mysterious Fossil evolutions. It adds a tactical element to fossil-themed decks and showcases artwork by K. Hoshiba and CR CG gangs. No other sets or reprints are known.