Hypno (Fossil 23) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Hypno from the Fossil set is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon card with 90 HP. It evolves from Drowzee and features two attacks: Prophecy, which lets you look at and rearrange up to 3 cards from the top of either player’s deck, and Dark Mind, which deals 30 damage and can target an opponent’s Benched Pokémon. The card has a retreat cost of 2 and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as Rare.

Key Printings

• Set: Fossil
• Card Number: 23
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• HP: 90
• Stage: Stage 1
• Type: Psychic
• Legality: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

This exact printing has no known print variants or alternate regulation marks. It is identified by the set code base3 and card number 23 within the Fossil series.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Hypno card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or card holder.
– 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 surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil: This set introduced several fan-favorite Pokémon from the Kanto region’s fossil-themed creatures. Hypno stands out with its Psychic-type attacks and strategic deck manipulation ability through Prophecy.