Geodude (Fossil 47) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Geodude
• HP: 50
• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Stone Barrage — Flip a coin until tails; this attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Rarity: Common
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Geodude appears in the Fossil set, identified by card number 47. It features classic artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and is a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon card with a single attack that relies on coin flips for variable damage.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Name: Fossil
• Set Code: base3
• Card Number: 47
• Subtypes: Basic
• No known alternate print variants for this card
• Market Reference Query: “Geodude Fossil 47”

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of this common Fossil set card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated front by Kagemaru Himeno. Use a rigid top-loader or binder for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil Set: This Geodude card is part of the Fossil expansion, which features Pokémon revived from fossils and includes a mix of Basic and evolved Pokémon. The set is known for its nostalgic artwork and unique card mechanics. This Geodude stands out with its simple but potentially high-damage Stone Barrage attack.