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  • Collector’s Guide: Kabutops (Fossil #24)

    Collector’s Guide: Kabutops (Fossil #24)

    Kabutops (Fossil 24) Collector’s Guide

    Kabutops Fossil 24

    Quick Facts

    Kabutops from the Fossil set is a Fighting-type Stage 2 Pokémon card with 60 HP. It evolves from Kabuto and features two attacks: Sharp Sickle, dealing 30 damage for two Fighting Energy, and Absorb, which deals 40 damage and allows Kabutops to heal damage counters based on the damage dealt. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a Grass-type weakness (×2). Its sleek design and claw attacks are highlighted in the flavor text, emphasizing its swimming ability and predatory nature.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Fossil
    • Card Number: 24
    • Rarity: Rare
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Legality: unknown

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base3” and the card number 24. The card is part of the original Fossil expansion and is recognized by its Fighting type and Stage 2 subtype.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 24 Rare 60 Ken Sugimori

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this Kabutops card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, and handle it with clean hands to prevent oils or dirt from damaging the artwork and text.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Fossil: Kabutops appears as a Stage 2 evolution with a focus on Fighting-type attacks that combine offense and healing. This card is a classic representation of the Fossil set’s theme, showcasing prehistoric Pokémon with unique mechanics.

    This Kabutops card remains a notable collectible for fans of the Fossil set and Fighting-type decks, with its distinctive artwork by Ken Sugimori and strategic attack options. Its legality status is unknown, so it is primarily valued for collection rather than competitive play.

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    Kabutops (Fossil) #24

  • Collector’s Guide: Moltres (Fossil #27)

    Collector’s Guide: Moltres (Fossil #27)

    Collector’s Guide: Moltres (Fossil #27)

    Moltres Fossil 27

    Quick Facts

    • Pokémon: Moltres
    • Set: Fossil
    • Card Number: 27
    • Rarity: Rare
    • HP: 70
    • Type: Fire
    • Stage: Basic
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Legality: unknown

    This Moltres card is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon known as the legendary bird of fire, with flavor text highlighting its dazzling flame flashes with every wing flap.

    Key Printings

    This exact printing of Moltres appears in the Fossil set, identified by the set code “base3” and card number 27. It features two attacks:

    • Wildfire: Allows discarding any number of Fire Energy cards attached to Moltres to discard an equal number of cards from the top of the opponent’s deck.
    • Dive Bomb: Deals 80 damage but requires a coin flip; if tails, the attack does nothing.

    The card has a retreat cost of 2 and resistance to Fighting-type attacks (-30). No weaknesses are listed.

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing has no known print variants. Key identifiers include:

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 27 Rare 70 Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Set Code: base3
    • Subtype: Basic
    • Regulation Mark: None
    • Legal Format: unknown

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this rare Fossil Moltres card:

    • Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or card holder.
    • Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the artwork.
    • Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
    • Handle with clean hands or gloves to prevent oils and dirt.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Fossil Set: This Moltres is part of the Fossil expansion, which introduced several iconic Pokémon cards with unique mechanics. It stands out with its discard-based Wildfire attack and high-damage Dive Bomb, reflecting Moltres’s fiery legendary status.

    This guide covers the exact Fossil printing of Moltres (#27) illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its legality status remains unknown, and no additional variants are documented.

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    Moltres (Fossil) #27

  • Collector’s Guide: Muk (Fossil #28)

    Collector’s Guide: Muk (Fossil #28)

    Collector’s Guide: Muk (Fossil #28)

    Muk Fossil #28

    Quick Facts

    Muk from the Fossil set is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon card with 70 HP. It evolves from Grimer and features the Pokémon Power Toxic Gas, which negates all other Pokémon Powers except Toxic Gases unless Muk is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed. Its attack, Sludge, costs three Grass Energy and deals 30 damage with a coin flip to potentially Poison the Defending Pokémon. Muk has a Psychic-type weakness (×2) and a retreat cost of 2.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Fossil
    • Card Number: 28
    • Rarity: Rare
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Type: Grass
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Grimer)
    • HP: 70

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing of Muk does not have known print variants. It is identified by its set code base3-28 and is part of the Fossil series. The card’s unique ability and Grass typing distinguish it from other Muk printings in different sets.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition of this rare Fossil Muk card:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
    – Maintain in a cool, dry environment to avoid warping or moisture damage.
    – Handle with clean hands or gloves to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Fossil Set: Muk appears as a Grass-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique Pokémon Power, reflecting its toxic nature. The set focuses on resurrected Pokémon from fossils, and Muk’s design and abilities emphasize its poisonous sludge theme.

    Legality

    • Standard: unknown
    • Expanded: unknown
    • Unlimited: unknown
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 28 Rare 70 Mitsuhiro Arita

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    Muk (Fossil) #28

  • Collector’s Guide: Lapras (Fossil #25)

    Collector’s Guide: Lapras (Fossil #25)

    Collector’s Guide: Lapras (Fossil #25)

    Lapras Fossil 25

    Quick Facts

    • Pokémon: Lapras
    • Set: Fossil (base3)
    • Card Number: 25
    • Rarity: Rare
    • HP: 80
    • Type: Water
    • Stage: Basic
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Legality: unknown

    Lapras is a Basic Water-type Pokémon card from the Fossil set, featuring 80 HP and two attacks: Water Gun, which deals 10 damage plus additional damage based on attached Water Energy, and Confuse Ray, which can confuse the opponent’s Pokémon.

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the exact Fossil set printing of Lapras, card number 25. It is a Rare card illustrated by Ken Sugimori, notable for its classic artwork and nostalgic value among collectors.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Set Code: base3
    • Subtypes: Basic
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Weakness: Lightning (×2)
    • No known print variants exist for this exact card.
    • Regulation Mark: None
    • Flavor Text: “A Pokémon that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across water.”

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the value and condition of this Fossil Lapras card:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or binder.
    – 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 Set: Released as the third expansion in the Pokémon TCG, Fossil introduced fan-favorite Pokémon from the original games’ fossil revival theme. Lapras #25 stands out as a Rare Water-type Basic Pokémon with versatile attacks and classic Ken Sugimori artwork.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 25 Rare 80 Ken Sugimori

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    Lapras (Fossil) #25

  • Collector’s Guide: Magneton (Fossil #26)

    Collector’s Guide: Magneton (Fossil #26)

    Collector’s Guide: Magneton (Fossil #26)

    Magneton Fossil #26

    Quick Facts

    • Pokémon: Magneton
    • Set: Fossil
    • Card Number: 26
    • Rarity: Rare
    • HP: 80
    • Type: Lightning
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Magnemite)
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Legality: unknown

    Magneton from the Fossil set is a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It features two attacks: Sonicboom, which deals 20 damage ignoring Weakness and Resistance, and Selfdestruct, which deals 100 damage to itself and 20 damage to each Pokémon on each player’s Bench, also ignoring Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon. The card has a retreat cost of 2 and a Fighting-type weakness (×2). It has no resistances or abilities.

    Flavor text:
    “Formed by several Magnemites linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.”

    Key Printings

    This exact printing of Magneton appears in the Fossil expansion, identified as card number 26. It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as a Rare card. No alternate print variants are documented for this card.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Set Code: base3
    • Subtypes: Stage 1
    • Print Variants: None known
    • Regulation Mark: None
    • Market Reference Query: “Magneton Fossil 26”

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this Fossil Magneton card:

    • Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or card holder.
    • Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the artwork and text.
    • 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 Set: This set introduced several Pokémon from the Fossil era, including Magneton as a Stage 1 Lightning-type. The card is notable for its Selfdestruct attack, which can damage multiple Pokémon on the field, reflecting Magneton’s volatile nature.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 26 Rare 80 Ken Sugimori

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    Magneton (Fossil) #26

  • Collector’s Guide: Raichu (Fossil #29)

    Collector’s Guide: Raichu (Fossil #29)

    Raichu (Fossil #29) Collector’s Guide

    Raichu Fossil 29

    Quick Facts

    Raichu from the Fossil set is a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon card with 90 HP. It evolves from Pikachu and features the attack Gigashock, which deals 30 damage and an additional 10 damage to up to three of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. This card has a Fighting-type weakness (×2) and a retreat cost of 1. The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is classified as Rare.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Fossil
    • Card Number: 29
    • Rarity: Rare
    • HP: 90
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Attack: Gigashock (4 Lightning Energy; 30 damage plus 10 damage to up to 3 Benched Pokémon)
    • Flavor Text: “Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.”
    • Legality: unknown

    Variants & Identifiers

    This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code base3 and card number 29. The card’s subtype is Stage 1, and it belongs to the Lightning type category.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition of this Rare Fossil Raichu card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated front by Mitsuhiro Arita. Proper storage will help maintain its collector value over time.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Fossil Set: This Raichu card is part of the Fossil expansion, known for featuring Pokémon revived from fossils and other classic Pokémon. It stands out with its unique attack that targets multiple Benched Pokémon, adding strategic depth to gameplay.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 29 Rare 90 Mitsuhiro Arita

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    Raichu (Fossil) #29

  • Collector’s Guide: Zapdos (Fossil #30)

    Collector’s Guide: Zapdos (Fossil #30)

    Collector’s Guide: Zapdos (Fossil Set #30)

    Zapdos Fossil #30

    Quick Facts

    Zapdos from the Fossil set is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon card with 80 HP. It features a powerful attack, Thunderstorm, which can damage all of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon based on coin flips, but also inflicts self-damage. This card has a Fighting-type resistance of -30 and a retreat cost of 2. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as a Rare card.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Fossil
    • Card Number: 30
    • Rarity: Rare
    • HP: 80
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Stage: Basic
    • Type: Lightning
    • Attack: Thunderstorm (costs 4 Lightning Energy, deals 40 damage plus potential additional damage to opponent’s Benched Pokémon)

    Variants & Identifiers

    This exact printing does not have any known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base3” and card number 30. The card does not have a regulation mark or known release date. Its legality status is unknown.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 30 Rare 80 Mitsuhiro Arita

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this rare Fossil Zapdos card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, and consider using a top-loader or a graded case for long-term storage.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Fossil Set: This set introduced several legendary Pokémon including Zapdos, featuring unique artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. The Fossil Zapdos stands out for its multi-target Thunderstorm attack, which can strategically damage multiple opponent Pokémon but requires careful energy management due to self-inflicted damage.

    Legality: unknown

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    Zapdos (Fossil) #30

  • Collector’s Guide: Arbok (Fossil #31)

    Collector’s Guide: Arbok (Fossil #31)

    Arbok (Fossil 31) Collector’s Guide

    Arbok Fossil 31

    Quick Facts

    • Pokémon: Arbok
    • Set: Fossil
    • Card Number: 31
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • HP: 60
    • Type: Grass
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Ekans)
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Weakness: Psychic (×2)
    • Resistances: None
    • Regulation Mark: None
    • Legality: unknown

    Key Printings

    This exact printing of Arbok is from the Fossil set, identified by the set code “base3.” It features two attacks:
    – Terror Strike: Deals 10 damage and may force the opponent to switch their Active Pokémon with a Benched one if a coin flip is heads.
    – Poison Fang: Deals 20 damage and poisons the Defending Pokémon.

    The card has no abilities and no special rules beyond the attack texts.

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing has no known print variants. It is identified by:
    – Set name: Fossil
    – Card number: 31
    – Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    – Type: Grass
    – Stage: Stage 1

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this uncommon Fossil Arbok card:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or binder.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the artwork and text.
    – Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
    – Handle by edges to prevent fingerprints and surface wear.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Fossil: This set introduced several Pokémon from the Fossil era, including Arbok as a Stage 1 Grass-type. The set is known for its unique typings and nostalgic appeal. This Arbok card fits the theme with its Grass type and classic Ken Sugimori illustration.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 31 Uncommon 60 Ken Sugimori

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    Arbok (Fossil) #31

  • Collector’s Guide: Cloyster (Fossil #32)

    Collector’s Guide: Cloyster (Fossil #32)

    Cloyster (Fossil 32) Collector’s Guide

    Quick Facts

    Cloyster from the Fossil set is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon card with 50 HP. It evolves from Shellder and features two attacks: Clamp, which can paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon on a coin flip, and Spike Cannon, which deals variable damage based on coin flips. The card has a retreat cost of 2 and a weakness to Lightning-type attacks (×2). It is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and classified as an Uncommon rarity.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Fossil
    • Card Number: 32
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
    • HP: 50
    • Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Shellder)
    • Type: Water
    • Attacks: Clamp (potential paralysis), Spike Cannon (damage varies with coin flips)
    • Weakness: Lightning ×2
    • Retreat Cost: 2

    Variants & Identifiers

    This Cloyster card does not have any known print variants. It is identified by the set code base3-32 and is part of the Fossil series. The card’s legality status is unknown, and it is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

    Cloyster Fossil 32

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this Cloyster 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 Set: Released as the third expansion in the Pokémon TCG, the Fossil set introduced several Water-type Pokémon including Cloyster. This card reflects the set’s theme of prehistoric and ancient Pokémon, with flavor text highlighting Cloyster’s defensive capabilities and mysterious innards.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 32 Uncommon 50 Kagemaru Himeno

    Legality: unknown

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    Cloyster (Fossil) #32

  • Collector’s Guide: Gastly (Fossil #33)

    Collector’s Guide: Gastly (Fossil #33)

    Gastly (Fossil #33) Collector’s Guide

    Gastly Fossil 33

    Quick Facts

    Gastly from the Fossil set is a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon card with 50 HP. It features two attacks: Lick, which can paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon on a coin flip, and Energy Conversion, allowing retrieval of up to two Energy cards from the discard pile at the cost of self-damage. This card has no abilities, a retreat cost of zero, and a Fighting-type resistance of -30. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as an Uncommon rarity.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Fossil
    • Card Number: 33
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • HP: 50
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Stage: Basic
    • Type: Psychic
    • Legality: unknown

    Variants & Identifiers

    This Gastly printing has no known print variants or alternate art versions. It is identified by the set code base3 and card number 33. The card is part of the original Fossil expansion and features the classic Psychic-type color scheme and design elements.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition of this vintage Fossil Gastly card:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
    – Maintain in a cool, dry environment to avoid warping or moisture damage.
    – Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from degrading the card surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Fossil Set: This Gastly is part of the Fossil expansion, which introduced several classic Pokémon with unique attacks and nostalgic flavor text. The set is known for its thematic focus on resurrected prehistoric Pokémon and includes cards illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, a renowned artist in the Pokémon TCG community.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 33 Uncommon 50 Mitsuhiro Arita

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    Gastly (Fossil) #33