Collector’s Guide: Energy Search (Fossil #59)

Quick Facts

Energy Search is a Trainer card from the Fossil expansion of the Base series. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. This card allows players to search their deck for a basic Energy card and add it to their hand, then shuffle the deck. It has no HP, attacks, abilities, or weaknesses, and requires no retreat cost.

• Card Name: Energy Search
• Set: Fossil (Base series)
• Card Number: 59
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Legality: unknown
• Retreat Cost: 0

Key Printings

This guide covers the exact printing of Energy Search from the Fossil set, identified by set code “base3” and card number 59. No alternate print variants are documented for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Name: Fossil
• Set Code: base3
• Card Number: 59
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Print Variants: None known

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of your Energy Search card, especially given its Common rarity and age, consider the following:

• Store in a protective sleeve or top-loader to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.
• Keep away from direct sunlight to avoid fading of the artwork and text.
• Maintain a stable, dry environment to prevent warping or moisture damage.
• Avoid excessive handling to preserve the card’s surface and corners.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil (Base series): Released as the third expansion in the Base series, Fossil introduced new Trainer cards like Energy Search that enhance deck consistency by allowing players to fetch basic Energy cards directly from their deck. Energy Search is a staple utility card in this set, valued for its straightforward effect and ease of use.

Legality: unknown
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