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'''Mysterious Fossil''' (Japanese: '''なにかの化石''' ''Some Fossil'') is a {{TCG|Trainer card}}. It was first released as part of the {{TCG|Fossil}} expansion.
'''Mysterious Fossil''' (Japanese: '''なにかの化石''' ''Some Fossil'') is a {{TCG|Trainer card}}. It was first released as part of the {{TCG|Fossil}} expansion. It is a {{TCG|Fossil Trainer card}}.


==Card text==
==Card text==
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|class=Trainer
|class=Trainer
|print=Legendary Collection print
|print=Legendary Collection print
|effect=Play Mysterious Fossil as if it were a Basic Pokémon. While in play, Mysterious Fossil counts as a Pokémon (instead of a Trainer card). Mysterious Fossil has no attacks, can't retreat, and can't be affected by {{TCG|Special Conditions}}. If Mysterious Fossil is Knocked Out, it doesn't count as a Knocked Out Pokémon. ''(Discard it anyway.)'' At any time during your turn before your attack, you may discard Mysterious Fossil from play. You can put Pokémon that evolve from Mysterious Fossil on this card.
|effect=Play Mysterious Fossil as if it were a Basic Pokémon. While in play, Mysterious Fossil counts as a Pokémon (instead of a Trainer card). Mysterious Fossil has no attacks, can't retreat, and can't be affected by {{TCG|Special Condition}}s. If Mysterious Fossil is Knocked Out, it doesn't count as a Knocked Out Pokémon. ''(Discard it anyway.)'' At any time during your turn before your attack, you may discard Mysterious Fossil from play. You can put Pokémon that evolve from Mysterious Fossil on this card.
}}
}}
{{TCGTrainerText
{{TCGTrainerText
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==Release information==
==Release information==
This card was included in the {{TCG|Fossil}} expansion with artwork by [[Keiji Kinebuchi]], first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Mystery of the Fossils}} expansion. It was later reprinted in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} expansion and {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} expansion. It was reprinted in the {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}} expansion with new artwork by [[Ryo Ueda]], first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Mirage Forest}} expansion. It was reprinted again in the {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} expansion. It was reprinted again in the {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}} expansion, first released in the Japanese {{TCG|World Champions Pack}} expansion.
This card was included in the {{TCG|Fossil}} expansion with artwork by [[Keiji Kinebuchi]], first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Mystery of the Fossils}} expansion. It was later reprinted in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} expansion and {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} expansion. It was reprinted in the {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}} expansion with new artwork by [[Ryo Ueda]], first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Mirage Forest}} expansion. It was reprinted again in the {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} expansion. It was reprinted again in the {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}} expansion, first released in the Japanese {{TCG|World Champions Pack}} expansion.
Mysterious Fossil was made obsolete by the {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} expansion, which introduced {{TCG ID|Majestic Dawn|Helix Fossil|91}}, {{TCG ID|Majestic Dawn|Dome Fossil|89}}, and {{TCG ID|Majestic Dawn|Old Amber|84}} as separate cards.


===Gallery===
===Gallery===
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|image1=TCG1 C48 Mysterious Fossil.png
|image1=TCG1 C48 Mysterious Fossil.png
|size1=64px
|size1=64px
|caption1={{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game|GB1}} {{GB|1|Mystery}} sprite
|caption1={{TCG GB1}} {{GB|1|Mystery}} sprite
|image2=TCG2 C56 Mysterious Fossil.png
|image2=TCG2 C56 Mysterious Fossil.png
|size2=64px
|size2=64px
|caption2=[[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!|GB2]] {{GB|2|Island of Fossil}} sprite
|caption2={{TCG GB2}} {{GB|2|Island of Fossil}} sprite
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
The [[Dome Fossil]] and [[Helix Fossil]] appear in this card. However, the artwork depicts the Dome Fossil as the fossil of a {{p|Kabutops}} rather than a {{p|Kabuto}}.
===Origin===
===Origin===
[[Fossil]]s are items in the [[Pokémon games]] that can be revived into Pokémon.
[[Fossil]]s are items in the [[Pokémon games]] that can be revived into Pokémon. The [[Dome Fossil]] and [[Helix Fossil]] appear in this card. However, the artwork depicts the Dome Fossil as the fossil of a {{p|Kabutops}} rather than a {{p|Kabuto}}. There are also some wing bones which could be related to {{p|Aerodactyl}}.


{{Project TCG notice}}
{{Project TCG notice}}


[[Category:Fossil Trainer cards]]
[[Category:Fossil cards]]
[[Category:Fossil cards]]
[[Category:Mystery of the Fossils cards]]
[[Category:Mystery of the Fossils cards]]
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[[it:Fossile Misterioso (Fossil 62)]]
[[ja:なにかの化石]]
[[ja:なにかの化石]]
[[zh:神秘化石（TCG）]]

Revision as of 12:05, 5 September 2024

Trainer
Mysterious Fossil
なにかの化石 Some Fossil

EX Legend Maker print
Illus. Ryo Ueda
Hit Points 50*
10*
English expansion Fossil
Rarity Common
English card no. 62/62
Japanese expansion Mystery of the Fossils
Japanese Rarity Common
Card GB set Mystery
Card GB ID C48
Card GB 2 set Island of Fossil
Card GB 2 ID C56
Expansion Legendary Collection
Rarity Common
English card no. 109/110
English expansion EX Sandstorm
Rarity Common
English card no. 91/100
Japanese expansion Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions
Japanese Rarity Uncommon
Japanese card no. 067/080
English expansion EX Legend Maker
Rarity Common
English card no. 79/92
Japanese expansion Mirage Forest
Japanese Rarity Uncommon
Japanese card no. 078/086
Expansion EX Holon Phantoms
Rarity Common
English card no. 92/110
English expansion EX Power Keepers
Rarity Common
English card no. 85/108
Japanese expansion World Champions Pack
Japanese Rarity Common
Japanese card no. 087/108

Mysterious Fossil (Japanese: なにかの化石 Some Fossil) is a Trainer card. It was first released as part of the Fossil expansion. It is a Fossil Trainer card.

Card text

Fossil print
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
Team Plasma
Team Plasma
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
FLARE
Prism Star (Prism Star) Rule
You can't have more than 1 Prism Star card with the same name in your deck. If a Prism Star card would go to the discard pile, put it in the Lost Zone instead.
TAG TEAM
display:none;
display:none;
display:none;
display:none;
display:none;
{{{ruletext}}}
VSTAR Power
Play Mysterious Fossil as if it were a Basic Pokémon. While in play, Mysterious Fossil counts as a Pokémon (instead of a Trainer card). Mysterious Fossil has no attacks, can't retreat, and can't be Asleep, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned. If Mysterious Fossil is Knocked Out, it doesn't count as a Knocked Out Pokémon. (Discard it anyway.) At any time during your turn before your attack, you may discard Mysterious Fossil from play.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
Ability
Do Nothing
 
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
Legendary Collection print
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
Team Plasma
Team Plasma
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
FLARE
Prism Star (Prism Star) Rule
You can't have more than 1 Prism Star card with the same name in your deck. If a Prism Star card would go to the discard pile, put it in the Lost Zone instead.
TAG TEAM
display:none;
display:none;
display:none;
display:none;
display:none;
{{{ruletext}}}
VSTAR Power
Play Mysterious Fossil as if it were a Basic Pokémon. While in play, Mysterious Fossil counts as a Pokémon (instead of a Trainer card). Mysterious Fossil has no attacks, can't retreat, and can't be affected by Special Conditions. If Mysterious Fossil is Knocked Out, it doesn't count as a Knocked Out Pokémon. (Discard it anyway.) At any time during your turn before your attack, you may discard Mysterious Fossil from play. You can put Pokémon that evolve from Mysterious Fossil on this card.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
Ability
Do Nothing
 
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
EX Sandstorm print
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
Team Plasma
Team Plasma
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
FLARE
Prism Star (Prism Star) Rule
You can't have more than 1 Prism Star card with the same name in your deck. If a Prism Star card would go to the discard pile, put it in the Lost Zone instead.
TAG TEAM
display:none;
display:none;
display:none;
display:none;
display:none;
{{{ruletext}}}
VSTAR Power
Play Mysterious Fossil as if it were a Basic Pokémon. While in play, Mysterious Fossil counts as a Colorless Pokémon (instead of a Trainer card). Mysterious Fossil has no attacks of its own, can't retreat, and can't be affected by any Special Conditions. If Mysterious Fossil is Knocked Out, it doesn't count as a Knocked Out Pokémon. (Discard it anyway.) At any time during your turn before your attack, you may discard Mysterious Fossil from play.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
Ability
Do Nothing
 
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
EX Legend Maker print
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
Team Plasma
Team Plasma
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
FLARE
Prism Star (Prism Star) Rule
You can't have more than 1 Prism Star card with the same name in your deck. If a Prism Star card would go to the discard pile, put it in the Lost Zone instead.
TAG TEAM
display:none;
display:none;
display:none;
display:none;
display:none;
{{{ruletext}}}
VSTAR Power
Play Mysterious Fossil as if it were a Basic Pokémon. While in play, Mysterious Fossil counts as a Colorless Pokémon (as well as a Trainer card). Mysterious Fossil has no attacks of its own, can't retreat, and can't be affected by any Special Conditions. If Mysterious Fossil is Knocked Out, it doesn't count as a Knocked Out Pokémon. (Discard it anyway.) At any time during your turn before your attack, you may discard Mysterious Fossil from play.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
Ability
Do Nothing
 
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.


Release information

This card was included in the Fossil expansion with artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi, first released in the Japanese Mystery of the Fossils expansion. It was later reprinted in the Legendary Collection expansion and EX Sandstorm expansion. It was reprinted in the EX Legend Maker expansion with new artwork by Ryo Ueda, first released in the Japanese Mirage Forest expansion. It was reprinted again in the EX Holon Phantoms expansion. It was reprinted again in the EX Power Keepers expansion, first released in the Japanese World Champions Pack expansion.

Gallery

Fossil print
Illus. Keiji Kinebuchi
EX Legend Maker print
Illus. Ryo Ueda
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori


TCG GB1 Mystery sprite
TCG GB2 Island of Fossil sprite
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori


Trivia

Origin

Fossils are items in the Pokémon games that can be revived into Pokémon. The Dome Fossil and Helix Fossil appear in this card. However, the artwork depicts the Dome Fossil as the fossil of a Kabutops rather than a Kabuto. There are also some wing bones which could be related to Aerodactyl.


This article is part of Project TCG, a Bulbapedia project that aims to report on every aspect of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
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