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Cards/Antique Jaw Fossil
Antique Jaw Fossil card from the Perfect Order set
Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Item

Antique Jaw Fossil

Reduce damage to your opponent's attacks.

ItemBeginner to play

What this card does

When Antique Jaw Fossil is Active, it reduces the damage of your opponent's Active Pokémon by 30 points.

You can discard this card at any time during your turn for a one-time use.

What it does

Antique Jaw Fossil

Play this card as if it were a 60-HP Basic Colorless Pokémon. This card can't be affected by any Special Conditions and can't retreat. At any time during your turn, you may discard this card from play.

This card acts as a 60-HP Basic Colorless Pokémon and significantly lowers the effectiveness of your opponent's attacks, making it a valuable defensive tool in play.

Abilities

AbilityIntimidating Jaw

As long as this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, attacks used by your opponent's Active Pokémon do 30 less damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks that rely on strong defenses or need an extra layer of protection against powerful attacks.

Strengths
  • Reduces opponent's attack damage
  • Flexible use during your turn
Watch out for
  • Can only be used once per turn
  • Doesn't last long in play
Pro tip

Use Antique Jaw Fossil when facing powerful attackers to buy time for a counterattack or healing.

Good to know

The fossil's teeth are so strong they can intimidate even the fiercest of foes.

Note for the parent

This card is useful for protecting your Active Pokémon from heavy damage. Consider using it when you expect intense battles.

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