Antique Root Fossil
Reduce opponent's basic Pokémon attacks.
What this card does
Increases the cost of attacks from your opponent's Basic Pokémon by Colorless Energy.
Acts as a 60-HP Basic Colorless Pokémon, immune to Special Conditions and can't retreat.
Antique Root 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 like a basic Pokémon but makes it harder for opponents to attack yours effectively. It's perfect for protecting your Active Pokémon.
Abilities
As long as this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, attacks used by your opponent's Basic Pokémon cost Colorless more.
Which deck it belongs in
Works well in decks that need extra protection or when you want to control the flow of the game by limiting opponent attacks.
- •Immune to Special Conditions
- •Can't retreat, staying active
- •Reduces opponent's attack costs
- •Discarding it from play can disrupt plans
- •Only affects Basic Pokémon attacks
Use this card when you need a strong defensive move to protect your Active Pokémon.
The Antique Root Fossil is believed to be millions of years old, preserving the genetic material of its ancient owner.
Consider using this card as a defensive tool in your child's deck to help protect their key Pokémon.
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