Cover Fossil
A Trainer card that acts as a temporary 40-HP Basic Pokémon.
What this card does
You play Cover Fossil onto your bench as if it were a Basic Pokémon with 40 HP.
You can discard it from play at any time during your turn to remove it from the game.
Cover Fossil
Play this card as if it were a 40-HP Basic {C} Pokémon. At any time during your turn, you may discard this card from play. This card can't retreat.
This card provides a disposable body that absorbs damage for your real Pokémon. It cannot retreat, so you must discard it when you need to move or switch out.
Which deck it belongs in
It suits decks that need extra protection for their main attackers or Benched Pokémon. It works well in strategies where losing a low-HP unit is acceptable.
- •Provides 40 HP buffer
- •Easy to remove
- •Basic type compatibility
- •Cannot retreat
- •One-time use only
- •Takes up bench space
Use it to block a powerful attack that would otherwise knock out your main attacker.
Fossils are ancient remains that scientists study to learn about prehistoric life.
Your child can use this card as a shield to protect their valuable Pokémon from attacks.
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