Jaw Fossil
A fossil that acts like a sturdy but stationary Pokémon.
What this card does
You play it onto your bench as if it were a Basic Grass Pokémon with 40 hit points.
It cannot move or retreat once placed on the field.
You can discard it from play at any time during your turn.
Jaw 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 creates a temporary decoy that occupies a bench spot without attacking. Its main value lies in its ability to be discarded quickly when you no longer need the space it holds.
Which deck it belongs in
It suits decks where you need to fill a bench slot temporarily or block an opponent's attack on a specific position. It works well in control strategies where managing bench space is key.
- •Creates a decoy
- •Free bench filler
- •Flexible discard timing
- •Cannot retreat
- •Takes up a slot
- •No attack moves
Use it to block an opponent's powerful attack on your main attacker, then discard it when the threat is gone.
Fossils are preserved remains of ancient organisms that help scientists understand how Pokémon evolved over time.
Explain to your child that this card takes up a spot on the bench but cannot move, so it should only be used when they have a clear plan for discarding it later.
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