
Rare Fossil
Rotated OutA disposable 70-HP decoy that protects your real Pokemon.
What this card does
You play Rare Fossil as a Basic Colorless Pokemon with 70 hit points.
It cannot be affected by Special Conditions such as paralysis or sleep.
It cannot retreat to the bench, so it stays in the active spot.
Rare Fossil
Play this card as if it were a 70-HP Basic Colorless Pokémon. At any time during your turn, you may discard this card from play. This card can't be affected by any Special Conditions, and it can't retreat.
This card acts as a shield for your main attacker. It absorbs damage and status effects while you set up your strategy, then you can discard it when it is no longer needed.
Which deck it belongs in
It suits aggressive decks that need to survive the first few turns. It works well in decks where you want to protect a fragile but powerful Pokemon.
- •High hit points
- •Immunity to status effects
- •Quick discard option
- •Cannot retreat
- •Must be discarded to remove
- •One-time use only
Use it to absorb a powerful attack on turn one so your real Pokemon stays healthy.
Fossil Pokemon are ancient creatures revived from fossils found in rocks.
Your child will use this card to block attacks aimed at their valuable Pokemon.
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