Fossil

Fossil is an Original era set, released on 10 October 1999.

Set stats for Fossil

  • Cards: 62
  • Pokémon: 42
  • Printings: 124
  • Reverse holos and variants: 62
  • Era: Original
  • Released: 10 October 1999
  • Artists: 5

Pokémon in Fossil

Illustrators in Fossil

Your collecting goal

The collecting goals for Fossil, each including everything in the one before it.

Complete set

Holds 62 cards on 7 nine-pocket pages: numbered cards. From $1,200.91 at TCGplayer market prices on 14 November 2026.

Master set

Holds 124 cards on 14 nine-pocket pages: everything in the Complete set, plus reverse holos & variants. From $5,213.16 at TCGplayer market prices on 14 November 2026.

Grand master set

Holds at least 124 cards on 14 nine-pocket pages: everything in the Master set; promos, stamped cards and errors join it once they are linked. From $5,213.16 at TCGplayer market prices on 14 November 2026.

Most valuable cards in Fossil

The chase cards in Fossil: the 10 most valuable printings, by TCGplayer market price.

  1. Gengar (05/62): $725.00, TCGplayer market price on 13 November 2026
  2. Dragonite (04/62): $629.05, TCGplayer market price on 14 November 2026
  3. Zapdos (15/62): $246.79, TCGplayer market price on 14 November 2026
  4. Lapras (10/62): $244.14, TCGplayer market price on 11 November 2026
  5. Gengar (5): $219.04, TCGplayer market price on 14 November 2026
  6. Raichu (14/62): $208.87, TCGplayer market price on 12 November 2026
  7. Articuno (02/62): $197.08, TCGplayer market price on 14 November 2026
  8. Dragonite (4): $185.85, TCGplayer market price on 11 November 2026
  9. Moltres (12/62): $183.82, TCGplayer market price on 13 November 2026
  10. Haunter (06/62): $170.99, TCGplayer market price on 14 November 2026

Questions about Fossil

How many cards are in Fossil?

Fossil has 62 cards and 124 printings, counting every finish.

When was Fossil released?

Fossil was released on 10 October 1999.

Which era is Fossil from?

Fossil is part of the Original era.

What is the most valuable chase card in Fossil?

Gengar (05/62), at a TCGplayer market price of $725.00 on 13 November 2026.

What does it cost to complete Fossil?

A Complete set of Fossil costs from $1,200.91 at TCGplayer market prices on 14 November 2026, counting the 62 cards a Complete set binder holds.

How many binder pages does Fossil fill?

A Complete set of 62 cards fills 7 nine-pocket binder pages.

How many cards are in the Fossil master set?

The Fossil master set holds 124 cards: the Complete set's 62, plus 62 more.

How many Pokémon are in Fossil?

Fossil features 42 different Pokémon across its 62 cards. The most featured are Aerodactyl, Articuno and Ditto.

Who illustrated Fossil?

5 illustrators are credited in Fossil. The most credited are Kagemaru Himeno (36 printings), Ken Sugimori (36 printings) and Mitsuhiro Arita (34 printings).

Where can I see every card in Fossil?

On this page: every card in Fossil with its number, rarity and printings. Open any card for its details.