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Antique Armor Fossil
Pitch Black 72/84 • common
- Set
- Pitch Black
- Number
- 72/84
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2026
- Artist
- AYUMI ODASHIMA
What it does
As long as this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, all of your Pokémon take 10 less damage from attacks from your opponent's Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
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.
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Where it came from
The Antique Armor Fossil card was released in 2004 as part of the Pitch Black expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which was the Japanese equivalent to the EX Hidden Legends set. It represents the Trainer card mechanic introduced during the third generation of the franchise, designed to simulate the process of excavating and reviving prehistoric Pokémon in the game's world. These cards were central to the 'fossil' archetype, allowing players to bridge the gap between inanimate items and powerful ancient Pokémon during competitive play.
The artwork for cards in this era was produced by various contributing artists tasked with rendering the game's items in a distinct, textured style that emphasized their archaeological nature. As a common rarity card, Antique Armor Fossil served as a foundational utility piece for deck builders of the time. It was well-received by the player base for its strategic role in enabling specific evolutions, solidifying its place as a functional staple within the mechanics of the early 2000s competitive environment.
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