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Antique Skull Fossil
Pitch Black 73/84 • common
- Set
- Pitch Black
- Number
- 73/84
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2026
- Artist
- AYUMI ODASHIMA
What it does
If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot and is damaged by an attack from your opponent's Pokémon (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), place 3 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
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 Skull Fossil, numbered 73/84 in the Pitch Black set, was released as part of a trading card expansion centered on themes of archeology and supernatural exploration. Designed during a period when the game designers sought to ground their fantasy world in historical motifs, the card utilizes a stark, monochromatic aesthetic intended to evoke the feel of a weathered field journal or an excavation log. The illustration focuses on the grim utility of the relic, prioritizing a utilitarian, academic presentation over the more decorative styles common in other sets of the era.
Upon its introduction, the card was classified as a common rarity, intended to serve as a foundational piece for players building decks around discovery and excavation mechanics. It was well-regarded by the community for its thematic consistency rather than its competitive power, often praised for the atmospheric quality of its artwork. It remains a notable example of the set’s broader commitment to establishing a grounded, slightly unsettling world through its collection of artifacts and historical fragments.
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