Armor Fossil

Platinum 119/127 • common

Set: Platinum
Number: 119/127
Rarity: Common
Released: 2009
Market price: $0.27
Artist: Ryo Ueda

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Market

What it's worth

$0.27market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$0.21 – $0.27 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Armor Fossil card serves as a foundational component for players looking to incorporate ancient creatures into their deck strategy, acting as the essential catalyst for evolution. Its status as a common card makes it an accessible utility piece, prized by collectors and players alike for the way it bridges the gap between historical themes and active gameplay.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPItem

Poké-BodyArmor Stone

Whenever Armor Fossil would be damaged by your opponent's attack, flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, reduce that damage by 10.

Play Armor Fossil as if it were a Colorless Basic Pokémon. (Armor Fossil counts as a Trainer card as well, but if Armor Fossil is Knocked Out, this counts as a Knocked Out Pokémon.) Armor Fossil can't be affected by any Special Conditions and can't retreat. At any time during your turn before your attack, you may discard Armor Fossil from play. (This doesn't count as a Knocked Out Pokémon.)

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Armor Fossil card was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Platinum expansion, which hit shelves in 2009. Within the game mechanics, this card functions as a Trainer-item that allows players to bring the Pokémon Shieldon into play from their hand, reflecting the set's thematic focus on the Sinnoh region's underground excavations and prehistoric discoveries.

The card features the clean, functional design characteristic of the Platinum era, prioritizing clarity for competitive play while maintaining the series' distinct aesthetic. As a common card, it served as an essential utility piece for players attempting to evolve Fossil-based Pokémon during the late Diamond and Pearl era, emphasizing the strategic importance of item cards in navigating the complex evolutions of the time.

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About

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