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Claw Fossil
Holon Phantoms 91/110 • common
- Set
- Holon Phantoms
- Number
- 91/110
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2006
- Market price
- $0.40
- Artist
- Ryo Ueda
What it does
If Claw Fossil is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Claw Fossil is Knocked Out), put 1 damage counter on the Attacking Pokémon.
Play Claw Fossil as if it were a Basic Pokémon. While in play, Claw Fossil counts as a Colorless Pokémon (as well as a Trainer card). Claw Fossil has no attacks of its own, can't retreat, and can't be affected by any Special Conditions. If Claw Fossil is Knocked Out, it doesn't count as a Knocked Out Pokémon. (Discard it anyway.) At any time during your turn before your attack, you may discard Claw Fossil from play.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Claw Fossil card was released as part of the Holon Phantoms expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in 2006. During this era, the game introduced the 'Holon' sub-series, focusing on the research facilities within the Hoenn region that specialized in the mysterious Delta Species. The card serves as a specialized Trainer item, specifically a Fossil card, designed to be played as a Basic Pokémon once placed on the bench, reflecting the mechanic of resurrecting prehistoric creatures within the game's evolving strategic meta.
The artwork for this particular release was handled by artist Ryo Ueda, who provided a clinical, scientific aesthetic consistent with the Holon research theme. The design emphasizes the fossilized remains of Anorith, captured in a neutral, objective style that highlights the card's role as a functional tool for deck construction rather than a character-driven highlight. Upon its release, it was regarded as a standard utility card for players utilizing Fossil-based archetypes, serving as a staple component for those looking to summon Armaldo or other rock-type evolutions.
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