Fossil Excavation Kit

Fates Collide 101/124 • uncommon

Set: Fates Collide
Number: 101/124
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2016
Market price: $0.19
Artist: Toyste Beach

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$0.19market price via TCGplayer · Sep 16, 2026$0.19 – $0.24 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Fossil Excavation Kit is an uncommon Trainer card from the XY—Fates Collide expansion that reflects the series' long-standing integration of prehistoric Pokémon revival mechanics. Players prize cards like this for their utility in consistency-focused decks, as they provide a reliable method to search the deck for specific Fossil items needed to evolve into ancient Pokémon.

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What it does

Item

Put 2 in any combination of Helix Fossil Omanyte, Dome Fossil Kabuto, or Old Amber Aerodactyl cards from your discard pile into your hand.

You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Fossil Excavation Kit trainer card was introduced as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Fates Collide, which was released internationally in May 2016. This set drew thematic inspiration from the sixth generation of the video games, specifically focusing on the intersection of legendary Pokémon and the deep history of the franchise, reflecting the set's narrative of colliding timelines and ancient mysteries.

The card was illustrated by Toyste Beach, an artist known for their clean, functional approach to item cards within the set. The design reflects the utility-driven aesthetic of TCG trainer cards, aimed at providing players with a strategic way to search their deck for specific fossil-based cards. Upon its release, it was regarded as a standard utility tool for decks built around prehistoric themes, fulfilling its role as a deck-thinning mechanic within the competitive landscape of the XY series.

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