Fossil Excavation Map

Forbidden Light 107/131 • uncommon

Set: Forbidden Light
Number: 107/131
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2018
Market price: $0.33
Artist: Yoshinobu Saito

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$0.33market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$0.27 – $0.35 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon Trainer card from the Forbidden Light expansion serves as a functional utility piece, allowing players to search their deck for Fossil Pokémon. It is a thematic staple for decks built around prehistoric archetypes, making it a functional inclusion for those who enjoy the mechanics of restoring ancient Pokémon within the game.

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What it does

Item

Choose 1: • Search your deck for an Unidentified Fossil card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. • Put an Unidentified Fossil card 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 Map was released in 2018 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Forbidden Light. This set was designed to integrate themes from the Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon video games, specifically focusing on the mysterious Ultra Beasts and the legendary Pokémon Necrozma. As an item card, its mechanics are tied to the exploration and archaeological flavor of the Pokémon world, allowing players to search their deck for fossil cards to simulate the act of digging for prehistoric remains.

The card’s illustration was crafted by Toyste Beach, an artist known for their clean, vibrant aesthetic within the TCG. The design captures the functional, utilitarian look of a handheld treasure map, aligning with the adventure-focused narrative of the Alola region. Upon its debut, the card was received as a niche but useful utility piece, primarily serving players who built deck archetypes centered around fossil-based Pokémon, a recurring gimmick in the game that rewards patience and specialized deck-building.

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