Rare Fossil

Darkness Ablaze 167/189 • uncommon

Set: Darkness Ablaze
Number: 167/189
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2020
Market price: $0.11
Artist: 5ban Graphics

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$0.11market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$0.08 – $0.18 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Rare Fossil card from the Darkness Ablaze set serves as a mechanical bridge to the game's prehistoric Pokémon, requiring players to play it as a Basic Pokémon before evolving it into an ancient creature. While classified as an uncommon card, it is a staple for decks focused on reviving fossil-based mechanics, reflecting the evolution of deck-building strategies throughout the series.

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What it does

70 HPItem

Play this card as if it were a 70-HP Basic Colorless Pokémon. At any time during your turn, you may discard this card from play.

This card can't be affected by any Special Conditions, and it can't retreat.

You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Rare Fossil card was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Darkness Ablaze, which debuted in the summer of 2020. This set was notable for bringing several high-profile Pokémon from the Galar region to the card game, effectively expanding the strategic options for players during a period when the hobby saw a significant resurgence in global interest.

The card belongs to the long-standing tradition of Trainer cards that serve as utility items rather than playable Pokémon. The illustration adheres to the clean, modern aesthetic defined by the Sword and Shield era, focusing on the stylized depiction of the fossil item. It was designed to facilitate specific deck archetypes that revolve around restoring fossil-based Pokémon, a mechanic that has been a consistent feature of the TCG since its inception.

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About Rare Fossil

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