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*The English version of Fossil was originally planned to be released around January 2000 (based on original {{TCG|Jungle}} estimates). But because Jungle was pushed ahead, Fossil was pushed ahead as well. | *The English version of Fossil was originally planned to be released around January 2000 (based on original {{TCG|Jungle}} estimates). But because Jungle was pushed ahead, Fossil was pushed ahead as well. | ||
*[[Wizards of the Coast]] once again increased the set size by producing holographic and non-holographic versions of the rare cards; however, they removed the {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Mew|8}} card that was in the Japanese set. Mew would later reappear as {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}} #8 (non-holographic) and #9 (holographic). | *[[Wizards of the Coast]] once again increased the set size by producing holographic and non-holographic versions of the rare cards; however, they removed the {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Mew|8}} card that was in the Japanese set. Mew would later reappear as {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}} #8 (non-holographic) and #9 (holographic). | ||
*Fossil completed the transition of the first 150 Pokémon (151 in Japan with the inclusion of Mew) to card form. | *Fossil completed the transition of the first 150 Pokémon (151 in Japan with the inclusion of Mew, whereas Mew would be a promo card in the English version) to card form. | ||
* The Prerelease card for this set is Aerodactyl. It also happens to have the 1st Edition symbol on it. | * The Prerelease card for this set is Aerodactyl. It also happens to have the 1st Edition symbol on it. | ||
* A strategy guide for this expansion was released: the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide]]. Additionally, the {{TCG|Team Rocket Strategy Guide}} published by [[Wizards of the Coast]] also contains coverage of the Fossil expansion. | * A strategy guide for this expansion was released: the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide]]. Additionally, the {{TCG|Team Rocket Strategy Guide}} published by [[Wizards of the Coast]] also contains coverage of the Fossil expansion. | ||
*The set's booster pack designs feature {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Kabutops}}, and {{p|Zapdos}}. | *The set's booster pack designs feature {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Kabutops}}, and {{p|Zapdos}}. | ||
*Of all English-released sets, Fossil has the smallest amount of cards. | *Of all English-released sets, Fossil has the smallest amount of cards. | ||
*Like Jungle, this set provided evolutions of Pokemon introduced previously such as Hypno, Gengar, Sandslash, and Dragonite. | |||
==Set lists== | ==Set lists== |
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Fossil (Japanese: 化石の秘密 Mystery of the Fossils) is the name given to the third expansion of cards and Theme Decks for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in both America and Japan.
Information
- The English version of Fossil was originally planned to be released around January 2000 (based on original Jungle estimates). But because Jungle was pushed ahead, Fossil was pushed ahead as well.
- Wizards of the Coast once again increased the set size by producing holographic and non-holographic versions of the rare cards; however, they removed the Mew card that was in the Japanese set. Mew would later reappear as Wizards Black Star Promos #8 (non-holographic) and #9 (holographic).
- Fossil completed the transition of the first 150 Pokémon (151 in Japan with the inclusion of Mew, whereas Mew would be a promo card in the English version) to card form.
- The Prerelease card for this set is Aerodactyl. It also happens to have the 1st Edition symbol on it.
- A strategy guide for this expansion was released: the Pokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide. Additionally, the Team Rocket Strategy Guide published by Wizards of the Coast also contains coverage of the Fossil expansion.
- The set's booster pack designs feature Lapras, Kabutops, and Zapdos.
- Of all English-released sets, Fossil has the smallest amount of cards.
- Like Jungle, this set provided evolutions of Pokemon introduced previously such as Hypno, Gengar, Sandslash, and Dragonite.
Set lists
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Gallery
Japanese
- Japanese Base set box 1.jpg
Japanese booster box
- Japanese Base set box 2.jpg
Japanese booster box
- Japanese Base set box 3.jpg
Japanese booster box
- 3 p.jpg
Japanese booster pack
- Mystery Of The Fossils Pack Art.jpg
Japanese booster pack
English
- Fossil box.jpg
English booster box
- Fossil Lapras pack.jpg
English booster pack (Lapras)
- Fossil Aerodactyl booster.jpg
English booster pack (Aerodactyl)
- Fossil Zapdos booster.jpg
English booster pack (Zapdos)
In other languages
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