Mysterious Fossil (ex12-79) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Mysterious Fossil is a Common card from the Legend Maker set, numbered 79. With 50 HP and no listed abilities or attacks, it’s a modestly durable, enigmatic inclusion that leans into its hybrid Trainer/Pokémon role.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: ex12-79
• Pokémon: Mysterious Fossil
• Stage: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Types: None
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None

Key Printings

Printed exclusively in the Legend Maker set (ex12) with artwork by Ryo Ueda. There are no known reprints or alternate versions of this exact printing.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or alternate versions. Identify it by set code “ex12-79” and its unique classification as an Item-stage card that counts as a Colorless Pokémon while in play.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Played as if it were a Basic Pokémon but also counts as a Trainer card.
• It has no attacks, cannot retreat, and is immune to Special Conditions.
• If knocked out, it does not count as a Knocked Out Pokémon but must be discarded.
• Players may discard it at any time during their turn before attacking.

Care & Storage Tips

Even as a common, condition matters. Store in a sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve Ryo Ueda’s detailed illustration.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legend Maker (ex12): The sole set featuring Mysterious Fossil, noted for blending Pokémon and Trainer mechanics. It adds a distinctive flavor to collections with cards like Mysterious Fossil that challenge conventional gameplay roles.