Mysterious Fossil (ex2-91) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Mysterious Fossil is a common card from the Sandstorm set, numbered 91. With just 10 HP and no abilities or attacks, it’s a fragile, minimalist inclusion that stands out for its unusual role in gameplay rather than power.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: ex2-91
• Type: None (Item)
• Stage: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Print Variants: None known
• Image:

Key Printings

This card appears in the ex Sandstorm set, identified by set code ex2 and card number 91. It is a common rarity card with no alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or alternate artworks are known. The illustrator is Keiji Kinebuchi, a useful detail for authentication. Its standout feature is that it’s an Item card that functions as a Basic Pokémon during play.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Play it as if it were a Basic Pokémon; while in play it counts as a Colorless Pokémon.
• It has no attacks, cannot retreat, and is unaffected by Special Conditions.
• If knocked out, it does not count as a Knocked Out Pokémon and is simply discarded.
• You may discard it at any time during your turn before attacking.

Care & Storage Tips

Given its common rarity and niche role, a standard protective sleeve and storage in a cool, dry place are recommended. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading of Keiji Kinebuchi’s artwork. With no special variants to chase, condition is the key value driver.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Sandstorm (ex2): Introduced Mysterious Fossil as a common Item card that acts as a Basic Pokémon in play—an unusual classification that defines its gameplay use within a set known for a wide mix of Pokémon and Trainer cards.