Claw Fossil (ex12-78) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Claw Fossil from the Legend Maker set is a Common with 40 HP. It features the Jagged Stone Poké-Body, giving it a unique tactical role in gameplay. This card is numbered 78 in the set, making it a recognizable piece for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: ex12-78
• Stage: Item
• Types: None (counts as Colorless while in play)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Subtypes: Item
• Series: ex
• Set Code: ex12
• Image:

Key Printings

This card is exclusively printed in the Legend Maker set as number 78 and is classified as Common. It does not evolve from any other Pokémon and has no alternate printings or promotional versions known.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate artworks for this exact printing. Identification is straightforward by set code (ex12), card number (78), and the illustrator’s signature, Ryo Ueda.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Played as if it were a Basic Pokémon but is also treated as a Trainer card.
• Cannot retreat, has no attacks, and is immune to Special Conditions.
• When damaged, its Jagged Stone Poké-Body places damage counters on the attacking Pokémon.
• If Knocked Out, it does not count as a Knocked Out Pokémon but is discarded.
• Players may discard Claw Fossil during their turn before attacking.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common, standard protection—sleeves and storage in a binder or card box—is recommended to preserve the artwork by Ryo Ueda. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture to maintain condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legend Maker (ex12): Claw Fossil debuts as a distinctive Item Pokémon card with a unique ability and no attacks, adding strategic depth to the set’s lineup. Its unusual rules and gameplay mechanics make it a fascinating piece for collectors and players alike.