Armor Fossil Shieldon Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Armor Fossil Shieldon is an Uncommon card from the Steam Siege set, numbered 98. An Item card with a rugged, fossil-inspired design, it brings a distinctive prehistoric flair to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: xy11-98
• Stage: Item
• Subtypes: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Abilities: None
• Attacks: None
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Types: None
• Evolves From: None
• Rules Text: Look at the bottom 7 cards of your deck. You may reveal a Shieldon you find there and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle the other cards back into your deck. | You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).

Key Printings

Printed exclusively in the Steam Siege set as card number 98, this Uncommon card is illustrated by Toyste Beach.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code xy11 and the unique artwork by Toyste Beach. The card’s lack of HP, attacks, and abilities underscores its role as a pure Item card.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. As an Item, it facilitates benching a Shieldon from the bottom of the deck, a niche but potentially useful effect in Shieldon-focused builds.

Care & Storage Tips

As an uncommon card with unique artwork, Armor Fossil Shieldon should be stored in a protective sleeve to prevent edge wear and surface scratches. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve its condition. Given its lack of rarity variants, maintaining the card’s original state is key for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Steam Siege (xy11): Armor Fossil Shieldon appears as card 98, an Uncommon Item that supports Shieldon-based strategies by enabling bench placement from the deck’s bottom. It complements the set’s fossil and armor-themed Pokémon.