Fossil
FO · Base · Released October 10, 1999 · 62 official cards · 62 total
Fossil is a Pokémon TCG set in the Base series, released October 10, 1999. The checklist runs 62 numbered cards. A complete set is 62 cards. Counting every printing — reverse holos, foil patterns, stamps — a master set is 62 variants, and a grand master set is 177.
Complete set
62cards
Master set
62variants
Grand master set
177variants
Printed in both 1st Edition and Unlimited. Complete and master counts are per edition — the printings mirror each other. A grand master set spans both editions.
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Card checklist
62 cardseach card lists its printings · + marks grand-master-only versions
1/62
Aerodactyl
Rare
Holo Galaxy · +Holo Cosmos Pre Release · +Holo Starlight Pre Release
2/62
Articuno
Rare
Holo Galaxy
3/62
Ditto
Rare
Holo Galaxy
4/62
Dragonite
Rare
Holo Galaxy
5/62
Gengar
Rare
Holo Galaxy
6/62
Haunter
Rare
Holo Galaxy
7/62
Hitmonlee
Rare
Holo Galaxy
8/62
Hypno
Rare
Holo Galaxy
9/62
Kabutops
Rare
Holo Galaxy
10/62
Lapras
Rare
Holo Galaxy
11/62
Magneton
Rare
Holo Galaxy
12/62
Moltres
Rare
Holo Galaxy
13/62
Muk
Rare
Holo Galaxy
14/62
Raichu
Rare
Holo Galaxy
15/62
Zapdos
Rare
Holo Galaxy · +Holo Cosmos 1999 Copyright · +Holo Cosmos 1999–2000 Copyright · +Holo Galaxy Evolution Box Error
16/62
Aerodactyl
Rare
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
17/62
Articuno
Rare
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
18/62
Ditto
Rare
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
19/62
Dragonite
Rare
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
20/62
Gengar
Rare
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
21/62
Haunter
Rare
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
22/62
Hitmonlee
Rare
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
23/62
Hypno
Rare
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
24/62
Kabutops
Rare
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
25/62
Lapras
Rare
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
26/62
Magneton
Rare
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
27/62
Moltres
Rare
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
28/62
Muk
Rare
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
29/62
Raichu
Rare
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
30/62
Zapdos
Rare
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
31/62
Arbok
Uncommon
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
32/62
Cloyster
Uncommon
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
33/62
Gastly
Uncommon
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
34/62
Golbat
Uncommon
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
35/62
Golduck
Uncommon
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
36/62
Golem
Uncommon
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
37/62
Graveler
Uncommon
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
38/62
Kingler
Uncommon
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
39/62
Magmar
Uncommon
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
40/62
Omastar
Uncommon
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
41/62
Sandslash
Uncommon
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
42/62
Seadra
Uncommon
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
43/62
Slowbro
Uncommon
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
44/62
Tentacruel
Uncommon
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
45/62
Weezing
Uncommon
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
46/62
Ekans
Common
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
47/62
Geodude
Common
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
48/62
Grimer
Common
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
49/62
Horsea
Common
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
50/62
Kabuto
Common
Normal · +1999–2000 Copyright · +Wotc
51/62
Krabby
Common
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
52/62
Omanyte
Common
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
53/62
Psyduck
Common
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
54/62
Shellder
Common
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
55/62
Slowpoke
Common
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
56/62
Tentacool
Common
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
57/62
Zubat
Common
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
58/62
Mr. Fuji
Uncommon
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
59/62
Energy Search
Common
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
60/62
Gambler
Common
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
61/62
Recycle
Common
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
62/62
Mysterious Fossil
Common
Galaxy · +1999–2000 Copyright
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in Fossil?
Fossil has 62 cards in its numbered checklist.
How many cards are in a Fossil master set?
A Fossil master set is 62 variants — every printing of every card counted separately, including reverse holos, alternate foils, and stamped versions. A complete set (one of each card) is 62 cards, and a grand master set — every printing across all editions, plus attached promos — is 177 variants.
Does Fossil have 1st Edition cards?
Yes. Fossil was printed in both 1st Edition and Unlimited, and the printings mirror each other card for card. Complete and master counts here are per edition; a grand master set spans both.