Helix Fossil

Helix Fossil

Helix Fossil appears in the Japanese print of Advent of Arceus, released on July 8, 2009. Helix Fossil is a uncommon rarity. The Advent of Arceus set contains 90 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ryo Ueda.

Collector Insights

Helix Fossil is a Trainer card from the Advent of Arceus set, released on July 8, 2009. It has an HP value of 50 and is classified as a Uncommon rarity card. The card’s flavor text explains that it can be played as a Colorless Basic Pokémon, functioning similarly to a Trainer card while also acting as a Pokémon. Helix Fossil cannot be affected by any Special Conditions and is immune to retreat actions. During your turn, you may discard Helix Fossil from play before your attack, though this does not count as a Knocked Out Pokémon. The card’s unique mechanics allow it to bypass typical Pokémon restrictions, making it a versatile addition to decks. Designed by artist Ryo Ueda, it serves as a special resource with strategic flexibility in gameplay. Its dual role as both a Trainer and Pokémon provides distinct advantages in specific scenarios.

Play Helix Fossil as if it were a Colorless Basic Pokémon. (Helix Fossil counts as a Trainer card as well, but if Helix Fossil is Knocked Out, this counts as a Knocked Out Pokémon.) Helix Fossil can't be affected by any Special Conditions and can't retreat. At any time during your turn before your attack, you may discard Helix Fossil from play. (This doesn't count as a Knocked Out Pokémon.)

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