Claw Fossil

Claw Fossil

Claw Fossil appears in the Japanese print of Miracle of the Desert, released on April 18, 2003. Claw Fossil is a common rarity and 40 HP. The Miracle of the Desert set contains 53 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ryo Ueda.

Collector Insights

Claw Fossil is a Trainer card from the Miracle of the Desert set, released on April 18, 2003. It has 40 HP and is classified as a Colorless Pokémon when in play, functioning as a Basic Pokémon for game purposes. The card has no attacks and cannot retreat, while also being immune to Special Conditions. When Knocked Out, Claw Fossil does not count as a defeated Pokémon but is discarded instead. Its unique ability allows players to discard it from play during their turn before attacking. Designed by artist Ryo Ueda, this Common rarity card serves as a special Trainer card with distinct gameplay mechanics. It replaces the usual Trainer card functionality, granting it a unique role in battle strategies. The card’s flavor text emphasizes its unconventional playstyle and temporary status as a Pokémon.

Play Claw Fossil as if it were a Basic Pokémon. While in play, Claw Fossil counts as a Colorless Pokémon (instead of a Trainer card). Claw Fossil has no attacks of its own, can't retreat, and can't be affected by any Special Conditions. If Claw Fossil is Knocked Out, it doesn't count as a Knocked Out Pokémon. (Discard it anyway.) At any time during your turn before your attack, you may discard Claw Fossil from play.

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