Root Fossil

Root Fossil

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

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ryo Ueda.

Collector Insights

Root Fossil is a Trainer card from the Miracle of the Desert set, released on April 18, 2003. It has a rarity of Common and is illustrated by artist Ryo Ueda. The card’s HP is 40, and it functions as a Trainer card with unique gameplay mechanics. When in play, Root Fossil counts as a Colorless Pokémon instead of a Trainer card, allowing it to bypass certain restrictions. It has no attacks of its own and cannot retreat or be affected by Special Conditions. If Knocked Out, it does not count as a defeated Pokémon but is discarded afterward. Players may discard Root Fossil from play at any time during their turn before attacking. This card’s design emphasizes strategic flexibility through its unconventional status and discard ability.

Play Root Fossil as if it were a Basic Pokémon. While in play, Root Fossil counts as a Colorless Pokémon (instead of a Trainer card). Root Fossil has no attacks of its own, can't retreat, and can't be affected by any Special Conditions. If Root 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 Root Fossil from play.

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