Fossil Excavation

Fossil Excavation

Fossil Excavation appears in the Japanese print of Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue), released on March 23, 1998. The Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set contains 36 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.

Collector Insights

Fossil Excavation is a Trainer card from the Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set, released on March 23, 1998. The card features artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki and is associated with the themecolor #c89c6b. Its flavor text describes a mechanic allowing players to search their deck for a Mysterious Fossil or retrieve one from their discard pile, then shuffle their deck afterward. The card’s number in the set is 36. As a Trainer, it functions as a support card rather than a Pokémon or Energy. The design reflects the series’ focus on vending machine-themed mechanics. This card emphasizes strategic deck management through its unique interaction with Fossil cards.

You may search your deck for a Mysterious Fossil or choose 1 Mysterious Fossil in your discard pile. Show that card to your opponent and put it into your hand. Either way, shuffle your deck afterward.

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