
Mystery of the Fossils card list
All 48 cards from Mystery of the Fossils with images, numbers, rarities and illustrators. Released June 21, 1997 in the Original series.
- Cards
- 48
- Released
- Jun 1997June 21, 1997
- Series
- Original
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48 of 48 cards
| # | Card | Rarity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001/48 | Ekans | Common | |
| 002/48 | Zubat | Common | |
| 003/48 | Grimer | Common | |
| 004/48 | Arbok | Uncommon | |
| 005/48 | Golbat | Uncommon | |
| 006/48 | Weezing | Uncommon | |
| 007/48 | Muk | Rare Holo | |
| 008/48 | Magmar | Uncommon | |
| 009/48 | Moltres | Rare Holo | |
| 010/48 | Psyduck | Common | |
| 011/48 | Tentacool | Common | |
| 012/48 | Shellder | Common | |
| 013/48 | Krabby | Common | |
| 014/48 | Horsea | Common | |
| 015/48 | Omanyte | Common | |
| 016/48 | Golduck | Uncommon | |
| 017/48 | Tentacruel | Uncommon | |
| 018/48 | Cloyster | Uncommon | |
| 019/48 | Kingler | Uncommon | |
| 020/48 | Seadra | Uncommon | |
| 021/48 | Omastar | Uncommon | |
| 022/48 | Lapras | Rare Holo | |
| 023/48 | Articuno | Rare Holo | |
| 024/48 | Raichu | Rare Holo | |
| 025/48 | Magneton | Rare Holo | |
| 026/48 | Zapdos | Rare Holo | |
| 027/48 | Slowpoke | Common | |
| 028/48 | Slowbro | Uncommon | |
| 029/48 | Gastly | Uncommon | |
| 030/48 | Haunter | Rare Holo | |
| 031/48 | Gengar | Rare Holo | |
| 032/48 | Hypno | Rare Holo | |
| 033/48 | Mew | Rare Holo | |
| 034/48 | Geodude | Common | |
| 035/48 | Kabuto | Common | |
| 036/48 | Sandslash | Uncommon | |
| 037/48 | Graveler | Uncommon | |
| 038/48 | Golem | Uncommon | |
| 039/48 | Hitmonlee | Rare Holo | |
| 040/48 | Kabutops | Rare Holo | |
| 041/48 | Aerodactyl | Rare Holo | |
| 042/48 | Ditto | Rare Holo | |
| 043/48 | Dragonite | Rare Holo | |
| 044/48 | Energy Search | Common | |
| 045/48 | Gambler | Common | |
| 046/48 | Mysterious Fossil | Common | |
| 047/48 | Recycle | Common | |
| 048/48 | Mr. Fuji | Uncommon |
Rarity breakdown
Common 16Uncommon 16Rare Holo 16
Questions about Mystery of the Fossils
How many cards are in Mystery of the Fossils?
Mystery of the Fossils has 48 cards.
Who illustrated the most Mystery of the Fossils cards?
Kagemaru Himeno (16), Ken Sugimori (13), Mitsuhiro Arita (12).
When was Mystery of the Fossils released?
June 21, 1997, as part of the Original series.
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