Set market cap
62 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Fossil
The top 10 cards are 68% of the set’s $3,261.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gengar | #5 | Rare Holo | $601.49 | $4,312.77 |
| 2 |  Dragonite | #4 | Rare Holo | $461.75 | $12,800.00 |
| 3 |  Articuno | #2 | Rare Holo | $202.49 | $1,999.99 |
| 4 |  Moltres | #12 | Rare Holo | $192.61 | $716.70 |
| 5 |  Zapdos | #15 | Rare Holo | $151.08 | $789.94 |
| 6 |  Haunter | #6 | Rare Holo | $148.43 | $1,383.64 |
| 7 |  Raichu | #14 | Rare Holo | $118.63 | $2,001.76 |
| 8 |  Ditto | #3 | Rare Holo | $117.42 | $2,137.00 |
| 9 |  Kabutops | #9 | Rare Holo | $114.50 | $2,160.49 |
| 10 |  Lapras | #10 | Rare Holo | $111.79 | — |
How Fossil is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
Fossil pull-rate estimates
Community-estimated era averages from large pack-opening aggregates — not official Pokémon data. “Specific card” is the expected packs for ONE particular card of that rarity.
| Rarity | Cards in set | Any pull | Specific card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Holo | 15 | 1 in 3 | 1 in 45 |
Which Fossil cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Gengar #5raw $601.49 → PSA 10 $4,312.77 7.2×EV +$42.52Dragonite #4raw $461.75 → PSA 10 $12,800.00 27.7×EV +$440.76Articuno #2raw $202.49 → PSA 10 $1,999.99 9.9×EV +$53.96Zapdos #15raw $151.08 → PSA 10 $789.94 5.2×EV +$53.40Haunter #6raw $148.43 → PSA 10 $1,383.64 9.3×EV +$26.49Raichu #14raw $118.63 → PSA 10 $2,001.76 16.9×EV +$38.02Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Moltres #12raw $192.61 → PSA 10 $716.70 3.7×EV −$18.76
Aerodactyl #1raw $88.73 → PSA 10 $1,246.97 14.1×EV +$14.64
Muk #13raw $57.11 → PSA 10 $382.50 6.7×EV +$1.61
Moltres #27raw $30.12 → PSA 10 $225.00 7.5×EV +$20.10
Articuno #17raw $29.37 → PSA 10 $172.50 5.9×EV +$8.58
Lapras #25raw $27.48 → PSA 10 $118.75 4.3×EV +$4.35Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.
Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Fossil
Creators on Fossil
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Fossil cards
This set has 11 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
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Sealed products
![Pokemon Fossil [1st Edition] Booster Box](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/107601.jpg?v=3)
![Pokemon Fossil [Unlimited Edition] Booster Box](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/107600.jpg?v=3)
![Fossil Booster Pack [1st Edition]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/138133.jpg?v=3)
![Fossil Booster Pack [Unlimited Edition]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/138134.jpg?v=3)
All cards 62
Most valuable cards in Fossil
- Gengar #5 — $214.07
- Dragonite #4 — $188.50
- Articuno #2 — $79.68
- Moltres #12 — $69.16
- Haunter #6 — $51.15
- Ditto #3 — $49.07
- Gengar #20 — $44.89
- Raichu #14 — $44.17
- Zapdos #15 — $44.02
- Hitmonlee #7 — $42.73
About Fossil
Fossil is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Base series, released on 1999-10-10. The set contains 62 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $1,180.30, with Gengar #5 as the most valuable card at $214.07. Prices update nightly from live market data.