Set market cap
62 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Fossil
The top 10 cards are 69% of the set’s $1,203.00 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 | $213.46 | $3,195.58 |
| 2 |  Dragonite | #4 | Rare Holo | $191.21 | — |
| 3 |  Articuno | #2 | Rare Holo | $72.62 | $2,732.31 |
| 4 |  Moltres | #12 | Rare Holo | $67.03 | $1,329.08 |
| 5 |  Gengar | #20 | Rare | $53.02 | $1,190.13 |
| 6 |  Raichu | #14 | Rare Holo | $52.25 | $1,595.17 |
| 7 |  Haunter | #6 | Rare Holo | $51.82 | $1,402.21 |
| 8 |  Ditto | #3 | Rare Holo | $47.40 | $2,211.54 |
| 9 |  Dragonite | #19 | Rare | $41.64 | $1,000.50 |
| 10 |  Hypno | #8 | Rare Holo | $41.18 | $912.51 |
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 $213.46 → PSA 10 $3,195.58 15×EV +$676.35Articuno #2raw $72.62 → PSA 10 $2,732.31 37.6×EV +$209.38Moltres #12raw $67.03 → PSA 10 $1,329.08 19.8×EV +$105.53Gengar #20raw $53.02 → PSA 10 $1,190.13 22.4×EV +$230.52Raichu #14raw $52.25 → PSA 10 $1,595.17 30.5×EV +$95.86Haunter #6raw $51.82 → PSA 10 $1,402.21 27.1×EV +$123.83Fees 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 2 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.
eBay →The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.
eBay →Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
eBay →Affiliate links — purchases support CardPrice at no extra cost. Full guide: how to build & store a master set.
Sealed products
![Pokemon Fossil [1st Edition] Booster Box](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/107601.jpg?v=4)
![Pokemon Fossil [Unlimited Edition] Booster Box](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/107600.jpg?v=4)
![Fossil Booster Pack [1st Edition]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/138133.jpg?v=4)
![Fossil Booster Pack [Unlimited Edition]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/138134.jpg?v=4)
All cards 62
Most valuable cards in Fossil
- Gengar #5 — $213.46
- Dragonite #4 — $191.21
- Articuno #2 — $72.62
- Moltres #12 — $67.03
- Gengar #20 — $53.02
- Raichu #14 — $52.25
- Haunter #6 — $51.82
- Ditto #3 — $47.40
- Dragonite #19 — $41.64
- Hypno #8 — $41.18
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 $1,203.24, with Gengar #5 as the most valuable card at $213.46. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Fossil — FAQ
How many cards are in Fossil?
Fossil contains 62 cards.
What is the most valuable card in Fossil?
Gengar #5 at $213.46, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Fossil set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $1,203.24 at market prices.
When was Fossil released?
Fossil was released on 1999-10-10.