Set market cap
62 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Fossil
The top 10 cards are 69% of the set’s $1,209.00 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 | $219.04 | $3,483.89 |
| 2 |  Dragonite | #4 | Rare Holo | $185.03 | — |
| 3 |  Articuno | #2 | Rare Holo | $73.08 | $3,724.48 |
| 4 |  Moltres | #12 | Rare Holo | $69.12 | — |
| 5 |  Raichu | #14 | Rare Holo | $53.73 | $3,600.00 |
| 6 |  Ditto | #3 | Rare Holo | $50.40 | $2,230.98 |
| 7 |  Haunter | #6 | Rare Holo | $50.20 | $2,098.90 |
| 8 |  Gengar | #20 | Rare | $46.09 | $1,724.59 |
| 9 |  Lapras | #10 | Rare Holo | $43.89 | — |
| 10 |  Dragonite | #19 | Rare | $42.02 | $825.00 |
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 $219.04 → PSA 10 $3,483.89 15.9×EV +$776.14Articuno #2raw $73.08 → PSA 10 $3,724.48 51×EV +$269.07Ditto #3raw $50.40 → PSA 10 $2,230.98 44.3×EV +$141.92Haunter #6raw $50.20 → PSA 10 $2,098.90 41.8×EV +$100.63Gengar #20raw $46.09 → PSA 10 $1,724.59 37.4×EV +$238.92Dragonite #19raw $42.02 → PSA 10 $825.00 19.6×EV +$136.64Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Fees 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.
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Sealed products
![Pokemon Fossil [1st Edition] Booster Box](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/107601.jpg?v=5)
![Pokemon Fossil [Unlimited Edition] Booster Box](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/107600.jpg?v=5)
![Fossil Booster Pack [1st Edition]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/138133.jpg?v=5)
![Fossil Booster Pack [Unlimited Edition]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/138134.jpg?v=5)
All cards 62
Most valuable cards in Fossil
- Gengar #5 — $219.04
- Dragonite #4 — $185.03
- Articuno #2 — $73.08
- Moltres #12 — $69.12
- Raichu #14 — $53.73
- Ditto #3 — $50.40
- Haunter #6 — $50.20
- Gengar #20 — $46.09
- Lapras #10 — $43.89
- Dragonite #19 — $42.02
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 $1,209.25, with Gengar #5 as the most valuable card at $219.04. 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 $219.04, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Fossil set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $1,209.25 at market prices.
When was Fossil released?
Fossil was released on 1999-10-10.