Mystery of the FossilsJPN
Set market cap
48 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Mystery of the Fossils
The top 10 cards are 83% of the set’s $868.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gengar | #promo | Holo Rare | $240.52 | $7,404.77 |
| 2 |  Dragonite | #promo | Holo Rare | $125.68 | $4,900.00 |
| 3 |  Mew | #promo | Holo Rare | $121.14 | $6,211.00 |
| 4 |  Haunter | #promo | Holo Rare | $37.61 | $1,295.00 |
| 5 |  Moltres | #promo | Holo Rare | $34.89 | $1,267.64 |
| 6 |  Ditto | #promo | Holo Rare | $34.42 | $1,887.50 |
| 7 |  Raichu | #promo | Holo Rare | $33.40 | $1,663.36 |
| 8 |  Articuno | #promo | Holo Rare | $32.86 | $1,675.50 |
| 9 |  Lapras | #promo | Holo Rare | $29.78 | $1,130.96 |
| 10 |  Zapdos | #promo | Holo Rare | $29.00 | $886.00 |
How Mystery of the Fossils 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
Which Mystery of the Fossils cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Gengar #promoraw $240.52 → PSA 10 $7,404.77 30.8×EV +$962.17Dragonite #promoraw $125.68 → PSA 10 $4,900.00 39×EV +$689.39Mew #promoraw $121.14 → PSA 10 $6,211.00 51.3×EV +$917.17Haunter #promoraw $37.61 → PSA 10 $1,295.00 34.4×EV +$244.20Moltres #promoraw $34.89 → PSA 10 $1,267.64 36.3×EV +$227.54Ditto #promoraw $34.42 → PSA 10 $1,887.50 54.8×EV +$309.21Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Mystery of the Fossils
Creators on Mystery of the Fossils
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Mystery of the Fossils cards
This set has 3 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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All cards 48
Most valuable cards in Mystery of the Fossils
- Gengar #promo — $240.52
- Dragonite #promo — $125.68
- Mew #promo — $121.14
- Haunter #promo — $37.61
- Moltres #promo — $34.89
- Ditto #promo — $34.42
- Raichu #promo — $33.40
- Articuno #promo — $32.86
- Lapras #promo — $29.78
- Zapdos #promo — $29.00
About Mystery of the Fossils (Japanese)
Mystery of the Fossils (Japanese) is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Japanese series, released on 1997-06-21. The set contains 48 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $867.57, with Gengar #promo as the most valuable card at $240.52. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Mystery of the Fossils (Japanese) — FAQ
How many cards are in Mystery of the Fossils (Japanese)?
Mystery of the Fossils (Japanese) contains 48 cards.
What is the most valuable card in Mystery of the Fossils (Japanese)?
Gengar #promo at $240.52, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Mystery of the Fossils (Japanese) set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $867.57 at market prices.
When was Mystery of the Fossils (Japanese) released?
Mystery of the Fossils (Japanese) was released on 1997-06-21.