1999Vintage2 cards
Fossil
The second English expansion, home to Articuno and Moltres holos.
Chase cards from Fossil
The cards collectors hunt from this set. Open one for live prices by grade and a price alert.
Why Fossil matters
Fossil completed the early legendary bird lineup after Base Set Zapdos. Articuno and Moltres are Fossil holos, so set matching is the first comps filter for bird collectors.
- +Second English WOTC expansion, released 1999.
- +Articuno #2/62 and Moltres #12/62 are the bird holos.
- +1st Edition carries a premium over Unlimited.
Guides for this set
Basics
First Edition vs Shadowless vs Unlimited
How to tell the three Base Set print runs apart at a glance, why edition swings value, and where to compare live listings.
FundamentalsHow much is my Pokémon card worth?
Identify set and edition, match grade, use sold comps, then check live listings. Asking prices are not value.
Frequently asked
Are Articuno and Moltres Base Set cards?
No. In English they are Fossil. Zapdos is the Base Set bird holo. Match the set before comparing sold comps.
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