The 1st Edition Fossil Set debuted in October 1999 as the third expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in English. Following Base Set and Jungle, Fossil brought 62 new cards, including Legendary Birds, fossilized Pokémon, and fan-favorites from the Kanto region. Its release cemented Pokémon’s global TCG dominance during the height of the late ‘90s craze.
Named after the prehistoric fossil cards it introduced—like Kabuto and Omanyte—the set also featured some of the most collectible cards in Pokémon history, including Articuno, Zapdos, and Dragonite. In 1st Edition form, these cards carry the iconic black “1st Edition” stamp, making them highly sought after by serious collectors.
Buy 1st Edition Fossil and Related Sets
- 1st Edition Fossil Complete Set
- Original 151 Complete Master Set
- Mixed Vintage Original 151 Complete Set
- 1st Edition Jungle Complete Master Set
1st Edition Fossil — Complete Numbered Checklist (62/62)
Holofoils
- 1/62 Aerodactyl
- 2/62 Articuno
- 3/62 Ditto
- 4/62 Dragonite
- 5/62 Gengar
- 6/62 Haunter
- 7/62 Hitmonlee
- 8/62 Hypno
- 9/62 Kabutops
- 10/62 Lapras
- 11/62 Magneton
- 12/62 Moltres
- 13/62 Muk
- 14/62 Raichu
- 15/62 Zapdos
Rares
- 16/62 Aerodactyl
- 17/62 Articuno
- 18/62 Ditto
- 19/62 Dragonite
- 20/62 Gengar
- 21/62 Haunter
- 22/62 Hitmonlee
- 23/62 Hypno
- 24/62 Kabutops
- 25/62 Lapras
- 26/62 Magneton
- 27/62 Moltres
- 28/62 Muk
- 29/62 Raichu
- 30/62 Zapdos
Uncommons
- 31/62 Arbok
- 32/62 Cloyster
- 33/62 Gastly
- 34/62 Golbat
- 35/62 Golduck
- 36/62 Graveler
- 37/62 Kingler
- 38/62 Magmar
- 39/62 Omastar
- 40/62 Sandslash
- 41/62 Seadra
- 42/62 Slowbro
- 43/62 Tentacruel
Commons
- 44/62 Ekans
- 45/62 Geodude
- 46/62 Grimer
- 47/62 Horsea
- 48/62 Kabuto
- 49/62 Krabby
- 50/62 Omanyte
- 51/62 Psyduck
- 52/62 Shellder
- 53/62 Slowpoke
- 54/62 Tentacool
- 55/62 Zubat
- 56/62 Mr. Fuji
- 57/62 Energy Search
- 58/62 Gambler
- 59/62 Mysterious Fossil
- 60/62 Recycle
- 61/62 Defender
- 62/62 Energy Retrieval
Why Collect 1st Edition Fossil?
- Iconic Cards: Legendary Birds and Dragonite remain collector favorites.
- First Appearances: Introduced fossil Pokémon to the TCG.
- Historical Value: Third English expansion during peak Pokémon mania.
Expand Your Collection
If you’re into Fossil, consider pairing it with the Original 151 Complete Master Set for the ultimate Kanto-era display. You can also explore our Mixed Vintage 151 Sets for a more affordable vintage mix.
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