Buried Fossil [Reverse Holo] - Pokemon Skyridge #47
Buried Fossil [Reverse Holo]
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Buried Fossil [Reverse Holo] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Buried Fossil is one of the strangest cards of the entire Wizards era because it is printed as a Basic Pokémon even though it is not actually a Pokémon species, letting it evolve into Omanyte, Kabuto, or Aerodactyl through fossil-themed rules text.
In-Game
Its artwork directly references the video games’ fossil revival concept by showing the Helix Fossil alongside what appears to be fossilized Kabuto remains and wing bones that hint at Aerodactyl.
Card History
The card’s Reconstruction Poké-Power gives this humble common real gameplay personality, turning a fossil placeholder into a deck-search engine for Omanyte or Kabuto instead of just a passive setup card.
Set Lore
Buried Fossil comes from Skyridge, the final main e-Card expansion and the last Pokémon TCG set produced by Wizards of the Coast, which gives even its commons a strong end-of-an-era mystique for collectors.
Cultural Impact
Fossil Pokémon have remained a recurring part of Pokémon’s wider story across games and anime, and Buried Fossil stands out as the TCG’s most unusual tribute to that theme by turning the fossil itself into the card you play.
Card Reference
About Buried Fossil [Reverse Holo]
Buried Fossil [Reverse Holo] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Skyridge set, card number 47. This card has a Common rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2003. The current market price is $54.99, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Skyridge
- Card Number
- #47
- Rarity
- Common
- Release Year
- 2003
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Buried Fossil [Reverse Holo]?
The current market price of Buried Fossil [Reverse Holo] is $54.99. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Buried Fossil [Reverse Holo] from?
Buried Fossil [Reverse Holo] is from the Pokemon Skyridge set, card number 47, released in 2003.
Is Buried Fossil [Reverse Holo] worth grading?
Whether Buried Fossil [Reverse Holo] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Buried Fossil [Reverse Holo]?
You can buy or sell Buried Fossil [Reverse Holo] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.