Root Fossil 86/108
Set: Power Keepers
Released: Feb 2, 2007
TrainerCommon Pull Rate: 1 in 6.4 packs (15.6%)
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Card Details
- Card TypeTrainer
- Card Number 86/108
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorRyo Ueda
- Release Date02/02/2007
- SeriesEX
- Expansion Power Keepers
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
Card Attributes
- Energy Type Trainer
- Health Points40 HP
Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Spongy Stone
At any time between turns, remove 1 damage counter from Root Fossil.
Rules
- Play Root Fossil as if it were a Basic Pokémon. While in play, Root Fossil counts as a Colorless Pokémon (as well as a Trainer card). Root Fossil has no attacks of its own, can't retreat, and can't be affected by any Special Conditions. If Root Fossil is Knocked Out, it doesn't count as a Knocked Out Pokémon. (Discard it anyway.) At any time during your turn before your attack, you may discard Root Fossil from play.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts a glowing fossilized creature embedded in a mossy stone, surrounded by tall grass and rocks, illuminated with an eerie green light that highlights its ancient, preserved form.
Playability Overview
Root Fossil can serve as a durable, damage-absorbing placeholder that protects key Pokémon from attacks and special conditions, adding strategic depth by allowing damage mitigation and flexible timing for discarding.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Ancient RuinsThis Root Fossil card has a unique and earthy feel, reminiscent of ancient times. It would fit perfectly in a section dedicated to prehistoric or fossil-themed cards. The muted color palette and stone texture create a sense of depth, so pairing it with other rock or ground-type cards would enhance the theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Mysterious / Natural Texture / Fossil Discovery / Ancient History
