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Mystery of the Fossils

Japanese cards · Scrydex prices updated Nov 5, 2026

48 cards1997
Cards
48
Set Value
$843.51
Median
$1.8140 priced

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Pokémon in Mystery of the Fossils

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About Mystery of the Fossils

Mystery of the Fossils is a Original-series Pokémon TCG expansion released on June 21, 1997. It has 48 cards. The tracked card types are 43 Pokémon and 5 Trainer, with artwork from 5 illustrators.

Market snapshot: 40 of the 48 cards have Scrydex market references dated November 5, 2026 (USD). Those priced entries total $844; this excludes unpriced cards and is not a master-set valuation of every finish or condition. The median priced entry is $1.81 and prices range from $0.51 to $238. The most valuable card is Gengar (#94, Rare Holo) at $238, followed by Mew (#151) at $168.

Common is the most common rarity in the checklist (16 cards), ahead of Uncommon (16). 41 different Pokémon appear in Mystery of the Fossils; open any Pokémon guide below to compare its printings across every set.

Common 16Uncommon 16Rare Holo 13Holo Rare 3

Mystery of the Fossils FAQ

How many cards are in Mystery of the Fossils?

Mystery of the Fossils has 48 cards. The tracked card types are 43 Pokémon and 5 Trainer. It was released on June 21, 1997 as part of the Original series.

What is the most expensive card in Mystery of the Fossils?

Gengar (#94, Rare Holo) has the highest available market reference in this snapshot at $238, followed by Mew at $168. These are Scrydex market references dated November 5, 2026. Check the card page for its priced variant; condition and grading can change the value of an individual copy.

How much is a complete Mystery of the Fossils set worth?

The 40 priced entries out of 48 tracked Mystery of the Fossils cards total $844 in this snapshot. Unpriced cards, different finishes, conditions and graded copies are not all included, so this is not a complete master-set valuation or a guaranteed sale price.

When was Mystery of the Fossils released?

Mystery of the Fossils was released on June 21, 1997, in the Original series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

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