Fossil Master Set Guide
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 1999
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Fossil chase cards & key targets
The most valuable cards in Fossil at current market prices. They carry most of the completion cost, so plan them first.
What's in the Fossil master set
The Fossil master set is 62 cards: 62 base. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 62/62.
About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 16 | 26% |
| Uncommon | 16 | 26% |
| Rare | 15 | 24% |
| Rare Holo | 9 | 15% |
| Holo Rare | 6 | 10% |
Artist spotlight
The illustrators behind the most cards in this set, with their standout artwork. Tap a card for details.
Kagemaru Himeno
18 cards in this set
Ken Sugimori
18 cards in this set
Mitsuhiro Arita
17 cards in this set
Keiji Kinebuchi
8 cards in this set
Miki Tanaka
1 card in this set
Fossil master set buying guide
Where to buy Fossil, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.
Packs or singles?
Pack opening offers good value for this set
All Fossil sealed products
| Product | Market | |
|---|---|---|
| Fossil Booster Pack [1st Edition] | $671.58 | Shop → |
| Fossil Booster Pack [Unlimited Edition] | $339.51 | Shop → |
| Fossil Theme Deck - "LockDown" | $208.73 | Shop → |
| Fossil Theme Deck - "BodyGuard" | $195.16 | Shop → |
| Fossil Blister Pack | — | Shop → |
| Pokemon Fossil [1st Edition] Booster Box | — | Shop → |
| Pokemon Fossil [Unlimited Edition] Booster Box | — | Shop → |
When to buy
Singles panic-priced. Sealed carries 30–50% premium. Wait if you can.
Best window for singles. Chase cards find their floor.
Bulk dips 15–20% on reprint news. Chase cards stay steady.
Sealed and top chase cards begin appreciation cycle.
Collecting strategy
Most cards in this set are worth around $0.5 as singles. Opening packs is the fun way to build your base of commons and uncommons with a chance at lucky pulls — but chase cards are statistically unlikely from sealed product. For most master set collectors, the smart approach is packs for bulk, singles for the rest.
Mix of singles and strategic pack opening
Storage & protection
Protect your 62-card Fossil master set with archival binders, perfect-fit sleeves, and top loaders for the chase cards. Plan on $150–250 for complete coverage.
Premium binders
Dragon Shield Codex · $30–50
Archival pages, side-loading pockets, acid-free. For 62 cards, plan on 4 double-sided 9-pocket pages.
Perfect-fit sleeves
Every card · $30–50 total
Prevent micro-scratches from sliding cards in and out of binder pockets. You'll need roughly 1 packs for full coverage.
Top loaders
Chase cards · $15–25/pack
Rigid protection for SIRs and grading candidates. Essential for anything over $50 raw.
Fossil card list
Every card in the Fossil master set. Search, filter by rarity or price, and mark off what you own as you go. Tap any card for prices and variants.
Track your collection. Mark cards owned or wanted, add condition & notes, and watch your master set progress.
| Card | Price | Collection |
|---|---|---|
Aerodactyl1/62 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Articuno2/62 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Ditto3/62 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Dragonite4/62 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Gengar5/62 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Haunter6/62 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Hitmonlee7/62 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Hypno8/62 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Kabutops9/62 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Lapras 1010/62 · Holo Rare | — | N |
Magneton 1111/62 · Holo Rare | — | N |
Moltres 1212/62 · Holo Rare | — | N |
Muk 1313/62 · Holo Rare | — | N |
Raichu 1414/62 · Holo Rare | — | N |
Zapdos 1515/62 · Holo Rare | — | N |
Aerodactyl 1616/62 · Rare | — | N |
Articuno 1717/62 · Rare | — | N |
Ditto 1818/62 · Rare | — | N |
Dragonite 1919/62 · Rare | — | N |
Gengar 2020/62 · Rare | — | N |
Haunter 2121/62 · Rare | — | N |
Hitmonlee 2222/62 · Rare | — | N |
Hypno 2323/62 · Rare | — | N |
Kabutops 2424/62 · Rare | — | N |
Lapras 2525/62 · Rare | — | N |
Magneton 2626/62 · Rare | — | N |
Moltres 2727/62 · Rare | — | N |
Muk 2828/62 · Rare | — | N |
Raichu 2929/62 · Rare | — | N |
Zapdos 3030/62 · Rare | — | N |
Arbok31/62 · Uncommon | — | N |
Cloyster32/62 · Uncommon | — | N |
Gastly33/62 · Uncommon | — | N |
Golbat34/62 · Uncommon | — | N |
Golduck35/62 · Uncommon | — | N |
Golem36/62 · Uncommon | — | N |
Graveler37/62 · Uncommon | — | N |
Kingler38/62 · Uncommon | — | N |
Magmar39/62 · Uncommon | — | N |
Omastar40/62 · Uncommon | — | N |
Sandslash41/62 · Uncommon | — | N |
Seadra42/62 · Uncommon | — | N |
Slowbro43/62 · Uncommon | — | N |
Tentacruel44/62 · Uncommon | — | N |
Weezing45/62 · Uncommon | — | N |
Ekans46/62 · Common | — | N |
Geodude47/62 · Common | — | N |
Grimer48/62 · Common | — | N |
Horsea49/62 · Common | — | N |
Kabuto50/62 · Common | — | N |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the Fossil master set?▾
The Fossil master set is 62 cards: 62 base set cards numbered 001/62 through 62/62. Track all 62 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What is the complete Fossil master set card list?▾
The Fossil set contains 62 base cards across 5 rarity tiers. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the Fossil binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize Fossil in a binder?▾
For 62 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 4 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 3 pages. Use Cardrake's visual binder planner to preview exactly how your cards will be laid out before you start sleeving.
See also: Binder layout planner, Binder organization guide
Is there a Fossil master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for Fossil with all 62 cards. You can track owned and missing cards, view your completion percentage, and plan your binder layout. Sign up for the Collector plan to save your progress.
See also: Binder layout planner
Is Fossil worth collecting as a master set?▾
Fossil has 62 unique cards. The manageable set size makes it a good choice for newer master set collectors. With 0 cards over $10, most of the value is concentrated in a few key cards.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner