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*The English version of Fossil was originally planned to be released around January 2000 (based on original {{TCG|Jungle}} estimates). But because Jungle was pushed ahead, Fossil was pushed ahead as well. | *The English version of Fossil was originally planned to be released around January 2000 (based on original {{TCG|Jungle}} estimates). But because Jungle was pushed ahead, Fossil was pushed ahead as well. | ||
*[[Wizards of the Coast]] once again increased the set size by producing holographic and non-holographic versions of the rare cards; however, they removed the {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Mew|8}} card that was in the Japanese set. Mew would later reappear as {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}} #8 (non-holographic) and #9 (holographic). | *[[Wizards of the Coast]] once again increased the set size by producing holographic and non-holographic versions of the rare cards; however, they removed the {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Mew|8}} card that was in the Japanese set. Mew would later reappear as {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}} #8 (non-holographic) and #9 (holographic). | ||
*Fossil completed the transition of the first 150 Pokémon (151 in Japan with the inclusion of Mew, whereas Mew would be a promo card in the English version) to card form. Base Set, Jungle and Fossil totaled 158 Pokémon, meaning 8 Pokémon were present in two expansions : Pikachu and Electrode were both in Bast Set and in Jungle, while | *Fossil completed the transition of the first 150 Pokémon (151 in Japan with the inclusion of Mew, whereas Mew would be a promo card in the English version) to card form. Base Set, Jungle and Fossil totaled 158 Pokémon, meaning 8 Pokémon were present in two expansions : Pikachu and Electrode were both in Bast Set and in Jungle, while Gastly, Haunter, Magmar, Magneton, Raichu and Zapdos appeared both in Base Set and in Fossil. | ||
* The Prerelease card for this set is Aerodactyl. It also happens to have the 1st Edition symbol on it. | * The Prerelease card for this set is Aerodactyl. It also happens to have the 1st Edition symbol on it. | ||
* A strategy guide for this expansion was released: the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide]]. Additionally, the {{TCG|Team Rocket Strategy Guide}} published by [[Wizards of the Coast]] also contains coverage of the Fossil expansion. | * A strategy guide for this expansion was released: the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide]]. Additionally, the {{TCG|Team Rocket Strategy Guide}} published by [[Wizards of the Coast]] also contains coverage of the Fossil expansion. | ||