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'''Fossil''' is the name given to the third main expansion of the Pokémon TCG. In Japan, it was released as '''Mystery of the Fossils'''. It is based on {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue}}, and [[Pokémon Green Version|Green]], featuring [[Generation I]] Pokémon and [[Fossil]] Pokémon. The English expansion was released on October 10, 1999, while the Japanese expansion was released on June 21, 1997. It was originally planned to be released in the United States around January 2000 (based on initial {{TCG|Jungle}} estimates). However, since Jungle was released earlier, Fossil was pushed forward as well. | '''Fossil''' is the name given to the third main expansion of the Pokémon TCG. In Japan, it was released as '''Mystery of the Fossils'''. It is based on {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue}}, and [[Pokémon Green Version|Green]], featuring [[Generation I]] Pokémon and [[Fossil]] Pokémon. The English expansion was released on October 10, 1999, while the Japanese expansion was released on June 21, 1997. It was originally planned to be released in the United States around January 2000 (based on initial {{TCG|Jungle}} estimates). However, since Jungle was released earlier, Fossil was pushed forward as well. | ||
The English release was expanded again to make the sets larger by including Holo and Non Holo prints of cards with Rare rarity. However, {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Mew|8}} from the Japanese equivalent was removed and would later be released as both a Holo and Non Holo {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|Black Star Promos}}. In the Australian release, the Unlimited edition used red lettering for the word "Pokémon" instead of yellow on the Booster Box, Booster Packs and Theme Decks. This was intended to prevent counterfeiting. Additionally, all the Non Holo cards (including Rare cards) came with a 1999-2000 copyright at the bottom of the card | The English release was expanded again to make the sets larger by including Holo and Non Holo prints of cards with Rare rarity. However, {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Mew|8}} from the Japanese equivalent was removed and would later be released as both a Holo and Non Holo {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|Black Star Promos}}. In the Australian release, the Unlimited edition used red lettering for the word "Pokémon" instead of yellow on the Booster Box, Booster Packs and Theme Decks. This was intended to prevent counterfeiting. Additionally, all the Non Holo cards (including Rare cards) came with a 1999-2000 copyright at the bottom of the card as well as a different card stock. This 1999-2000 print run is also known as the "3rd Print". Note that holographic cards pulled from red logo booster packs do not come with the 1999-2000 copyright and instead come with the standard 1999 date and standard card stock. | ||
Fossil was the last expansion to use the Galaxy Star Holofoil, as it was changed to Cosmos Holofoil in the {{TCG|Base Set 2|following expansion}}. There appears to be some error printings of Unlimited Fossil Holos with the Cosmos Holofoil with a 1999 copyright (including Zapdos). | Fossil was the last expansion to use the Galaxy Star Holofoil, as it was changed to Cosmos Holofoil in the {{TCG|Base Set 2|following expansion}}. There appears to be some error printings of Unlimited Fossil Holos with the Cosmos Holofoil with a 1999 copyright (including Zapdos). | ||