Mystery of the Fossils
Mystery of the Fossils (PMCG3) is a Japanese mainline Pokémon TCG set (ポケットモンスターカードゲーム) from 1997-06-21 with 49 catalogued printings. ドラゴナイト near $90.43 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $9.64 across priced printings. Cactaur aggregates rarity splits, chase links, and a completion value snapshot so collectors and future sellers share one factual set index keyed to pokemon:ja:pmcg3.
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What is Mystery of the Fossils?
Mystery of the Fossils is a mainline release within Pokémon TCG, dated 1997-06-21 in our catalog. Notable market references include ドラゴナイト, 同上, ザプドス. Priced printings center around a $9.64 median snapshot. Catalog key pokemon:ja:pmcg3 powers this hub: rarity counts, chase links, and a full card table so you can plan singles purchases or future marketplace bids with the same data Cactaur uses on card pages.
What is Mystery of the Fossils?
Within Pokémon TCG, Mystery of the Fossils represents the ポケットモンスターカードゲーム family as a mainline product line. We surface every indexed printing in one table so you can spot missing numbers quickly. Booster-era sets typically mix commons through secret rares; use the rarity breakdown below before you crack sealed product.
When was Mystery of the Fossils released?
Mystery of the Fossils carries a 1997-06-21 release date in Cactaur metadata with 48 official cards. Actual print runs vary by region; Japanese and English releases may differ by a few weeks. Our 49 indexed printings include variants when providers expose them, which can exceed the number printed on booster packaging.
What are the chase cards in Mystery of the Fossils?
High references in Mystery of the Fossils currently include ドラゴナイト at $90.43; 同上 at $28.27; ザプドス at $27.60; ライチュ at $27.53; ラプラス at $24.79; アエロダクチル at $23.03. Chase slots combine scarcity, art, and competitive demand—prices move with tournament results and reprint rumors. Follow individual card pages for condition-specific ranges.
How much is Mystery of the Fossils worth?
Adding priced singles yields a $286.43 rough index across 18 printings (low $0.50, median $9.64, high $90.43). That sum is not a sealed-box price—it is a catalog thought experiment for set completion at near-mint references. Mystery of the Fossils is indexed under slug PMCG3 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
How do you complete Mystery of the Fossils?
Booster-set completion for Mystery of the Fossils usually means opening product, trading duplicates, and buying missing holos. Use related sets below to spot overlapping trainers or energy cards that reduce spend. Mystery of the Fossils is indexed under slug PMCG3 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Chase cards
Rarity breakdown
| Common | 17 |
|---|---|
| Holo Rare | 16 |
| Uncommon | 16 |
All cards in Mystery of the Fossils
| Card | # | Rarity | Market USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| ドラゴナイト | 043 | Holo Rare | $90.43 |
| 同上 | 042 | Holo Rare | $28.27 |
| ザプドス | 026 | Holo Rare | $27.60 |
| ライチュ | 024 | Holo Rare | $27.53 |
| ラプラス | 022 | Holo Rare | $24.79 |
| アエロダクチル | 041 | Holo Rare | $23.03 |
| カブト | 035 | Common | $17.85 |
| カブトップス | 040 | Holo Rare | $17.85 |
| Hitmonlee | 039 | Holo Rare | $16.87 |
| スローブロ | 028 | Uncommon | $2.42 |
| ガストリー | 029 | Uncommon | $2.10 |
| クロイスター | 018 | Uncommon | $2.09 |
| キングラー | 019 | Uncommon | $1.38 |
| 砂利 | 037 | Uncommon | $1.22 |
| エカン | 001 | Common | $0.86 |
| 馬 | 014 | Common | $0.86 |
| クラビー | 013 | Common | $0.78 |
| Recycle | N/A | Common | $0.50 |
| articuno | 023 | Holo Rare | — |
| Muk | 007 | Holo Rare | — |
| Omastar | 021 | Uncommon | — |
| Psyduck | 010 | Common | — |
| slowpoke | 027 | Common | — |
| Tentacool | 011 | Common | — |
| Zubat | 002 | Common | — |
| アーボック | 004 | Uncommon | — |
| エネルギー検索 | 044 | Common | — |
| おしっこ | 006 | Uncommon | — |
| オマニテ | 015 | Common | — |
| ギャンブラー | 045 | Common | — |
| グリマー | 003 | Common | — |
| ゴーレム | 038 | Uncommon | — |
| ゴルダック | 016 | Uncommon | — |
| ゴルバット | 005 | Uncommon | — |
| サンドスラッシュ | 036 | Uncommon | — |
| シードラ | 020 | Uncommon | — |
| シェルダー | 012 | Common | — |
| ジェンガー | 031 | Holo Rare | — |
| ジオドード | 034 | Common | — |
| テンタクルエル | 017 | Uncommon | — |
| ハンター | 030 | Holo Rare | — |
| マグネトン | 025 | Holo Rare | — |
| マグマー | 008 | Uncommon | — |
| ミュー | 033 | Holo Rare | — |
| モルトレス | 009 | Holo Rare | — |
| リサイクル | 047 | Common | — |
| 催眠 | 032 | Holo Rare | — |
| 富士通り | 048 | Uncommon | — |
| 神秘的な化石 | 046 | Common | — |
Related sets
- Base Expansion Pack (2001-12-01)
- リーダーズスタジアム (1998-10-24)
- Rocket Gang (1997-11-21)
- Pokemon Jungle (1997-03-05)
FAQ
How many cards are in Mystery of the Fossils?
Cactaur indexes 49 printings in Mystery of the Fossils; official count is 48. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.
When did Mystery of the Fossils release?
Mystery of the Fossils shows a catalog release date of 1997-06-21 for this Japanese Pokémon TCG entry. Mystery of the Fossils is indexed under slug PMCG3 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
What is the most expensive card in Mystery of the Fossils?
ドラゴナイト leads references around $90.43 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. Mystery of the Fossils is indexed under slug PMCG3 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Is Mystery of the Fossils good for beginners?
Mystery of the Fossils works for collectors who already know ポケットモンスターカードゲーム. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. Mystery of the Fossils is indexed under slug PMCG3 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Where can I track Mystery of the Fossils prices?
Use this Cactaur set page for a snapshot, then open individual card pages for ongoing market references. Future marketplace features will anchor off the same data attributes on each row.