Release year for Platinum is 2009. Series classification for this set is Platinum.
The checklist contains 133 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 17 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.
Within this set, Armor Fossil is card number 119 with a Common designation.
In 2009, Platinum introduced this print of Armor Fossil. Core profile: Its card type is Trainer.
The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 50.
It carries a Item subtype designation. The card text reads: Play Armor Fossil as if it were a Colorless Basic Pokémon.
(Armor Fossil counts as a Trainer card as well, but if Armor Fossil is Knocked Out, this counts as a Knocked Out Pokémon.) Armor Fossil can't be affected by any Special Conditions and can't retreat. At any time during your turn before your attack, you may discard Armor Fossil from play.
Armor Fossil (Platinum) is presently valued at about $0.19 in raw condition. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%.
Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.20) by 5.6%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.19 and a peak around $0.23 (21% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement.
Rarity classification for this copy is Common.
Other Armor printings create a useful comparison set for Armor Fossil. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 1 cards, 1 distinct set.
Only one priced comparison is available in this sample ($0.20). Notable alternatives include Armor Fossil #116 (Mysterious Treasures) at $0.20.
Market structure summary: We observe a 0.0% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. With a 21% 90-day spread ($0.19-$0.23), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility.
Versus the 30-day average ($0.20), the card is trading 5.6% lower. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.
