Platinum was released in 2009. It belongs to the Platinum series.
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, Skull Fossil is card number 120 with a Common designation.
Skull Fossil is a Platinum card from the 2009 release window. Core profile: Its card type is Trainer.
The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 50.
This print is categorized under the Item subtype. Card rules text: Play Skull Fossil as if it were a Colorless Basic Pokémon.
(Skull Fossil counts as a Trainer card as well, but if Skull Fossil is Knocked Out, this counts as a Knocked Out Pokémon.) Skull 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 Skull Fossil from play.
Skull Fossil (Platinum) is presently valued at about $0.25 in raw condition. Week-over-week change is limited (0.0%), indicating short-term stability.
Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.25). In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.22 to $0.26 (16% spread), a low-volatility profile.
The listed rarity for this print is Common.
A wider Skull checklist helps contextualize this specific Skull Fossil print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 1 cards, 1 distinct set.
Only one priced comparison is available in this sample ($0.23). Notable alternatives include Skull Fossil #117 (Mysterious Treasures) at $0.23.
Pricing context for collectors: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at 0.0%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.22 and $0.26 create a 16% band, matching a low-volatility profile.
Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.25), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +9500% premium over raw value.
PSA 10 is currently around $24.00.
