Question 1

What is the current market value of Root Fossil #86?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Root Fossil (Power Keepers) sits near $0.28. Its 7-day trend is negative at 9.7%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.33) by 15.6%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.09 to $0.43 (121% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Root Fossil #86 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Week-over-week movement is negative (9.7%); this leaves value 35% under the 90-day peak. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.09 and $0.43 create a 121% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.33), the card is trading 15.6% lower. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Root Fossil #86 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Root Fossil is a Power Keepers card from the 2007 release window. Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 40. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Item subtype designation. Printed card effect: Play Root Fossil as if it were a Basic Pokémon. While in play, Root Fossil counts as a Colorless Pokémon (as well as a Trainer card). Root Fossil has no attacks of its own, can't retreat, and can't be affected by any Special Conditions. If Root Fossil is Knocked Out, it doesn't count as a Knocked Out Pokémon. (Discard it anyway.) At any time during your turn before your attack, you may discard Root Fossil from play. Notable ability on this print: "Spongy Stone". No explicit attack names are available in the loaded card metadata. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Root cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Root checklist helps contextualize this specific Root Fossil print. This comparison sample includes 4 alternatives across 4 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.21-$0.38, a 81% band. Against the sample mean of $0.29, this card is -3%. Notable alternatives include Root Fossil #139 (Legends Awakened) at $0.35, Root Fossil #80 (Legend Maker) at $0.21, Root Fossil #93 (Holon Phantoms) at $0.38, and Root Fossil #92 (Sandstorm) at $0.22.

Question 5

What set is Root Fossil #86 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Power Keepers is 2007. Series classification for this set is EX. Set size is 108 cards, which categorizes Power Keepers as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 19 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Root Fossil (#86) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.

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