Forbidden Light·#107·2018
Fossil Excavation Map is an Item card, not a Pokémon, representing the tools trainers use in their journey to discover ancient Pokémon. This specific card from the 2018 Forbidden Light set is a common rarity, standing out for its unique ability to support fossil Pokémon strategies. Here, visitors will find detailed information about the card's mechanics, its artwork by Yoshinobu Saito, and its place within the Sun & Moon era of the Pokémon TCG.
Read more ↓Fossil Excavation Map is not a Pokémon, but an Item card from the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Item cards represent various tools, objects, or actions that trainers use in the Pokémon world to aid their Pokémon in battle or on their journey. This particular card is themed around the concept of discovering fossils, which are integral to the lore of several Pokémon. Many Rock-type Pokémon, such as Omanyte, Kabuto, Aerodactyl, and their evolutions, are revived from ancient fossils. These fossil Pokémon often embody ancient power and resilience, representing a link to the prehistoric past of the Pokémon world. Their discovery and revival are common plot points in the main series games, where players often obtain fossils and take them to research facilities to be brought back to life. The process of excavation and the thrill of discovery are central to the appeal of these Pokémon. Item cards like Fossil Excavation Map help to immerse players in this world, providing strategic depth by allowing them to search for or recover specific resources, much like a trainer would use tools during an adventure.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
