Buried Fossil #47
From Skyridge, Buried Fossil (#47) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $48.69 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Buried Fossil #47 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Buried Fossil at a glance
- Short-term trend -2.8% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity tier — Common.
- From Skyridge (E-Card), released 2003.
- Trades around $48.69 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket values it at €9.27 (EUR).
Buried Fossil price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Buried Fossil #47.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $83.00
- Mid
- $140.23
- High
- —
- Low
- $19.69
- Mid
- $24.20
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Buried Fossil #47
Buried Fossil is the #47 of 144 card in Skyridge, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the E-Card series. It is a Colorless-type Pokémon with 30 HP, printed as Basic.
Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $48.69, with listings from $83.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Skyridge
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #47 / 144
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 30
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/05/12
Buried Fossil attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Buried Fossil #47 — the playability layer behind the price.
Reconstruction
Once during your turn (before your attack), if you have a basic Energy card in your hand, you may search your deck for an Omanyte or Kabuto card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Then put a basic Energy card from your hand into your deck. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Reconstruction
- Attacks
- —
Buried Fossil price analysis
What drives the current market value of Buried Fossil #47.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($48.69), Normal ($20.49) — 2 versions in total.
This $48.69 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $48.69 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Buried Fossil trends at €9.27 on Cardmarket (avg sold €7.89, lowest NM €2.00).
Buried Fossil price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €8.35 against a 30-day average of €8.59 (-2.8%).
Single-day average: €14.99; Cardmarket trend price €9.27.
Buried Fossil has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $48.69 to $48.69; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Buried Fossil?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $48.69 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $41.94 via eBay's default tier, $42.18 on TCGplayer, $45.91 on Cardmarket, $43.08 on Whatnot and $48.69 selling directly — a $6.75 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Buried Fossil #47.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Buried Fossil?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Buried Fossil #47 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Buried Fossil #47.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $48.69 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $65.91 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $94.67 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $16.41 (18.5% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Buried Fossil within Skyridge
Buried Fossil ranks #129 of 170 tracked Skyridge cards by market value, against a set median of $88.24.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 25%.
The set's top card is Charizard (#146), valued at $2,999.99.
What makes Buried Fossil valuable
- At Common rarity, Buried Fossil is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Buried Fossil is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Classic-era cards like Buried Fossil (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Priced at $48.69 with steady supply, Buried Fossil sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Buried Fossil
- For Buried Fossil, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Buried Fossil can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $48.69 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Buried Fossil has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $48.69 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Buried Fossil value questions
What is Buried Fossil #47 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $48.69 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $83.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €9.27.
Is Buried Fossil a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady (-2.8%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Buried Fossil rare?
Buried Fossil is a Common card from Skyridge (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Buried Fossil are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($48.69), Normal ($20.49). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Buried Fossil sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $48.69. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Buried Fossil cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
