{"product_id":"hypno-23-62-pokemon-base-set-fossil-raw","title":"Hypno 23\/62 Pokémon Base Set Fossil Raw","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacter: \u003c\/b\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Base Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Number: \u003c\/strong\u003e23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear: \u003c\/strong\u003e1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-entity svelte-qcdalo\"\u003eKen Sugimori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-entity svelte-qcdalo\"\u003eHypno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e23\/62 is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eRare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePsychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon card from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eFossil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexpansion, released on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eOctober 10, 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Wizards of the Coast and illustrated by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-entity svelte-qcdalo\"\u003eKen Sugimori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e, the foundational designer of the Pokémon franchise whose bold, expressive linework defined the visual identity of the original TCG era. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eAs a 90 HP Pokémon that evolves from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-entity svelte-qcdalo\"\u003eDrowzee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e, it carries a Weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2), no Resistance, and a Retreat Cost of two Colorless Energy. The Fossil set—themed around ancient Pokémon and the mysteries of prehistoric evolution—was the fourth English expansion of the Base era, and this non-holo Rare printing sits alongside the Holo Rare Hypno (8\/62) as one of two distinct Rare treatments of the same species within the 62-card master set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eIn terms of decks and strategy, Hypno's two attacks make it one of the most tactically flexible Rare cards in the Fossil set.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eProphecy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecosts a single Psychic Energy and allows the player to look at up to 3 cards from the top of either player's deck and rearrange them in any order—a powerful information-gathering and mulligan tool that could disrupt an opponent's draw sequence or protect the player's own upcoming turns from critical misses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eDark Mind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecosts three Psychic Energy, deals 30 damage to the Defending Pokémon, and if the opponent has any Benched Pokémon, deals an additional 10 damage to one of them without applying Weakness or Resistance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eThis bench-damage clause made Hypno a persistent threat in 1999-era competitive formats, as it could chip away at evolved attackers sitting safely on the Bench, forcing opponents to make difficult decisions about when to promote their attackers. In modern Unlimited and Vintage formats, Hypno finds utility in Psychic-focused decks as a mid-board presence that provides both information advantage and consistent damage output, and its ability to pressure the Bench makes it a natural counter to evolution-heavy strategies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eCollectors love the Fossil Hypno for its unique position as the non-holo Rare counterpart to the more commonly recognized Holo Rare printing, a distinction that appeals to collectors who appreciate the subtle production differences within a single set. Ken Sugimori's illustration—depicting Hypno in a serene, meditative pose with its pendulum swinging gently in his signature bold-outline style—gives the card a calm, almost hypnotic visual identity that contrasts beautifully with the aggressive, high-impact artwork of the set's Holographic Rares like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-entity svelte-qcdalo\"\u003eAerodactyl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-entity svelte-qcdalo\"\u003eLapras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e. As a Rare from the Base era's fourth expansion, it represents the intersection of competitive depth and collectible prestige, and its permanently fixed supply—combined with over 25 years of natural wear from the massive population of Fossil cards that were opened, played, and traded in the late 1990s—ensures that quality raw copies remain a steady target for both set completionists and players of Unlimited format tournaments who still value its versatile dual-attack design on the battlefield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Number \/ Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23\/62 \/ Rare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Type \/ HP \/ Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsychic \/ 90 \/ Stage 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttack 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[P] Prophecy\u003cbr\u003eLook at up to 3 cards from the top of either player's deck and rearrange them as you like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttack 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[PPP] Dark Mind (30)\u003cbr\u003eIf your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and this attack does 10 damage to it. \u003cem\u003e(Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeakness \/ Resistance \/ Retreat Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP \/ \/ 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eStock Image Shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"message assistant llm-output svelte-t22puq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll cards are professionally rated for quality assurance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll cards come sleeved, cards above $5 in value come toploaded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__item-details__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor in hand images please reach out via contact form. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAll Cards Come Sleeved \u0026amp; Toploaded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Near mint (NM)","offer_id":52820962246943,"sku":"528209622469_3DD4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Light Played (LP)","offer_id":52820962279711,"sku":"52820962246943_LightPlayed(39DAF","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Moderately Played (MP)","offer_id":52820962312479,"sku":"52820962246943_ModeratelyPl13976","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavily Played (HP)","offer_id":52820962345247,"sku":"52820962246943_HeavilyPlayeAD881","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Damaged (D)","offer_id":52820962378015,"sku":"52820962246943_Damaged(D)_0D287","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Near Mint (NM) 1st Edition","offer_id":52820962410783,"sku":"52820962246943_NearMint(NM)F461D","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Lightly Played (LP) 1st Edition","offer_id":52820962443551,"sku":"52820962246943_LightlyPlaye9546A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Moderately Played (MP) 1st Edition","offer_id":52820962476319,"sku":"52820962246943_ModeratelyPl70DD0","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Heavily Played (HP) 1st Edition","offer_id":52820962509087,"sku":"52820962246943_HeavilyPlaye5B6DB","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Damaged (D) 1st Edition","offer_id":52820962541855,"sku":"52820962246943_Damaged(D)1sD4844","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/8006\/6591\/files\/Hypno23_62PokemonBaseSetFossilRaw.jpg?v=1787860827","url":"https:\/\/curatedcollectables.ca\/products\/hypno-23-62-pokemon-base-set-fossil-raw","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}