Zubat 57/62 Pokémon Fossil Raw

The Zubat (57/62) card from the Pokémon Fossil expansion is a nostalgic and accessible piece of the early Pokémon Trading Card Game era, first released in 1999. As a Common card in the Fossil set—the third expansion in the TCG’s history—this Basic Grass-type Pokémon is ideal for both new collectors and seasoned enthusiasts looking to complete their vintage sets. With a modest 40 HP, Zubat serves as an early-game presence, featuring two classic attacks: Supersonic, which flips a coin to potentially confuse the defending Pokémon, and Leech Life, dealing 10 damage while healing Zubat for the same amount. These moves reflect Zubat’s in-game abilities and make this card both functional and thematically consistent with the Pokémon franchise.

Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, the artwork captures Zubat’s iconic bat-like design, mid-flight in a shadowy cave, perfectly matching its Pokédex lore of dwelling in perpetually dark places and using ultrasonic waves to navigate. The card’s design is simple yet striking, emblematic of the late '90s Pokémon aesthetic. It comes in both 1st Edition and Unlimited print runs, with the 1st Edition being more sought after by collectors. Despite its common rarity, well-preserved Near Mint or Gem Mint copies—especially in 1st Edition—hold steady value and are often pursued for deck-building authenticity or display in vintage collections.