Fossil Excavation
Fossil Excavation is a Continuous Trap, first released in 2006 in Structure Deck: Dinosaur's Rage. It has 4 printings across 4 sets (Common). The cheapest copy is POTD-EN058 Common at $0.10; the most valuable is LCJW-EN165 Common at $0.30. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.10 – $0.30
4 printings priced
Type
Continuous
Discard 1 card from your hand. Select 1 Dinosaur-Type monster in your Graveyard and Special Summon it. An Effect Monster Special Summoned this way has its effect negated. When this card is removed from the field, destroy that monster. When the monster is destroyed, destroy this card.
Appears in 4 expansions
Printings (4)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power of the Duelist | POTD-EN058 | Common | $0.10 | |
| Structure Deck: Dinosaur's Rage | SD09-EN036 | Common | $0.17 | |
| Legendary Collection 4: Joey's World | LCJW-EN165 | Common | $0.30 | |
| Structure Deck: Dinosmasher's Fury | SR04-EN032 | Common | $0.12 |
Fossil Excavation: FAQ
How much is Fossil Excavation worth?+
Fossil Excavation currently sells for $0.10 – $0.30 on TCGPlayer, from $0.10 for POTD-EN058 up to $0.30 for LCJW-EN165. The exact value depends on the printing, rarity, edition and condition — scan the card with YuScan to see the price of your copy.
Which sets was Fossil Excavation printed in?+
Fossil Excavation appears in 4 sets: Power of the Duelist, Structure Deck: Dinosaur's Rage, Legendary Collection 4: Joey's World, Structure Deck: Dinosmasher's Fury.
Is Fossil Excavation legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Fossil Excavation is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Fossil Excavation?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Fossil Excavation is 23869735.
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