The 1999 Pokémon Fossil Zubat card is a foundational Grass-type Basic Pokémon featuring classic gameplay mechanics like Supersonic and Leech Life.
Zubat
1999 • Pokémon • Fossil
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Zubat, cataloged as card number 57 in the 1999 Fossil expansion, remains a recognizable figure in the early days of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As a Basic Pokémon with 40 HP, this Grass-type card introduces players to unique tactical options that define the era's strategic depth. The card features attacks such as Supersonic, which relies on coin flips to confuse opponents, and Leech Life, a damage-dealing move that allows for self-sustaining play by removing damage counters. Designed by Kagemaru Himeno, this common rarity card serves as a building block for early set completion and nostalgic collecting. For investors and hobbyists, the Fossil set holds significant historical weight as one of the first major expansions following the base game. Collectors often seek out this release to complete the foundational roster, appreciating its role in the evolution of TCG design. Zubat’s identity as Pokédex number 41 anchors it firmly in the original Gen I lore, making it a staple for those tracking the franchise's origins. Whether you are assembling a vintage collection or exploring the mechanics that shaped competitive play, this card offers a direct link to the 1999 Pokémon landscape. The enduring appeal of the Fossil set lies in its simplicity and the nostalgic value it brings to long-time fans.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Zubat
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Common
Kagemaru Himeno
Card Stock
English
40
Grass
Basic
Psychic ×2
Fighting -30
41
Card Text
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Attack: Supersonic
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Attack: Leech Life (10)
Remove a number of damage counters from Zubat equal to the damage done to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance). If Zubat has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them.
Forms colonies in perpetually dark places. Uses ultrasonic waves to identify and approach targets.
