Root Fossil
Root Fossil - Sandstorm
Root Fossil is a Common Trainer card from the Sandstorm Pokémon TCG set, released 2003, illustrated by Ryo Ueda. It sits at card number 92 in the Sandstorm checklist with 40 HP and the Item subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card, the base-tier pull. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.49 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Root Fossil has been printed 5 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#92 in Sandstorm) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Root Fossil FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Root Fossil from Sandstorm worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $1.49 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Root Fossil?
This printing is a common card, the base-tier pull (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Root Fossil has been printed 5 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Root Fossil?
Ryo Ueda illustrated this card. See Ryo Ueda's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Root Fossil released?
The Sandstorm set released in 2003. This specific card (#92 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Root Fossil?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Sandstorm set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.