The Fossil Researcher Pokemon card in our listings is the SR print numbered 101/096 from the XY expansion pack “Rising Fist”. The official Japanese database names the card 化石研究員; “Fossil Researcher” is the English name on our listing.
This guide sets out what the official card database shows for the Supporter — illustrator, effect text and regulation status — the regular print listed beside it, the PSA 10 back order we offer, the dated SNKRDUNK ask, and where to buy.
The PSA 10 Fossil Researcher SR :1ED [XY3 101/096] is offered as a PSA 10 back order at ¥79,560 (~$517) — sourced to order; the product page shows the current terms. The database credits Naoki Saito, prints the card as a Supporter that puts Amaura or Tyrunt onto the Bench, and shows no rarity and no regulation mark. Our listing carries the SR and :1ED markings; the database records neither.
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Fossil Researcher (化石研究員) Prints at a Glance
The official database lists two 化石研究員 prints, both from Rising Fist (logo XY3), with the same effect and illustrator:
| Number | Set | Rarity | Illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101/096 | Rising Fist (XY3) | Not shown in the database; our listing names it SR (Super Rare) | Naoki Saito |
| 089/096 | Rising Fist (XY3) | Not shown in the database | Naoki Saito |
Our listing is the 101/096 print. The database entry for 化石研究員 is spelled exactly that way in Japanese; the name is what to match if you are checking a card against the database.
What the Card Is: Official Database Facts
化石研究員 is a Trainer card of the Supporter type. The database gives the set as 「ポケモンカードゲームXY 拡張パック「ライジングフィスト」」 and the illustrator as Naoki Saito. Its effect text, rendered from the Japanese: choose up to 2 cards in total from your deck, Amaura (アマルス) and/or Tyrunt (チゴラス), and put them onto your Bench, then shuffle your deck. It carries the standard Supporter rule that only 1 Supporter can be played per turn.
We describe the effect only as the database prints it. Because this is a Trainer entry, there is no HP, attack or evolution line to report. “Fossil Researcher” is the English name from our listing rather than a name printed in the Japanese database.
The Print We List: PSA 10 SR :1ED 101/096
Our PSA 10 Fossil Researcher is the 101/096 print, offered as a PSA 10 back order at ¥79,560 (~$517) — sourced to order; the product page shows the current terms. See our PSA 10 back order guide for how a back order works. The listing name reads “PSA10 Fossil Researcher SR :1ED [XY3 101/096] (Expansion Pack "Rising Fist")”.
The database has one entry per number and never records edition. The :1ED marking comes from our listing name; our Japanese 1st Edition cards guide explains what that marking generally covers. PSA 10 designates Gem Mint condition per PSA’s published grading standards.
The Regular Print: 089/096
The other 化石研究員 print, 089/096, is in the same set with the same effect text and the same illustrator credit, Naoki Saito. The database lists it as its own entry, and its number falls inside the set total of 096; 101/096 sits above it.
We do not list the 089/096 print. Another Supporter we list from the XY series is Bridgette (アズサ), 064/059 from Blue Shock (XY8-B), offered as a PSA 10 back order at ¥97,716 (~$635) — sourced to order; the product page shows the current terms.
How to Read the Card: Rarity and Regulation Mark
Rarity. The official database shows no rarity mark for 101/096 or 089/096. The SR (Super Rare) label comes from our listing name, not from the database, so we attribute it to the listing. Our Japanese Pokemon card rarities guide lists the codes the official card search does use.
Regulation mark. The database entry shows the set-logo code XY3 and no regulation mark. The official regulation page lists H, I and J as the marks legal in Standard from January 23, 2026, so this card is not in the current Standard regulation. That is all we state on the point. For reading numbers and symbols in general, see our guide to reading Japanese Pokemon cards.
The Dated SNKRDUNK Ask
The lowest SNKRDUNK ask on September 29, 2026 was ¥5,800, for the listing named 化石研究員 SR :1ED [XY3 101/096](拡張パック「ライジングフィスト」). That listing carries the same :1ED marking as our listing name, and it is the marketplace’s ungraded listing; there is no current SNKRDUNK PSA 10 figure in this update.
An ask is a seller’s asking price on one marketplace on one date, not a sale record. We print it as a reference point only; our own PSA 10 back-order price is on the product page.
Where to Buy the Fossil Researcher from Tokyo
The PSA 10 back order is on our product page: PSA 10 Fossil Researcher SR :1ED XY3 101/096, offered as a PSA 10 back order at ¥79,560 (~$517) — sourced to order; the product page shows the current terms. Browse the PSA 10 collection or the PSA 10 card list for other graded cards. Sourcing requests for a specific print go through Quick Order.
New to buying from Japan? Our guide to buying Japanese Pokemon cards from Japan covers the steps, and the grading guide explains PSA, BGS and CGC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fossil Researcher card?
It is the Supporter 化石研究員 in the official Japanese database, printed at 101/096 in Rising Fist (XY3) and illustrated by Naoki Saito. “Fossil Researcher” is our listing’s English name.
Which Fossil Researcher do you offer?
The PSA 10 101/096 SR print (listing marked 1ED), offered as a PSA 10 back order at ¥79,560 (~$517) — sourced to order; the product page shows the current terms.
What does the Fossil Researcher card do?
As the database prints it: choose up to 2 cards in total from your deck, Amaura and/or Tyrunt, put them onto your Bench, then shuffle your deck. Only 1 Supporter can be played per turn.
Is 101/096 the same as 089/096?
They are separate database entries from the same set, with the same effect and illustrator. The database records no rarity for either; our listing names 101/096 an SR.
Does the card have a regulation mark?
The official database shows none, only the set-logo code XY3. The card is not in the current Standard regulation, which lists marks H, I and J.
What was the lowest SNKRDUNK ask?
On September 29, 2026 the lowest SNKRDUNK ask for the matching 1ED-marked listing was ¥5,800. There is no current SNKRDUNK PSA 10 figure in this update.
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