How Much Is a Complete 1st Edition Pokemon Fossil Set Worth?

The value of a complete 1st Edition Fossil set at a glance. Fossil is one of the classic vintage sets, and many collectors dream of owning every card in it. If you are wondering what a complete set would cost you, or what your own collection might be worth, this breakdown covers the full picture. A complete 1st Edition Fossil set is worth about $3,580 today, adding up the TCGplayer market price of all 62 cards in their 1st Edition printing, from a set that released on October 10, 1999. The 5 below carry the most of that value. Every price below is TCGplayer’s market price, mirrored into our own database and updated daily. Prices as of August 19, 2026.

Here are the cards that drive most of the value in a complete 1st Edition Pokemon Fossil set. Each card links to its live price page.

The cards driving 1st Edition Fossil’s value

Dragonite 04/621st Edition Holofoil$782View price → #2

Gengar 05/621st Edition Holofoil$601View price → #3

Articuno 02/621st Edition Holofoil$202View price → #4

Moltres 12/621st Edition Holofoil$193View price → #5

Zapdos 15/621st Edition Holofoil$151View price →

Rank	Card	Printing	Number	TCGplayer market
1	Dragonite 04/62	1st Edition Holofoil	04/62	$782
2	Gengar 05/62	1st Edition Holofoil	05/62	$601
3	Articuno 02/62	1st Edition Holofoil	02/62	$202
4	Moltres 12/62	1st Edition Holofoil	12/62	$193
5	Zapdos 15/62	1st Edition Holofoil	15/62	$151

Prices move with the market, so check any card’s live page for the current number before you buy or sell.

How these prices work

Each figure is TCGplayer’s market price for the exact card, captured and stored daily by TCG Pursuit. We rank every card in the set by that price. Prices are estimates that move with the market, not guarantees of what a card will sell for. Every card links to its live page, where you can see the full price history and current listings. You can also browse the whole set on the Fossil set page.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a complete 1st Edition Pokemon Fossil set worth?

About $3,580 today, based on the combined TCGplayer market price of all 62 cards in the set, each in its 1st Edition printing, as of August 19, 2026. The Dragonite Holo Rare sits comfortably at the top of the set and accounts for a large share of the total value on its own.

How are these prices determined?

They come from TCGplayer market prices, mirrored into TCG Pursuit’s database daily. They are estimates and change with the market.

How often is this list updated?

The underlying prices update every day. This ranking is a snapshot dated August 19, 2026. The live Fossil set page always reflects the latest prices.

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