30 Years of Pokémon
This week saw the 30th Anniversary of Pokémon. Dr. Dean Lomax celebrated with this Picachulodon on Facebook!
Fossil Pokémon
The Prehistoric Artefact: Antique Carapace Fossil
Today we are cataloguing a truly special find from the Pokémon Card 151 set: the Antique Carapace Fossil. This Trainer card is not a Pokémon, but the preserved remains of one, waiting to be brought back to life—the very essence of palaeontology. Card Details & Effect Curator’s Notes This card is a...
A Foundational Artefact: The 1995 Topsun Blue Back Omastar
We are thrilled to announce the official acquisition of a true piece of Pokémon history: a 1995 Topsun Omastar. This is not a card from the official Trading Card Game, but a much older and rarer artefact from the very dawn of the Pokémon franchise. The “Blue Back” confirms it...
The Prehistoric Artefact: Root Fossil Lileep
We are thrilled to announce the official acquisition of a new category of item for the museum’s collection: a Fossil Trainer card. This specimen, the Root Fossil Lileep from the Black & White era, represents the very essence of palaeontology—a tangible link to the life of the ancient past. Card Details &...
The Fossil Pokémon (Reverse Holo): Aerodactyl from Pokémon Card 151
We have a second, even more desirable version of the magnificent Aerodactyl for the museum’s collection. This specimen is the Reverse Holo parallel print from the Pokémon Card 151 set. This printing variant adds a beautiful and distinct finish, making it a prized piece for collectors. Card Details Card Text & Attacks Collector’s Notes...
The Fossil Pokémon: Aerodactyl from Pokémon Card 151
Emerging from the depths of prehistoric time, we have the magnificent Aerodactyl. This rare card from the Pokémon Card 151 set is a standout piece, not only for its status as the original Fossil Pokémon but also for its stunningly unique and atmospheric artwork. Card Details Card Text & Attacks Collector’s Notes...
