Fossil Excavation Map

Fossil Excavation Map

Selected Masterpiece • 107/131
Market Price $0.77
Forbidden Light Sun & Moon 2018
The Illustrator

Yoshinobu Saito

Yoshinobu Saito is credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2013, with artwork appearing through 2023. Work is seen across Sun & Moon-era releases including Lost Thunder and Unified Minds, and continuing into Sword & Shield. The style is primarily digital, clean, and focused.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Fossil Excavation Map presents a weathered parchment, its surface marked with intricate drawings of mountains, rivers, and trees, hinting at hidden treasures waiting to be unearthed. A magnifying glass rests nearby, suggesting a sense of discovery and curiosity. The scene evokes a feeling of adventure, inviting trainers to explore the uncharted territories of their world. In this moment, the map serves as a guide, promising the thrill of uncovering ancient Pokémon secrets.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
04/05/2018