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Aerodactyl
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$42.06Market Price
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Aerodactyl Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Aerodactyl’s Pokémon Power, Prehistoric Power, could shut off all further Evolution cards once it hit the field, giving this Fossil holo one of the most memorable lock effects in the entire early Wizards era.
In-Game
This card’s attacks and flavor are tightly tied to the games: Wing Attack is a move Aerodactyl can learn, and Bulbapedia notes that Prehistoric Power’s Japanese name matches Ancient Power, a move introduced later in Generation II that Aerodactyl also learns.
Set Lore
Fossil leaned hard into revived prehistoric Pokémon, and Aerodactyl fits that identity perfectly because the set’s Fossil mechanics required it to evolve from Mysterious Fossil rather than appear as a normal Basic Pokémon.
Artist
Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card, and her dramatic holo-era artwork helped define the atmospheric look collectors now associate with classic WotC Fossil holos.
Cultural Impact
Aerodactyl’s Fossil holo has extra collector mystique because Wizards of the Coast selected it as one of only four official English Prerelease cards from the original era.
Card Reference
About Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 1. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $42.06, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Fossil
- Card Number
- #1
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Aerodactyl?
The current market price of Aerodactyl is $42.06. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Aerodactyl from?
Aerodactyl is from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 1, released in 1999.
Is Aerodactyl worth grading?
Whether Aerodactyl is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Aerodactyl?
You can buy or sell Aerodactyl on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.