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Aerodactyl
Pokemon Fossil•#16
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$8.90Market Price
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Aerodactyl Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Aerodactyl’s Prehistoric Power made this Fossil card one of the earliest and most memorable evolution lock pieces in the Pokémon TCG, letting a Stage 1 shut down Evolution cards across the board.
In-Game
This card’s unusual line of evolving from Mysterious Fossil mirrors Aerodactyl’s video game identity as a revived ancient Pokémon, first obtained in Pokémon Red and Blue by resurrecting Old Amber at the Cinnabar Island lab.
Set Lore
Pulling Aerodactyl from Fossil ties you directly to the Pokémon TCG’s third main expansion, released in English on October 10, 1999, a set built around ancient and resurrected Pokémon themes.
Artist
This non-holo Aerodactyl was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, one of the defining early Pokémon TCG artists whose work first appeared in Jungle and has gone on to span more than 600 cards.
Cultural Impact
Aerodactyl has always carried a primal mystique in Pokémon lore, with the Fossil set itself pitching collectors on the thrill of ancient Pokémon returning to life from fossils, making this card feel like a true relic of the franchise’s earliest boom.
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About Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 16. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $8.90, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently available.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Fossil
- Card Number
- #16
- Rarity
- 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 $8.90. 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 16, 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.