Aerodactyl [1st Edition] - Pokemon Fossil #16
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Aerodactyl [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
This Fossil Aerodactyl is famous for its disruptive Pokémon Power, Prehistoric Power, which shuts off all Evolution card plays and made the card one of the most memorable control pieces of the early Wizards of the Coast era.
In-Game
Aerodactyl’s prehistoric identity ties directly to the original games, where players obtain Old Amber at the Pewter Museum of Science and revive it into Aerodactyl later in the adventure.
Set Lore
In the English Fossil expansion, Aerodactyl #16 was released in both Holofoil and Non Holofoil forms, giving this card a special place among collectors who chase both versions from the same iconic set slot.
Artist
The artwork is by Kagemaru Himeno, and Aerodactyl was notable enough to be featured in Himeno’s manga series How I Became a Pokémon Card in the chapter “Fossil + Pokémon = Ptera!?”.
Card History
Bulbapedia notes that Prehistoric Power’s Japanese name matches Ancient Power, the move later introduced in Generation II that Aerodactyl itself can learn, creating a neat bridge between this early card and the video games.
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About Aerodactyl [1st Edition] (Pokemon Fossil #16)
Aerodactyl [1st Edition] 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 $24.33, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $18.58 to $24.36, with a median of $21.17.
Card details
- Card Number
- #16
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Aerodactyl [1st Edition] from Pokemon Fossil #16?
The current market price of Aerodactyl [1st Edition] is $24.33. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Aerodactyl [1st Edition] from?
Aerodactyl [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 16, released in 1999.
Is Aerodactyl [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Aerodactyl [1st Edition] 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 [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Aerodactyl [1st Edition] 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.
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