Aerodactyl #13
📉 Dip AlertAerodactyl is card #13 from Arceus, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $5.97 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Aerodactyl #13 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Aerodactyl at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €1.71 (EUR).
- Rare rarity.
- Live market value $5.97 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Arceus, Platinum series, 2009.
- Short-term trend -19.2% (7d vs 30d).
Aerodactyl price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Aerodactyl #13.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.21
- Mid
- $19.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.07
- Mid
- $3.15
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Aerodactyl #13
Card #13 of Arceus is Aerodactyl, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Platinum series (2009). It is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Stage 1.
The card is illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and currently trades at $5.97 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $7.21 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Arceus
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #13 / 99
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Old Amber
- Released
- 2009/11/04
Aerodactyl attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Aerodactyl #13 — the playability layer behind the price.
Unearth
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your deck for Helix Fossil, Dome Fossil, or Old Amber, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Aerodactyl is affected by a Special Condition.
Hyper Beam
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning +20
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Unearth
- Attacks
- 1
Aerodactyl price analysis
What drives the current market value of Aerodactyl #13.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($5.97), Normal ($3.57) — 2 versions in total.
In the $5.97 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $5.97 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Aerodactyl at a trend of €1.71, an average sold price of €1.41 and a near-mint floor of €0.19.
Aerodactyl price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.56 over 7 days versus €1.93 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-19.2%).
Single-day average: €3.50; Cardmarket trend price €1.71.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $5.97–$5.97. The most recent snapshot of $5.97 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Aerodactyl?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Aerodactyl at $5.97 nets roughly $4.88 on eBay, $4.91 on TCGplayer, $5.32 via Cardmarket, $5.02 on Whatnot or $5.97 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.09.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Aerodactyl #13.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Aerodactyl?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Aerodactyl #13 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Aerodactyl #13.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $5.97 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $51.94 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-63.5% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Aerodactyl within Arceus
Within Arceus it is the #70 most valuable of 75 tracked cards; the set median is $17.93.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 8%.
The set's top card is Gengar LV. X (#97), valued at $698.88.
What makes Aerodactyl valuable
- The Masakazu Fukuda artwork gives Aerodactyl appeal beyond pure playability.
- Aerodactyl comes from the classic era (2009), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Aerodactyl is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Aerodactyl
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.56 and €1.93) to time entries and exits.
- For Aerodactyl, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Aerodactyl has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Aerodactyl can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Aerodactyl can realise well above the $7.21 low end.
Aerodactyl value questions
How much is Aerodactyl worth?
Aerodactyl trades near $5.97 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $7.21–—; Cardmarket shows €1.71.
Will Aerodactyl hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-19.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Aerodactyl?
Aerodactyl is a Rare card from Arceus (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Aerodactyl have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.97), Normal ($3.57). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Aerodactyl?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.97. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Aerodactyl cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
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