Aerodactyl #1
Aerodactyl is card #1 from Skyridge, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $135.74 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 #1 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Aerodactyl at a glance
- Set: Skyridge (E-Card, 2003).
- 7-day average €14.48; 30-day average €15.43.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $135.74 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket values it at €16.83 (EUR).
Aerodactyl price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Aerodactyl #1.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $499.00
- Mid
- $829.27
- High
- —
- Low
- $65.99
- Mid
- $95.32
- 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 #1
Aerodactyl is the #1 of 144 card in Skyridge, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the E-Card series. The card carries 70 HP and Fighting typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Toshinao Aoki illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $135.74, with listings from $499.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Skyridge
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #1 / 144
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Toshinao Aoki
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Released
- 2003/05/12
Aerodactyl attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Aerodactyl #1 — the playability layer behind the price.
Ancient Wind
Once during your turn (before you attack) if Aerodactyl is your Active Pokémon, you may ignore all Poké-Bodies until the end of your turn. This power can't be used if Aerodactyl is affected by a Special Condition.
Rising Lunge
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Ancient Wind
- Attacks
- 1
Aerodactyl price analysis
What drives the current market value of Aerodactyl #1.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $135.74, Normal at $84.21.
$135.74 places Aerodactyl in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
As a $135.74 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €16.83, with an average sold price of €14.07 and a lowest near-mint ask of €4.00.
Aerodactyl price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €14.48 against a 30-day average of €15.43 (-6.2%).
Single-day average: €27.50; Cardmarket trend price €16.83.
Aerodactyl has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $135.74 to $135.74; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 $135.74 nets roughly $117.45 on eBay, $118.13 on TCGplayer, $128.60 via Cardmarket, $120.64 on Whatnot or $135.74 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $18.29.
As a rare card, Aerodactyl sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Aerodactyl #1.
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 #1 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Aerodactyl #1.
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 $135.74 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $373.33 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $101.72. You need a graded sale of $181.71 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $167.95 (95.6% 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 Skyridge
By market value Aerodactyl sits at #63 of 170 in Skyridge (set median $88.24).
That is 54% above the middle of the set — a top-64% position.
The set's top card is Charizard (#146), valued at $2,999.99.
What makes Aerodactyl valuable
- At Rare rarity, Aerodactyl is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- A $135.74 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- The Toshinao Aoki artwork gives Aerodactyl appeal beyond pure playability.
- Aerodactyl comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Its Fighting typing means Aerodactyl has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Aerodactyl
- Skyridge was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Aerodactyl can realise well above the $499.00 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $135.74 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $135.74 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Aerodactyl can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Aerodactyl value questions
What is the value of Aerodactyl?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $135.74 (low $499.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €16.83.
Will Aerodactyl hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-6.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Aerodactyl rare?
Aerodactyl is a Rare card from Skyridge (E-Card series, 2003). 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 ($135.74), Normal ($84.21). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Aerodactyl sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $135.74. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Aerodactyl's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Toshinao Aoki also matters to collector demand.
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